American Summer Camp
This summer program is designed to bring youth from across the globe together to improve their English and participate in athletic and cultural activities in a fun and safe environment. The curriculum allows students to learn and practice English, explore a new region of the United States, explore new sports and cultural activities, all while enjoying themselves. Participants are supervised by our motivated professional staff during all activities. The programs are open to all students aged 13 to 19 who are not complete beginners in English and include 20 English lessons per week plus the selected program of activities: surfing, film, dance, golf, excursions etc. The courses are designed for students to improve their knowledge of English language and American culture.Depending on the program selected, students are lodged in double rooms either in host families or in a dormitory. The accommodation includes breakfast and evening meals during the week and breakfast during weekends.
From Monday to Friday, students participate in classes during the morning and other activities during the afternoon. Saturdays, students participate in planned excursions and Sundays are spent with the host families.
Courses are available in California near San Diego (Oceanside) or Los Angeles (Glendora), in Pennsylvania near Philadelphia, or in Boston, Massachusetts.
All program prices include:
- 20 English classes a week, along with chosen activities (including all entrance fees.
- The corresponding accommodation, including half or full board (2 or 3 meals per day) according to the destination.
- Use of campus infrastructure: library, computer lab, sports facilities, etc.
- Professional supervision
- Transportation from the nearest major airport
- All taxes and administrative fees
- A goodbye party
- The flight
- Some lunches according to the destination
Options
Click on the links below to be directed to the activity that interests you:Enroll for This Program | Questions? | Terms and Conditions
Surfing (ages 15 and up)
top of page
The Summer Camp Surf takes place in the South of Los Angeles County, along the picture-perfect Californian coast. The popular site of Redondo Beach, where several scenes of tv-series have been shot, will offer you the ideal possibility to surf the great waves of the Pacific. Small-group lessons in surf and surf culture are provided by expert instructors. The English lessons will be provided at Marymount College, a honorable college, located on the top of a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean.- Program
The program consists 20 lessons English per week, 10 lessons of surfing lessons per week on Redondo Beach and excursions to points of interest such as: Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Hollywood and Beverly Hills. An actvity program will be organised and will include activities as beach parties and barbecues. The prices include the surfboard rental costs and transportation to the beach. - Accommodation
Students stay in a shared apartment in a well-equipped residence on the Marymount College campus, half-board included. The apartments are fully furnished: the bedroom contains a twinsize bed, desks, dressers and chairs; in the living room there is a couch and a coffee table; the kitchen has a kitchen table with for chairs and also comes with a stove and a refrigerator. The complex has spectacular views of the Los Angeles Harbor.
Dates 2010
- From July 4 to July 24
- From July 11 to July 31
- From July 18 to August 7
Enroll for This Program | Questions? | Terms and Conditions
Cinema (ages 16 and up)
top of page
This program is organized to allow students to discover the fascinating process of creating a short film. Students learn with professionals how to write a scene and create storyboards, as well as the basics of how to operate a camera and other technical equipment. After finishing their shoot, students learn the fundamentals of how to use industry-standard software to edit and create a final cut. At the end of the course, students will have the option to screen their film in an exhibition for program participants and will receive a DVD of their film.The three week program also offers students the possibility to discover the secrets of Hollywood through tours of well-known movie studios (Paramount, Warner Brothers and Sony MGM), cinema make-up schools, and the famous neighborhood of Hollywood to maybe even see a movie star! The camp is not solely about film: weekend excursions take students to some of California’s finest natural parks and beaches. Students also have the option to visit some attraction parks, Disneyland and Universal Studios, for a small additional price.
- Program
The program includes 20 lessons of English and 8 lessons of movie production per week. Filming sessions are led by instructors, directors and technicians from the University of Columbia. The program also includes screenplay-writing and storyboard workshops, editing sessions and programming excursions. Prices include the camera rental costs and all needed materials. For students with a high level of English it is possible to exchange 20 English lessons for 10 lessons Film Theory and History. - Accommodation
Students stay in a shared apartment in a well-equipped residence on the Marymount College campus, half-board included. The apartments are fully furnished: the bedroom contains a twinsize bed, desks, dressers and chairs; in the living room there is a couch and a coffee table; the kitchen has a kitchen table with for chairs and also comes with a stove and a refrigerator. The complex has spectacular views of the Los Angeles Harbor.
