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Location: UCLA
Dates available: 25 Jun – 06 Aug
Ages: 8 – 18* (18 yr olds accepted as part of a group with a leader – junior programme)
Accommodation: Standard triple and twin rooms, and shared bathrooms
Spanish language courses & surfing lessons available
Emergency Number: +1 213 723 0500
Famous for its numerous acclaimed alumni who accomplished 14 Nobel Prizes, 13 faculty MacArthur Fellows, 118 NCAA titles and 261 Olympic medals from students and alumni, UCLA is one of the most distinguished colleges in California. UCLA has 16 dedicated recreational and athletic facilities, including a fitness centre, numerous swimming pools and much more! Throughout the last 100 years, University of California Los Angeles has established its reputation as a “Public Ivy”, making it equivalent to an education from an Ivy League university. The location is in the centre of the city making it perfect to enjoy the best of living in Los Angeles.
Breakfast
We serve cooked and continental options which might include pancakes, eggs, juice and coffee
Lunch
Has several course options that accommodate for all types of dietary restrictions
Packed lunches are provided at weekends:
Evening Meal
Buffet style with a salad bar, including options to accommodate all dietary restrictions.
Facilities
Arrival
Students will be welcomed upon arrival at Rieber Hall, where they will register, get their room keys, and check in to their rooms.
Welcome
On the first evening 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 stay.
Activities
Activities are organised on evenings and afternoons 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:
Downtown LA: Students get to explore the most interesting sites such as LA Cathedral, Olvera Street, 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 include trips to the Getty Villa, Malibu Pier, and Santa Monica.
California Science Centre 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.
Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Sign Optional Hike: All students will take a trip to Griffith Observatory for astonishing views of LA and the Hollywood Sign. For those who are looking for adventure, there will be an optional 3 hour round-trip trek to get closer to the Hollywood Sign for the best photo opportunity in LA!
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
Extra
Each 14-night stay includes 3 full-day excursions to exciting places around Los Angeles such as Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Downtown LA, visiting places of interest in each location. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport. Students 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 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast |
Morning |
Arrivals or Departures or Onsite Activities or Disneyland (Optional Trip) |
Orientation/ Placements |
Lessons |
Lessons |
Hollywood Walk of Fame |
LACMA/ The Grove Shopping Centre |
Santa Monica Pier |
| Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
Afternoon |
Arrivals or Departures or Onsite Activities Disneyland (Optional Trip) |
Onsite Actvities/ Westwood |
Lessons |
Hollywood Walk of Fame |
Lessons |
LACMA / The Grove Shopping Centre |
Santa Monica Pier |
| Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner |
| Evening | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities |
| Week 2 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast |
Morning |
Arrivals or Departures or Onsite Activities or Disneyland (Optional Trip) |
Lessons |
Lessons |
Beverly Hills / Rodeo Drive |
Lessons |
Olvera Street, Little Tokyo, Disney Concert Hall |
Malibu / Getty Villa |
| Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
Afternoon |
Arrivals or Departures or Onsite Activities Disneyland (Optional Trip) |
Onsite Actvities / Westwood |
Lessons |
Beverly Hills / Rodeo Drive |
Lessons |
Olvera Street, Little Tokyo, Disney Concert Hall |
Malibu/ Getty Villa |
| Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner |
| Evening | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities |
| Week 3 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast |
Morning |
Arrivals or Departures or Onsite Activities or Disneyland (Optional Trip) |
Lessons |
Lessons |
Getty Center/ Century City Mall |
Lessons |
Griffith Obsevatory (Hollywood Sign Hike Optional) |
Venice Beach |
| Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
Afternoon |
Arrivals or Departures or Onsite Activities Disneyland (Optional Trip) |
Onsite Actvities / Downtown LA |
Lessons |
Getty Center/ Century City Mall |
Lessons |
Griffith Observatory (Hollywood Sign Hike Optional) |
Venice Beach |
| Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner |
| Evening | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities |
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 Summer staff member will help make an appointment. Group leaders must accompany the student to the 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/guardian for any medical treatment to be administered. Students must provide proof of medical insurance prior to arrival.
LOCAL HOSPITAL
UCLA MEDICAL CENTER
200 Medical Plaza Driveway
Los Angeles, CA, 90024
INSURANCE
If a student does not have insurance, Guard.Me International 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
UCLA Rieber Hall 310 De Neve Drive
Los Angeles, CA, 90024
Thank you for your trust and support!
