YES USA runs amazing fully-inclusive Junior Camp programs for 12-19 year old students. The program includes 24/7 supervision, English classes, accommodations, full board, daily excursions, entry fees, and local transportation.
Classes
Students will have 20 academic hours (15 clock hours) of English lessons weekly, from Monday to Friday, with our highly-qualified and experienced teachers. We use cutting-edge techniques to help students improve their fluency and accuracy in speaking. Not only do learners improve their English but also have fun doing it by holding interesting and motivating discussions with their instructor and classmates, playing educational games, and learning about life in the USA and New York in particular.
After class, the learning continues as students continue to speak English with their activity leaders, and each other, as they enjoy our rich and exciting excursion program. Campers are strongly encouraged to use English at all times and practice using what they learned in class in real-life situations during trips and social activities.
Accommodations
Students live in a modern suite-style residence hall, which throughout the academic year houses students from St. John’s University and YES USA students during the summer.
Each suite features:
- Mostly double bedrooms with a few singles and triples
- A twin-size bed, desk, closet, and dresser for each student
- Two bathrooms (1:3 ratio maximum) with shower, vanity, and toilet
- A living/sitting area
- A kitchen-type area with a mini-fridge and a microwave.
- Services/ residence facilities:
- Air conditioner
- WiFi
- Linens and towels provided
- Weekly linen exchange
- Full suite/room cleaning upon arrival
- One mid-stay cleaning
- Laundry room
- Common areas for students to hang out.
The lobby is staffed with security 24 hours per day to restrict entrance to residents of the building only. For these purposes, each student will have a card to present at the front desk to ensure the safety and identification of everyone entering and leaving the building.
Excursions
Our excursion program is packed with activities to entertain and educate students when they are not in class allowing them to see the very best New York has to offer. It includes five half-day activities and two full-day activities over the weekend.
Our students get to see literally everything bustling New York has to offer. Students will visit the iconic Times Square, the famous Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center, the majestic Statue of Liberty, spectacular Central Park, exciting Broadway, not to mention NYC’s must-see museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the American Museum of Natural History, just to name a few! We promise students will see the best of our city.
Daily activities and excursions have been carefully selected to be not only educational but exciting at the same time. Our enthusiastic staff members love their jobs and are always happy to share their knowledge of the city, American life, and history with our students.
Every single day campers will be able to practice their English in real-life situations in more informal settings while they are out exploring the fascinating city of New York and making lasting friendships.
Nationality and age mix
The nationality and age mix at Your English School USA varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 16. In the summer, the average age is 16.
School location
YES USA Summer Camp in New York is an amazing opportunity for students, aged 12-19, to not only improve in English, but also make new friends from around the world, explore the incredible Big Apple, participate in fun and exciting activities, and have an unforgettable, life-changing experience.
Our Campus: St. John's University
The YES USA Summer Camp program combines the urban excitement of New York City with the suburban tranquility of our campus providing the best study vacation experience to our students. Our headquarters in New York City are located in a residential area of Queens, on the gorgeous leafy campus of St. John's University where students live, study, and eat most of the meals.
Unlike many city college campuses which lack space and amenities, St. John's has it all, featuring beautiful wide lawns, ultramodern residence halls, state-of-the-art sports facilities, and high-tech classrooms. Last but not least, St. John's offers the most breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline.
The convenient location of the campus allows students to visit the magnificent places of interest New York has to offer, quickly and easily. We are within a walking distance or a quick bus ride to the subway that will take you to the heart of the city in just 30 minutes. For example, Times Square is approximately 50 minutes away from our location.
