DISCOVER. LEARN. ACHIEVE! VACATION PROGRAMS AGES 7 TO 18

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1 DISCOVER. VACATION PROGRAMS AGES 7 TO 18 LEARN. ACHIEVE!

2 THE CAMP WHERE LEARNING CONTENTS TAMWOOD CAMPS PROGRAM OPTIONS IS AN ADVENTURE English and Activity Camp for Juniors 3 Teen Global Learner Camp Outdoor Leadership Camp Winter Teen English & Activity Camp Family English & Activity Camp Closed Group Study Tours English Curriculum Overview TAMWOOD CAMPS LOCATIONS Toronto Whistler Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Boston TAMWOOD FACTS ADVENTURE SPORT ABOUT TAMWOOD CAMPS Since 1993, Tamwood International Camps has been offering world-class instruction, lots of fun and a warm welcome to young people from around the globe at its summer and winter camp programs in the USA and Canada. Your child will gain confidence, character, a sense of adventure and curiosity and skills to give them an edge in this competitive world. Tamwood Camps are not just a vacation; they re fun with a purpose to improve your child s future. Whatever your child dreams about, with the skills they gain at Tamwood, they can make their dreams come true. Tamwood Camps are about learning, discovering, embracing what life has to offer, becoming the best you can be and at the same time creating amazing memories that will last forever. LASTING FRIENDSHIPS INSPIRATION

3 CAMP PROGRAM OPTIONS ENGLISH AND ACTIVITY CAMP FOR JUNIORS Send your kids to this camp and they will be thanking you for months! This structured program provides kids with an amazing and safe international educational experience. Our talented and caring staff teach, inspire and guide the kids to Explore, Learn and Achieve, while making memories to last a life-time. TEEN GLOBAL LEARNER CAMP CAMP PROGRAM OPTIONS With the guidance ovf our skilled staff and coaches your teen will learn new skills, expand existing abilities, discover talents they didn t know they had, and forever transform themselves in wonderful ways you can barely imagine. About the Camp The Tamwood Teen Global Learner Camp provides teenaged campers with a rich educational experience through English language classes, educational activities, cross cultural living arrangements, leadership training and activities, and critical reflection. The participants are given the learning tools and opportunities needed to develop an awareness of local and global issues, while gaining stronger English language, leadership and cross-cultural communication skills. Global Learners Will Achieve: Improved English fluency and written English skills, with a focus on English for post secondary studies Leadership and teamwork skills Cross-cultural communication skills for their global future Enhanced self-esteem and personal responsibility Skills in setting and achieving measurable goals Camp includes: 20 lessons per week of English Classes (1 lesson = 45 min) Leadership Skills Programming and Activities Fun and Educational Cultural Events, Sightseeing and Social Activities Organized instruction in a range of Sports, Creative, and Cultural Activities Locations: SUMMER: Toronto, Vancouver, Whistler, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Boston All activities offered are instructional so campers learn new skills and improve existing skills under the organized coaching and leadership of trained Tamwood staff. Activities vary by campus and by week. Alpine Hiking, Arts & Crafts, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Camping, Cycling, Dancing, Drama, Dodge Ball, Football, Frisbee- Football, Games Nights, Hiking, Ice Skating, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Movie Nights, Road Hockey, Rock Climbing, Scavenger Hunts, Spa Activities, Soccer, Social Activities, Swimming, Talent Shows, Volleyball, Yoga. Note: Not all activities are offered in all locations or in all weeks. Program Includes: 20 English lessons/week (1 lesson = 45 min) Organized instruction in a range of sports, creative, adventure and cultural activities Great sightseeing, social activities, excursions and cultural events All activities are English Only! Locations: Toronto, Vancouver, Whistler, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Boston Ages: 7-12 English Levels Offered: Beginner to Advanced Activities TIME SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 8:50-9:00 Travel to English Classes 9:00-12:15 Camper Arrivals English Classes Orientation, walking tour & placement tests Lunch Classes Classes Full Day Excursion 1:30-2:45 Campers Half Day settle in and Excursion unpack 2:45-3:00 Get started on Changeover Changeover Changeover Disneyland 3:00-4:30 the Tamwood Passport Activities 1 Activities 2 Sample Schedule Venice Beach & Boardwalk Ages: English Levels Offered: Beginner to Advanced Activities 1 Activities 2 4:45-5:45 Dorm Time Dorm Time Dinner Welcome BBQ Dinner/Banking Dinner Dinner/Banking Dinner Classes Activities 1 Activities 2 4:30-4:45 Back to Residences Back to Residences Lunch Classes Half Day Excursion Beverly Hills Tour & Hollywood Walk of Fame 7:15-9:00 Tamwood Amazing Race Shopping at Westwood Village Field Games or Art Projects Swimming Tamwood Carnival Back to the 80 s Disco 9:00-10:00 Conversation Club 3 10:00-11:00 Snack & Supervised Free Time in the Dorms 4

