Toronto Summer Language Adventure
| LSC Toronto- English | |
| Minimum Ability | not required |
| Minimum Age | 12 (if in Residence), 14 (if in Homestay) |
| Maximum Age | 17 |
| Programme | instruction in class: 09:00 to 12:00 lunch and supervised afternoon activities: 12:00 to 16:00 |
| Levels | 5 levels |
| Course Start | any Monday |
| Course Length |
Summer: June 23rd, 2008 to August 22nd, 2008 |
| Maximum Class: | 15 students |
| Instruction Hour | 55 minutes |
| Course Material | included in course fee |
| Evaluation: | weekly performance appraisal by teacher an LSC certificate is awarded upon completion |
| Accommodation | Residence: double or single room, 3 meals per day, 7 days a week, included activities in evening plus excursions on weekend, 24 hour supervision homestay: 3 meals per day, 7 days a week |
| Supervision | LSC Monitors guide students on all activities, students in residence have 24 hour supervision |
| Transportation | 2-way airport transfer paid public transportation to and from school and afternoon activities via Toronto transit system |
| Note | no student visa required |
General Description
Summer Language Adventure(SLA) offers an effective small-group language course combined with an adventure in Canadian culture and lifestyle. In July and August, LSC welcomes teenagers from ages 12 to 17 from diverse areas of the globe to Toronto.
Classes are offered in small groups. The programme provides language learning in an entertaining and meaningful context. Speaking and listening take priority.
Language Adventure activities are chosen to ensure that students are offered a balance of sports with a variety of interesting cultural outings. LSC Monitors ensure that our young clients are well-supervised during activities.
SLA Toronto's residence programme ensures a safe and exciting stay. The residence, cafeteria, and classrooms are all in the same building. It is centrally located in the heart of Toronto - close to the main tourist attractions and shopping.
As an option, students can choose homestay. Students in homestay must be more independent as they will have free time during the day.
Summer Schedule (SLA)
| Monday to Friday | |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | Classes in English |
| 12:00 to 13:00 | Supervised Lunch |
| 13:00 to 16:00 | Supervised Afternoon Activities |
| 16:00 to 19:00 | Dinner and Homework in Residence |
| 19:00 to 21:00 | Evening Activities(included for students in residence) |
Instruction
There are 3 hours of class each morning. A full-time Programme Co-ordinator is available during class hours to provide a link between the SLA campus and the LSC office. SLA students have classes and lunch on site.
After all afternoon activities, SLA Monitors return the students to LSC. Students who have chosen the residence option spend supervised time working on their homework and eating dinner.
Homestay Accommodation
Three meals are provided daily (bag lunch during school days).
Homestay provides students with the opportunity to use their new language in real-life situations. Students get a first-hand look at the way Canadians live.
In Canada, it is usual that both the homestay hostess and host work outside of the home during the day. Language Adventure students in homestay are responsible for going to school and returning to homestay by themselves.
Included Afternoon Activities
Designed for teenagers, the Language Adventure offers a balanced blend of activities that introduce students to the city and its culture as well as providing them with many opportunities to participate in sports. Toronto is host to several festivals, artistic and cultural events. The planned schedule takes advantage of the city's many attractions.
LSC Monitors supervise our young students during the day activities programme. They also act as guides on outings and as team leaders for sports. The Monitors are chosen for their experience working with or leading young people in group settings. All transportation and fees are handled by the school. Activities are subject to change.
SPECIAL NOTES
Extra Expenses (not included)
- personal spending money
- Evening activities and weekend excursions ($210 CAD per week)for students in homestay
Activities
Sample Included Activities:
| CN Tower | Mountain Biking |
| Playdium | Wall Climbing |
| Tour of TV studio | Land and Water Tour |
| Royal Ontario Museum | IMAX Theatre |
| Canoeing | Casa Loma |
| Art Gallery of Ontario | Pottery Class |
| Swimming | Glow in the dark Mini Golf |
| Hockey Hall of Fame | Sports |
Sample Evening Activites and Weekend excursions -included in Residence package, extra for homestay:
| Evening | Weekend |
| Boat Cruise | Niagara Falls |
| Movies | Canada's Wonderland |
| Cycling in High Park | Trip to Montreal and Circus School |
| Blue Jays Game | Ontario Science Centre |
| Laser Quest | Camping with Canoeing and Kayaking |
| Air Canada Centre Tour | Ottawa |
| Sporting Events | Wild Water Kingdom |
| Shopping | Ontario Place |
Activities and excursions subject to change.
