The Hokkaido Association for Japan Exchange and Teaching
HEC Camp
HEC Camp volunteer forms are now available for download!
Apr 9th
Hello HAJET members!
Even though Hokkaido seems gripped in a never ending winter, it’s time to start thinking about summertime plans. HEC Camp volunteer forms are now available for download! Please take a look at them and email your completed form to the HEC Camp coordinators Holly Long and Lena LeRay at heccamp@hajet.org by April 30th.
We look forward to seeing you at camp this year!
-Holly Long, HEC Camp coordinator
HEC Camp Volunteer Application Form – (41KB Word DOC)
HEC Camp Volunteer Application for 2011
Apr 20th
Here is the HEC Camp Volunteer Application 2011! Please download the form, fill it out and email the completed copy to heccamp@hajet.org by FRIDAY APRIL 29th. Thank you so much for applying to be a volunteer!
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch (ideally before the 29th, as that’s not only the deadline but also the first day of Golden Week!!) by (again) contacting heccamp@haject.org
HEC 2011 Info Pack – 3.69MB MS DOCUMENT
The 2011 HEC Test Preparation Package is now available!
Feb 15th
The 2011 HEC Test Preparation Package is now available! It can be found here along with all other relevant 2011 HEC files: 2011 HEC Files
The judging rubric will be available shortly. It will detail exactly what the judges will be looking for in your students’ entries. In the meantime, please refer to the Test Prep Pack for information on this year’s tests.
If you are planning on entering a student in either the junior or senior divisions of HEC this year, please have your registration forms postmarked and entry fees paid by Friday, March 4, 2011. Forms, addresses and payment information can be found in the HEC Guide. There is one exception to the deadline: Registration forms and cash payments can be made to Kyle Jorgensen in person at the HAJET winter meeting in Niseko on Saturday, March 6, 2011. If you would prefer to hand your papers and payments to Kyle in person, please email ahead of time to hec@hajet.org.
Good luck with your preparations, and as always, don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions!
HEC Camp 2008
Jul 1st
2008 HEC Camp: July 26th-30th
Kodomo no Kuni Campgrounds in Sunagawa
Every year, the Hokkaido English Challenge (HEC) is a unique and memorable experience for students. For the two lucky winners, HEC gives the chance to explore a new culture, absorb a different way of life, and take their interest in English beyond the classroom. For all prize winners, HEC Summer Camp offers the chance to bond with ALTs from across the world, and to build confidence with their English and in themselves. These kids are the best and brightest of the competition, so it’s sure to be a fun and educational experience for campers and volunteers alike. In past years, the camp staff has watched students go from standing shyly in the corner of the room to dancing around during disco night! All students who enter, regardless of their levels, can become more comfortable using English in front of their ALT and feel a sense of pride in having risen to a challenge.
Visit the HEC section of our website to learn more about HEC in general, as well as download documents for your office if you want to come and help out at HEC Camp!