4 CAMP PROGRAM OPTIONS OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP CAMP CAMP PROGRAM OPTIONS WINTER TEEN ENGLISH AND ACTIVITY CAMP Do More. Learn More. BE MORE! Join a small group of teens from around the world who, like you, are ready for more than what a standard camp offers. You will learn important leadership, team work, outdoor and safety skills as you experience new adventure activities and enjoy wilderness overnight backpacking in the mountains. With its local ski hills, mild weather and many attractions, Vancouver is full of adventure and fun in January. Your teen will have a rich educational experience through English language classes, educational activities, cross-cultural living arrangements, leadership training, social and sporting events and activities, and critical reflection. Activities Learn hard skills like how to kayak, rock climb, whitewater paddle, backpack, navigate and mountain bike. Along the way develop even more valuable soft skills including: Leadership Planning Decision making Safety and risk management Communication and facilitation Team work Time management Goal setting Independence Confidence Self-awareness and discovery Program Includes Professional instruction in adventure sports and leadership Bi-weekly 3 day guided outback camping trip Fun adventure and cultural activities Great sightseeing, social activities, excursions and cultural events. Note: This camp has no English classes Activities & Great excursions and activities make for some seriously fun learning. The activity program includes skiing, ice skating, swimming, dancing, shopping, sightseeing visits to the Suspension Bridge, Science World, the Aquarium, a hockey game and much more. Teens get maximum contact with English speakers through our Homestay Program. All homestay hosts are carefully selected and offer single or twin rooms, three meals a day and lots of attention to their guest students. Students who have relatives in Vancouver can also opt for self-arranged accommodation. Program Includes 20 lessons/week (1 lesson = 45 min.) Great sightseeing, social activities, excursions and cultural events Whistler full day sightseeing trip Skiing / Snowboarding at Grouse Mountain Location: Vancouver city centre campus. January and February Ages: English Levels Offered: Beginner to Advanced Location: Whistler Ages: Sample Schedule SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY JANUARY 1 JANUARY 2 JANUARY 3 JANUARY 4 JANUARY 5 JANUARY 6 JANUARY 7 Students arrive Orientation & Downtown Tour Pacific Centre, Robson & Granville Street Shopping Harbour Tower Lookout & Gastown Tour Afternoon Options: Biking the Seawall Cost: $25 CAD Shopping at Metrotown Mall Vancouver Aquarium Optional: Victoria Day Trip Cost: $120 CAD Sample Schedule TIME SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 9:00-12:15 1:15-5:30 Late Breakfast & Sunday Options New Camper Arrivals Swimming & Sports at Rainbow Lake Lunch Downhill Mountain Biking 5:30-6:15 Supervised Free Time in the Dorms 7:00-9:30 Tamwood Amazing Race Dinner & Gym Outdoor Rock Climbing Trip Preparations Whistler Village or Movie Night Overnight Camping Trip & Hiking at Garibaldi Lake 9:30-11:00 Snack & Supervised Free Time in the Dorms Overnight Camping Trip & Hiking at Garibaldi Lake Late Return from Camping Trip Tamwood International Fair Kayaking/ Swimming Lunch Village Afternoon Hollywood Glamour Disco JANUARY 8 JANUARY 9 JANUARY 10 JANUARY 11 JANUARY 12 JANUARY 12 JANUARY 14 Free Day with your Host Family Robson Square Ice Skating Movie Afternoon Afternoon Options: Extreme Air Bounce Trampoline Park Cost: $30 CAD Indoor Swimming Pool Treetops & Cliffwalk Optional: Seattle Tour & Outlet Shopping Cost: $120 CAD JANUARY 15 JANUARY 16 JANUARY 17 JANUARY 18 JANUARY 19 JANUARY 20 JANUARY 21 Free Day with your Host Family Seabus trip to North Vancouver & Lonsdale Quay Dance Class Afternoon Options: Laser Tag Fun! Cost: $25 CAD Fly Over Canada Tamwood Dinner & Giants Hockey Game Optional: Whistler Day trip Cost: $100 CAD JANUARY 22 JANUARY 23 JANUARY 24 JANUARY 25 JANUARY 26 JANUARY 27 JANUARY 28 Free Day with your Host Family Bowling at Rev s Snow Tubing SCIENCE World Rogers Arena Tour Grouse Mountain (Option) Ski/ Snowboard Lesson Optional: Victoria Day Trip JANUARY 29 JANUARY 30 JANUARY 31 FEBRUARY 1 FEBRUARY 2 FEBRUARY 3 FEBRUARY 4 Free Day with your Host Family Vancouver Lookout Rock Climbing & China town Afternoon Options: Biking the Seawall 1:00pm - 5:00pm Cost: $25 CAD Evening Options: Vancouver Giants Hockey 5:00pm - 10:00pm Cost: $35 CAD Do both for $50! Vancouver Aquarium Granville Island Market & Water Taxi Student Departure Day 5 6

