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Our International Junior English Summer camp in San Francisco offers learners aged 12 - 17 from all over the world the opportunity to improve their English language skills whilst enjoying a varied and exciting activity programme.

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International Junior English Summer Camp
in San Francisco, California, USA:

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco has long been a favourite destination for language travellers. The combination of a mild year-round climate, fantastic sightseeing, shops and restaurants, bars and night-life, and some of the most beautiful scenery in the USA, ensures a steady flow of visitors to this relaxed but vibrant, diverse and above all welcoming city. It is the ideal environment in which to live, study and learn about American culture, offering excellent opportunities in sports, entertainment and the arts. Spectacular beaches surround the city and you can sail or surf here all year round. San Francisco is the home of many theatres, music and dance companies, as well as a variety of museums. On our junior program, students will also have the opportunity to explore the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge, as well as the surrounding areas of Berkeley, Napa Valley and Carmel.

The Campus

Teaching, accommodation, catering, sports and social facilities are all provided at the campus of Cal State East Bay University. Situated approximately 40 kilometres from San Francisco, the award-winning Cal State East Bay University is the perfect place to study and play. The junior camp takes place on the beautiful self-contained campus on a hill overlooking the East Bay. On the campus there is a swimming pool, gym, athletics track, football field and tennis and basketball courts.

Accommodation

Students are accommodated in twin bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities. Accommodation, meals and classes take place on campus. Additional facilities available at the residence include:



• Each room has a desk for each student
• Shared common lounge space per six students with fridge, microwave, table, chairs and couches
• Additional study room on each floor
• Computer room, games room and a laundry room
• 24-hour security
• Students have a secure key card for entry to complex and a separate key to their room

The school staff will be accommodated in the same residence as the students. They will be available at all times to assist students wherever necessary and to deal with any emergencies that may arise.

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English Language Program

Students study for 20 lessons per week in international classes of up to 15 students. Each lesson lasts for 50 minutes. On their first day students take a test to ensure they are placed in an appropriate level. There are six levels of study, from beginner to advanced. All students receive an end-of-course certificate.

All our teachers are graduates with recognised TEFL certificates, and are extensively briefed on the particular needs of young learners. The language is brought to life through a vibrant and functional approach. In addition to formal language skills training, lessons include project work, videos, games and use a wide variety of modern English language teaching resources.

NB: courses are offered subject to demand and we reserve the right to vary the organisation and content of courses, and the range of leisure activities, according to the numbers of students or in response to circumstances beyond our control. We also reserve the right to reduce the length of the programme offered, subject to demand. Classes normally take place in the mornings. However, during the busiest weeks they may alternate between mornings and afternoons. If classes are held in the afternoons, there is a full morning activity program.

Activity Program

Full activity program every afternoon and evening, including a variety of sports (e.g. football, volleyball, basketball) and other activities (e.g. karaoke, games, discos, ten-pin bowling, visits to local sites of interest).

One full-day and one half-day excursion per week. Excursions include Muir Woods, Stinson or Monterey Beach, the Aquarium of the Bay and Six Flags Marine World Amusement Park.

Some optional activities may be available at an additional charge.

Included:

20 lessons per week in the mornings
Residential accommodation in twin rooms
All meals
1 full day excursion per week
1 half-day excursion per week
Afternoon and evening activity program
Close supervision and 24-hour emergency telephone number
Welcome pack - including a free Student bag
Placement test
Leaving certificate

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