Summer Camp 2027 · Fact sheet
New York · QueensSt. John’s University
A spacious, green campus in Queens; around 50–60 minutes to Manhattan. Live, learn and discover the USA with YES USA.
- Campus dates
- June 20 – August 15, 2027
- Arrivals
- Sundays and Mondays
- Ages
- 12–20
- Rooms
- Single, double or triple · residence halls
- Classes & levels
- 15 hours per week · General English · A1–C1
- Supervision
- 24-hour support, throughout your program
Accommodation & meals
Single, double and triple rooms in shared suites, with one bathroom for every four students.
- Rooms
- Single, double or triple
- Bathrooms
- Suite bathroom · 1 per 4 students
- Meals
- Buffet breakfast and lunch on weekdays, with brunch on weekends. Dinners are in the city using YES USA meal cards; occasional deliveries are arranged for arrivals and campus activities.
Room features & services
- Wi-Fi
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Full room cleaning on arrival
- Common areas and 24/7 security
- Air conditioning
- Twin bed, desk, closet, and dresser
- Weekly linen exchange and one mid-stay cleaning
- Laundry facilities
Classes & levels
15 hours per week · General English · A1–C1
Build confidence through discussions, role-play and collaborative projects. Students are grouped by English ability, from beginner to advanced.
General English, course materials and an end-of-course certificate are included. From 15 with B2 or above, you can choose one of our specialist courses instead, subject to campus and session availability.
Specialist courses: Model United Nations, AI Unlocked, Business Leaders, University Discovery
St. John’s UniversityA typical day
- Wake-up timeStart together
Breakfast with your group and time to get ready for the day.
- MorningTime to learn
Build your confidence in English through lessons matched to your level.
- MiddayPause & refuel
Take a break for lunch and catch up with your group.
- AfternoonExplore more
Enjoy excursions, campus activities or classes, depending on your program.
- EveningShare the day
Enjoy dinner and time together after the day’s discoveries.
- Wind-downRest & recharge
Return to your residence and settle in, with program support close by.
Sample program · Week 1
| Day 1Monday | Day 2Tuesday | Day 3Wednesday | Day 4Thursday | Day 5Friday | Day 6Saturday | Day 7Sunday |
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| Morning | Arrival | Classes | Classes | Classes | Classes | Brunch | Brunch |
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| Afternoon & evening | High Line · The Edge · Hudson Yards | Greenwich Village · Little Island · Chelsea Market | Brooklyn Bridge · DUMBO | Pizza & Dance Night | Statue of Liberty · 9/11 Memorial Plaza · Wall Street | MoMA · Rockefeller Center · Times Square |
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These are sample visits. Activities vary by campus and session; the final schedule is issued one month before arrival.
Location
- Area
- Queens
- Getting around
- A residential campus in Queens, around 50–60 minutes to Manhattan by public transportation.
Excursions & activities
- Statue of Liberty & Lower Manhattan
- The Met & Central Park
- High Line & Hudson Yards
- Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO
- Times Square & city discoveries
- Coney Island
Optional trips
- Broadway show
- SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
- Niagara Falls
- Washington, D.C.
- Philadelphia
Optional trips depend on your dates and availability. Ask our team about the arrangements for your stay.