2017 Vacation Programs
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Learn, Discover, Achieve! Tamwood Camps are about learning, discovering and embracing what life has to offer. Become the best you can be, while creating amazing memories that will last forever.
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TORONTO
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SAN FRANCISCO
VANCOUVER
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WHISTLER
CONTENTS TAMWOOD CAMPS PROGRAM OPTIONS English & Activity Camp for Juniors
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Teen Global Learner Camp
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Robotics Camp
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Game Design & Programming Camp
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Musical Theatre Camp
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Teen Outdoor Leadership Camp
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Winter Teen English & Activity Camp
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Family English & Activity Camp
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Closed Group Study Tours
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English Curriculum Overview
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TAMWOOD CAMP LOCATIONS
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LOS ANGELES
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BOSTON
Toronto
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Whistler
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Vancouver
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San Francisco
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Los Angeles
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Boston
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Register today at tamwood.com
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Tamwood Locations
Whistler Vancouver Toronto Boston San Francisco Los Angeles
TORONTO
VANCOUVER
WHISTLER
Summer Camp at U of T
Summer Camp at SFU
Summer Camp
Teen Global Learner Camp – Ages 13-17 English + Activities – Ages 7-12 Teen Musical Theatre Camp - Ages 13-17
Teen Global Learner Camp — Ages 13-17 English + Activities — Ages 7-12 Winter Teen English Camp — Ages 13-18 Family Winter Program — Ages 7+
Teen Global Learner Camp — Ages 13-17 English + Activities — Ages 7-12 Outdoor Leadership Camp — Ages 13-17 Family Summer Program — Ages 7+
SAN FRANCISCO
LOS ANGELES
BOSTON
Summer Camp at SJSU
Summer Camp at UCLA
Summer Camp at Curry College
Teen Global Learner Camp — Ages 13-17 English + Activities — Ages 7-12 Teen Game Design Fundamentals Camp - Ages 13-17
Teen Global Learner Camp — Ages 13-17 English + Activities — Ages 7-12
Teen Global Learner Camp — Ages 13-17 English + Activities — Ages 7-12 Teen Robotics Camp - Ages 13-17
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ABOUT Tamwood Giving Your Kids an Advantage Tamwood Camps are not just a vacation; they’re fun with a purpose - to improve your child’s future. By sending your child to Tamwood, you will open new doors for them - academic, social and personal doors which will enhance their life. In teaching them to speak English, helping them discover what their true passions and goals are, teaching them positive character traits and giving them the chance to test themselves and in the process build their self-confidence and self-esteem, Tamwood Camps gives your child an advantage in life and memories to last a life-time. Whatever your child dreams about, with the skills they gain at Tamwood, they can make their dreams come true.
Ages and Nationalities Campers are divided into two age groups for all activities and classes: Juniors, ages 7-12 and Teens, ages 13-17 (18 in winter). Campers come from many countries including: Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, Thailand, UAE, USA, and Venezuela.
Meals & Special Diets Campers living in residence enjoy 3 meals and an evening snack every day. Meals are served buffet style and campers can choose what they like. Vegetarian options are always available and other special diets can be accommodated with advance notice. Homestay hosts provide breakfast and dinner in the home and packed lunches on school days.
Airport Transfers Campers are met at the airport by Tamwood staff and taken by bus to the campus. Transfers are provided free of charge for campers arriving and departing on Sundays between 8:00 and 20:00. Airport transfers are provided at the following airports: Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Boston: Logan International Airport (BOS), San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and San Jose International Airport (SJC), Vancouver & Whistler: Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Toronto: Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
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What’s Included • English Classes (excluding Outdoor Leadership Camp) • Instruction in a variety of sports and activities • Minimum one full day and two half day excursions/week • Evening activities for campers living in residence • 24 hour supervision • Emergency medical insurance • Accommodation • All meals, if staying in residence or homestay • Airport transfers from designated international airport • Weekly laundry service
Staff Our staff are hired from across Canada and the world, on the basis of their values, passion, skills, and genuine love for children. Our unique and careful interview process allows us to identify candidates who have the intelligence, compassion, skills and motivation to be successful. Every staff member, whether new or returning, arrives at camp early and has an extensive training period before your child arrives. We are committed to making a difference in your child’s life.
