FLS Discover California Summer Camp
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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
- Program locations: United States and Canada,
- Student groups: K–12 and post-secondary students,
- Program formats: study with local students, curriculum-based educational tours, and experience-focused programs.
- Family Program combines local-school study for children with classes for parents,
- Immersion Program places students in U.S. and Canadian schools alongside local students,
- experience-based options include filmmaking, STEM, and sports.
Encompass Experiences offers educational programs focused on cultural exchange, academic growth, and practical learning. Program length and content vary by course. Depending on the program, students can improve their English, take part in school clubs, or prepare for further study.
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.
Educational process
Class content varies by program. The winter session of California Vacation includes 15 hours of interactive English classes per week. On certain days, Winter School Experience participants study alongside American students and attend their classes and clubs. An American student helps each participant adjust to school life.
At Filmmaker Academy, participants write a screenplay, shoot footage, and edit their own film under the guidance of instructors with experience on Hollywood projects. STEM Academy offers hands-on classes in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Basketball Program coaches assess each participant's preparation and tailor instruction to the student's age and level.
e-Sports Academy includes 18 hours of language classes and 27 hours of practice in Minecraft and Fortnite. Future Leaders Program devotes 15 hours per week to personal development, understanding global issues, and building business skills.
Things to know about
- Students in the Immersion Program are not required to wear a school uniform.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Winter School Experience includes a shared room with a host family and full board: breakfast and dinner at home and lunch at school. Round-trip transportation to school is included.
Boston Vacation offers accommodation in a student residence, with a host-family option for participants ages 15 and older. The program provides three meals per day on weekdays and two per day on weekends.
Immersion Program offers vetted host families, while residence accommodation is available to students age 12 and older, subject to availability. Full board and transportation are included.
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
- Options that combine classes, cultural activities, and excursions,
- Soccer Program for participants ages 12–16 at any skill level, with a low coach-to-camper ratio.
Facilities and equipment at FLS Discover California Summer Camp
California Vacation is held on the Cal Poly Pomona campus. Family Program takes place in Southern California.
Admission dates and extra charges
California Vacation is offered in summer from June through August and in winter from December through March. Boston Vacation runs from June through August. Family Program is available for 1 to 8 weeks. For parents, group classes with Tour students are offered only in January, July, and August. The short-term Immersion Program lasts from 1 day to 12 weeks in the United States and up to 16 weeks in Canada.
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
Standard Placement includes selecting an educational institution, gathering and reviewing documents, and preparing the application.
Enrolment statistics
More than 97% of international students at schools on the Encompass Experiences list graduate from high school and enroll at a university in the United States or Canada.
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
- Family Program: no tests or interviews are required for admission,
- Immersion Program: no language tests or school interviews are required.
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about FLS Discover California Summer Camp
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. |
