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Location: Long Island University
Dates available: 01 Jul – 02 Aug
Ages: 12 – 17
Accommodation: Not included
Emergency Number: +1 212 497 8343
Our centre is located on the city campus of Long Island University Brooklyn, just one subway stop from from Manhattan and a short walk to the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and the East River.
The breath-taking Manhattan skyline can be viewed from Brooklyn Heights and Promenade. The Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square and all the exciting attractions of Manhattan are all within easy reach on the subway.
This programme does NOT include accommodation. We recommend that parents book accommodation within easy reach of LIU Brooklyn
Breakfast
Lunch
Two courses, 3 main course options including a vegetarian option.
Packed lunches (provided at weekend): water, fruit, sandwich, crisps and biscuits/cake.
Evening Meal
Not included
Snacks
Vending machines are located in the residence building for drinks and confectionery.
Facilities
Meals
Meals are served in large self-service dining hall in residence building.
Arrival
Students will be welcomed upon arrival at the Embassy Summer office where they will register and get their room keys so that they 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 in between lessons and during afternoons. These activities could be on-site or near to the centre. These may include:
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.
Saturday/Sunday activities available for $40 daily or as priced optional activities.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast 7:45 | Breakfast 7:45 | Breakfast 7:45 | Breakfast 7:45 | Breakfast 7:45 |
| Placement & Orientation 9:00 AM -12:30 PM |
Lessons 9:00- 12:30 |
Lessons 9:00- 12:30 |
Lessons 9:00- 12:30 |
Lessons 9:00- 12:30 |
| Lunch 12:45 | Lunch 12:45 | Lunch 12:45 | Lunch 12:45 | Lunch 12:45 |
| Afternoon | Afternoon | Afternoon | Afternoon | Afternoon |
| Campus Tour & University Life, Culture Club New York City, & Provisions Run |
Infamous Macy's 34th Street Shopping |
Visit Bryant Park & New York City Library |
Walking Tour & Secrets of Grand Central Station with Team Scavenger Hunt |
Explore Central Park: Belvedere Castle, Strawberry Fields & Most Creative Photo Contest!! |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast 7:45 | Breakfast 7:45 | Breakfast 7:45 | Breakfast 7:45 | Breakfast 7:45 |
| Lessons 9:00- 12:30 |
Lessons 9:00- 12:30 |
Lessons 9:00- 12:30 |
Lessons 9:00- 12:30 |
Lessons 9:00- 12:30 |
| Lunch 12:45 | Lunch 12:45 | Lunch 12:45 | Lunch 12:45 | Lunch 12:45 |
| Afternoon | Afternoon | Afternoon | Afternoon | Afternoon |
| Greenwich Village & Washington Sq Park |
Visit South Central Park , Columbus Circle & Photo Scavenger Hunt |
Financial District Walking Tour 9-11 Memorial & Oculus $$Optional 911 Memorial Museum |
Visit Barclay Center and Shopping @ Atlantic Terminal |
Walking Tour of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Shop on 5th Ave, View Trump Tower & Rockefeller Center |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast 7:45 | Breakfast 7:45 | Breakfast 7:45 | Breakfast 7:45 | Breakfast 7:45 |
| Lessons 9:00- 12:30 |
Lessons 9:00- 12:30 |
Lessons 9:00- 12:30 |
Lessons 9:00- 12:30 |
Lessons 9:00- 12:30 |
| Lunch 12:45 | Lunch 12:45 | Lunch 12:45 | Lunch 12:45 | Lunch 12:45 |
| Afternoon | Afternoon | Afternoon | Afternoon | Afternoon |
| Times Square by Day |
Visit General Grant's Tomb, View Riverside Church & Columbia University |
Free Time in Central Park and Shopping |
Tour Brooklyn Heights: See St. George Hotel, Plymouth Church, Our Lady of Lebanon , Secret Subway Entrance @ 58 Joralmon St, Fruit streets and Pier |
Nature Walk in Prospect Park : Prize for Best Nature Photo & QUIZ |
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:
If a student needs medical attention an Embassy staff member will help make an appointment. Group leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy 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.
LOCAL HOSPITAL
Brooklyn Hospital, 121 DeKalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY, Tel: +1 718 250 8000
INSURANCE
Health insurance is required in the US. 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.
A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer:
Embassy Summer Schools
c/o LIU Brooklyn
Conolly Hall
1 University Plaza
Brooklyn NY 11201
