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“Culture Camp has enriched us beyond measure, and we arrange our summer plans around it every year. The feeling of belonging, making connections, learning things that we never would be exposed to, having a deeper understanding of Vietnamese culture, and being a part of this community has been life changing and we are beyond grateful!”

Culture Camp

Catalyst Foundation’s Culture Camp is open to everyone – Vietnamese adoptees, their friends and family,  and Alumni Counselors & Volunteers – to come celebrate our connections and share Vietnamese heritage and culture. 


Since 2001, the Vietnam Culture Camp has reached:

  • 2,949 families from 37 different states and three countries
  • 4,177 children
  • 1,368 counselors

In July 2022, we had our 20th and final multi-day Catalyst Foundation Vietnam Culture Camp in the U.S. In 2023, we started the next chapter of special Culture Camp one-day events nationwide (Caroline in the City and New Vietnam Conference).


And in 2025 we are excited for our first Vietnam Culture Camp in Ho Chi Minh City! 

REGISTER TODAY

2025 Culture Camp Information

COST

PARTICIPANT FEE INCLUDES

PARTICIPANT FEE INCLUDES

  • 2025 Subsidized Level :
    $520/adult and $485/child/student/adoptee
  • 2025 Sustaining Level:
    $595/adult and $560/child/student/adoptee
  • 2025 Supporting Level
    $650/adult and $615/child/student/adoptee•

PARTICIPANT FEE INCLUDES

PARTICIPANT FEE INCLUDES

PARTICIPANT FEE INCLUDES

  • Deposit $250 per family, non-refundable. 
  • Lodging at the Rex Hotel 
  • Speakers and presenters’ fees and honorariums. 
  • Workshops supplies and camp activities. 
  • Meals: July 2 dinner, July 3 – 5 Breakfast & Lunch 
  • Culture Camp T-Shirt

LOCATION

PARTICIPANT FEE INCLUDES

OFF SITE COST

Rex Hotel 

July 2, 2025 - July 5, 2025

in Ho Chi Minh City, VIETNAM

OFF SITE COST

TRAVEL & VISA SERVICES

OFF SITE COST

  • OFF Site Culture Camp Fee:
    $500/adult and $460/child/student/adoptee
    (Does not include lodging and breakfast.)

REGISTER TODAY

CANCELLATION FEE

TRAVEL & VISA SERVICES

TRAVEL & VISA SERVICES

  • More than 90 days prior to the camp start date, we will retain the full $250 deposit and refund 100% of the remaining balance.
  • 60 days prior to the camp start date, we will retain the full $250 deposit and refund 50% of the remaining balance.
  • 30 – 59 days prior to the camp start, we will retain the full $250 deposit and refund 10% of the remaining balance.
  • 0 – 29 days prior to the camp start date, all fees paid are non-refundable.

TRAVEL & VISA SERVICES

TRAVEL & VISA SERVICES

TRAVEL & VISA SERVICES

With more than two decades of experience in Vietnam tourism, our team is committed to delivering the best services.

  • Private, Custom Itineraries
  • International and Domestic Flight Reservations 
  • Entry Visa
  • Hotel and Special Lodging Booking
  • Transportation Logistics (Flight, Train, Bus, Private Car, etc.)
  • Translation and Interpretation Services (English, French, Korean, Vietnamese)

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at mail@catalystfoundation.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

We can arrange but the tour will not be led by Caroline because she will be with the “young adults”. We can also arrange for trips or stays at trusted resorts.


Yes


We cannot monitor their every action during the tour and the legal drinking age in Vietnam is 18; however, they will NOT drink while they around Caroline.

We cannot babysit them because they are young adults and that would defeat the purpose of the experience. However, while they are in the audience of or around Caroline, they will follow all the rules. What happens when they are on their own is up to them and is uncontrollable and not the responsibility if Caroline or Catalyst Foundation.


Caroline will lead a tour of 10 adoptees, 11 or more will include additional staff member(s).  


Caroline in the City

  Caroline in the City is a special event for the Catalyst Community to meet, share, and discuss hot topics. 


It is open to everyone. It has been designed specifically for Vietnamese adoptees, their families and friends, and Alumni Counselors. 


Future dates will include different activities including a Vietnamese food tour, speakers and other activities. 


Stay tuned for the announcement of our next one…soon! 

New Vietnam Conference

A conference bringing together artists, entrepreneurs, innovators, storytellers, community leaders, and authors. A tapestry of speakers and participants who share a passion for Vietnam and the pride of being Vietnamese. A conference to inspire connections and celebrate our culture, history and future.


Thank you to our 2023 amazing speakers and presenters who inspire us everyday:  Wendy Lieu Hassan, Isabelle Du, Kim Hung Do,Trần Văn Kirk, Hanna Bogue, Ly Ky Tran, Jennifer Kim-Anh Tran, Can Truong, and all of our participants!


Stay tuned for the announcement of our next one…soon! 

Our mission is to support communities in rural Vietnam to prevent human trafficking.


For the safety, dignity and well-being of our community, we do not allow members of the public to randomly “visit” our community; however, we will be happy to arrange a meeting or phone call with you and our Founder and Executive Director to discuss our programs and work. Our “project sites” are the homes and schools of those we serve, not tourist attractions.


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