Summer Junior English Program at UCSB ** The ELC Summer Junior Program at the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) has been paused for Summer 2023.

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Summer Junior English Program at UCSB

Overview

** The ELC Summer Junior Program at the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) has been paused for Summer 2023. We look forward to welcoming students to our program in Santa Barbara again in 2024! **

The ELC Summer Junior Program at the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) offers a spectacular and sunny location that gives students access to outdoor activities and is within walking distance to the beach. During June and July, students enrolled in our Summer Junior Program at UCSB will live in a UCSB dormitory. Summer Junior Program students will take English classes in the mornings and be able to choose one of three activity programs in the afternoon: our Classic Program, Outdoor Explorer Program, or Surf Explorer Program. On the weekends, students will be able to participate in optional Saturday activities and an included full-day excursion on Sunday.

Every Sunday students go on a full-day excursion.

ELC UCSB Campus Summer Junior Program Santa Barbara Zoo

ELC UCSB Campus Summer Junior Program Dormitory

Students have full access to UCSB facilities including pools and gymnasiums.

ELC UCSB Campus Summer Junior Program Pool

Daily activities take students to all of the famous locations in Santa Barbara including State Street, and Goleta.

ELC UCSB Campus Summer Junior Program Ty Warner Sea Center

Students learn conversation and grammar during their 20 lessons per week.

ELC UCSB Campus Summer Junior Program Classroom

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GENERAL INFORMATION

City: Santa Barbara, CA

Dates: TBD for Summer 2024

Ages: 11-13 and 14-17 years old

Morning Course: Semi-Intensive English Course- Two 40-minute lessons and two 60-minute lessons per day (total hours 16.67 hours per week)

Accommodation: UCSB dormitory or day student (self-arranged accommodation)

Meals: 18 meals per week (full-board Monday - Friday, half-board Saturday, breakfast only Sunday)

UCSB Dormitory: Santa Catalina Dorm

Occupancy: Doubles

Afternoon Activities: Afternoon activities Monday-Friday, full-day excursions each Sunday (Optional activities offered evenings and Saturdays)

Classic Program: Consists of a mix of cultural, sports, sightseeing and shopping activities

Surf Explorer Program: Take advantage of Santa Barbara's world-famous beaches with group surf lessons (requires supplemental fee)

Outdoor Explorer Program: Enjoy Santa Barbara's beautiful mountains and oceans with activities such as hiking, kayaking, and volleyball

Airport transfer: Included in the transportation fee, valid for Saturday arrivals and departures between 9am - 9pm

ABOUT UCSB

Spectacular, sun-drenched university campus located a short walk from the beach
World famous university located in Goleta, California
1.5-hour drive from Los Angeles
World Rankings: Ranked 37th in the world by The Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and 41st in the World by the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
National Rankings: Ranked 10th best public university in the United States by U.S. News and World Report and 23rd in the U.S. by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings

ACCOMMODATION at UCSB

ELC offers two choices of accommodation options at our UCSB Summer Junior Program. Students in our UCSB program can choose a UCSB dormitory or can participate in our program as a day student, without accommodation.

UCSB dormitory
American homestay

Most students in our Summer Junior Program stay on campus in our dormitory. The UCSB dormitory has the following features:

Double occupancy, full-board (half-board on Saturday and breakfast only on Sunday)
Rooms are furnished with beds, desks, chairs and closets
Bathrooms are en suite (bathrooms adjoin two double rooms, 4 students share each bathroom)
Linens and bath towels included, students can receive fresh linens from the front desk upon request
Bathrooms and common areas cleaned daily
Laundry facilities located in the dormitory (estimated $1.25 per wash, $0.25 per dry per 10 minutes)
Free wireless internet in each room

Students can choose to live with an American Homestay, instead of in our UCSB Dormitory. Students living with an American Homestay participate in the same morning courses, afternoon activities, and weekend activities as our dormitory students. The transportation to and from the campus each day is through public transportation. As a result our homestays are all located within walking distance from public transportation stops. Please contact ELC for Homestay student pricing and availability.

Students can register without accommodation and meals as Day Students. Day students are students who stay with family or family friends while they participate in the Summer Junior Program. Day students can choose to join our Summer Junior Program and take morning courses only or morning courses and activities only. A student in our morning courses only program will need to arrive on campus by 8:30 Monday through Friday to join their Morning Courses. The student is responsible for their own transportation. A student in our morning courses and activities program will need to arrive on campus by 8:30 Monday through Friday and depart campus by 6pm, once afternoon activities are completed. Students who chose to participate in both morning courses and activities can also participate in optional Saturday activities and our Sunday excursions. Please contact ELC for Day Student pricing and availability.

CAMPUS FACILITIES

Free Wi-Fi and use of recreation room with TV, ping pong, foosball
Outdoor tennis courts, basketball court, pool, field space and sand volleyball court
Access to UCSB library and bookstore
Walking distance to beautiful beaches

MORNING COURSES

Students participate in Morning Courses Monday-Friday. Morning Courses are compulsory and are included in the Summer Junior Program package. Morning Courses do not occur on Saturdays or Sundays.

