Summer Camp
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In the year 2000, the Dreyers helped host their first Summer Camp for Chinese-speaking students to visit the USA. More recently, we have hosted students in the summers of 2013, 2014, and 2015, and we are looking forward to providing a camp in the summer of 2017!
Why attend Summer Camp with DreyerCoaching.com?
- stay with an American host family
- improve your American English
- learn the American way of life
- visit US college and university campuses
- have fun doing lots of outdoor activities
- Stay in a cabin for 1 or 2 weeks with other young people at camp
- meet new friends
- spend the summer in a safe place with clean air and lots of trees
- see lots of natural beauty: mountains, lakes, caves, forests
- visit famous places from US history including the US capital Washington DC!
- try new foods
- go to a shopping mall to get some good deals
- After 3 weeks in the US speaking English, take the TOEFL (optional–fee is US$195)
When will it be? July 19, – August 12, 2017
Where will it be?
In the Roanoke Valley, in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of the US State of Virginia. (See map)
Who can attend?
Campers must be at least 11 years old as of 6/30/2017, and a maximum of 17 years old by 6/30/2017 (For other ages, contact Scott to arrange an alternative program.)
What is included?
- Round-trip Airfare from Beijing or Taipei, to Washington DC
- Accommodations for 24 nights; some with US host family, some at a residential camp
- Residential camp with 3 meals per day, stay in cabin, and full range of outdoor activities (2 weeks for grades 6-7, 1 week for grades 8-11)
- Week of Leadership Camp for grades 8-11 (Based on the bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens—book included)
- English classes to help students with listening, speaking, reading, writing, and vocabulary
- A full-immersion English environment
- All breakfasts, dinners, and most lunches unless noted
- All admission prices and tickets
- All ground transportation
- Emergency medical insurance that is J1, F1 visa-compliant
- Memories of fun and learning that will last a lifetime
What are students responsible to pay for?
- US visa–B1
- TOEFL test (optional–US$195)
- 3-5 lunches (most are included)
- extra money for snacks, clothes, souvenirs, gifts, etc.
What will we do? Where will we go?
Monticello, the home of President Thomas Jefferson, and the only private home in the USA that is a UNESCO world heritage site
Booker T. Washington National Monument
Smith Mountain Lake (The biggest lake in the US state of Virginia)
Natural Bridge Drive-thru Safari Park
Baseball game with fireworks
Blue Ridge Parkway, America’s most popular national park, and the beautiful Peaks of Otter
Hike Sharp Top Mountain
Dinner at the Homeplace Restaurant, in a farmhouse built in 1907!
Hear live Bluegrass Music outdoors at Roanoke Mountain
See the Mill Mountain Star by night
Historic outdoor City Market
2-3 College Campus visits, including The University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Roanoke College
Lazer Tag
Tube the historic James River
High-ropes course, zipline & Tarzan Swing
Archery & BB guns
Hay Ride
Bonfires
Shopping at the Mall (Many of our campers like to buy shoes, caps, and clothes here)
After 3 weeks of English in the USA, take the TOEFL test! (Optional: must register on your own– US$195)
Plus lots more!
Here are 75 Reasons to visit the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
*All visits and schedules subject to change or cancellation, based on weather or other circumstances beyond our control.
What will I need to bring?
- comfortable clothes for 5-6 days, for temperatures around 30-35 C (you can do laundry here)
- light jacket (it can get cool at night, and it is 12 C in the cave)
- comfortable shoes for playing sports and hiking (2 pair in case wet from rain)
- notebook and pen for things you learn
- Personal hygiene items: toothbrush & toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.
- sunscreen, sunglasses, hat
- cell phone & charger (To help you “unplug” and enjoy the outdoor experience and your friends, campers will leave their phones and listening devices with the host family during the week/s at camp. This is the camp’s policy.)
- swimsuit (girls: modest 1-piece; boys: modest trunks, not speedos) & 2 towels
- spending money (We suggest $200-300; there is a safe box here to keep some of your extra money safe)
- For camp: sleeping bag, pillow, flashlight, raingear, camp-appropriate clothing, long pants (for horseback riding)
- Please mark all belongings with your English name with a permanent marker
What does it cost?
Ask Scott for Details
How do I register?
- Complete the registration form & Health Form
- Submit the downpayment to reserve your place
- Apply for the US visa
- Confirm your airplane ticket to Washington DC, Dulles Airport (airport code: IAD)
- Complete your registration
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Rising Grades 6 to 7
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Rising Grades 8 to 11
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Learn more about attending high school and living in the Roanoke Valley here.
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We hope to see you in the USA this summer!
