Ramapo College Summer Camp (New York & Boston), Ramapo College Summer Camp

• Location: Mahwah, New Jersey, USA,
• Student age: from 10 to 18 years old,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of education: blended.

Ramapo College Summer Camp (New York & Boston) — an international summer camp offering a rich program of English language learning and exploration of the region's attractions. Students aged 10 to 18 with any level of English proficiency are accepted for training.

Students in the summer program can expect English lessons conducted by qualified native teachers on the campus of one of the country's popular colleges — Ramapo College. It is located near Manhattan, allowing students to enjoy both the tranquility of the suburbs and easy access to numerous attractions and cultural sites in the region. To make the summer holidays exciting and memorable for pupils, the course includes walking and bus tours, as well as a number of entertainment events on campus.

Throughout their time at camp, students will be in an English-speaking environment, which will improve their level of English and strengthen their confidence in using their knowledge in various academic and everyday situations.

The college residence where summer program participants live offers several types of rooms:

• Twin rooms with a bathroom,
• Apartments including single and double bedrooms, a bathroom and designed for 2/4 people.

Accommodation is organized in a full board format, which includes two American breakfasts daily, and a prepaid meal card (convenient for excursions).

Students of the summer course are looking forward to a rich leisure program, including almost daily on-campus events, several full- and half-day walking and private bus tours.

The educational territory constantly organizes thematic games based on popular works, sports training, creative and culinary master classes, parties and many other activities. All of them will allow students to get to know each other better, show their talents, and try their hand at new areas for them.

Several days a week are set aside for visiting the sights of the region — this may include:

• Summit, observatory and art program at One Vanderbilt,
• Walking tour of Times Square, Bryant Park and New York Public Library,
• Visit to Grand Central Terminal,
• Visit to the Museum of Modern Art MoMA,
• Walking tour of Central Park, Strawberry Fields and Bethesda Fountain,
• Shopping on Fifth Avenue,
• Visit to St. Patrick's Cathedral and Rockefeller Center,
• Walking tour of Brooklyn: Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO, Lower Manhattan, Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial,
• Trip to Hudson Yards and Chelsea: The Vessel; High Line, Chelsea Market and Little Island,
• Statue of Liberty: Ellis Island Immigration Museum, ferry ride,
• American Dream entertainment center.

In addition to on-campus and off-site events, students will be able to visit Boston — a two-day mini-tour includes accommodation and several excursions. The trips will take place to places such as Bunker Hill, the ship "Constitution", Paul Revere's house, Faneuil Hall, Harvard Yard, Boston Common.

• The cost already covers a variety of additional services,
• The course is suitable for students with any language level,
• Flexible study plan with customizable start date and duration.

Training takes place on the educational grounds of Ramapo College, which occupies 300 acres of countryside in the small town of Mahwah. Its infrastructure meets modern trends in education, offering students spacious classrooms, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, a residence hall, a dining hall, and other premises for study, leisure and recreation.

The campus is located near iconic attractions — it takes only 30 minutes to drive to Manhattan.

The summer program takes place in June-July, offering students a choice of start date and duration — classes are organized every two weeks, with the length of stay at the camp being two, three or four weeks. Each week, students follow a busy schedule with morning English lessons, daytime and evening entertainment activities, and some days are dedicated to full- and half-day excursions. A mini-tour visiting Boston can be added to the program both during the course and closer to the end.

The cost of the course covers expenses for accommodation in a full board format, teaching materials, on-campus and off-site activities. Additional costs will be required for administrative fees and deposits, medical insurance, flights, personal expenses.

Those wishing to attend the summer program must fill out a registration form and provide documents, after which camp staff will provide all necessary information and conduct an online test to check their current language level. Upon arrival on campus, enrolled students are divided into small groups and begin studying.

Upon completion of the course, each graduate receives a certificate confirming their progress in language level and supporting their desire to continue learning English. Students are in an English-speaking environment for several weeks, which effectively develops important skills and makes them more confident in various situations.

The course is aimed at students aged 10 to 18, and proficiency in English is not required for admission. To study in the United States, foreign applicants need a passport, health insurance, a visa or residence permit.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision