• CI End of Year Celebration 2023

    Countryside Elementary School 205 W County Line Rd, Barrington, IL, United States

    Greater Chicago Dragon Boat Club will be there! Learn about Dragon boat racing and the festival. BCIC provides materials to make your own boats and race them! Food: BCIC provides water and 2 small snacks. Bring your own picnic or purchase Jimmy John’s (group order emailed to you). Kona Ice Truck will be there 5-7pm.

  • BCIC Booth @ Family Expo 2023

    Citizen's Park 511 N Lake Zurich Rd, Barrington, IL, United States

    Register to Volunteer at the BCIC booth. Help spread the word about the CI program we know and love! Assist families visiting the BCIC booth with Chinese Stamps and/or Buddha Boards to write Chinese Characters. Event Description: Walk, bike, run or drive over to Citizens Park in Barrington on Saturday, August 19 for the annual...

    Free
  • First Day of School

    Welcome back to school returning CI Families! Throughout the 2023-24 school year, Barrington 220 will celebrate its 50th anniversary as a unified school district. Get a Chinese First Day of School sign here.

  • First Day of School for Kindergarteners

    Barabara Rose Elementary School 61 W. Penny Road, South Barrington, IL

    Welcome to the first day CI Kindergartners at Barbara Rose Elementary! Your teachers are so excited to spend the school day with you. The first days have a lot of nerves, but with lots of wonderful helpers you have nothing to worry about. Get a Chinese First Day of School sign here.

  • High School BCIC Volunteer Interest Meeting

    Virtual

    🌟 Join Us for a BCIC Volunteer Meeting for High School Students! 🌟 Calling all CI high school students! Are you excited about making a positive impact and earning service credit? BCIC invites you to an event that could shape your school year in a meaningful way! 📅 Event Date: Wednesday, August 30 ⏰ Time:...

  • BCIC Volunteer Interest Meeting (in person)

    Barrington Area Library 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL

    Volunteers are the only way our events and support of the CI program are possible! Please join us at the Barrington Area Library to learn about BCIC initiatives and events. Hear about the many different ways you can help, from simple tasks to planning major events. There's something for everyone! The Barrington Area Library provides...

  • Chinese Teacher Day

    Teacher's Day - festive date in China September 10 is an official holiday in China. This day the whole country thanks educators and teachers. This holiday, in its different interpretations, has existed in China as early as the Middle Ages. https://www.advantour.com/china/holidays/teachers-day.htm

  • BCIC Homecoming Float Decorating

    BCIC is inviting YOU to be a part of the excitement by decorating our float. With the theme "Rocking the Language Barrier," our float will showcase the incredible journey we're on as Chinese immersion families. We want to celebrate not just Chinese we're learning, but also the connections we're forging and the bridges we're building....