Care and Safety Tamwood cares for all of its campers as much as their parents do, and safety of all campers and staff is a top priority for Tamwood. Our carefully designed rules and procedures ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe manner. Also, all equipment is checked regularly to ensure that it is in safe working condition. We nip homesickness in the bud and work extra hard to make sure your kids make friends and feel connected and cared for from day one. Parents can sleep easy knowing someone is looking out for their child as much as they would.
ENGLISH
Game Design
LEADERSHIP
ROBOTICS
MUSICAL THEATRE
Tamwood Camps - Program Options
Activities
Tamwood’s transformative vacation programs offer campers the opportunity to learn, discover and achieve! Campers learn curiosity, creative thinking, global mindedness, tolerance, resilience, cross-cultural communication skills, leadership, collaboration and personal responsibility.
Most activities offered are instructional so campers learn new skills and improve existing skills under the organized coaching and leadership of trained Tamwood staff.
Tamwood brings out the best in its campers through its innovative and experiential learning programs that target students’ unique learning needs and interests. Program options offer instruction in English language, Leadership, Robotics, Game Design and Musical Theatre
Activities vary by campus and by week and may include: Alpine Hiking, Arts & Crafts, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Camping, Canoeing, Cycling, Dancing, Drama, Dodge Ball, Football, Frisbee-Football, Games Nights, Hiking, Ice Skating, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Movie Nights, Road Hockey, Rock Climbing, Scavenger Hunts, Spa Activities, Soccer, Social Activities, STEM activities, Swimming, Talent Shows, Volleyball, Yoga. Note: All activities are “English Only”!
Sample Schedule – los angeles Time
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday Friday
Friday
9:00–12:15
Camper Arrivals
Core Program Instruction**,
Core Program Instruction**
Core Program Instruction**
Disneyland
Core Program Instruction**
Lunch
9:00–12:15 1:30–2:45
2:45–3:00
(Full Day Excursion)
Core Program Instruction**
Campers settle in and unpack Get started on the Tamwood Adventure Passport
3:00–4:30
Activities 1 Creative, Athletics, Leadership or Adventure Changeover
Lunch
Venice Beach & Boardwalk (half day excursion)
Activities 2 Creative, Athletics, Leadership or Adventure
Activities 1 Creative, Athletics, Leadership or Adventure Changeover
Activities 1 Beverly Hills Tour Creative, Athletics, & Hollywood Walk Leadership or of Fame Adventure (half day excursion) Changeover
Activities 2 Creative, Athletics, Leadership or Adventure
Activities 2 Creative, Athletics, Leadership or Adventure
4:30–4:45
Back to Residences
Back to Residences
4:45–5:45
Dorm Time
Dorm Time
5:45–7:15
Welcome BBQ
7:15–9:00
Tamwood Amazing Race
Dinner
Dinner/Banking Shopping at Westwood Village
Field Games or Art Projects
Swimming
9:00–10:00
Conversation Club
10:00–11:00
Snack & Supervised Free Time in the Dorms
* Refer to website for detailed weekly schedules for all programs.
Dinner/Banking
Dinner
Tamwood Carnival Back to the 80’s Disco
** Core Programs offered depend on age and campus and include: English Classes, Robotics Classes, Game Design and Programming Classes and Musical Theatre Classes.
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English AND Activity Camp FOR JUNIOrs Ages: 7-12
Send your kids to this camp and they will be thanking you for months! This structured program provides kids with an amazing and safe international educational experience. Our talented and caring staff teach, inspire and guide the kids to Explore, Learn and Achieve, while making memories to last a life-time. This fun educational camp for kids combines English language classes with instructional and recreational activities, social activities and exciting excursions to culturally important local sites.
Young learners in this program will: • Learn essential language skills while increasing their fluency and confidence in using English • Make new international friends • Learn new creative, sport and social skills • Enhance their self-esteem and personal responsibility • Experience North American culture • Have an amazing international experience!
camp Includes: • 20 English lessons/week (1 lesson = 45 min) • Organized instruction in a range of sports, creative, adventure and cultural activities • Exciting and fun sightseeing, social activities, excursions and cultural events
Locations: Toronto, Vancouver, Whistler, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Boston
English Levels Offered: Beginner to Advanced
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Teen Global Learner Camp
Ages: 13-17
With the guidance of our skilled staff and coaches your teen will learn new skills, expand existing abilities, discover talents they didn’t know they had, and forever transform themselves in wonderful ways you can barely imagine. Tamwood’s unique approach links the core subject of English to technology, leadership, the arts, sports, culture and outdoor education. The Tamwood Teen Global Learner Camp provides teenaged campers with a rich educational experience through English language classes, educational activities, cross cultural living arrangements, leadership training and activities, and critical reflection. Campers become “global citizens” who have an international understanding and perspective, stronger academic English and communication skills as well as the core life skills and competencies that will enable them to happily succeed in life, wherever they find themselves in the future.
