Adventure English & The Discover Challenge in New York City

Course Description: Adventure English & The Discover Challenge in New York City

Summer Program in New York City – English Adventure & Leadership Experience 🇺🇸

Program Overview

This New York City summer program blends English language learning, cultural immersion, leadership development, and unforgettable sightseeing in one of the world’s most iconic cities. Hosted at Iona University, students enjoy a secure, modern campus environment with quick access to Manhattan’s landmarks, museums, and vibrant neighbourhoods.

Families can choose between a residential program or a structured day program, both including lessons, lunch, afternoon activities, and a Friday full-day excursion. With a 1:15 class size ratio, students benefit from personalized support and an engaging, interactive learning environment.

The program follows the signature “learn it, live it” model — combining morning lessons with task-based learning, real-world challenges, and exciting daily afternoon and evening activities.

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What Makes This Camp Different ⭐

This New York summer program stands out for its immersive, experience-based learning, where the city becomes part of the classroom. Students practice English, leadership, teamwork, and creative skills through hands-on activities, purposeful tasks, and dynamic daily programming.

Key features include:

• Innovative English learning pathways (Adventure English & Discover Challenge)

• Task-based learning projects that take students beyond classroom walls

• Daily afternoon & evening activities (Mon–Thu)

• Minimum 3 ticketed events per week 🌆

• Two full-day excursions every weekend (Fri & Sat)

• Sunday Clubs Day with Fitness, Music, Sports & City Explorer — free of charge

• All-inclusive residential package with meals, transfers, insurance & materials

• A safe university setting just outside Manhattan

Students return home with improved language skills, new friendships, and unforgettable memories.

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Location 📍 – Iona University, New York

A secure and vibrant university campus located in New Rochelle, offering:

• Safe residence halls & outdoor spaces

• Modern classrooms and facilities

• Easy access to Manhattan for excursions

• Proximity to iconic sights such as Times Square, Central Park & Brooklyn Bridge

The ideal base for exploring New York City’s culture, energy, and diversity.

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Accommodation 🏡 – Loftus Hall

Residential students stay at Loftus Hall, featuring:

• Single or twin student rooms

• 24/7 staff supervision

• Secure key-card dorm access

• Common lounges for socializing

• Laundry facilities

• A warm, student-focused community

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Meals 🍽️

Students enjoy meals in campus dining halls:

• Breakfast: 07:30–08:30

• Lunch: 12:55–14:00

• Dinner: 18:00–20:00

Day students receive lunch, while residential students enjoy three meals daily.

Dietary requirements (vegetarian, halal, allergies) are supported.

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Academic Courses 📘 (English Level & Weekly Availability)

1. Adventure English 🌍📚 (A1–B2 • All Weeks)

A dynamic English program designed to take language learning out of the classroom and into real-world experiences.

Students learn through:

• Activity-based English lessons

• Themed tasks linked to daily excursions

• Practical communication practice

• Cultural immersion

• Revised textbooks linked directly to activity programs

This is the most popular and traditional program — perfect for students who want to improve English while exploring NYC.

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2. Discover Challenge 💡🌆 (B2+ • All Weeks)

A creative, theme-based English program where students use language as a tool for exploration, debate, collaboration, and problem-solving.

Weekly themes include:

• The City is My Classroom

• I Am Human

• The Future is Bright

• The Group Debates

Students participate in:

• Creative projects

• Planning tasks

• Group challenges

• Debate sessions

• Real-life language applications

This is the most dynamic program in the NYC campus, ideal for confident English speakers.

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Daily Activities & Clubs 🎭⚽�*

From Monday to Thursday, students enjoy:

• NYC cultural visits

• Sports & outdoor recreation

• Creative workshops

• Leadership activities

• Talent shows

• Evening entertainment

• Minimum three ticketed events per week

Sunday: Clubs Day (Free)

Activities include:

• Health & Fitness

• Music & Pop Culture

• City Explorer

• Sports Clubs

• Creative Arts

• Debate & Public Speaking

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Weekly Excursions �*

Students enjoy two full-day excursions every weekend:

Friday Full-Day Excursion

Potential visits include:

• Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island 🗽

• Times Square tour

• American Museum of Natural History

• Midtown exploration

Saturday Full-Day Excursion

Examples:

• Central Park & Fifth Avenue

• Coney Island

• Brooklyn Bridge walk 🌉

• Premium outlet shopping 🛍️

All transport, entry fees, and supervision included.

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Arrival & Departure ✈️

Residential Program (Sunday IN/OUT)

• Arrivals: Sunday

• Departures: Sunday

• Includes two-way airport transfers

• 24/7 staff supervision

Day Program (Mon–Fri)

• Arrival: 08:45

• Departure: 18:00

• Includes lessons, lunch, afternoon activities & Friday excursions

• Evening events not included

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Why Parents Choose This Program ❤️

• Hosted at a respected university campus near New York City

• Strong English-learning pathways for all levels

• Excellent 1:15 class size ratio

• Daily activities & structured supervision

• Two full-day excursions every weekend

• Free Sunday Clubs Day

• All-inclusive & fully supervised

• Real-world, hands-on “learn it, live it” learning

This program offers one of NYC’s most enriching English-language summer experiences for students aged 12–17.