Dates 2010
- From June 27 to July 17
- From July 11 to July 31
- From July 18 to August 7
Enroll for This Program | Questions? | Terms and Conditions
Golf (ages 15 and up)
top of page
The Citrus College campus is located near Los Angeles, in southern California, and offers an excellent program for golfers, whether beginners or advanced players.- Program
The program consists of 8 golf lessons per week, adjusted to meet the level of the participants. Experienced instructors offer personalized coaching, allowing students to improve their golfing techniques, as well as discover new ones (driving, putting, chipping, etc.). Prices include the rental of all needed equipment, admission to the golf course and a full round of golf per week.
Guided excursions and evening activities will be organized by group leaders. Optional weekend excursions (like to attraction parks or Hollywood) will be offered for a small additional cost. - Accommodation
Students will share a room in a carefully selected host family, half-board is provided.
Dates 2010
- From July 11 to July 31
- From July 18 to August 7
- From July 25 to August 14
Enroll for This Program | Questions? | Terms and Conditions
Tennis (ages 15 and up)
top of page
Every year the pleasant campus of Mira Costa, located near San Diego, welcomes students from all over the world who are interested in improving their English while practicing their tennis skills.- Program
Experienced instructors guide and motivate students during their 8 tennis lessons a week. Whether a beginner or advanced an player, all participants benefit from personal attention and pointers. The price includes the rental costs for tennis courts and all needed equipment.
Guided excursions and evening activities will be organized by group leaders. Optional weekend excursions (to attraction parks or to Hollywood) are available for a small additional cost. - Accommodation
The students will stay in shared rooms in a host family, half-board is provided.
Transportation to and from the San Diego airport is included.
Dates 2010
- From July 11 to July 31
- From July 18 to August 7
- From July 25 to August 14
Enroll for This Program | Questions? | Terms and Conditions
Dance (ages 15 and up)
top of page
With such professional troupes as the Boston Ballet, the Boston Conservatory, the Boston Dance Company, Caitlin Corbett Dance Company, BalletRox, Boston is a city where dance-lovers of all kinds will find happiness. The courses offered by our partner school are highly regarded, intensive, and fun.- Program
Our program gives participants the opportunity to work with experienced, highly qualified instructors in a variety of different domains of dance. Every afternoon (10 lessons a week) students have dance classes in different styles, including ballet, classic dance, jazz, modern dance, funk or hip-hop. Our instructors are familiar with teaching to different levels, from beginners to advanced. All students will improve both their theoretical knowledge and technical skill. The goal of the program is to have fun while learning. The camp ends with a school-wide dance recital and participants receive a filmed copy of the performance.
Classes take place in modern facilities near the University. - Accommodation
Students are accommodated is in recently renovated dormitories, located very near the theaters of Boston, Beacon Hill, and the shopping district of Newbury Street. Half-board is provided.
Dates 2010
- From July 4 to July 24
- From July 18 to August 7
Enroll for This Program | Questions? | Terms and Conditions
Basketball (ages 12 to 17)
top of page
An invention of the United States in the 19th century, the sport of basketball remains one of the most popular pastimes shared by Americans, as well as young people across the globe. Our three week program at the University of Lock Haven combines daily practice with university team coaches and English courses with other international students. Participants are divided by age into two groups: Juniors (12 to 14 years) and Teens (15 to 17 years).- Program
Every afternoon (10 lessons per week), students train with university coaches to improve their game on all levels: defense, offense, shooting, passing, layups, as well as learning how to work as a team. American students share some of the same classes with international students, thus providing the opportunity to make friends as well as practice the language. Our program also includes an excursion to the city of Philadelphia and to Hershey amusement park. - Accommodation
Sudents are housed in recently-renovated dormitories and half-board is provided.
Dates 2010
- From July 4 to July 24
- From July 25 to August 14
Enroll for This Program | Questions? | Terms and Conditions
Discover California (ages 15 and up)
top of page
In this program, students from all over the world come to discover American culture in some of the greatest cities in Southern California, while learning English in small classes taught by highly qualified teachers.- Program
Every afternoon, after morning classes, students participate in excursions to Santa Monica, Pasadena, Hollywood, Beverly Hills or go to the beach to discover the famous California sun and waves. There are also planned excursions to Disneyland and Universal Studios.
English courses are offered at Citrus College, located in the charming city of Glendora, at the foot of the San Gabriel mountains and only a few minutes from Los Angeles. - Accommodation
Students will share a room with another (non French-speaking) participant in a carefully selected host family. Half-board is provided.