TEEN Global Learners Will Achieve: • Improved English fluency and written English skills, with a focus on English for post-secondary studies • Leadership and teamwork skills • Cross-cultural communication skills for their global future • Enhanced self-esteem and personal responsibility • Skills in setting and achieving measurable goals
Camp includes: • 20 lessons per week of English Instruction and Learning (1 lesson = 45 min) • Leadership Skills Programming and Activities • Fun and Educational Cultural Events, Sightseeing and Social Activities • Organized instruction in a range of Sports, Movement, Technology, Creative, Adventure and Cultural Activities
Locations: Toronto, Vancouver, Whistler, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Boston
English Levels Offered: Beginner to Advanced
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Robotics Camp Ages: 13-17
Learn and have fun with robotics. This program uses the VEX Robotics System which offers teens an exciting platform for learning about career opportunities spanning science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Through STEM learning, campers grow their ability to tackle complex problems and develop their curiosity and passion to learn and explore. Beyond science and engineering principles, a VEX Robotics project also encourages teamwork, leadership and problem solving among groups. This program is designed for collaborative learning. Tamwood encourages students to utilize their English skills and any prior knowledge or experience with robotics or STEM. When not in class, students enjoy planned activities on campus as well as field trips to explore the wonderful city of Boston. Students will tour Massachusetts Institute of technology (M.I.T.) and Harvard, two universities leading the industry on technology and entrepreneurship. To further develop their knowledge and understanding of robotics, students will enjoy a robotics engineering workshop hosted by M.I.T.
Robotics Campers Will Achieve: • New skills in robotics and STEM • Leadership and teamwork skills • Cross-cultural communication skills for their global future • Enhanced self-esteem and personal responsibility • Skills in setting and achieving measurable goals
Camp includes: • 20 lessons per week of Robotics instruction and learning (1 lesson = 45 min) • Leadership Skills Programming and Activities • Fun and Educational Cultural Events, Sightseeing and Social Activities • Organized instruction in a range of Sports, Movement, Technology, Creative, Adventure and Cultural Activities
Location: Boston English Level: Upper Beginner to Advanced Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced STEM skills
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Game Design and Coding Camp
Ages: 13-17
The Game Design and Coding Camp at San Francisco is a perfect introduction to the fast-paced and ever-changing world of technology. Students will learn the fundamentals of computer programming as well as abstract computer science concepts through engaging web based lessons. Campers will apply their knowledge by creating their own multi-level electronic games, complete with animated adventures, custom characters, and unique story lines. Participants will go home with an online account which will allow them to share their creations with family and friends on the web, iOS and Android devices. When not in class, students enjoy planned activities on campus as well as field trips to explore the wonderful city of San Francisco and the Silicon Valley, a world renowned “tech hub” and home of exciting and innovative tech companies such as Facebook, Instagram, Google, Apple, Netflix, and Yahoo.
Game Design and Coding Campers Will Achieve: • An understanding of the fundamentals of computer programming • The skills and knowledge to create multi-level electronic games • Leadership and teamwork skills • Cross-cultural communication skills for their global future • Enhanced self-esteem and personal responsibility • Skills in setting and achieving measurable goals
Camp includes: • 20 lessons per week of Game Design and Coding instruction and learning (1 lesson = 45 min) • Leadership Skills Programming and Activities • Fun and Educational Cultural Events, Sightseeing and Social Activities • Organized instruction in a range of Sports, Movement, Technology, Creative, Adventure and Cultural Activities
Location: San Francisco English Level: Upper Beginner to Advanced Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Programming Skills
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Musical Theatre Camp Ages: 13-17
In the Musical Theatre program at UTM-Mississauga, teen campers will explore the stage and develop skills in singing, dancing and acting. Led by passionate instructors with musical theatre backgrounds, campers will work to produce a final performance including song, dance and non-musical scenes for other campers and Tamwood staff. This challenging and exciting course will not only encourage campers to build new friendships and self-confidence and but also provide an immersive English language experience. When not in class, students enjoy planned activities on campus as well as field trips to explore the fast paced and exciting city of Toronto. Toronto is an epicenter of culture, the city is well known for the many Broadway plays, improv groups and an impressive collection of large and small theatres throughout the city.
