Spend Summer to good use: language camp for teenagers in Canada
A few unforgettable weeks in Toronto or Vancouver learning English.
What to do with your teenager in the summer, so that he/she can have fun and make new friends? We offer a great solution: a language camp in Canada!
Summer programs from the Canadian language school ILAC allow teenagers to spend several busy weeks in Canada. Participants learn English, live on one of ILAC's campuses, visit Canadian attractions, go on excursions and participate in various activities.
ILAC is our long-standing partner and is also considered one of the best language schools in the world. It has trained dozens of our clients and some of our employees. Every year the school welcomes thousands of students from more than 75 countries.
Registration for ILAC's summer programs for teens is available now. Let's tell you more about them.
Young Adult Program
The Young Adult program is available year-round for 16-18 year olds. It is a great opportunity to improve your English, make new friends and experience living and studying in Canada. It can be especially useful for those who want to attend a Canadian university in the future.
By going to the Young Adult Program, a teenager receives accommodation at the Toronto or Vancouver campus and 35 English lessons per week for CAD 320. An additional CAD 190 enrollment fee and a weekly student services fee of CAD 20 are paid. You can go to study for a period of 4 weeks or more. The Young Adult program offers:
- General English;
- preparation for Cambridge language exams (FCE, CAE, CPE);
- preparation for the IELTS language exam;
- preparation for Canadian university entrance (University Pathway).
The Young Adult Program is the choice for those who want to spend a productive summer concentrating on their studies. For those who also want to relax and have fun, ILAC offers a language camp.
Young Adult Summer Camp
Young Adult Summer Camp is an opportunity to spend 2 to 4 weeks at an ILAC summer camp. The camp is available for teens ages 15-18. In addition to English lessons, young adults receive excursions, parties, sightseeing, special events and more.
The Young Adult Summer Camp program includes:
- 30 English lessons per week;
- activities (see tables below);
- training materials;
- accommodation in a host family with 3 meals a day;
- health insurance;
- meals during certain events;
- pick you up at the airport at the beginning of your shift;
- escort to the airport at the end of the shift;
- a public transportation card with CAD 50 in the balance;
- certificate of completion of the program.
Activities depend on the city the teen is traveling to and the number of weeks of camp booked:
| Events in Toronto | ||||
| Type | Event/trip | 4 weeks | 3 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Weekday | Visit to CN Tower | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weekday | Visit to the Aquarium of Canada | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Day off | Visit to Niagara Falls | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weekday | ILAC Young Adult Party | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weekday | Surprise Activity | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weekday | Walking Tour City Centre | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weekday | Bingo/karaoke night | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Day off | A visit to Canada's Wonderland Park | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Weekday | Baseball game | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Weekday | Boat Party | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Weekday | Museum Visit | ✓ | ||
| Weekday | Canoeing | ✓ | ||
| Weekday | Walking Tour Garden & Farm | ✓ | ||
| Events in Vancouver | ||||
| Type | Event/trip | 4 weeks | 3 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Weekday | Visit to the Capilano Bridge | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weekday | Bike Riding Stanley Park | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Day off | Visit to Playland park | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weekday | FlyOver Canada | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weekday | ILAC Young Adult Party | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weekday | Walking Tour Gastown | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weekday | Surprise Activity | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Day off | Visit to Grouse Mountain | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Weekday | Walking Tour Granville | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Weekday | Sports event | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Weekday | Barbecue in the park | ✓ | ||
| Weekday | Lasertag | ✓ | ||
| Weekday | Visit to the TELUS World of Science Center | ✓ | ||
Several camp check-in options are available:
- July 1, 8, 15, 15, 22 and 29, and August 5, 12 and 19 for 2 weeks;
- July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, and August 5 and 12 for 3 weeks;
- July 1, 8, 15, 15, 22, 29, and August 5 for 4 weeks.
The last day for applications is May 31, 2024. Applications can be submitted now.
The cost of being at camp:
- 2 weeks — CAD 3,100;
- 3 weeks — CAD 4,100;
- 4 weeks — CAD 5,100.
A separate registration fee of CAD 190 is payable.
For those who go on a 3-week or 4-week program, additional activities are available for a surcharge:
- In Toronto: a tour of French Canada, 3 days and 2 nights, costing CAD 565;
- In Vancouver: a Rocky Mountain tour, 4 days and 3 nights, costing CAD 700.
The price includes breakfasts and sleeping accommodations, and you can eat out for CAD 100.
Another option
This year, Tamwood College became part of ILAC Education Group, so Tamwood summer camps are now available to ILAC clients as well. What's more, Tamwood's summer programs in 2024 will be better than ever. You can read more about Tamwood camps in a separate article.
How to go to summer camp
If you are not yet in Canada, you first need to book an appointment for visa counseling to study in this beautiful country. If you are already a Canadian resident, please contact us by email mail@immigrant.today to enroll in summer camp.
ILAC also offers programs in Toronto and Vancouver for adults and online learning for those who want to improve their English, prepare for language exams or for Canadian universities.
