2017 Los Angeles | Boston | Santa Barbara
JUNIOR PROGRAMS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY SINCE
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CONTENTS SUMMER JUNIOR PROGRAM.................................04 UCLA................................................................................06 Wheelock College.......................................................07 UCSB................................................................................08
MORNING COURSES.................................................09 Semi-Intensive Course..............................................09 Entrepreneurship Course........................................10
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES PROGRAMS.................11 Classic Programs.........................................................12 Explorer Programs TM...................................................13
WINTER JUNIOR PROGRAM...................................16 Los Angeles...................................................................18 Boston............................................................................18 Santa Barbara..............................................................18
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FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS WITH ELC’S JUNIOR PROGRAMS... Your adventure starts here! ELC Junior Programs offer young learners the opportunity to learn English in three spectacular U.S. cities while building life-long friendships with their peers from around the world and discovering valuable life lessons. A combination of courses, activities and excursions creates the perfect balance of learning and fun. Our Junior Programs are designed to provide exceptional support, supervision and excitement, ensuring our students’ experiences are educationally, socially and culturally enriching.
THE TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE ELC 1995 EXPERIENCE
HIGH-QUALITY ENGLISH COURSES
Over 20 years of experience running Junior Programs
One 80-minute and two 60-minute in-classroom lessons per day (Monday-Friday)
UNIQUE LOCATIONS
MULTI-LEVEL PLACEMENT
Summer Junior Program campuses at UCLA, Wheelock College and UCSB. Winter Junior Program locations in Los Angeles, Boston and Santa Barbara.
Our method of placement testing allows students to be placed into the most appropriate level for each skill area, rather than a single level placement for all skill areas.
FLEXIBILITY
VARIETY OF AFTERNOON ACTIVITY PROGRAMS
Start dates every week, two-week minimum
Choose the activity program that suits your interests.
DIVERSITY
ELC STAFF
A community of students from over 20 countries
ELC’s warm and attentive staff will make sure all of your needs are attended to throughout the program.
A LIFETIME OF GREAT MEMORIES AND FRIENDS Create memories that will last a lifetime and make new friends from all over the world.
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SUMMER JUNIOR PROGRAM ELC offers a residential Summer Junior Program for students between the ages of 11-13 and 14-17. The Summer Junior Program gives students the opportunity to study and live on a famous American university or college campus. ELC offers the Summer Junior Program at three unique and prestigious campuses located in the heart of each city - UCLA (Los Angeles), Wheelock College (Boston) and UCSB (Santa Barbara).
SUMMER JUNIOR PROGRAM DETAILS Start dates every week, two-week minimum
Full-day excursion each Sunday
20 in-classroom lessons per week
Maximum class size: 15
Optional evening activities and Saturday excursions Local transportation and airport transfer
Full-board residence hall accommodation (18 meals per week) Daily afternoon activities (Monday-Friday)
Some restrictions apply. See pricelist for details.
All texts and materials Certificate of completion
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE Time
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
7:00-8:30
BREAKFAST
Thursday
9:00-10:20
MORNING COURSE BREAK
10:35-11:35
MORNING COURSE
11:35-11:45
BREAK
11:45-12:40
MORNING COURSE
12:40-2:00
LUNCH BREAK
2:00-5:00
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
5:00-7:00
10:00
Saturday
Sunday BREAKFAST
10:20-10:35
7:00-10:00
Friday
8:00-12:00 BRUNCH
FULL-DAY EXCURSION 12:00-5:00 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
DINNER OPTIONAL EVENING ACTIVITIES (additional fees may apply) RETURN TO RESIDENCE HALL
UCLA - June 24-August 12 Wheelock College - June 24-August 12 UCSB - July 1-August 5 4
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SUMMER JUNIOR PROGRAM INFORMATION CAMPUS
UCLA
WHEELOCK COLLEGE
UCSB
Los Angeles, CA
Boston, MA
Santa Barbara, CA
June 24-August 12
June 24-August 12
July 1-August 5
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
Saturday to Saturday
Saturday to Saturday
Saturday to Saturday
AGES
11-13 years old and 14-17 years old
11-13 years old and 14-17 years old
11-13 years old and 14-17 years old
CITY
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ages
11-17
One 80-minute and two 60-minute in-classroom lessons per day - Monday-Friday from 9am-12:40pm
MORNING COURSES
Semi-Intensive English Course or Entrepreneurship Course
Semi-Intensive English Course or Entrepreneurship Course
Semi-Intensive English Course
The Entrepreneurship Course is offered to students with an English level of high-intermediate and above.