5 CAMP PROGRAM OPTIONS ENGLISH PROGRAMS FAMILY ENGLISH AND ACTIVITY CAMP ENGLISH CURRICULUM AND TEACHERS Why let your kids have all the fun? You can travel together and enjoy a family learning holiday this winter or summer vacation period. While your kids are learning and exploring with their peers in a Tamwood Camp program, you can build your English fluency and skills in the Tamwood Adult English Centre close by. Sundays and weeknights are free for family time. English Curriculum For: English and Activities Camp for Juniors, Teen Global Learner Camp, Winter teen English and Activity Camp, Family English and Activity Camp, Closed Group Study Tours. Families stay together in apartment hotels, vacation homes or with Canadian host families. Locations and Dates: Vancouver in January and Whistler in July/August Ages: ADULTS KIDS in Vancouver ages 12-18; in Whistler ages 7-17* *Note: babysitting and day camp options available in Whistler for kids aged 3-6 years. Contact Tamwood for details. Young learners, ages 7-12, take part in a General English course - 20 lessons (45 minutes each) per week. Campers improve their English skills through integrated lessons that focus on the key areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing through lessons, fun activities, role plays, group and individual work and multi-media. A strong focus is placed on speech and using the language confidently and fluently. Learning, Activities, Family Fun: English Classes: 20 lessons a week Activities: Kids and Teens take part in the summer/winter camp activity program, and parents can take part in the adult school activities or do self-arranged activities like golf, spa services, museum and gallery visits Family Time: Families enjoy evenings and Sundays together. Tamwood can provide suggestions and assistance in booking sightseeing, event and restaurant reservations. CLOSED GROUP STUDY TOURS Teens, ages 13-18, in the Teen Global Learner Camp and the Winter Teen English and Activity Camp, follow a General English program 20 lessons (45 minutes each) per week. Teens develop their English fluency and written English skills, with a focus on English for post-secondary studies. Teens learn through a project-based curriculum that also enhances their skills in collaboration, leadership and responsibility and their knowledge of internationally themed real-world issues. Tamwood provides customized language and activity programs for groups of students in all months of the year. These closed group programs are offered in Toronto, Vancouver and Whistler and can be customized to suit the interests, dates and budget of the group. Contact us for a customized group study tour program. Meet our Teachers The English teachers at our camps are not ordinary teachers they are caring, youth-orientated, fun and inspiring. Besides a university degree and certification to teach English, they also have experience working with kids and teens and know how to engage and challenge young minds. 7 8

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7 TAMWOOD CAMP LOCATIONS TAMWOOD CAMP LOCATIONS TORONTO CANADA CAMP RESIDENCE BUILDINGS WHISTLER CANADA University of Toronto Toronto is Canada s largest city and offers an amazing number of attractions, events and festivals making it a great cosmopolitan summer camp location. Tamwood s Toronto summer camp is located on the University of Toronto campus, Mississauga. The campus is situated on 225 acres of protected greenbelt along the Credit River and is 20 minutes by car from the Toronto airport, 25 kilometres west of the city centre of Toronto, close to Lake Ontario, Niagara Falls, Canada s Wonderland and many other famous sites. The location of this campus makes it a very safe and attractive choice for international campers. Teen Global Learner Camp: Ages English & Activity Camp: Ages 7-12 Campers can live on campus or with a carefully selected Canadian family in homestay. The modern residence on campus features private rooms with semi-private washrooms, bright and clean dining facilities and spacious common areas. Meals on campus are served buffet style and homestay students enjoy full board accommodation. Ottawa overnight trip Professional Football Game Scenic Caves Wasaga Beach Centre Island Canoe & Hiking Whistler, British Columbia Located 120 kms north of Vancouver, the Whistler area is home to two famous ski mountains, and the valley offers sports, hiking and cycling trails, a world class mountain bike park, four fresh water lakes, a medical centre, shops, restaurants, a movie theatre, golf, tennis, white water rafting, an indoor swimming pool, and much more. Tamwood s English school is located in the Whistler Village close to everything! Students take part in activities at various facilities located throughout the resort. English & Activity Camp: Ages 7-12 Teen Global Learning Camp: Ages Outdoor Leadership Camp: Ages Family Camp: Ages 7-17 and 18+ Campers live in a modern residence building with shared bedrooms and washroom facilities. Meals are all you can eat and self-serve in the dining area. Glacier Skiing/ snowboarding* Zip Trekking Horse Back Riding Paint Ball (Teens Only) White Water Rafting (Teens Only) ATV Tours (Teens Only) *Glacier skiing/riding only available to intermediate or advanced level skiers/riders and is offered only in July subject to weather and glacier conditions. Availability is not guaranteed. CN Tower Niagara Falls Blue Jay Baseball Game Ontario Science Center Toronto Premium Outlet Royal Ontario Museum Playdium Canada Wonderland Casa Loma Toronto Island Centerville Amusement Park Square One Shopping Mall Yonge Street & Eaton Center NHL Hall of Fame Vancouver Sightseeing Overnight Camping Shopping trips Mountaintop Sightseeing Local Museums Activities Festivals Beach days Barbeques 11 12

