Residential Summer Centre 2022
New York, USA Our New York Residential Summer Center is located on the safe, attractive campus of the College of Mount Saint Vincent in the neighborhood of Riverdale. Riverdale is green and prosperous yet is just 30 minutes by train from Grand Central Station and the excitement and bustle of New York City. JFK, La Guardia and Newark airports are all less than 1 hour by coach or taxi.
Course offered Summer Course (SC) This course is specially designed for juniors and teenagers who would like to experience the famous city of New York. Offering the perfect combination of learning and exploring during the many full day excursions to Manhattan.
Key information Summer Course length: 2 – 4 weeks Start dates: 29 June, 6, 13, 20 & 27* July Wednesday arrive/Tuesday depart *1-week bookings are accepted on 27 July Course ends: 2 August Lessons: 15 hours of English lessons per week Minimum age – maximum age: 12 – 17 Maximum class size: 15 Minimum entry level: Beginner
Included in the price of Summer Course 15 hours of English lessons per week Full-board residential accommodation One afternoon of on-campus sports & activities Full programme of evening activities Three full-day excursions per week Placement test Wi-fi in most parts of the campus End-of-course certificate 24-hour supervision School bank service Centre facilities Stunning views onto the Hudson, picturesque campus nestled into the buzzling and diverse area of Riverdale On-site canteen Student lounges Indoor athletic center Outdoor scenic soccer pitch Various courts and pitches On-campus accommodation Towels included in the linen pack, but bring extra for sports/beach Laundry facilities
Further information: younglearners@kingseducation.com or +44 (0)1273 917166 For further information please contact us at: younglearners@kingseducation.com, or on +44 (0)1273 917166 or visit our website at: kingsyounglearners.com
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Accommodation On-campus residential accommodation Students stay in twin rooms with air conditioning, sharing modern bathroom facilities between 4 students on average. Girls and boys are in separate accommodation blocks or on separate floors. Please note a deposit of $100 per student is required on arrival, in case of damages. Lost keys can be charged up to $200. Towels are not included.
Provisional Excursions 2022 Week 1 Grand Central Terminal & 5th Avenue Walking Tour
Full-day
Independence Day Celebrations
Full-day
Shopping in SOHO, Little Italy & Chinatown
Full-day
Week 2 Brooklyn Bridge, Ground Zero & One World Observatory
Full-day
Metropolitan Museum of Art & Central Park
Full-day
Hudson Yards & 34th Street
Full-day
Six Flags
Full-day
Meal plan Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided every day. Lunch and dinner are usually hot and on excursion days students are given a packed lunch. Some dinners will be off-site depending on the program. We can cater for vegetarian and other dietary requirements on request.
All excursions include a tour segment and some allocated shopping time. Excursion entrances are included where shown on the timetable above. All excursions are led by Kings members of staff. Alternative excursions and entrances may be available upon request — contact Kings Young Learners for details.
Boston New York
Week 3 The Mills at Jersey Gardens Premium Outlet
Full-day
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Full-day
Manhattan Sightseeing Tour & Museum of National History
Full-day
Coney Island
Full-day
Week 4 Greenwich Village Walking Tour & NYU
Full-day
Top of the Rock & Macy’s
Full-day
Grand Central Terminal & 5th Avenue Walking Tour
Full-day
Metropolitan Museum of Art & Central Park
Full-day
Airports and distances LaGuardia
16 Miles / 26 Km
JFK
24 Miles / 39 Km
Newark
36 Miles / 58 Km
Week 5 Shopping in SOHO, Little Italy & Chinatown
Full-day
Brooklyn Bridge, Ground Zero & One World Observatory
Full-day
Hudson Yards & 34th Street or Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Full-day
Sample timetable Wednesday Morning
Afternoon
Arrivals or Six Flags
Thursday
Friday
Book-based / Project-based lessons Lunch Beach Volleyball Arts & Crafts
Saturday
Sunday
Book-based / Project-based lessons Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Lunch Book-based / Project-based lessons
Monday Book-based / Project-based lessons
Top of the Rock & Macy’s
Lunch Book-based / Project-based lessons
Tuesday
Departures or Rockaway Beach
Dinner Ice Breakers
Welcome Party
Sports Tournament
Movie Night
Scavenger Hunt
Disco /
Evening