California University Summer Holiday Camp
Description of California University Summer Holiday Camp
- Location: New Haven, Connecticut, USA
- Age of students: 13-17 years
- Type of accommodation: residence (full board)
- Type of studyig: mixed
- Language of instruction: English.
One of the best options for learning in the United States during the summer holidays is visiting the California University Summer School.
What is the camper-to-staff ratio, and how are behavioral issues managed?
We maintain a low camper-to-staff ratio to ensure personalized attention and supervision. Our staff members are trained to handle behavioral issues with patience, understanding, and appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in California University Summer Holiday Camp
Summer English courses for students
- Age of students: 13-17 years
- Duration: 2-4 weeks.
Universal language course will help to comprehensively improve all the main, key language skills and abilities:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Auditing (listening comprehension)
- Vocabulary
- Written speech
- Oral speech (spoken English)
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
- Improve communication skills.
The intensity of the studying is 20 lessons per week: on weekdays from 9:00 to 12:30 (with a break for lunch from 10:40 to 11:00). In addition, students are expected to attend thematic sessions devoted to the culture and history of the United States, interesting debates, meetings and discussions: this is an ideal opportunity to quickly progress in oral speech, to quickly get rid of the accent and language barrier, to significantly expand the vocabulary. Electives are usually held on Tuesdays and Thursdays (13: 30-15: 00).
Before the beginning of the education, all students undergo testing of the level of knowledge and are divided into classes: so the study becomes not only more effective and productive, but also more comfortable for the pupils. In total, 4 levels of complexity are provided: for the summer program pupils with the most different level of preparation can arrive - from Elementary to Advanced. A small number of students in the classroom (8-10 people maximum) allows each teacher to practice an individual approach, to carefully monitor all the progress of students, to correct the time course in case of difficulties with a certain topic or language aspect.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students of the summer course occupy rooms in their own university residences: they are usually double rooms with a full set of furniture, appliances and lighting (1 bathroom is designed for every 4 rooms). Board meals are provided to students every day, even on days of excursions and trips (except for lunch on weekends, they are paid separately). Students are around the clock under the supervision of educators and teachers (the ratio of adults to students is about 1:12): they fully guarantee the safety and comfort of their wards, help in solving any situations, monitor the observance of cleanliness, order and discipline.
Activities California University Summer Holiday Camp
Every day for the students are available diverse leisure and entertainment events, creative and sports studios and mugs:
- Volleyball
- Roller skating
- Football
- Joint film screenings and trips to cinemas
- Bowling tournaments
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Football (American and soccer)
- Evening Casino
- Discos and dance parties
- Themed holidays
- BBQ and picnics, pizza party
- Sports tournaments and friendly matches
- Talent show
- Evenings of board games and etc!
Thoroughly thought out and excursion program: at least once a week the students go on a long trip for the whole day. The most interesting, large and unique American cities, sights and monuments of history, culture, architecture are inspected, trips to large amusement parks, to the campuses of the leading American universities from the Ivy League are planned.
Facilities and equipment at California University Summer Holiday Camp
Summer Camp operates on the basis of California University: a member of the Ivy League, one of the most eminent, prestigious and elite world universities. The history of university is more than four centuries old: among students it is famous not only for its excellent quality of education and infrastructure (students of summer programs will be able to visit the local theater, swimming pool, Internet classrooms and computer laboratories, numerous sports halls and grounds), but also unique architecture. The buildings on campus are an excellent example of Gothic and modernist architecture: many critics and observers boldly call University the most beautiful city campus in the US.
Admission dates and extra charges
Cost includes:
- 20 lessons per week + 2 Cultural Workshops
- Accomodation
- 24 hour supervision
- Full Activities Program
- WiFi
- Full Room and Board
- Course Certificate and Final Report
Additional fees:
- Registration fee
- Refundable security deposit
- Transfer
Extras:
- Deposit on accommodation 150 USD
- Transfer (return)
- Study materials
- Visa fees
- Flight tickets
- Medical insurance
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about California University Summer Holiday Camp
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
