PLUS Drew University — summer school in the USA
- Drew University, Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ, USA
- Campus
- age from 10 to 20
What else included
PLUS APP - audio walking tours, pre-arrival test
FB accommodation in Ensuites (two double and three double rooms suites) and standard double rooms. Style: Flats sharing accommodation.
15 hours of English lessons per week
Certificate on completion
A 2 week program includes:
- 1 Full Day Excursion to Greenwich Village, the High Line, the Chelsea District, & Netflix Film Festival in Bryant Park
- 1 Full Day Excursion to the Statue of Liberty and Downtown NYC
- 1 Full Day Excursion to Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art
- 1 Full Day excursion to Brooklyn Bridge, SoHo, Chinatown, and Little Italy
- 1 Full Day excursion to Columbus Circle, Fifth Ave., and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
- 1 Full Day excursion to Top of the Rock and Times Square
- 1 Half Day excursion to Downtown Madison
Entry to: Netflix Film Festival, Statue Cruises, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Top of the Rock, and MoMA included.
In addition, a three-week Classic Superior program includes:
- 1 Full Day Excursion to Six Flags Great Adventure
- 1 Full Day Excursion to DUMBO and Williamsburg in Brooklyn
- 1 Half Day Excursion to the Bronx Zoo
- 1 Half Day Excursion to the American Museum of Natural History
- 1 Half Day Excursion to Midtown East and the Empire State Building
- 1 Half Day excursion to the Upper East Side and the Guggenheim Museum
Entry to Six Flags, Bronx Zoo, American Museum of Natural History, the Empire State Building, and Guggenheim Museum included.
All excursions are organized by private bus and escorted by PLUS staff.
Description
The PLUS Centre is located on the campus of Drew University, also known as the “University in the Forest” for its beautiful forested campus. The secured campus is picturesque and includes architecturally historical buildings with modern spaces, including a recently renovated and spacious dining hall. It boasts state-of-the-art athletic, theatre, and multipurpose activity spaces, all easily walkable from the dormitories.
The PLUS Centre at Drew University allows students the opportunity to experience life in a small, harming college town with easy access to Manhattan, both by train and bus. Madison, New Jersey, which is home to a few other colleges besides Drew, is known for its friendly small college town vibe and quaint streets— even serving as the setting for several small towns in movies and TV shows. Drew University’s location is easily walkable to downtown Madison, which has several shops, restaurants, a movie theater, and a train station with frequent trains to New York City. The PLUS Centre at Drew offers a safe, suburban environment for students to enjoy with quick access to the Big Apple.
In their free time they explore New York City by walking through Central Park, visiting a contemporary art gallery, riding the amusement rides at Coney Island and visiting the 9/11 memorial. Schoolchildren will also stroll through local markets and be part of a Netflix festival. The Experience includes a 2-day weekend in Washington DC, staying at a hotel with two meals a day. The campers will travel in the school's private vehicles for the duration of their excursion. In the evenings children opt for karaoke, games and discos.
Students are accommodated in a university residence in twin rooms.
School advantages
- Green campus usually described as UNiversity in Forrest
- 50 minutes drive to downtown Manhattan
- 15 minutes walk to downtown Madison and train station
- Fantastic excursion program with entrance tickets included
- All excursions are by private coach
- Fast track to all included attractions
- PLUS APP and audio walking tours included
- 2 types of programs offered - possibility to visit Washington, Baltimor and Philadelphia for 2 days/1 night
School infrastructure
- On campus Arboretum
- Historical picturesque campus
- Spacious dining hall
- Theatre on campus
- Multipurpose activity spaces
- A lot of green open space areas
- Technology-enabled classrooms
- Disco rooms
- WI FI
- indoor and outdoor spaces for recreation
Sport infrastructure
- Tennis Courts
- Football pitches
- Baseball Courts
- Squash Courts
- Swimming Pool
Hobbies and clubs
- General English Course
Recommended arrival cities
- New York City
Nearest airports
- Kennedy Intranational Airport - 60 minutes
Location
Drew University, Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ, USA
Sample program
1 day
Day. Orientation Tour
Evening. Welcome Night
2 day
Day. Full Day Excursion to Manhattan
Evening. Top of the Rock (entrance), Times Square
3 day
Day. Full Day Excursion to Manhattan
Evening. Columbus Circle, Lower Central Park,Fifth Avenue, Museum of Modern Art- MoMA (entrance)
4 day
Day. Organized Recreation Games and / or Sports and/or Opportunity for extra excursions
Evening. Movie Night
5 day
Day. Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island (entrance and audio tour), Lower Manhattan, Wall Street & the Charging Bull, 9/11 Memorial, Oculus
Evening. Red, White, & Blue Disco
6 day
Day. Full Day Excursion to Manhattan
Evening. Greenwich Village, The High Line, Chelsea Market, Hudson Yards, Herald Square (Macy's), Bryant Park, Netflix Film Festival (entrance)
7 day
Day. Organized Recreation Games and/or Sports and/or Opportunity for extra excursion
Evening. Karaoke Night
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How to book?
Just write us in Whatsapp
Cancellation policy
If canceled at least two weeks in advance, you will be refunded the amount paid except for:
- Travel Class services for booking 55 EUR;
- ticket refunds are made according to the airline's rules (unless otherwise requested, tickets are purchased by default at the most favorable, usually non-refundable fare).
If canceled less than two weeks before the start of the program, additionally will be taken:
- the first week of the Program at the School;
- additional services (medical insurance, meeting at the airport, additional excursions), if they have already been ordered.
The price is fixed
The price is fixed in the currency of the country of study. For example, Great Britain - pounds sterling, Ireland - euro.
Payment is made in rubles at the exchange rate on the day of payment.
After full payment has been made, the price does not change regardless of the exchange rate
If you make a prepayment first, then the payment will be calculated at the exchange rate on the day of payment.
How is the transfer to school arranged?
1. Parents check in their child for the flight. Airlines usually allow independent flights from the age of 12. You can order an escort service for a minor (100-150 euros) so that an airport employee accompanies the child at the airport.
2. If you book a transfer, the child will be met at the airport by a school representative with a sign with the student's name.