Musical Theatre Campers will Achieve: • An understanding of the fundamentals skills needed in musical theatre including dance, voice, acting and performance • An understanding of how to present themselves professionally in performance situations – either at auditions or on stage. • Leadership and teamwork skills • Cross-cultural communication skills for their global future • Enhanced self-esteem and personal responsibility • Skills in setting and achieving measurable goals
Camp includes: • 20 lessons per week of musical theatre classes • Final performance event for the camp students and staff • Leadership Skills Programming and Activities • Fun and Educational Cultural Events, Sightseeing and Social Activities • Organized instruction in a range of Sports, Movement, Technology, Creative, Adventure and Cultural Activities
Location: Toronto English Level: Upper Beginner to Advanced Skill Level:
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Teen Outdoor Leadership Camp
Ages: 13-17
Do More. Learn More. BE MORE! Join a small group of teens from around the world who, like you, are ready for more than what a standard camp offers. You will learn important leadership, team work, personal responsibility, outdoor and safety skills as you experience new adventure activities and enjoy wilderness overnight backpacking in the mountains.
Outdoor Leadership Campers will Achieve: Learn skills like how to kayak, rock climb, whitewater paddle, backpack, navigate and mountain bike. Along the way develop even more valuable soft skills including: • Leadership • Planning • Decision making • Safety and risk management • Communication and facilitation • Team work
• Time management • Goal setting • Independence • Confidence • Self-awareness and discovery
Camp includes:
Location: Whistler
• Professional instruction in adventure sports and leadership • Bi-weekly 3 day guided outback camping trip • Fun and Educational Cultural Events, Sightseeing and Social Activities
English Level: Upper Beginner to Advanced
Skill Level:
No skills required but students should be healthy, active, enjoy outdoor activities and be able to carry a pack with gear while hiking
Sample Schedule - Teen Outdoor Leadership Camp Time
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
9:00–12:15
Late Breakfast & Sunday Options
Swimming & Sports at Rainbow Lake
Outdoor Rock Climbing
Kayaking/ Swimming
Lunch
Overnight Camping Trip & Hiking at Garibaldi Lake
Late Return from Camping Trip
12:15–1:15
Overnight Camping Trip & Hiking at Garibaldi Lake
1:15–5:30
New Camper Arrivals
5:30–6:15
Supervised Free Time in the Dorms
Supervised Free Time in the Dorms
6:15–7:00
Dinner
Dinner
7:00–9:30
Tamwood Amazing Race
9:30–11:00
Snack & Supervised Free Time in the Dorms
Downhill Mountain Biking
Email & Gym
Lunch
Trip Preparations
Whistler Village or Movie Night
Village Afternoon
Tamwood International Fair
Hollywood Glamour Disco
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WINTER TEEN ENGLISH and ACTIVITY CAMP
Ages: 12-18
With its local ski hills, mild weather and many attractions, Vancouver is full of adventure and fun in January. Your teen will have a rich educational experience through English language classes, educational activities, cross-cultural living arrangements, leadership training, social and sporting events and activities, and critical reflection.
Activities & Excursions Great excursions and activities make for some seriously fun learning. The activity program includes skiing, ice skating, swimming, dancing, shopping, sightseeing visits to the Suspension Bridge, Science World, the Aquarium, a hockey game and more.
Accommodations Teens get maximum contact with English speakers through our Homestay Program. All homestay hosts are carefully selected and offer single or twin rooms, three meals a day and lots of attention to their guest students.
Program Includes • 20 lessons/week (1 lesson = 45 min.) • Great sightseeing, social activities, excursions and cultural events • Whistler full day sightseeing trip • Skiing / Snowboarding at Grouse Mountain
Location: Vancouver city centre campus. January and February
English Levels Offered: Beginner to Advanced
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Sample Schedule - WINTER TEEN ENGLISH CAMP Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
JANUARY 1
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JANUARY 3
JANUARY 4
JANUARY 5
JANUARY 6
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Students arrive
Orientation & Downtown Tour Pacific Centre, Robson & Granville Street Shopping
Harbour Tower Lookout & Gastown Tour
Afternoon Options: Biking the Seawall Cost: $25 CAD
Shopping at Metrotown Mall
Vancouver Aquarium
Optional: Victoria Day Trip Cost: $120 CAD
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JANUARY 9
JANUARY 10
JANUARY 11
JANUARY 12
JANUARY 13
JANUARY 14
Free Day with your Host Family
Robson Square Ice Skating
Movie Afternoon
Afternoon Options: Extreme Air Bounce Trampoline Park Cost: $30 CAD
Indoor Swimming Pool
Treetops Adventure & Cliffwalk
Optional: Seattle Tour & Outlet Shopping Cost: $120 CAD
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JANUARY 16
JANUARY 17
JANUARY 18
JANUARY 19
JANUARY 20
JANUARY 21
Free Day with your Host Family
Seabus trip to North Vancouver & Lonsdale Quay
Dance Class
Afternoon Options: Laser Tag Fun! Cost: $25 CAD
Fly Over Canada
Tamwood Dinner & Giants Hockey Game
Optional: Whistler Day trip Cost: $100 CAD
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JANUARY 23
JANUARY 24
JANUARY 25
JANUARY 26
JANUARY 27
JANUARY 28
Free Day with your Host Family
Bowling at Rev’s
Snow Tubing
SCIENCE World
Rogers Arena Tour
Grouse Mountain (Option) Ski/ Snowboard Lesson
Optional: Victoria Day Trip
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JANUARY 30
JANUARY 31
FEBRUARY 1
FEBRUARY 2
FEBRUARY 3
FEBRUARY 4
Free Day with your Host Family
Vancouver Lookout
Rock Climbing & China town
Afternoon Options: Biking the Seawall Evening Options: Vancouver Giants Hockey
Vancouver Aquarium
Granville Island Market & Water Taxi
Student Departure Day
*Additional costs apply
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FAMILY ENGLISH closed group and ACTIVITY CAMP STUDY TOURS Why let your kids have all the fun? You can travel together and enjoy a family learning holiday this winter or summer vacation period. While your kids are learning and exploring with their peers in a Tamwood Camp program, you can build your English fluency and skills in the Tamwood Adult English Centre close by. Sundays and weeknights are free for family time.
Accommodations Families stay together in apartment hotels, vacation homes or with Canadian host families. Locations and Dates: Vancouver in January and Whistler in July/August
Ages: ADULTS - 18+ KIDS – in Vancouver ages 12-18; in Whistler ages 7-17* Note: Babysitting and day camp options available in Whistler for kids aged 3-6 years. Contact Tamwood for details.
Learning, Activities, Family Fun: English Classes: 20 lessons a week
Activities: Kids and Teens take part in the summer/ winter camp activity program, and parents can take part in the adult school activities or do self-arranged activities like golf, spa services, museum and gallery visits…
Family Time: Families enjoy evenings and Sundays together. Tamwood can provide suggestions and assistance in booking sightseeing, event and restaurant reservations.
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Tamwood provides customized language and activity programs for groups of students in all months of the year. These closed group programs are offered in Toronto, Vancouver and Whistler and can be customized to suit the interests, dates and budget of the group. Contact us for a customized group study tour program.
English Curriculum and Teachers English Curriculum For: English and Activities Camp for Juniors, Teen Global Learner Camp, Winter Teen English and Activity Camp, Family English and Activity Camp, Closed Group Study Tours.
Young learners, ages 7-12 Campers take part in a General English course - 20 lessons (45 minutes each) per week. Campers improve their English skills through integrated lessons that focus on the key areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing through lessons, fun activities, role plays, group and individual work and multi-media. A strong focus is placed on speech and using the language confidently and fluently.
Teens, ages 13-18 Campers in the Teen Global Learner Camp and the Winter Teen English and Activity Camp, follow a General English program – 20 lessons (45 minutes each) per week. Teens develop their English fluency and written English skills, with a focus on English for post-secondary studies. Teens learn through a project-based curriculum that also enhances their skills in collaboration, leadership and responsibility and their knowledge of internationally themed real-world issues.