Dates 2010
- From July 4 to July 24
- From July 11 to July 31
- From July 18 to August 7
- From July 25 to August 14
Enroll for This Program | Questions? | Terms and Conditions
Discover Boston (ages 15 and up)
top of page
Boston, the capital and largest city of the state of Massachusetts, is one of the most desired student destinations in the United States. Its diverse cultural life, prestigious schools, animated night life and charming architecture attract students from across the United States and the world. As the economic and cultural center of New England, Boston sets itself apart from other American cities: the center has conserved many of its colonial buildings, its winding streets and its pedestrian and bike routes.- Program
Students benefit from a number of excursions to discover the best of American East Coast culture: the Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, the University of Harvard, as well as a boat trip in the Atlantic for an afternoon of whale watching.
Our partner institution in Boston is situated at the very heart of the city, located right near the famous Boston Commons and the financial and theater districts. Other attractions such as Harvard Square, Fenway Park (home of the Red Sox) or Newbury Street are easily accessible by public transportation. - Accommodation
Students are housed in carefully-selected host families, allowing them to partake in American life and culture and permitting them to practice their English.
Dates 2010
- From August 1st to August 21
Enroll for This Program | Questions? | Terms and Conditions
California Summer (ages 15 and up)
top of page
The superb campus of Marymount College is situated south of Los Angeles on a hill overlooking the Pacific coast. This small, private university has been welcoming foreign students for years and offers an agreeable, quiet environment with an exceptional infrastructure.- Program
The campus is an ideal starting point for exploring Southern California and discovering the region’s charms. The school’s team of instructors take students to Redondo Beach, Belmont Shores or Santa Monica as well to Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills. The participants also enjoy trips to Disneyland and Universal Studios as well as shopping excursions, museum visits and organized student parties. - Accommodation
Accommodation is in a shared University dormitory fully equipped, Full-Board (19 meals per week) is provided.
Dates 2010
- From June 28 to August 1
Enroll for This Program | Questions? | Terms and Conditions
Boston Summer (ages 14 and up)
top of page
Boston, the capital of the state of Massachusetts, is one of the most desired student destinations in the United States. Its diverse cultural life, prestigious schools, animated night life and charming architecture attract students from across the United States and the world. As the economic and cultural center of New England, Boston sets itself apart from other American cities: the center has conserved many of its colonial buildings, its winding streets and its pedestrian and bike routes.- Program
Our partner institution in Boston is situated in the very heart of the city, on the Suffolk University campus.Attractions, such as Harvard Square, Fenway Park (home of the Red Sox) or Newbury Street are easily accessible by public transportation. Students benefit from a number of excursions to discover the best of American East Coast culture: the Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, Harvard University, and a boat trip in the Atlantic for an afternoon of whale watching. - Accommodation
Students share a room in a comfortable and full-equiped University dormitory. Half-board is provided.
Dates 2010
- From July 4 to July 24
- From July 11 to July 31
- From July 18 to August 7
- From July 25 to August 14
Enroll for This Program | Questions? | Terms and Conditions
San Francisco Summer (ages 14 and up)
top of page
As a relevant cultural, economic and touristic place San Francisco is one of the american’s emblematic cities. Our school, on a vast wooded field, has a great location in-between San Francisco Bay and San Francisco City.- The activity program
Numerous supervised activities and excursions are scheduled during the summer camp. Those include: Fisherman’s Wharf, Cable Car Ride, Blue & Golf Fleet Bay Cruise, CA Academy of Sciences, Alcatraz Island, Santa Cruz Beach, and Boardwalk. - Accommodation
Students are housed in full-equipped twin rooms in the campus’ residences. Full board is provided in the school’s cafeteria.
Dates 2010
- From June 26th to August 15th
Enroll for This Program | Questions? | Terms and Conditions
Chicago Summer (ages 14 and up)
top of page
As a modern, pleasant and cosmopolitan city, Chicago is widely know for its modern architecture and numerous skyscrapers, among the highest of the world. The campus is located nearby Michigan Lake and close to main public transports. Chicago is doubtless one of the greatest places to study English and discover American culture enjoying the assets of the area and the plentiful activities organized by the school.- The activity program
Numerous supervised activities and excursions are scheduled during the summer camp. Those include: Chicago Sightseeing and Hancock Observatory, Chicago White Sox Professional Baseball Game, Shedd Aquarium and Oceanarium, Six Flags American Park. - Accommodation
Students are housed in full-equipped twin rooms in the campus’ residences. Full board is provided in the school’s cafeteria.
Dates 2010
- From June 26 to August 15