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University residence, 18 meals per week (full-board Monday - Friday, half-board Saturday, breakfast only Sunday)
RESIDENCE & MEALS
DORMITORY
Hedrick Hall & Dykstra Hall
Riverway, CCSR & Pilgrim dormitories
Santa Catalina dormitory
OCCUPANCY
Doubles & triples
Doubles & triples
Doubles
Afternoon activities Monday-Friday and full-day excursions each Sunday AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
Optional evening activities Monday-Friday and optional Saturday excursions (additional fees may apply) Offered at all campuses, Classic Programs consist primarily of culture and sports activities
CLASSIC PROGRAMS
UCLA and Wheelock College offer a University Explorer Program, which includes university prep workshops and university campus tours
Surf Explorer (requires supplemental fee)
EXPLORER PROGRAMS
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AIRPORT TRANSFER
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UCLA Los Angeles Live and study on the fabulous campus of a world-renowned university, in the fashionable west side of Los Angeles. CAMPUS FACT FILE
UCLA Weekend Excursions
Facilities Access to UCLA’s facilities including John Wooden Center, Sunset Canyon Recreation Center, UCLA bookstore, and Ackerman Student Union Center
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WHEELOCK COLLEGE Boston The opportunity to live and study on a traditional college campus located in the heart of Boston walking distance from Fenway Park. WHEELOCK COLLEGE
CAMPUS FACT FILE Facilities
Weekend Excursions
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UCSB Santa Barbara A spectacular, sun-soaked location that gives students access to outdoor activities and is within walking distance to the beach. CAMPUS FACT FILE
UCSB Weekend Excursions
Facilities Access to recreation room with TV, ping pong table, foosball table, outdoor tennis courts, basketball court, pool, field space, and sand volleyball court
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MORNING COURSES The ELC staff is dedicated to providing English courses of the highest quality to international students. By employing highly qualified and dedicated instructors and by utilizing a dynamic and comprehensive curriculum, ELC provides the perfect environment for rapid language improvement.
SEMI-INTENSIVE ENGLISH COURSE ALL CAMPUSES Students studying in our Semi-Intensive Course will learn the rules of grammar through communicative teaching methods. Through speaking and writing, students will improve their abilities and pronunciation, as well as practice listening to and understanding native speakers.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
ONE-WEEK SAMPLE SEMI-INTENSIVE COURSE CURRICULUM (ADVANCED-BEGINNER LEVEL)
Time/Adverb Clauses in Future Sentences
Future Progressive Formation
Review Future Progressive, Present Progressive, Simple Future
GRAMMAR
Past Perfect Review
Introduction to Simple Future and Formation
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Introductions and Icebreakers
Review of Travel Vocabulary and Idioms
Review Short Clips of Holidays; Discuss/Read About New Places to Visit
Introduction of Debate Vocabulary and Debate Preparation
Group Work for Presentations
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Speaking About Favorite Holidays
Travel Role Play Activity
Create Travel Itineraries and Present as a Tour Guide
Debate - “Is Travel Tourism Good or Bad?”
Group Presentations
Up to 12 Levels - beginner to proficiency English level evaluation with multi-level placement: Our method of placement testing allows students to be placed into the appropriate level for each skill area, rather than a single level placement for all skill areas.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP COURSE UCLA WHEELOCK COLLEGE Entrepreneurship students will combine academics, training games and projects to understand business and entrepreneurship. Students will also develop a business plan that they will present at the end of the two-week course. A great introduction to many facets of entrepreneurship! MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
TWO-WEEK SAMPLE ENTREPRENEURSHIP COURSE CURRICULUM (TWO-WEEK PROGRAM)
WEEK 1
Introductions
The Ecosystem of Business
Management and Leadership
Forming Your Business Teams
Communication and Presentation Skills
Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Leadership
Training Game
Starting a Business
Creating a Business Plan
Team Work on Projects
Sales
Marketing
Critical Success Factors
How to “Pitch an Idea”
Pitch Contest
Guest Speaker
Team Work on Projects
How to Read the Business Section of the Newspaper
Final Group Work
Team Review and Guest Speaker
WEEK 2
“I’ve learned so many things from this course. It was just a two-week course but it seems that I gained the concepts and the experience of a year-long course.” Marta, Spain
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AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES PROGRAMS At ELC, we value the lessons learned both in and out of the classroom. Our Junior Programs students can choose to continue learning through fun and engaging activities that improve their English, strengthen their abilities in specialized areas of interest, and create an unforgettable summer. CHOOSE FROM THREE ACTIVITIES PROGRAMS OPTIONS
ACTIVITIES PROGRAMS FACT FILE Key facts Group size: Maximum 15 students to one activities leader
UCLA
WHEELOCK COLLEGE
UCSB
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
Start dates: Students have the option
OR
to choose a new activities program
University Explorer
each week (with one-week advance notice)
SURF
University Explorer OR
Schedule: Weekday afternoons
Sports Explorer
FILM EXPLORER
(Monday-Friday) 2pm-5pm
OUTDOOR EXPLORER
Location: On campus and around the city
Activities Programs Each campus has three unique program options CLASSIC: All campuses University Explorer: UCLA and Wheelock College
FILM EXPLORER: UCLA Sports Explorer: Wheelock College
Outdoor Explorer: UCSB Surf Explorer*: UCSB
We advise students to select their program preference pre-arrival to ensure availability in their preferred activities program.