Meet our Teachers The English teachers at our camps are not ordinary teachers – they are caring, youth-orientated, fun and inspiring. Besides a university degree and certification to teach English, they also have experience working with kids and teens and know how to engage and challenge young minds.
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TORONTO University of Toronto Toronto is Canada’s largest city and offers an amazing number of attractions, events and festivals making it a great cosmopolitan summer camp location. Tamwood’s Toronto summer camp is located on the University of Toronto campus, Mississauga. The campus is situated on 225 acres of protected greenbelt along the Credit River and is 20 minutes by car from the Toronto airport, 25 kilometres west of the city centre of Toronto, close to Lake Ontario, Niagara Falls, Canada’s Wonderland and many other famous sites. The location of this campus makes it a very safe and attractive choice for international campers.
Camps Offered • Teen Global Learner Camp: Ages 13-17 • English & Activity Camp: Ages 7-12 • Musical Theatre Camp: Ages 13-17
Accommodations Campers can live on campus or with a carefully selected Canadian family in homestay. The modern residence on campus features private rooms with semi-private washrooms, bright and clean dining facilities and spacious common areas. Meals on campus are served buffet style and homestay students enjoy full board accommodation.
Optional Activities
Excursions
• Ottawa overnight trip • Professional Football Game • Scenic Caves • Wasaga Beach • Centre Island • Canoe & Hiking
• CN Tower • Niagara Falls • Blue Jay Baseball Game • Ontario Science Center • Toronto Premium Outlet • Royal Ontario Museum • Playdium • Canada Wonderland • Casa Loma • Toronto Island • Centerville Amusement Park • Square One Shopping Mall • Yonge Street & Eaton Center • NHL Hall of Fame
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WHISTLER Whistler, British Columbia Located 120 kms north of Vancouver, the Whistler area is home to two famous ski mountains, and the valley offers sports, hiking and cycling trails, a world class mountain bike park, four fresh water lakes, a medical centre, shops, restaurants, a movie theatre, golf, tennis, white water rafting, an indoor swimming pool, and much more. Tamwood’s English school is located in the Whistler Village close to everything! Students take part in activities at various facilities located throughout the resort.
Camps Offered • English & Activity Camp: Ages 7-12 • Teen Global Learning Camp: Ages 13-17 • Outdoor Leadership Camp: Ages 13-17 • Family Camp: Ages 7-17 and 18+
Accommodations Campers live in a modern residence building with shared bedrooms and washroom facilities. Meals are all you can eat and self-serve in the dining area.
Optional Activities
Excursions
• Glacier Skiing/ snowboarding* • Zip Trekking • Horse Back Riding • Paint Ball (Teens Only) • White Water Rafting (Teens Only) • ATV Tours (Teens Only)
• Vancouver Sightseeing • Overnight Camping • Shopping trips • Mountaintop Sightseeing • Local Museums • Adventure Activities • Festivals • Beach days • Barbeques
*Glacier skiing/riding only available to intermediate or advanced level skiers/riders and is offered only in July subject to weather and glacier conditions. Availability is not guaranteed.
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VANCOUVER Simon Fraser University Campus Vancouver, host to the 2010 Olympic Games, is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Canada. It is situated on the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by lots of beaches, mountains and nature. Tamwood’s summer camp in Vancouver is located at the prestigious Simon Fraser University, at the summit of Burnaby Mountain overlooking beautiful Vancouver. Downtown Vancouver is a short twenty-five minute drive from SFU.
Camps Offered • Teen Global Learner Camp: Ages 13-17 • English & Activity Camp: Ages 7-12
Accommodations The majority of campers living in residence are assigned to single dormitory rooms at SFU. All washrooms are shared facilities. Meals are served buffet style in the campus dining hall. Homestays in single rooms with full board are also available.
Optional Activities
Excursions
• Horseback Riding • Amusement Park • Sea Kayaking • Whale Watching Zip Line Trekking • Wild Play Tree Top Adventure • White Water Rafting (Teens Only)
• Whistler • Victoria (Vancouver Island) • Cultus Lake Water Park • Stanley Park Aquarium • Granville Island • Grouse Mountain • Science World • Beaches of the Pacific Ocean • Shopping malls • City centre
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SAN FRANCISCO San Jose State University San Francisco is a wonderful place for young people to spend their summer. Located in the Silicon Valley and close to the city, the university campus is modern, clean and has many excellent facilities. The campus is safe for young people and also accessible to the best attractions in the city. Campus facilities include gyms, a pool, sports fields, auditorium, and computer lab with free Internet.
