ELC Junior

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

DATES

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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

Film Explorer

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Includes airport transportation for arrival flights arriving Saturday between 9am-9pm and departure flights departing Saturday between 9am-9pm.

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

Access to Pilgrim Student Center which includes a foosball table, piano, media equipment, computer stations and local gym facilities

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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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Outdoor EXPLORER Kayak along the beautiful beaches past the friendly sea lions, and hike and bike the majestic mountains of Santa Barbara.

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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.”

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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

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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.

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

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WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

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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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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

7:00 - 10:00

FREE TIME WITH HOST FAMILY

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FREE TIME WITH HOST FAMILY

Full-day Excursion

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WINTER JUNIOR PROGRAM INFORMATION LOCATION

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SANTA BARBARA

DATES

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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LOS ANGELES

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

Sample afternoon activities

Sample afternoon activities

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Sample weekend excursions

Sample weekend excursions

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Temescal Canyon  Santa Barbara/ Camarillo Outlets

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cocoa & pastry Ice-skating Museum of Fine Arts Winter wonderland dance Indoor rock climbing Laser Quest Shopping at the Prudential Mall Museum of Science – Omni Theater

Snow Tubing Wrentham Outlets Skiing/Snowboarding CoCo Keys Water Resort

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