*Requires a supplemental fee
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CLASSIC PROGRAM ALL CAMPUSES
Classic Program students will enjoy the diversity that each city offers through participating in a variety of cultural and sports activities. The Classic Program includes local sights and sounds, and is unique for each campus.
UCLA SAMPLE CLASSIC ACTIVITIES SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SAMPLE CALENDAR, ACTUAL CALENDARS MAY VARY. DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES ARE SCHEDULED FOR EACH WEEK OF THE PROGRAM TO ENSURE NEW EXPERIENCES.
Six Flags
LA County Museum of Art
Hollywood
Venice Beach
Rodeo Drive
The Grove & The Farmers’ Market
Disneyland Optional Trip $165
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
WHEELOCK COLLEGE SAMPLE CLASSIC ACTIVITIES SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SAMPLE CALENDAR, ACTUAL CALENDARS MAY VARY. DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES ARE SCHEDULED FOR EACH WEEK OF THE PROGRAM TO ENSURE NEW EXPERIENCES.
Six Flags
Freedom Trail Tour
Harvard Square
Newbury Street Shopping
Georges Island
Museum of Fine Arts
New York Optional Trip $175
UCSB SAMPLE CLASSIC ACTIVITIES SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SAMPLE CALENDAR, ACTUAL CALENDARS MAY VARY. DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES ARE SCHEDULED FOR EACH WEEK OF THE PROGRAM TO ENSURE NEW EXPERIENCES.
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UCLA UCLA & WHEELOCK COLLEGE University Explorers will have the WHEELOCK COLLEGE opportunity to begin preparing Explorers will have forUniversity their academic futures. The the opportunity to begin preparing University Explorer Program for theirSAT, academic The includes TOEFL,futures. essay writing, University Explorer Program study skills and college preparation includes SAT, TOEFL, essay workshops as well as university tours writing, study skills and university and information sessions. preparation workshops as well as university tours and information sessions.
UCLA SAMPLE UNIVERSITY EXPLORER ACTIVITIES SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SAMPLE CALENDAR, ACTUAL CALENDARS MAY VARY. DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES ARE SCHEDULED FOR EACH WEEK OF THE PROGRAM TO ENSURE NEW EXPERIENCES.
Six Flags
Writing Workshop
College Prep Workshop
USC Campus Tour
College Prep Workshop
Sports
Activity with other students
WHEELOCK COLLEGE SAMPLE UNIVERSITY EXPLORER ACTIVITIES SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SAMPLE CALENDAR, ACTUAL CALENDARS MAY VARY. DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES ARE SCHEDULED FOR EACH WEEK OF THE PROGRAM TO ENSURE NEW EXPERIENCES.
Six Flags
Writing Workshop
University Prep Workshop
MIT Campus Tour
University Prep Workshop
Sports
Activity with other students
University Preparation Workshops include:
• SAT, TOEFL, college and creative writing workshops
• Study skills, and scholarship/college entrance workshops
• Intro to the American university
system, and college application/ admission sessions.
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FILM EXPLORER UCLA Film Explorers will learn the development and production processes of filmmaking, right in the heart of the entertainment capital of the world - Hollywood. The film production activities will include storyboarding, casting, shooting, editing and screening.
UCLA SAMPLE FILM EXPLORER ACTIVITIES SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SAMPLE CALENDAR, ACTUAL CALENDARS MAY VARY. DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES ARE SCHEDULED FOR EACH WEEK OF THE PROGRAM TO ENSURE NEW EXPERIENCES.
Six Flags
Screenwriting Workshop
Hollywood
Acting Workshop
Special Effects Studio Tour
Filming Workshop
Disneyland Optional Trip $165
WHEELOCK COLLEGE Sports Explorers will benefit from the world-class sports facilities and loyal sports fans that are a major part of Boston’s culture. Sports enthusiasts will visit stadiums and fields where some of the world’s greatest athletes play and can participate in sports matches of all kinds.
WHEELOCK COLLEGE SAMPLE SPORTS EXPLORER ACTIVITIES SUNDAY
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WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SAMPLE CALENDAR, ACTUAL CALENDARS MAY VARY. DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES ARE SCHEDULED FOR EACH WEEK OF THE PROGRAM TO ENSURE NEW EXPERIENCES.
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UCSB Outdoor Explorers will be immersed in the local active lifestyle and the natural beauty of Santa Barbara’s vibrant and lush surroundings. Explorers will enjoy action-packed activities, which include hiking, biking, kayaking and paddleboarding.
UCSB SAMPLE OUTDOOR EXPLORER ACTIVITIES SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SAMPLE CALENDAR, ACTUAL CALENDARS MAY VARY. DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES ARE SCHEDULED FOR EACH WEEK OF THE PROGRAM TO ENSURE NEW EXPERIENCES.
Six Flags
Basketball
Paddleboarding
Sands Beach
Swimming
Inspiration Point Disneyland Hike Optional Trip $195
UCSB Surf Explorers will learn to surf in the waters off the coast of Santa Barbara that are famous for their mild temperatures and great waves. Surfing activities include professional surf instruction, boogieboarding and other exciting outdoor activities. Requires a supplemental fee
UCSB SAMPLE SURF EXPLORER ACTIVITIES SUNDAY
MONDAY
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WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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WINTER JUNIOR PROGRAM ELC offers a Winter Junior Program for students between the ages of 1417 in Los Angeles, Boston and Santa Barbara. The Winter Junior Program gives young learners the opportunity to study at ELC and live with an American host family while engaging in social and cultural activities and excursions with their peers, teachers, and staff
WINTER JUNIOR PROGRAM DETAILS Start dates every week, two-week
Daily afternoon activities (Monday-Friday)
Semi-Intensive English Course (20 50minute lessons per week)
Airport transfer
minimum
Students receive a public transportation pass to get to/from school
Half-board homestay accommodation (breakfast and dinner daily)*
All texts and materials
Double occupancy (at least two ELC junior students per family)
Certificate of completion Maximum class size: 15
Full-day excursion each Sunday
*Residential accommodation options are available to winter junior groups. Please contact ELC for details.
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE Time
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
7:00 - 8.30
BREAKFAST
9:00 - 10:40
Class: Grammar Structure and Usage
10:40 - 11:00
BREAK
11:00 - 12:40
Class: Communication Skills
12:40 - 1:30
LUNCH
2:00 - 5:00
Afternoon activities
5:00 - 6:00
RETURN TO HOST FAMILY
6:00 - 7:00
Dinner with host family
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FREE TIME WITH HOST FAMILY
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FREE TIME WITH HOST FAMILY
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January 7-February 4, 2017 (Saturday to Saturday, minimum two-week enrollment required)
AGES
14-17 years old Semi-Intensive English Course (20 lessons, 50 minutes per lesson) - Monday-Friday from 9am-12:40pm
COURSE
HOMESTAY
Homestay accommodation – double room, half-board (14 meals per week)
ACTIVITIES
Afternoon activities Monday-Friday, full-day excursion each Sunday Included in the transportation fee, valid for Saturday arrivals and departures between 9am-9pm
AIRPORT TRANSFER
Students receive a public transportation pass
TRANSPORTATION
EXPLANATION OF COURSES Number of levels: up to 12 English level evaluation with multi-level placement: Our method of placement testing allows students to be placed into the appropriate level for each skill area, rather than a single level placement for all skill areas.
Grammar Structure and Usage Teaches students the rules of grammar usage through
communicative teaching methods
Gives students the opportunity to practice using grammar in
both speaking and writing
Communication Skills Gives students practice speaking in English and listening to and
understanding English spoken by native speakers
Provides students with feedback and special exercises to help
improve pronunciation
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WINTER JUNIOR PROGRAM LOCATIONS At ELC, we believe that diversity enriches our students’ lives. Therefore, ELC offers students three top city center locations - Los Angeles, Boston and Santa Barbara. Our locations are rich with beauty and culture and offer a wide variety of unique activities. In Los Angeles students soak up the sun and sand of the beautiful beaches, in Boston students immerse themselves in history and culture, and in Santa Barbara students enjoy endless outdoor activities.
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BOSTON
SANTA BARBARA
Experience the energy of Los Angeles
Experience the vitality of Boston
Experience the liveliness of Santa Barbara
Sunny, warm weather
Nearby mountains with skiing
Mediterranean climate
Sandy beaches and ocean Best shopping
Outdoor winter activities – ice skating, sledding, snow tubing
Outdoor sports
Historic museums
Famous museums
Beautiful beaches and majestic mountains Outdoor activities – surfing, hiking, swimming Historic landmarks and museums
Shopping malls
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CLASSIC PROGRAM ELC Los Angeles
ELC Boston
ELC Santa Barbara
Sample afternoon activities
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Sample afternoon activities
Hollywood Walk of Fame The Grove & the Original
The North End for hot
Sample weekend excursions
Sample weekend excursions
Sample weekend excursions
Disneyland Universal Studios Hiking & picnic at
Farmers’ Market Santa Monica Beach & Pier Shopping at Third Street Promenade Table tennis tournament Venice Beach Pizza & a movie Bowling
Temescal Canyon Santa Barbara/ Camarillo Outlets
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