One of the ways that applicants really do distinguish themselves is showing us what they do outside of the classroom.    --Mr. Peter Wilson

The THISDL Summer Camp’s elective courses on Eastern art utilize the practice of traditional intangible cultural heritage to create an aesthetic education environment rooted in traditional culture; the curriculum primarily features courses such as aluminum foil relief art, Dunhuang “zaojing”(coffered ceiling) painting, and traditional rubbings.

Amid the warmth of midsummer, with the endless chorus of cicadas filling the air, the lush and vibrant THISDL Camp witnessed a beautiful and meaningful encounter among our young campers. After five wonderful days together, this summer camp journey came to a successful close, bringing a joyful chapter of exploration, friendship, and growth to an end. Throughout their time together, the campers grew through shared experiences, created countless heartwarming memories, and formed bonds that will last beyond the camp. As they prepare to say farewell and return home, the simple moments of daily life and the unforgettable moments of laughter and play will remain as treasured memories from this extraordinary summer.

On a sweltering summer day, amid the constant chirping of cicadas, the lush green campground was the setting for a heartwarming gathering of young campers. The five-day camp program came to a successful close, and the joyful moments flew by in the blink of an eye. Through spending every moment together, the campers have grown and cherished many touching memories. As this journey draws to a close, they are about to return home. The little moments of daily life spent side by side and the unforgettable times of shared laughter have all become a dazzling and moving treasure unique to this summer.

Yesterday, the PGYL 2026 Beijing program successfully concluded at THISDL. PGYL was jointly launched in 2016 by faculty, students, and alumni of Princeton University. Over the past decade, hundreds of participants have gone on from here to pursue further studies at world-class institutions such as Princeton University, Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Stanford University, the University of Pennsylvania, Yale University, the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), the University of Chicago, Duke University, Columbia University, Cornell University, the University of Oxford, and the University of Cambridge.