Spend your summer or winter vacation learning English, and much more. Make friends and enjoy the USA!

ELS Language Centers is the largest and one of the most respected leaders in US English language learning. In the summer, ELS offers a wide range of short-term study and recreational options for students ages 10-16. Learn from the experts, and live on a university campus. Or in the winter, students spend three weeks with an American family during vacation studies.

Summer Youth Camps

Experience an only one of its kind learning experience in small classes (15 students maximum). Youth Camp courses call attention to conversational skills. Participants will learn to speak English, hear and understand spoken English and engage in conversational activities. Advanced level students will also attend a daily TOEFL^®/SAT elective. Students live in dormitories, eat in campus cafeteria, enjoy supervised activities such as arts and crafts, organized sports and attend various full-day excursions.

Fun & Sun Camp (St. Petersburg, Florida, on the campus of Eckerd College)

• Activities may include a beach trip, shopping, pool party, movie night, tournaments, a talent show and more...
• Supervised full-day excursions to nearby amusement parks and attractions, such as Disney's Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios and/or Busch Gardens.

Malibu Youth Camp

This three-week recreational program for teens is held on the campus of Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. It combines general English practice (including TOEFL^®/SAT Prep) with fun-filled activities such as arts and crafts and organized sports. Included are weekly social events with American children. The children live in dormitories and eat meals on campus

• Activities may include a beach trip, shopping, Los Angeles city tour, movie night, bowling, a talent show, and more...
• Supervised full-day trips may include Disneyland, Magic Mountain and Universal Studios theme parks

University Preparation Program in Malibu

Located on the prestigious campus of Pepperdine University, the University Preparation Program in Malibu is designed for 14-16 year olds. It offers a specialized set of courses with a focus on the American university system. Topics include listening comprehension, note-taking for university lectures, and oral presentation skills. A TOEFL^®/SAT Prep elective for Advanced Level students is also available.

January Youth Homestay Program (St. Petersburg, Florida, with classes on the campus of Eckerd College)

The St. Petersburg Youth Homestay is held in January on the campus of Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida. This three-week program features a homestay with an American family, combined with 16 English lessons per week, supervised fun activities and visits to local American schools.

• Welcome reception, picnic and farewell parties with families. Weekends are spent with the host family.
• Activities may include choice of arts and crafts, and organized sports such as soccer, baseball, volleyball and basketball
• Supervised full-day excursions (one day per week)