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Embassy California State University Day Programme

Los Angeles day programme 

Our centre is located on the Northridge campus of California State University, situated in the Los Angeles San Fernando Valley. The campus has excellent sports facilities with outdoor sand volleyball and basketball courts, swimming pool and plenty of outside space to use for games and activities. 

Quick Facts

Location: California State University

Dates available: 14 Jun – 2 Aug

Ages: 10 – 17

Accommodation: Not included

Emergency Number: +1 212 497 8343

Living

  • This programme does NOT include accommodation. We recommend that parents book accommodation within easy reach of CSUN

Food Options

Breakfast

Not included
 

Lunch

Two courses, 3 options including a vegetarian option.
Packed lunches are provided at weekends: Water, fruit, sandwich, crisps and biscuits/cake 

 

Evening Meal

Not included 

Snacks

Vending machines are located in some of the communal lounges for drinks and confectionery.

 

 

Facilities

  • Mini supermarket
  • Cash machine (ATM)
  • Sand volleyball court
  • Basketball court
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Outdoor areas for games and activities
  • Outdoor gym and exercise equipment
  • Multi-games room

MEALS

Meals served in a large self-service canteen in Geronimo’s Dining Hall.

Learning

  • Taught by friendly and professional English teachers
  • 20 x 45 minute lessons per week
  • Placement test on day 1 to ensure students in appropriate level
  • Maximum 15 students per class
  • Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities
  • Standard classrooms
  • Classrooms are located in the residence building
  • Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
  • Materials included as well as an end of course report and certificate

Programme Information

Arrival

Students will be welcomed upon arrival at the CSUN Conference Office where they will register and get their room keys and can check in to their rooms.

Welcome

On the first day there will be a welcome activity which is designed to ensure students have the opportunity to meet staff and other students and get to know more about the campus, its facilities and useful information which will help them during their days.

 

Activities

Activities are organised everyday with full-day excursions on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. On Sundays students can choose between an optional -- not prepaid -- excursion or on-site activities. These may include:

  • Sports such as football, mini Olympics, table tennis, volleyball and basketball
  • Drama and performance activities such as scavenger hunts and drama workshops

Excursions and Trips

FULL-DAY

  • Downtown LA: Students get to explore the most interesting sites such as LA Cathedral, Olvera Street, LA Union Station, Chinatown and the Getty Centre.
  • Hollywood: Students get to stargaze on the famous Hollywood Boulevard with stops at the Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive.
  • Beach Day: No visit to California is complete without a trip to the beach! Beach days includes trips to the Getty Villa, Malibu, Zuma Beach, Santa Monica and Venice Beach.
  • California Science Center and Disney Concert Hall: Students get to learn the wonders of science through interactive exhibitions and visit the magnificent concert hall of Walt Disney, with a stop in the historic district of Little Tokyo.
  • Grammy Museum and Griffith Observatory: Students visit the famous Grammy museum, the Staples Centre, home arena of LA Lakers. They also do a stop from some shopping in Santee Alley and finish off with a visit to Griffith Observatory.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

  • Disneyland: The first and still one of the most visited theme parks in the world
  • Universal Studios: Full of action-packed adventure of rides, shows and real movie studio
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain: This 260-acre theme park features world-class roller coasters and over 100 rides
  • Shopping Mall Trip: Students head to Northridge Fashion Centre for a taste of Californian shopping.

3 WEEK SAMPLE PROGRAMMES

Extra

All Day Programmes start on a Monday and vary in length dependent on the centre. Some includes the full 7 days of the week, others 6 days (excluding Sundays) and the Malta programme for Juniors (8-13) include 5 days. Students will take part of lessons, have lunch at the centre and go on activities and excursions with the rest of the students. Below is a sample of the full summer programme.


Student may have lessons either in the morning or in the afternoon in week 1, alternating weekly after that.

 
This programme is for illustrative purposes and activities and visits may change.
WEEK 1/4/7MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAYSUNDAY
Jun15/Jul6/ Jul27Jun16/Jul7/ Jul28Jun17/Jul8/ Jul29Jun18/Jul9/ Jul30Jun19/Jul10/ Jul31Jun20/Jul11/ Aug1Jun21/Jul12/ Aug2
MorningOrientation/ PlacementsFull Day Trip: Getty Center/ LA Cathedral/ Olvera Street / LA Union Station / ChinatownLessonsFull Day Trip: Hollywood / BeverlyHills / Rodeo DriveLessonsBeach Day: Getty Villa / Malibu/ Zuma Beach
 
Disneyland
(Optional Trip) or
Onsite Activities
AfternoonCampus Tour/ Supply Run / Mall Trip
WEEK  2/5MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAYSUNDAY
Jun22/Jul13Jun23/Jul14Jun24/Jul15Jun25/Jul16Jun26/Jul17Jun27/Jul18Jun28/Jul19
Morning
Campus Tour /
Supply Run /
Optional Mall Trip
Full Day Trip:
Science Center
(Endeavor
Included) / Disney
Concert Hall / Little
Tokyo
Lessons
Full Day Trip:
LACMA / The Grove
/ Melrose
LessonsBeach Day:
Santa Monica
Universal Studios
(Optional Trip) or
Onsite Activities
Afternoon
Lessons

 

See sample programme

WEEK  3/6MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAYSUNDAY
Jun29/Jul20Jun30/Jul21Jul1/Jul22Jul2/Jul23Jul3/Jul24Jul4/Jul25Jul5/Jul26
Morning
Campus Tour /
Supply Run /
Optional Mall Trip
Six Flags (Optional Trip) or Camarillo Shopping Outlets Lessons

Full DayTrip: Grammy Museum / Staples Center / Santee Alley / Griffith Observatory

LessonsBeach Day: UCLA /
Venice Beach 		Arrivals/ Departures
AfternoonLessonsLessons

 

Student Welfare

We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy Summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Members of staff are available 24 hours a day.

Student Services

Our student support staff can help you with:

  • Airport transfers
  • Information about local services
  • Assistance with individual and personal problems
  • Emergency contact

Medical Information

If a student needs medical attention an Embassy Summer staff member will help make an appointment. Group leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy Summer staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group. All costs have to be paid by the student. Students must have written consent from their parent or guardian for any medical treatment to be administered. Students must provide proof of medical insurance prior to arrival.

LOCAL HOSPITAL
Northridge Hospital Medical Center, 18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge, CA 91328, Tel: +1 818 885 8500

INSURANCE
If a student does not have insurance, guard. me insurance is available to purchase through Embassy Summer.

SAFE
A safe will be available for the storage of passports, travel documents and deposits.

 

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer:

+1 212 497 8343

Office Address

Embassy Summer Schools
c/o Conference Services
California State University, Northridge
17950 Lassen Street
Northridge, CA 91325-8286

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