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Program Overview:
- English language camp for youths in the United States
- Language courses are combined with sporting or cultural activities
- Courses are three weeks in length, summer only
- Accommodation is in host families or dormitory
- Ages: 13 - 19
English and Sporting or Cultural Activites in the USA
This three week summer program is designed to bring youths from across the globe together to improve their English whild participating in activities that still allow them to get the most from their vacation. Students take 20 English lessons a week, while either taking a sporting activity or discovering a region of the United States. Participants are supervised by our professional, motivated staff during all activities. The programs are open to all students aged 13 to 19 who are not complete beginners in English.Students are lodged in double rooms either in host families or in our dormitory. Le accommodation includes half board: breakfast and evening meals are included the during the week, and breakfast on the weekends.
From Monday to Friday, participants have classes the morning and spend the afternoons in activities. Saturdays are consecrated to an excursion and Sundays are spent with host families.
Courses are available in California near San Diego (Oceanside) or Los Angeles (Glendora), in Pennsylvania near Philidelphia, or in Boston, Massechusettes.
All program prices include:
- Accommodation in host family with half board.
- Use of school infrastructure: library, internet room, sports facilities, etc.
- English classes and activities choosen (including all entrance fees
- A t-shirt, book, and certificate of participation
- Professional supervision
- A party at the end of the stay
- Transportation from the nearest major airport
- All taxes and administrative fees
Course Costs
Includes all taxes & enrollment fees
| Prices (3 weeks) | ||||||
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| Duration | Price | |||||
| Surf | ||||||
| 3 weeks | 2325 € | |||||
| Cinema | ||||||
| 3 weeks | 2495 € | |||||
| Golf | ||||||
| 3 weeks | 2225 € | |||||
| Tennis | ||||||
| 3 weeks | 2225 € | |||||
| Dance | ||||||
| 3 weeks | 2495 € | |||||
| Basketball | ||||||
| 3 weeks | 2225 € | |||||
| Discover California | ||||||
| 2 weeks | 1995 € | |||||
| 3 weeks | 2495 € | |||||
| Discover Boston | ||||||
| 2 weeks | 2235 € | |||||
| 3 weeks | 2795 € | |||||
| California Summer | ||||||
| 3 weeks | 2325 € | |||||
| Boston Summer | ||||||
| 3 weeks | 2475 € | |||||
Options
Click on the links below to go directly to the activity that interests you:- Surf
- Cinema
- Golf
- Tennis
- Danse
- Basketball
- Discover California
- Discover Boston
- California Summer
- Boston Summer
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Surfing (aged 15 and up)
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The coaches are all experience surfers, certified surfing teachers and qualified lifeguards. The program for more advanced surfers includes an excursion to the surf museum and another to a surf-board factory. The program for beginners includes excursions to other beaches and courses on surfing safety and surfer culture.
Program Details
This program includes:- Dormitory accommodation in double rooms
- The surf lessons (4 afternoons a week)
- Transportation to the beach and surf board rental
- Choice between
- English courses, 20 hours a week
- Intensive surf lessons, an additional 10 hours a week
Dates 2009
Surf Camp at Los Angeles (beginners):- From July 5 to July 25
- From July 19 to August 8
- From July 12 to August 1
- From August 2 to August 22
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Cinema (ages 16 and up)
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These three weeks will also offer students the possibility to discover the secrets of Hollywood action scenes. Students can visit the famous movie studios, make-up schools, and special effects studios. Students will, of course, also visit the famous neighborhood of Hollywood, and maybe even meet a few of the stars. The camp is not all about film: weekend excursions take students to some of Californias finest natural parks and beaches.
Program details
This program includes:- Cinematographic courses (8 lessons a week)
- Camera and equipment rentals
- Visits to Paramount, Warner Brothers and Sony MGM studios
- Excursions to Hollywood & Beverly Hills
- DVD souvenir of student films
- Accommodation in double rooms in dormitories
- Optional excursions to Disneyland & Universal Studios (not included in price)
- Choice between
- English Class (all levels): 20 lessons per week
- For students who already have a very good level of English: Film Theory & History: 10 leçons par semaine
Dates 2009
- From June 28 to July 18
- From July 19 to August 8
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Golf (ages 13 and up)
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Our partner school in Souther California offers an excellend program for young golfers of all levels. The experienced coaches offer professional instruction that will benefit beginners or a future Tiger Woods.
Students also have the possibility to join students in other programs for guided visits to a number of California's famous locations. A trip to Hollywood is planned in the program, where students can see Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood & Highland and the Kodak Theater (site of the Academy Awards). Finally, students benefit from the warm welcome of an American host family who will help students better understand American culture.
Program Details
This program includes- Host family accommodation with half board
- Golf lessons (8 lessons a week)
- Equipment rental and green fees
- A full round of Golf each week
- Trip to Hollywood
- Optional excursions to Disneyland & Universal Studios (not included in price)
- 20 English lessons a week (all levels)
Dates 2009
- From July 5 to July 25
- From August 2 to August 22
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Tennis (ages 15 and up)
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Each morning, our qualified English teachers give lessons on the English language and American culture in small group classes. Students also have the possibility to join students in other programs for guided visits to a number of California's famous locations. A trip to Hollywood is available, where students can see Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood & Highland and the Kodak Theater (site of the Academy Awards). Finally, students benefit from the warm welcome of an American host family who will help students better understand American culture.
Program details
This program includes:- 20 English lessons a week (all levels)
- Host family accommodation with half board
- Tennis courses (4 lessons a week)
- Equipment rental and court fees
- Optional excursions to Disneyland & Universal Studios (not included in price)
- Visit to La Jolla, a beach party, etc.
Dates 2009
- From July 5 to July 25
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Dance (ages 15 and up)
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Our program gives participants the opportunity to work with experienced, highly qualified teachers in a variety of different domains of dance. The teachers come from prestigeous institutions such as the American School of Ballet, the Vertigo Dance Company of San Francisco, the Windrush School or the New York City Ballet. Most teachers have worked in numerous productions with some of the most famous dancers of the country.
Students have dance classes each afternoon in different styles, including ballet, classic dance, jazz, modern dance, funk or hip-hop. Our teachers are habituated to teaching students of many levels, from beginners to advanced; all students will improve both their theoretical knowledge and technical skill. The goal of the program is, of course, to have fun while learning. The camp culminates in a school-wide dance recital.
Student accommodation is in recently renovated dormitories a stone's throw from the theaters of Boston, Beacon Hill, and the shopping district of Newbury Street. Classes are in modern facilities near the University.
Program details
This program includes:- 20 English lessons a week (all levels)
- Dance lessons (10 lessons per week)
- Final recital and a film of it
- Dormitory accommodation and half-board
Dates 2009
- From July 5 to July 25
- From July 19 to August 8
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Basketball (ages 12 to 17)
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Each afternoon, students train with the university team coaches and improve their playing on all levels, defense or offence, shooting, passing, and layups, as well as learning how to work as a team. Young Americans are in some of the same classes as the international students, which provides the opportunity to make friends and practice the language.
Our program also includes an excursion to Philidelphia, home of the NBA's 76ers and Allen Iverson. It is also a lively city, where students can visit famous monuments or enjoy the commercial centers. There will even be a trip to the Hershey amusement park.
Program details
This program includes:- 20 English lessons a week (all levels)
- Basketball lessons (10 per week)
- Trips to Philidelphia and the Hershey amusement park
- Dormitory accommodation (double rooms) and half-board
Dates 2009
- From July 5 to July 25
- From July 26 to August 15
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Discover California (ages 13 and up)
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During the stay in the US, students take part in many entertaining activities, California-style. We have selected the highlights of the state: Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Pasadena,... Students take trips to Disney land and Universal Studios and, of course, can enjoy the famous California Sun.
Student accommodation is in the dormitory complex of Citrus College, situated in the quiet and charmind Los Angeles suburb of Glendora, at the foot of the San Gabriel Hills.
Program details
This program includes:- 20 English lessons a week (all levels)
- Trips Disneyland & Universal Studios
- Visits to Santa Monica, Pasadena, Hollywood and Beverly Hills
- Host family accommodation (double rooms) and half-board
Dates 2009
- From June 7 to June 27
- From August 2 to August 22
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California Summer (ages 15 and up)
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Accommodation is in the University dormitories, with spacious double rooms equiped with bathrooms and kitchenettes. The dormitories are on the campus itself and have supervised entries.
The campus is an ideal starting point to explore southern California and discover the region's charms. The school's team of teachers takes students to Redondo Beach, Belmont Shores or Santa Monica as well as a visit to Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills. The participants also enjoy the trips to Disneyland and Universal Studios. Shopping, museum visits and parties are not forgotten, either.
Program details
This program includes:- 20 English lessons a week (all levels)
- Trips to Disneyland & Universal Studios
- Guided visits of Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills
- Outings to Redondo Beach, Belmont Shores and Santa Monica
- Dormitory accommodation (double rooms) and half-board
Dates 2009
- From July 5 to July 25
- From July 19 to August 8
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Discover Boston (ages 15 and up)
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Our partner institution in Boston is situated in the very center of the city, just a stone's throw from the famous Boston Commons, the financial district and the theater district. Other attractions such as Harvad Square, Fenway Park (home of the Red Sox) or Newbury Street are easily accessible by public transport.
Students benefit from a number of excursions and discover the best of American East Coast culture: the Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, the University of Harvard, Fenway Park (home of the Boston Red Sox), etc. Youths generally enjoy the boat trip in the Atlantic for an afternoon of whale watching.
Program details
This program includes:- 20 English lessons a week (all levels)
- Outings to Newbury Street, the Freedom Trail, Harvard University, Faneuil, Beacon Hill, the Museum of Fine Arts, the New England Aquarium, etc.
- Whale Watching Excursion, Boston Duck Tour
- Diverse activities, including visits of the area, sports, shopping, a pizza party and games
- Host family accommodation (double rooms) and half-board
Dates 2009
- From August 2 to August 22
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Boston Summer (ages 14 and up)
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Our partner institution in Boston is situated in the very center of the city on the campus of Suffolk University. The school welcomes over 700 students from 95 countries and enjoys access the newly renovated university facilities. The beaches of Gloucester and the New England countryside are no more than an hour from Boston Other attractions such as Harvad Square, Fenway Park (home of the Red Sox) or Newbury Street are easily accessible by public transport.
Students benefit from a number of excursions and discover the best of American East Coast culture: the Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, the University of Harvard, Fenway Park (home of the Boston Red Sox), etc. Youths generally enjoy the boat trip in the Atlantic for an afternoon of whale watching.
Program details
This program includes:- 20 English lessons a week (all levels)
- Trips to Cape Cod, Newbury Street, Freedom Trail, Harvard University, Faneuil, Beacon Hill, Museum of fine arts, etc.
- DJ Dance Party, Boston Duck Tour
- Diverse activities, including visits of the area, sports, shopping, a pizza party and games
- Dormitory accommodation (double rooms) and half-board
Dates 2009
- From July 5 to July 25
- From July 19 to August 8
