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Programs and prices, tuition fees in Fun & Sun Camp Florida, Fun & Sun Camp Summer Camp at Eckerd College
Fun & Sun Camp
- Age of students: 10–17 years.
- Duration of studying: 1–4 weeks (weekly sessions).
Fun & Sun Camp is a summer language program designed for participants with any level of English: placement into groups is done upon arrival. The academic part includes 15 lessons per week, each lasting 50 minutes, and is added with a subject module in marine biology, which expands language practice through working with real thematic context. Learning is integrated into the weekly rhythm without exams or formal checks, with an emphasis on speaking practice and language use outside of class.
The main format involves accommodation on campus with full board and an organized extracurricular program. A day camp option (Day Camp) without accommodation is also available: participants attend classes and events during the day and return off-campus in the evening (lunch is included).
Intensive English
- Age of students: 14+ years.
- Duration of studying: from 4 weeks.
Academically intensive English language course designed for students who need fast and measurable progress. The workload is 30 lessons per week of 50 minutes each, making the program comparable to a university academic course. The main focus is on systematic language development: grammar, active speaking practice, academic reading and writing, listening comprehension.
The studying is based on a multilevel system: students are assigned to groups after an entrance test and can consistently progress from basic levels to advanced ones. The course includes modules Structure and Speaking Practice, Language Studies, Reading and Writing, work with language assignments outside the classroom. Proprietary teaching materials are used, focused on intensive practice and skill consolidation in practical situations.
For students who need a more balanced learning schedule, the Semi-Intensive English program is available with a lower workload and more free time while maintaining the academic structure.
American Explorer
- Age of students: 14+ years.
- Duration of studying: up to 12 weeks.
A short-term English language course is designed for students who want to combine learning with an active acquaintance with life in the USA. The academic workload is 15 lessons per week of 50 minutes each, which leaves more time for independent practice and extracurricular activities. The course does not require an F-1 visa and is suitable for temporary study on a tourist visa.
The learning focus is shifted from academic preparation to the practical use of the language in everyday situations. The program stipulates development of conversational skills, understanding spoken language, expanding vocabulary and working with real communicative scenarios: communication in the city, household situations, cultural context. Classes are built around topics related to American life and the environment of a specific region.
American Explorer is designed for those who consider English as a tool for travel, short-term stay or first acquaintance with the language environment without high academic workload.
Description of Fun & Sun Camp Florida, Fun & Sun Camp Summer Camp at Eckerd College
- Year of foundation/opening: 1982
- Location: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
- Number of students: 60-90
- Type of study: mixed
- Type of institution: summer camp for children and teenagers
- Language of instruction: English.
Fun & Sun Camp is a summer language program for teenagers conducted in Florida. The camp format focuses on combining the systematic study of English with life in an academic environment of an American college. The program is designed for foreign students and structured so that children with different levels of English can join the studying without prior preparation. The camp format is a university campus: accommodation, classes and leisure activities are organized at Eckerd College.
Educational process
Classes are conducted according to the classic summer school model — 15 lessons per week, each lasting 50 minutes. Groups are formed based on English level determined by entrance testing on the first day. Studying is conducted using proprietary learning materials developed specifically for intensive language practice: the manuals focus on developing speaking skills, listening comprehension, reading and writing in equal proportions.
The curriculum stipulate?s assignments for using the language outside of class — discussions, mini-projects and practical exercises related to everyday situations and program topics. Additionally, Fun & Sun Camp provides a marine biology learning module that expands language practice through subject context.
Upon completing the course, participants receive a certificate indicating their level and program they have taken.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students live on campus in student residences. Accommodation is provided in double rooms, bathrooms are located on the floor, and bed linen and towels are provided by the school. Meals are three times a day, based at the campus cafeteria with full board. All essential infrastructure is concentrated within the single campus.
Activities Fun & Sun Camp Florida, Fun & Sun Camp Summer Camp at Eckerd College
The extracurricular program combines classes on campus and regular organized trips: sports and water activities, team games and evening events are held on the Eckerd campus. The excursion part includes visits to cultural and educational venues in St. Petersburg: The Dalí Museum, Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg and Imagine Museum. For younger participants, the program includes interactive museums, for older ones — more serious historical and social topics (for example, Florida Holocaust Museum).
Advantages
- Eckerd College campus by the water: a private university territory with its own beach.
- Built-in marine biology block: classes and practical preparation based at Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory and practice in the Tampa Bay ecosystem.
- Small groups (average up to 15 people).
Facilities and equipment at Fun & Sun Camp Florida, Fun & Sun Camp Summer Camp at Eckerd College
The camp is located on the campus of Eckerd College, on the Gulf of Mexico coast, within the St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay metropolitan area. Classes are conducted in equipped classrooms and computer labs, with students having access to the college library. A swimming pool, gyms, tennis courts and outdoor areas are available for sports and recreation. The campus grounds are compact and enclosed: academic buildings, dormitories and recreational areas are located nearby and connected by walkways. Eckerd College has its own waterfront area with water access, which is used for walks and program activities.
Admission dates and extra charges
Fun & Sun Camp is organized in the summer and conducted in a weekly session format. The season usually starts at the end of June and lasts until July, with participant arrivals on the weekend before the start of the school week and departures on the weekend after its completion. The program is not divided into semesters and does not involve exams: learning and activities follow a clear weekly schedule without internal breaks.
In addition to the program cost, there are additional fees:
- Registration fee,
- Educational materials and support,
- Medical insurance,
- Campus and service fees,
- Airport transfer,
- Personal expenses and pocket money,
- Additional excursions.
Enrolment process
The application process stipulates:
- Choosing a program and the duration of your stay,
- Submitting an application and confirming your place,
- Booking accommodation and transfer if necessary,
- Paying for the program and final confirmation of participation,
- Receiving arrival instructions,
- Arriving at the camp and settling in on campus.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Age is from 10 to 17 years old. English level is not essential — students are placed in groups upon arrival. A valid foreign passport is required.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- 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. |
