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Program

This Summer Camp programme is designed to bring youth from across the globe together to improve their English and participate in athletic and cultural activities in a fun and safe environment.

The curriculum allows students to learn and practice English while exploring Dublin and Irish culture. Participants are supervised by our motivated professional staff during all activities.

The programme is open to all students aged 11 to 17 for the residential programme and 12 to 17 for the host family programme.

The programme lasts for 2 to 4 weeks.

No visa necessary for EU residents - a valid passport or ID card is enough (+ authorisation to leave your territory).

Destination

Ireland’s capital city, Dublin, is located on the East coast of Ireland and is a vibrant and inspirational place world-renowned for its warmth and hospitality.

Dublin has a population of approximately 1.5 million people and has produced, or been home to, some of the greatest literary names in history. Dublin’s most famous literary son is James Joyce and Dublin is the setting for two of his greatest works: Ulysses and The Dubliners. Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, W.B. Yeats, Jonathan Swift and Bram Stoker are just some of the famous writers who were born or lived in Dublin.

This modern city also has many theatres, cinemas and concert venues to entertain its visitors. Shops and museums, art galleries and exhibitions are plentiful in this young and exciting capital city. It is also a safe and friendly place for young people looking to improve their English and to discover the Irish culture and way of life.

Blackrock is situated in a suburb of Dublin, 8km south of the centre of town (10 minutes by train or 25 minutes by bus). It's a pleasant little seaside town which has been welcoming tourists since the 18th century.

School

For 40 years our partner school has had the pleasure of welcoming students of diverse nationalities and it is accredited byThe Advisory Council For English Language Schools.

All the teachers are university graduates with specific qualifications in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

Courses

Classes run from Monday to Friday with four lessons per day in the morning. There is a maximum of 15 students per group.

Students receive a placement test on their first day in order to put them in the appropriate language level class. Teachers write weekly reports monitoring each student's progress. Visits and excursions are discussed and organised in class so that the students understand and can make the most of them.

The timetable is organised to allow each student to gain the maximum benefit from their courses.

Activities

Outside class, a multitude of sports and recreational and cultural activities are offered. Thanks to the many sports facilities in school, students can participate in activities in a safe and pleasant environment. A program of activities is planned forthe afternoons and evenings on weekdays and all day Saturday.

On the program: football, volleyball, basketball, tennis, rugby and swimming.

Each week, a cultural tour of one afternoon and one full day excursion is organized.

You will find below examples of weekly schedule:

For the host family:

For the residence:

Accommodation

Students can stay either in host families or in residences.

• Host Families - 12 to 17
  This programme includes: accommodation with a host family, full-board (3 meals a day) including a sack lunch during the week, 15 hours of class per week, organised afternoon athletic and recreational activities, one disco and video screening per week, one half-day and one full-day excursion per week.
  
  All of our Irish families are carefully selected, offering a warm and welcome family environment and they usually accommodate two or three students of different nationalities.
  
  Students will have full board (a "packed lunch" to bring from Monday to Saturday).
  
  The family accommodation is only offered by Blackrock College.
  
• Residences - 11 to 17
  This type of accomodation allows participants to enjoy excellent supervision and facilities. 2 residences are available:
  • Blackrock College - 11 to 15 years
    Blackrock College is a large school complex build in 1860, surrounded by 64 hectares of parks and fields and with a magnificent view of the bay of Dublin. It is situated 10 minutes by train or 25 minutes by bus from the centre of town.
    
    Students are housed with full board in shared rooms (2, 3, or 4 students per room). The rooms able to hold more students are reserved for younger participants.
    
    Showers and bathrooms are available on each floor of the residence.
  • Carysfort College - 11 to 17 years
    8km south of the centre of town, Carysfort is a small campus full of charm and character. Surrounded by 25 hectares of park, the campus is very pleasant and offers the chance for plenty of sport.
    
    Students are housed in single rooms each containing a desk and a basin. Showers and bathrooms are available on each floor of the residence.
  • University College Dublin - 14 - 17 years (from 30/06 to 14/08)
    The main campus of the University of Dublin is situated in Belfield, 5km south of the city. Situated on a modern site of 125 hectares, we offer two housing options including full board:
    • Glenoma Village: in these 6-person apartments, each student enjoys a single en suite room.
    • Belgrove Village: a more standard apartment with 3 rooms. Each student has a single room but the bathroom is shared.

Prices & Dates

Dates 2012

Programmes have a duration of two, three or four weeks. Trips are scheduled Sunday to Saturday (students arrive the Sunday before courses start) during the following periods:

• Blackrock College: 24 June to 11 August in host family for ages 12-17
• Carysfort Campus: 30 June to 21 August, for ages 11-17. Residence only.
• University College Dublin: 1 July to 11 August for juniors aged 14 to 17, in shared apartments
  
  

Prices include:

• Course programme (15 hours per week)
• Accommodation in family or residence (up to 3-4 beds per room)
• Full-board (3 meals a day)
  
• Academic materials
  
• A certificate of completion at the end of the programme
  
• Afternoon activities programme
  
• One cultural visit per week in the afternoon, including entrance fees
• One full-day excursion by bus, including entrance fees
• The evening programme, including disco, films and other activities
• Transportation for activities and excursions
  
  

They do not include:

• Travel to Dublin
• Transfers from the airport
• Possible insurance
• Possible visa fees

Practical Info

Transport

• Arrival airport: Dublin
  Aer Lingus and Ryanair are the most frequent airlines to Dublin.
  
• We organise transfers from the airport to your accommodation for an additional fee.
  
  

If you prefer, we can book your flights for you. Please ensure you make this clear when you enrol.

If you intend to book your own flight, endeavour to arrive the Sunday before the start of your course, and leave the Saturday following the end of it.

VISA Information

If you are an EU resident, you do not need a visa. A passport or ID card will be fine.

For students who do need a visa, and intend to study in Ireland, you will need to bring the following documents to your local Irish Embassy:

• an official letter from our partner school in Ireland, confirming that you have been accepted in a programme of study
• receipt of full fee payment to the school
• proof that you have sufficient funds to subsist during your stay

For more information, consult the following website:http://foreignaffairs.gov.ie/