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Programs and prices, tuition fees in FLS Discover California Summer Camp
California Vacation
- Age of students — from 12 years old,
- The studying period starts from one week.
This program runs for almost the entire year, excluding the spring months, which gives students the opportunity to spend their holidays in California at any time.
The studying is organized on the campus of California Polytechnic University in Pomona, located in the central part of Los Angeles. Each week, students will study English for 15 hours in small groups, where qualified teachers help them improve their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills through interactive games, teamwork and conversational practice. In addition, a variety of activities have been thought out to explore the region's iconic attractions: Hollywood and Beverly Hills, California beaches, campuses of leading universities, shopping malls and markets, museums and amusement parks.
Students can stay with host families for the duration of their studies, and the Azusa Pacific University residence is available to them in the summer.
Filmmaker Academy
- Age of students — from 15 years,
- Starting date — July 6,
- The training period is three weeks.
The three-week summer program offers students to immerse themselves in the exciting world of filmmaking through classes led by qualified and experienced teachers, guided tours of leading film production companies, and hands-on projects.
The curriculum includes 65 hours of classes where students will be able to create their own short film script, learn the basics of editing and sound recording, using modern digital technology for filming. Teachers will provide students with knowledge about iconic scenes from films, the history of various film styles, and organize many thematic events to consolidate the information they receive. Students are invited to attend three weeks of classes.:
- Hollywood,
- Beverly Hills,
- Warner Bros. Studios,
- Sony,
- MGM Studios,
- Paramount Studios,
- The Cinema Museum,
- Huntington Beach,
- The Getty Museum.
To diversify the educational experience, for an additional fee, you can add visits to Universal Studios, Disneyland, Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement Park, Santa Monica and MLB Baseball to the range of excursions.
Soccer Program
- Age — from 12 to 16 years old,
- Studying period — one week.
This course is ideal for students in love with football — the curriculum includes daily sports training conducted by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. Students will learn classic and modern football techniques designed to develop physical and teamwork skills. From exciting workouts to competitive matches — the program is fully planned to be comfortable and enjoyable for students of any ability level.
Students can expect excursions around downtown Los Angeles and its attractions, a visit to the Cripto.com Arena, Dodger Stadium, and communication with Team LA during extracurricular hours.
Family or Individual Immersion Programs
- Age — from 6 to 18 years old,
- Study period — from one to eight weeks.
The academic center cooperates with several schools located within a few hours' drive of Los Angeles to offer exciting immersion programs for individual students and families who want to learn English and experience the academic atmosphere of the United States.
Classes are conducted on the campuses of South Hills, St. Paul and Williamsburg Christian Academy, which will provide pupils with everything they need: from modern classrooms with interactive equipment to accommodation in comfortable residences. Students have the option of living with host families if they are over 12 years old.
The main features of Immersion Programs:
- Designed for students aged 6-18,
- Flexible duration: from 1 to 8 weeks,
- Simple admission procedure — no tests or interviews,
- School uniform is not required,
- Full board,
- Participation in official school events,
- Opportunity to play sports and attend student clubs.
Description of FLS Discover California Summer Camp
- Location: Los Angeles, USA,
- Language of instruction: English,
- Type of studying: mixed.
The English Language Center in Los Angeles is an international language center offering seasonal immersion programs in the history, culture and attractions of Los Angeles, learning key skills in interesting and sought—after areas.
The language courses in Los Angeles are aimed at students of different ages: one of the programs involves the participation of children with their parents, while the others stipulate substantive preparation and practice in art and sports specializations. The average student age is 15, but admission to most courses begins at age 12.
The curricula offer students not only high-quality preparation in the field of interest, but also exciting leisure activities, including a variety of excursions and recreational activities on campus. During their studies in Los Angeles, students will be able to meet representatives of different nationalities, improve their English language skills, and visit historically significant places in the region. From the moment they arrive in the United States to the end of their studies, students are in an atmosphere of comprehensive support from qualified teachers and staff of the language center, providing comfort, safety and positive impressions of their stay in Los Angeles.
What accommodations and amenities are provided for the campers?
Campers stay in comfortable dormitory-style accommodations with modern amenities such as bathrooms, common areas, and recreational facilities. Meals are provided, and dietary restrictions are accommodated.
Accommodation, meals, prices
The academic center's programs offer students a choice of studying format: full-time, with accommodation in a host family or with staying in a comfortable residence. Boarding school, unlike day care, allows students to immerse themselves in the student atmosphere, learn English and get to know their classmates faster, making strong friendships.
Staying with a host family is a great opportunity to get to know the locals and practice English regularly. Families undergo regular checks and certifications to provide students with the best conditions: a single or double bedroom with access to common areas in the house, two daily meals and comprehensive support from the moment they arrive in the city.
Accommodation in the residence will allow students to feel like real students — they live in shared rooms for several people, use a number of common amenities: from bathrooms to recreation areas with various entertainment. This housing option implies a balanced two meals a day every day.
Subjects and sports
Activities FLS Discover California Summer Camp
Each course includes a range of recreational activities on campus, guided tours of Los Angeles attractions. Most of the courses stipulate attendance:
- Hollywood,
- Beverly Hills,
- Old Town Pasadena,
- The Grammy Museum,
- Downtown Los Angeles,
- Beaches of California,
- The Campus of the University of California at Los Angeles,
- California Science Center and Natural History Museum,
- Ontario Mills and Santa Anita Mall shopping malls,
- Peterson Automobile Museum.
The number and subject of field events depends on the course: students are expected to travel to specialized institutions, for example, visiting campuses of leading universities in the region, sports stadiums or film production companies. For an extra fee, additional excursions to places such as Disneyland, Universal Studies, Santa Monica beaches, and others can be added to the curriculum.
Advantages
- A wide range of programs for different ages and interests,
- A rich curriculum including excursions and entertainment,
- A multinational student community with representatives from France, Poland, Bulgaria and other countries,
- Several accommodation options.
Facilities and equipment at FLS Discover California Summer Camp
Depending on the course, classes may be held in various academic venues: each has spacious classrooms with interactive equipment and the necessary technologies for practical training.
Admission dates and extra charges
The center's main program, California Vacation, has many start dates and is organized throughout most of the year, while the rest of the courses are seasonal and take place only during the summer holidays.
The price already includes many services, including the chosen format of accommodation and meals, the necessary academic materials, a full range of educational activities, excursions and campus entertainment.
Additionally paid for:
- Registration fee,
- Administrative fees: technologies and services, transfers, accommodation, participation in the Independent Program,
- Some excursions not included in the main program,
- Medical insurance,
- Personal expenses.
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 150 USD
Enrolment process
The admission process is simple: applicants need to fill out a registration form and pay the entrance fee, after which they receive an official letter with further instructions from the admissions committee. Enrollment in the program takes place after full payment.
Perspectives
Upon completing any of the offered programs, graduates receive a certificate confirming their preparation. Studying in an English-speaking environment and regularly communicating with native speakers, students effectively improve their overall level of English proficiency and use it more confidently in everyday and academic life. Specialized classes on the topic of the chosen course will provide practical skills that will be useful to pupils in further education.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
The courses accept new students subject to availability and based on their age and language criteria. To study in the United States, applicants need a passport, tourist visa or residence permit, and health insurance.
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- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