UCSB Summer Junior Program Morning Courses Options:

Semi-Intensive Course: Two 40-minute lessons and two 60-minute lessons per day (total hours 16.67 hours per week)

ACTIVITIES PROGRAMS & EXCURSIONS

Junior Program students participate in activities Monday-Friday after their courses. Afternoon activities are compulsory and are included in the Summer Junior Program package. Evening and Saturday activities are always optional and offered to all students. ELC always offers a combination of free and low-cost evening and Saturday activities. Please refer to the sample calendar for sample activities.

Afternoon Activities
Evening Activities
Saturday Activities
Sunday Excursions

Afternoon Activities Program

Students at UCSB may choose from up to three different Activities Programs for their afternoon activity at no additional cost. Students may choose up to one program each week. Students must choose their selection at enrollment to ensure availability.

UCSB Activities Program options:

Classic Program
Surf Explorer Program
Outdoor Explorer Program

Evening Activities

Students enrolled in the Junior Program have the opportunity of joining optional evening activities during their program.
ELC offers a combination of free and low-cost evening activities, which are determined on campus based on students' interests.

Examples of Evening Activities include:

Dance parties
Shopping trips
Talent shows
Concerts
Tie-Dye T-Shirts
Movie nights
Sports on campus (basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, etc.)

**Some optional evening activities may have fees associated with participation**

Saturday Activities

Students enrolled in the Junior Program have the option of joining optional Saturday excursions during their stay.
Students who do not wish to participate in optional Saturday activities can enjoy spending time with other ELC students and staff on campus.
Some optional Saturday activities, including the excursion to Disneyland, should be reserved in advance during the registration process to ensure availability.

2023 UCSB Optional Saturday Activities

July 15: Disneyland (Saturday optional +$255)
Examples of other Saturday optional activities include: Kayking, hiking, bike tours, beach trips, shopping trips, movies, museums, and more!

**Some optional Saturday activities may have fees associated with participation**

Sunday Excursions

Junior Program students are required to participate in the full-day Sunday excursion.
Full-day Sunday excursions are included in the Junior Program package.

2023 UCSB Weekend Excursions

June 25: Universal Studios
July 02: Beach BBQ Day
July 09: Los Angeles
July 16: Six Flags Amusement Park
July 23: Beach BBQ Day

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
7:00 - 8:30	BREAKFAST					8:00 - 12:00 BRUNCH	BREAKFAST
9:00 - 10:20	Morning Course						Full-day Excursion
10:20 - 10:35	BREAK
10:35 - 11:35	Morning Course
10:35 - 11:45	BREAK					12:00 - 5:00 Saturday Activities
11:45 - 12:45	Morning Course
12:45 - 1:30	LUNCH BREAK
2:00 - 5:00	Afternoon Activities
5:00 - 7:00	DINNER BREAK
7:00 - 10:00	Evening Activities					Evening Activities
10:00	RETURN TO RESIDENCE HALL

MORNING COURSES

SEMI-INTENSIVE ENGLISH COURSE

Students studying in our Semi-Intensive English Course will learn the rules of grammar through communicative teaching methods. Through speaking and writing, students will improve their abilities and pronunciation, as well as practice listening to and understanding native speakers.

Levels: Beginner to Proficiency. Up to 12 Levels. ELC's multi-level placement ensures that students are placed in the correct level for Grammar and Communication Skills.
Lessons (per week): 20 lessons per week (16.67 instruction hours per week)
Lesson Duration: Two 40-minute lessons and two 60-minute lessons per day from 9am-12:45pm
Start Date: Course starts on the Monday following the Saturday program start date. Start any Saturday during the program dates. Minimum one week.

Semi-Intensive English Course
Sample Morning Course Calendar

Semi-Intensive English Course Sample Topics

Grammar

Past Perfect Review
Introduction to Simple Future and Formation
Time/Adverb Clauses in Future Sentences
Future Progressive Formation
Review Future Progressive, Present Progressive, Simple Future

Communication Skills

Review of Travel Vocabulary and Idioms
Review Short Clips of Holidays; Discuss/Read About New Places to Visit
Introduction of Debate Vocabulary and Debate Preparation
Group Work for Presentations
Speaking About Favorite holidays
Travel Role Play Activity
Create Travel Itineraries and Present as a Tour Guide
Debate - "Is Travel Tourism Good or Bad"
Group Presentations

Sample Semi-Intensive Course Week

09:00 - 12:45

DAY 1 SATURDAY

Arrival & Orientation

DAY 2 SUNDAY

Beach Party!

