St Peter's University Summer Camp, Summer Camp at St Peter's University

• Year of foundation/opening: 1976.
• Location: USA, New York, Jersey City.
• Number of students: ~400.
• Type of education: blended.
• Type of institution: summer language school based at a university.
• Language of instruction: English.

Summer program based at St. Peter's University in Jersey City, near New York City, where children live in university dormitories and study in academic buildings on the same campus — all within walking distance.

The session lasts 2-3 weeks, and participants are aged 12 to 18. Weekdays include English classes, with scheduled excursions around the city and trips to other cities in the USA. This format will provide an opportunity to feel the rhythm of American campus life, see the country not from a bus window, but from within — through the city, university and live communication. It will be a busy summer with a clear schedule and constant supervision by adults, guaranteeing safety.

Classes are held on weekdays, with 15 academic hours of English per week. The groups are small, averaging around 15 people, so the teacher has time to work with each participant.

Before the start of the course, children take a test: based on its results, groups of the same level are formed so that the pace of classes is comfortable for everyone.

Classes focus on speaking skills, listening comprehension, reading and writing. Some assignments are related to the places participants visit during excursions. The language is reinforced through real-life situations and discussion of what they have seen.

• St. Peter's University — one of the few Jesuit universities actually located in the New York metropolitan area.
• The program includes a visit to the UN building. Not all summer schools include this site in the basic itinerary — as a rule, it is an additional paid option.
• An extended version provides a two-day trip to Niagara Falls with overnight stay. For a two-week shift, this is quite a busy schedule: New York, Washington and Niagara — all within one course!

Accommodation is arranged on the campus of Saint Peter's University in Jersey City, a Jesuit university. The university was founded in 1872, and its main buildings are designed in a traditional style for American colleges — brick construction, neat inner courtyards, and a clear campus structure. The territory is compact and "gathered": academic buildings, dormitories, and the dining hall are located nearby, all within walking distance.

The dormitories are modern student buildings offering single and double rooms. In some buildings, the bathroom is in the room, while in others — it is shared with several people.

The campus is located in Jersey City — a residential area of the New York agglomeration: there are grocery stores, pharmacies, and cafes nearby, and within a few minutes — a PATH train station, from where you can reach Manhattan in 20 minutes. A park with a waterfront promenade is also located nearby, offering views of the New York skyline and the Statue of Liberty.

Almost every day, children go on trips to New York — these are full-fledged, pleasant and educational walks around Manhattan with the accompaniment of teachers: they walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, in the World Trade Center area, stroll along Fifth Avenue, climb to the observation decks of skyscrapers. The program includes a visit to the UN headquarters — the group is taken inside, shown the meeting halls and told how everything works here.

A separate day is devoted to Central Park. This is a long walk through one of the most famous parks in the world: alleys, lakes, open spaces — those very places that are often shown in Hollywood movies.

The program also includes a one-day trip to the capital of the United States with a walk around the historical center: the Capitol, the White House, the main memorials, without rushing and chaotic movements.

An extended version provides a two-day trip to Niagara Falls: participants stay overnight in a hotel, and the next day they go out on a boat literally to the line of falling water1 The trip is not combined with other excursions.

In the evenings, children return to campus: after dinner they are awaited by sports games, tournaments, quizzes, general meetings, some of the guys play basketball or football, and some participate in team games.

• Accommodation in Jersey City: only 20 minutes by train to Manhattan, while the area is quiet and safe.
• The program already includes tickets to museums and observation decks of iconic attractions such as MoMA, Empire State Building, UN, etc. — no unexpected expenses.
• There is an option with a trip to Niagara Falls with overnight stay in a hotel and a boat tour almost to the edge of the waterfall.
• Groups are small — approximately 15 people: the teacher sees everyone, the child does not "get lost" in the crowd.
• You can choose a single or double room — the accommodation format is clear in advance.

The campus is a compact urban area with academic buildings, residences and dining halls within walking distance of each other — children don't waste time on long commutes. Classrooms are equipped for language learning, there are rooms for group work, a gym and outdoor areas. Wi-Fi is available on campus, and there are spaces for leisure activities and various evening events. The residences are located near the academic buildings.

The program takes place during the summer: arrivals begin at the end of June and continue in July. The duration is 2-3 weeks, depending on the chosen date.

At the end, participants receive a certificate and a written report on the learning outcomes.

Additionally paid are:

• air tickets,
• visa to the USA and related fees,
• medical insurance,
• transfer from and to the airport,
• child's personal expenses (pocket money, souvenirs, snacks),
• extra charges for an extended program option or additional accommodation options (if desired).

1. You need to select a check-in date and the duration of the program — two or three weeks.
2. Then you need to book a place in the selected session and make a payment — after that, the place will be reserved for the child.
3. In the next step, you choose and purchase airline tickets taking into account the exact check-in and check-out dates, apply for a US visa and medical insurance.
4. Before the start of the course, the child takes a language test — in advance online or upon arrival.
5. When the child arrives in New York, they are met at the airport and escorted to campus. Check-in, an introductory meeting and distribution into study groups take place on campus.

The program is designed for teenagers aged 12–18.

Prior confirmation of English proficiency is not required — participants take a test at the beginning of classes, after which they are assigned to groups.

It is necessary to obtain a US visa and medical insurance.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision