The 2025 Diagora Camps will run from 6/9/2025-6/27/2025, Monday through Friday from 9am to 2:30pm. Our language camp provides a unique opportunity for both heritage language learners and second language learners of Persian and Russian to develop their language skills. By participating in our program, heritage students can solidify their speaking abilities, learn formal language structures, and improve their literacy, ultimately fostering a deeper connection with their cultural roots.
At the same time, second language learners with a novice-mid proficiency level can enhance their language abilities and become more proficient in their target language. The camp allows students from both groups to interact and learn from one another, creating a rich, multicultural learning environment. Additionally, students have the chance to earn university credits (San Diego State University’s Global campus will only charge an administrative fee and no tuition.)
The in-person camps are held at the San Diego State University campus, with a tuition fee of $1190 per student. This fee includes expenses for teacher salaries, educational materials, teaching resources, cultural events, and guest presenters.
By attending the program, students qualify to apply for university credits (Persian 101 or Russian 100A).
Information sessions for parents/guardians and students
Time: 5:30-6:00 pm
Friday, January 31, 2025
Friday, February 28, 2025
Friday, March 28, 2025
Eligibility (Russian/Persian)
Ages 13 to 17 years old
Open to students with at least basic conversation skills in Russian or Persian and knowledge of the Cyrillic or Persian alphabet.
Highly motivated and committed
More Information
Step 1: Submit Application and Initial Deposit
Registration for the program will open on January 15, 2025. To secure your spot, please complete the application form and submit it along with an initial deposit of $600. As part of the application process, you will need to include a brief essay (150-200 words) explaining why you wish to attend the program. In the essay, list any learning or speaking experience you had with Russian or Persian, for example with whom you speak it and how often, what classes you took and with what results, what exposure you had to the language and culture.
Step 2: Confirmation and Final Payment
You will be notified about the status of your application by April 4. Upon acceptance, you will have until April 11 to make the final payment of $590. We highly encourage you to review our refund policy before proceeding with your registration.
If we cancel the camps before April 4 for reasons beyond our control, you will receive a full refund.
Cancellations prior to April 11: refund of your initial registration payment minus the $150 processing fee.
Cancellations between April 11 and May 4: if a cancellation can be filled by a participant on the waitlist, you will receive a refund check minus $300 processing fee. If no substitute is found, we only will refund $600.
All cancellation after May 5: no refunds will be provided.
All canceling requests must be submitted by email: larc-diagora@sdsu.edu
June 9 to 27, 2025, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 - 9:50 am | Session 1 |
| 9:50 - 10:00 am | Break |
| 10:00 - 10:50 am | Session 2 |
| 10:50 - 11:00 am | Break |
| 11:00 - 11:50 am | Session 3 |
| 11:50 am - 12:40 pm | Lunch Break (25 minutes) & Games (25 minutes) |
| 12:40 - 1:30 pm | Session 4 |
| 1:30 - 1:40 pm | Break |
| 1:40 - 2:30 pm | Cultural activities |
Cancellations prior to April 11: refund of your initial registration payment minus the 25% ($75) processing fee.
Cancellations between April 11 and May 4: if a cancellation can be filled by a participant on the waitlist, you will receive a refund check minus 25% ($300) processing fee. If no substitute is found we only will refund 50% of your tuition fee ($600).
All cancellation after May 5: no refunds will be provided.
All canceling requests must be submitted by email: larc-diagora@sdsu.edu