8 TAMWOOD CAMP LOCATIONS VANCOUVER CANADA TAMWOOD CAMP LOCATIONS SAN FRANCISCO USA Simon Fraser University Campus Vancouver, host to the 2010 Olympic Games, is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Canada. It is situated on the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by lots of beaches, mountains and nature. Tamwood s summer camp in Vancouver is located at the prestigious Simon Fraser University, at the summit of Burnaby Mountain overlooking beautiful Vancouver. Downtown Vancouver is a short twenty-five minute drive from SFU. Teen Global Learner Camp: Ages English & Activity Camp: Ages 7-12 The majority of campers living in residence are assigned to single dormitory rooms at SFU. All washrooms are shared facilities. Meals are served buffet style in the campus dining hall. Homestays in single rooms with full board are also available. Horseback Riding Amusement Park Sea Kayaking Whale Watching Whistler Victoria (Vancouver Island) Cultus Lake Water Park Stanley Park Aquarium Granville Island Zip Line Trekking Wild Play Tree Top White Water Rafting (Teens Only) Grouse Mountain Science World Beaches of the Pacific Ocean Shopping malls City centre San Jose State University San Francisco is a wonderful place for young people to spend their summer. Located in the Silicon Valley and close to the city, the university campus is modern, clean and has many excellent facilities. The campus is safe for young people and also accessible to the best attractions in the city. Campus facilities include gyms, a pool, sports fields, auditorium, and computer lab with free Internet. Teen Global Learner Camp: Ages English & Activity Camp: Ages 7-12 Each room in residence has up to three beds and shared washroom facilities. Meals are all you can eat style and served in the campus dining hall. Campus recreation facilities include gyms, a pool, sports fields, auditorium, and computer labs with free internet access. Horseback Riding Laser Tag Movie Theatre Alcatraz Island Exploratorium Muir Woods Union Square Parks and Beaches Golden Gate Bridge Fisherman s Wharf San Francisco City Tour Shopping Trips Professional Baseball Games San Francisco Zoo Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Local Museums and Attractions California Academy of Sciences Santa Cruz Beach & Boardwalk Water World California Stanford University Tour Silicon Valley Tour 13 14