DAY 3 MONDAY

GRAMMAR: Past Perfect Review COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Introductions and Icebreakers COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Speaking About Favorite Holidays

DAY 4 TUESDAY

GRAMMAR: Introduction to Simple Future and Formation COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Review of Travel Vocabulary and Idioms COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Travel Role Play Activity

DAY 5 WEDNESDAY

GRAMMAR: Time/Adverb Clauses in Future Sentences COMMUNICATION SKILLS Review Short Clips of Holidays; Discuss/Read About New Places to Visit COMMUNICATION SKILLS Create Travel Itineraries and Present as a Tour Guide

DAY 6 THURSDAY

GRAMMAR: Future Progressive Formation COMMUNICATION SKILLS Introduction of Debate Vocabulary and Debate Preparation COMMUNICATION SKILLS Debate - "Is Travel Tourism Good or Bad"

DAY 7 FRIDAY

GRAMMAR Review Future Progressive, Present Progressive, Simple Future COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS Group Work for Presentations COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS Group Presentations

AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES

Classic Program

In the Classic Program, students will enjoy the diversity that each city offers through participating in a variety of cultural, sports, sightseeing, and shopping activities.

Afternoon Activities
Sample Activity Calendar

Classic Program Sample Activities

State Street shopping
Ty Warner Sea Center
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Santa Barbara Zoo
Sports at Sands Beach
East Beach
Swimming
Red Tile Walking Tour
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
The REEF (aquarium)

Summer Junior Programs Activity Programs Sterns Wharf

Sample Activities Program

Week 1

DAY 1 SATURDAY

AM: Arrival & Orientation PM: Arrival & Orientation EVENING: Arrival & Orientation

DAY 2 SUNDAY

Beach Party!

DAY 3 MONDAY

AM: Placement Test & Lessons PM: Scavenger Hunt EVENING: Capture the Flag

DAY 4 TUESDAY

AM: Lessons PM: Guided hiking EVENING: Stearns Wharf

DAY 5 WEDNESDAY

AM: Lessons PM: Boogie-boarding EVENING: Dining Out

DAY 6 THURSDAY

AM: Lessons PM: Swimming EVENING: State Street

DAY 7 FRIDAY

AM: Lessons PM: Tie-dye party EVENING: Disco Dance

Week 2

DAY 8 SATURDAY

Disneyland, Channel Islands and Sea Cave Kayak Tour or Camarillo Outlets (Optional)

DAY 9 SUNDAY

Universal Studio

DAY 10 MONDAY

AM: Lessons PM: Puzzle painting EVENING: Bonfire on the Beach

DAY 11 TUESDAY

AM: Lessons PM: Museum of art EVENING: Movie Night

DAY 12 WEDNESDAY

AM: Lessons PM: Stearn's Wharf EVENING: Karaoke

DAY 13 THURSDAY

AM: Lessons PM: Goleta Beach EVENING: Manicures

DAY 14 FRIDAY

AM: Lessons PM: Red Tile Walking Tour EVENING: Casino Night

Download sample activities calendar

Outdoor Explorer Program

Santa Barbara is world-famous for its natural beauty, incredible beaches, and majestic mountains. Outdoor Explorers will take advantage of opportunities to hike, kayak, swim, and immerse themselves in the vibrant, lush, and pristine Santa Barbara outdoors.

Afternoon Activities
Sample Activity Calendar

Activities:

Biking
Hiking
Kayaking
Volleyball
Beach games

Location: UCSB

Summer Junior Programs Activity Programs Outdoor Explorer

Sample Activities Program

Week 1

DAY 1 SATURDAY

AM: Arrival & Orientation PM: Arrival & Orientation EVENING: Arrival & Orientation

DAY 2 SUNDAY

Beach Party!

DAY 3 MONDAY

AM: Placement Test & Lessons PM: Surfing EVENING: Capture the Flag

DAY 4 TUESDAY

AM: Lessons PM: Guided hiking EVENING: Stearns Wharf

DAY 5 WEDNESDAY

AM: Lessons PM: Boogie-boarding EVENING: Dining Out

DAY 6 THURSDAY

AM: Lessons PM: Swimming EVENING: State Street

DAY 7 FRIDAY

AM: Lessons PM: Tie-dye party EVENING: Disco Dance

Week 2

DAY 8 SATURDAY

Disneyland, Channel Islands and Sea Cave Kayak Tour or Camarillo Outlets (Optional)

DAY 9 SUNDAY

Universal Studio

DAY 10 MONDAY

AM: Lessons PM: Puzzle painting EVENING: Bonfire on the Beach

DAY 11 TUESDAY

AM: Lessons PM: Paddleboarding EVENING: Movie Night

DAY 12 WEDNESDAY

AM: Lessons PM: Guided hike EVENING: Karaoke

DAY 13 THURSDAY

AM: Lessons PM: Goleta Beach EVENING: Manicures

DAY 14 FRIDAY

AM: Lessons PM: Red Tile Walking Tour EVENING: Casino Night

Download sample activities calendar

Surf Explorer Program

Surf Explorers will learn to surf in the waters off the coast of Santa Barbara that are famous for their mild temperatures and great waves. Surfing activities include professional surf instruction, boogie-boarding and other exciting outdoor activities.

Requires a supplemental fee