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Location: McGill University
Dates available: 02 Jul – 30 Jul
Ages: 12 – 18 (18 yr olds accepted as part of a group with a leader – junior programme)
Accommodation: Single room / Twin room
Emergency Number: +1 438 803 7400
Embassy Summer are leaders in the market of Young Learners in Quebec as we are the only private language school that has received accreditation from the Quebec Camp Association. In Canada, it is one of the quality assurance tools used by parents in selecting a summer camp for their children.
Our programme offers students language classes with a fun and dynamic activities programme we call active learning. The activities offer a balance of sports, cultural activities, tourist attractions and workshops. Discover Montreal and practice English and French skills in the process!
Breakfast
French toast, pancakes or waffles (specific days) or toast, bagels, cereals, scrambled eggs, fruits, coffee and tea. Served on-site at the residence.
Lunch
Students have hot lunch Monday to Friday on campus or with local restaurant that offers a variety of salads, wraps, burgers and pasta dishes. Catering depending on activities schedule.
Evening Meal
Tasty and wholesome dinners are provided, always a hot meal such as Italian spaghetti with a side salad and garlic bread and assorted desserts. Served in the on-site canteen or with local restaurant/catering depending on activities schedule.
Snacks
Centrally located with plenty of shops and cafes nearby.
Facilities
Arrival
Students will be met by an Embassy Summer representative holding a sign with the EC logo. For international flights, the EC representative will be standing outside the Immigration and Customs area. If arriving via a domestic flight, students will be met in the baggage claim area. Our team of drivers will escort students from the airport directly to their homestays.
Groups will be escorted by our drivers in mini-vans directly to Residence where they will be greeted by our staff.
Welcome
Homestay students will be welcomed by their homestay on arrival. They receive a welcome letter containing course information, house routines, information about the family and how to commute to school. Homestay students will spend their first evening(s) with their homestay.
Getting to and From School Activities
Activities are organised in between lessons and during evenings. These activities could be onsite, near the centre/school or around the city of Montreal. These may include:
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, and a very beautiful city to visit about two hours from Montreal.
On this trip, student will see Rideau Hall – a beautiful grounds and the official residence of the Governor-General of Canada. They will be able to see over 100 ceremonial trees planted by politicians and dignitaries from all around the world.
After that, students will have a walking tour of Ottawa. They will visit the outside of the majestic Parliament buildings, The Rideau Canal, The Famous Ottawa Spider, and finally The Byward Market.
Students get to explore this beautiful and charming city, located about 1.5 hours from Montreal.
The city has a great shopping, cute cafés and rich cultural heritage. It’s located by a lake at the foot of the mountain Mont Tremblant, which is a famous ski resort in the winter time.
There is a lot to do here such as hiking, cycling, canoeing and ziplining.
On this trip, students will see the beautiful Montmorency Falls and the romantic, historic City of Quebec. Montmorency Falls is the tallest waterfall in the province of Quebec. Students will be impressed by the grand expanses of nature that typifies Quebec.
Students will enjoy an hour-long walking tour of the upper and lower cities of Quebec. They will hear about the history of this city, and see the Murals, The Dufferin Terrasse, the famous cannonball, La Petite Champlain, The St-Lawrence River, and of course, the World-Famous Chateau Frontenac. Students will get to see history, beauty and culture all in one day!
Extra
Each 14-night stay will include 10 half-day trips to exciting places around Montreal such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Pointe a Calliere Museum and Mount Royal. It also includes full-day excursions to Quebec, Ottawa, Mont-Trembant and Six Flags Amusement Park. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport.
This programme is for illustrative purposes and activities and visits may change.
Week 1 |
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| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
Morning |
Arrivals & Activitie - Culture Club Montreal | Orientation | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Quebec City Day Trip |
Afternoon |
Tour of McGill Campus & History - North American University Systems | Fine Art Museum | Montreal Magic: Explore Jazz Festival | Skating at the Atrium | Hike Up Mont Royal to Lookout | ||
Evening |
Onsite Welcome Social with Snacks & Ice Breakers | Circus Show | Shopping in the Underground Malls | Concert at Lafontaine Parc | Graduation Glow Stick Party | Dinner in Quebec City | |
Week 2 |
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| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
Morning |
Old port of Montreal with Packed Lunches | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Tremblant Day Trip |
Afternoon |
Barbie Expo & Cours Mont Royal | Old Port Ferris Wheel | Montreal Magic: Chinatown | Beaver Lake | Montreal Magic: St. Joseph's Oratory | ||
Evening |
Outdoor Games & Sports | Circus Show & Underground Malls | On-Campus Movie Night | McCord Museum | Concert at Lafontaine Parc | Graduation Karaoke Party |
Dinner in Tremblant |
| Week 3 | |||||||
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
| Morning | Lachine Canal with Packed Lunches | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Ottawa Day Trip |
| Afternoon | Bowling Tournament | St. Denis & Duluth | Little Italy & Dinner in the City | Biodome | Holt Renfrew & De La Montagne Street | ||
| Evening | Village Au Pied du Courrant | Fast Food Frenzy & Shakespeare in the Parc | On-campus Movie Night | Fireworks at Lookout | African Festival Show | Graduation Dance Party | Dinner in Ottawa |
| Week 4 | |||||||
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
| Morning | Verdun Beach with Packed Lunches | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | LaRonde |
| Afternoon | Montreal Magic: Little Portugal | Tour of City Hall | Botanical Gardens | Montreal Magic: Plateau Mont Royal | Lafontaine Parc Scavenger Hunt | ||
| Evening | African Festival Show | Sunset & Games at Mordecai Richler Gazebo | On-campus Games & Sports | Aura Light Show & Pizza Night | Just for Laughs Show | Graduation DJ Party | Goodbye Party |
We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy Summer centres, so you can rest assured that students are well looked after.
Student Services
Our student support staff can help you with:
If a student needs medical attention, an Embassy staff member will help them to 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
LOCAL CLINIC
Metro-Medic Medical Clinic, 1538 Sherbrooke St W., Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G1L5, Tel: +1 514 932 2122
LOCAL HOSPITAL
Montreal General Hospital, 1650 Cedar Ave, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G1A4, Tel: +1 514 934 1934
LOCAL DENTIST
Clinique Dentaire Spécialisée Le Faubourg, 1610 Rue Sainte-Catherine O Suite 409, Montréal, Quebec, Canada H3H2S2, Tel : +1 514 931 6663
INSURANCE
All of Embassy Montreal students are provided with medical insurance by the school. They will be given proof of insurance on their first day of school.
A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer:
EC Montreal
1610 Sainte-Catherine Street West, Suite 401
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3H2S2
Tel: +1 514 939 9911
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