Camps Offered • Teen Global Learner Camp: Ages 13-17 • English & Activity Camp: Ages 7-12 • Game Design Camp: Ages 13-17
Accommodations Each room in residence has up to three beds and shared washroom facilities. Meals are all you can eat style and served in the campus dining hall. Campus recreation facilities include gyms, a pool, sports fields, auditorium, and computer labs with free internet access..
Optional Activities
Excursions
• Horseback Riding • Laser Tag • Movie Theatre • Shopping Trips • Professional Baseball Games
• Alcatraz Island • Exploratorium • Muir Woods • Union Square • Parks and Beaches • Golden Gate Bridge • Fisherman’s Wharf • San Francisco City Tour • San Francisco Zoo • Six Flags Discovery Kingdom • Local Museums and Attractions • California Academy of Sciences • Santa Cruz Beach & Boardwalk • Water World California • Stanford University Tour • Silicon Valley Tour
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LOS ANGELES UCLA The question in Los Angeles is never what to do, but where to begin. Los Angeles is home to many famous attractions - your choices include amusement parks, architectural landmarks, art museums and galleries, beaches, parks, hiking and shopping, to name a few. Tamwood Summer Camps is located at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). It is located in the residential area of Westwood and bordered by Bel-Air, Beverly Hills and Brentwood. Its central Los Angeles location makes it the perfect place for this summer camp which is so rich in sightseeing excursions.
Camps Offered • Teen Global Learner Camp: Ages 13-17 • English & Activity Camp: Ages 7-12
Accommodations Each room in residence has up to three beds and campers share washroom facilities. Meals are all you can eat style and served in the campus dining hall. Tamwood students will have the opportunities to enjoy many of the UCLA campus facilities including swimming pool, computer lab, recreation facilities and free internet.
Optional Activities
Excursions
• Universal Studios • Professional Sports Games • Laser Tag • Horseback Riding • Movie Theatre • Shopping Trips
• Disneyland • Third Street Promenade • Famous Malibu Beach • Griffith Observatory • Venice Boardwalk • Santa Monica Pier • California Adventure • Hollywood Walk of Fame • The Grove Market and Mall • Local Museums & Attractions • Knott’s Berry Amusement Park
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BOSTON Curry College The city of Boston is America’s premier college town and one of its most international cities. First incorporated in 1630, Boston is also one of the United States’ oldest cities. Our Boston Summer Camp is located at Curry College. Situated on a 135-acre wooded campus and only 7 miles from the downtown core of Boston, Curry College is a great location not only for its beauty but also for the safety and security that it provides for our Summer Camp. The campus is right next door to the Blue Hills natural reservation, which offers breathtaking views and many kinds of outdoor recreation opportunities.
Camps Offered • English & Activity Camp: Ages 7-17 • Teen Global Learner Camp: Ages 13-17 • Game Design Camp: Ages 13-17
Accommodations The student residence is comprised of double and single rooms in a suite style setting (6 per suite). Each suite is equipped with two single bathrooms, a kitchenette, and a common space. Meals are all you can eat style and served in the campus dining hall. Campus recreation facilities include gyms, a pool, sports fields, and computer labs with free internet access.
Optional Activities
Excursions
• Horseback Riding • Shopping Trips • Professional Baseball Games • Laser Tag • Movie Theatre
• History • Cape Cod • Quincy Market • Prudential Tower • Harvard University • Museum of Natural History • Boston Freedom Trail • Boston Children’s Museum • Local Attractions and Museums • Canobie Lake Amusement Park • Water Amusement Park • New England Aquarium • Six Flags New England • Boston Common • Newbury Street • Duck Tour • Skywalk
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REGISTRATION
Find out more ONLINE
Tamwood International Camps 200-889 W Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6C 3B2 Tel: +1 604-899-4480 Fax: +1 604-899-4481 Email: home@tamwood.com
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Tamwood International is a privately owned British Columbia limited Company.
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Finalist STM Star School in North America Award 2008 - 2016
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