9 TAMWOOD CAMP LOCATIONS TAMWOOD CAMP LOCATIONS LOS ANGELES USA BOSTON USA UCLA The question in Los Angeles is never what to do, but where to begin. Los Angeles is home to many famous attractions - your choices include amusement parks, architectural landmarks, art museums and galleries, beaches, parks, hiking and shopping, to name a few. Tamwood Summer Camps is located at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). It is located in the residential area of Westwood and bordered by Bel-Air, Beverly Hills and Brentwood. Its central Los Angeles location makes it the perfect place for this summer camp which is so rich in sightseeing excursions. Teen Global Learner Camp: Ages English & Activity Camp: Ages 7-12 Each room in residence has up to three beds and campers share washroom facilities. Meals are all you can eat style and served in the campus dining hall. Tamwood students will have the opportunities to enjoy many of the UCLA campus facilities including swimming pool, computer lab, recreation facilities and free internet. Universal Studios Professional Sports Games Laser Tag Disneyland Third Street Promenade Famous Malibu Beach Griffith Observatory Venice Boardwalk Santa Monica Pier Horseback Riding Movie Theatre Shopping Trips California Hollywood Walk of Fame The Grove Market and Mall Local Museums & Attractions Knott s Berry Amusement Park Curry College The city of Boston is America s premier college town and one of its most international cities. First incorporated in 1630, Boston is also one of the United States oldest cities. Our Boston Summer Camp is located at Curry College. Situated on a 135-acre wooded campus and only 7 miles from the downtown core of Boston, Curry College is a great location not only for its beauty but also for the safety and security that it provides for our Summer Camp. The campus is right next door to the Blue Hills natural reservation, which offers breathtaking views and many kinds of outdoor recreation opportunities. English & Activity Camp: Ages 7-17 The student residence is comprised of double and single rooms in a suite style setting (6 per suite). Each suite is equipped with two single bathrooms, a kitchenette, and a common space. Meals are all you can eat style and served in the campus dining hall. Campus recreation facilities include gyms, a pool, sports fields, and computer labs with free internet access. Horseback Riding Shopping Trips Professional Baseball Games History Cape Cod Quincy Market Prudential Tower Harvard University Museum of Natural History Boston Freedom Trail Boston Children s Museum Local Attractions and Museums Laser Tag Movie Theatre Canobie Lake Amusement Park Water Amusement Park New England Aquarium Six Flags New England Boston Common Newbury Street Duck Tour Skywalk 15 16

10 TAMWOOD FACTS Whistler Vancouver Toronto Boston San Francisco Los Angeles Ages and Nationalities Campers are divided into two age groups for all activities and classes: Juniors, ages 7-12 and Teens, ages (18 in winter). Campers come from many countries including: Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Czech Republic, Latvia, Turkey, Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Canada and the USA. Meals & Special Diets Campers living in residence enjoy 3 meals and an evening snack every day. Meals are served buffet style and campers can choose what they like. Vegetarian options are always available and other special diets can be accommodated with advance notice. Homestay hosts provide breakfast and dinner in the home and packed lunches on school days. Airport Transfers Campers are met at the airport by Tamwood staff and taken by bus to the campus. Transfers are provided free of charge for campers arriving and departing on Sundays between 8:00 and 20:00. Airport transfers are provided at the following airports: Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Boston: Logan International Airport (BOS), San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and San Jose International Airport (SJC), Vancouver & Whistler: Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Toronto: Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). What s Included English Classes (excluding Outdoor Leadership Camp) Instruction in a variety of sports and activities Minimum one full day and two half day excursions/week Evening activities for campers living in residence 24 hour supervision Emergency medical insurance Accommodation All meals, if staying in residence or homestay Airport transfers from designated international airport Weekly laundry service Staff Our staff are hired from across Canada and the world, on the basis of their values, passion, skills, and genuine love for children. Our unique and careful interview process allows us to identify candidates who have the intelligence, compassion, skills and motivation to be successful. Every staff member, whether new or returning, arrives at camp early and has an extensive training period before your child arrives. We are committed to making a difference in your child s life. Giving Your Kids an Advantage By sending your child to Tamwood, you will open new doors for them - academic, social and personal doors - which will enhance their life. In teaching them to speak English, helping them discover what their true passions and goals are, teaching them positive character traits and giving them the chance to test themselves and in the process build their self-confidence and self-esteem, Tamwood Camps gives your child an advantage in life and memories to last a life-time. Care and Safety Tamwood cares for all of its campers as much as their parents do, and safety of all campers and staff is a top priority for Tamwood. Our carefully designed rules and procedures ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe manner. Also, all equipment is checked regularly to ensure that it is in safe working condition. We nip homesickness in the bud and work extra hard to make sure your kids make friends and feel connected and cared for from day one. Parents can sleep easy knowing someone is looking out for their child as much as they would

11 TORONTO SUMMER CAMP AT U OF T English + Activities Ages 7-12 VANCOUVER SUMMER CAMP AT SFU English + Activities Ages 7-12 Winter Teen English Camp Ages Family Winter Program Ages 7+ WHISTLER SUMMER CAMP English + Activities Ages 7-12 Outdoor Leadership Camp Ages Family Summer Program Ages 7+ SAN FRANCISCO SUMMER CAMP AT SJSU English + Activities Ages 7-12 LOS ANGELES SUMMER CAMP AT UCLA English + Activities Ages 7-12 BOSTON SUMMER CAMP AT CURRY COLLEGE English + Activities Ages 7-12 CONTACT US Tamwood International Camps W Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6C 3B2 Tel: Fax: home@tamwood.com REGISTER ONLINE /tamwoodjuniorcentres /tamwoodschools /TamwoodCamps /tamagent Tamwood International is a privately owned British Columbia limited Company. Tamwood International is a member of: