Premium Summer Pre-College Creative Writing Program for Teenagers on Campus at Yale University

• Uncover Yale's hidden gems from the renowned Yale University Art Gallery to boutique shopping and intriguing museums like the Knights of Columbus Museum and the New Haven Art Museum.
• Delve into the mystery of the Voynich manuscript at Yale's Beinecke Library, challenging linguists and cryptographers alike.

• Experience authentic undergraduate life on the Yale University campus

• Accommodation includes single en-suite rooms

• Meals Included: Course fees cover breakfast and dinner; lunch provided for under 16 years.

• Dietary Requirements: Inform us 60 days prior for specific needs like vegetarian, Kosher, or Halal options, and for any medical dietary needs like lactose intolerance or food allergies.

• Pocket Money Advice: Bring sufficient funds for snacks, drinks, and souvenirs. Budget around £150 weekly, including approximately £10 daily for lunches (ages 16-18).

• Embark on a trip to New York City, taking in iconic landmarks from the Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Grand Central Station.
• Create lasting memories and capture Instagram-worthy moments in the Big Apple’s most famous locales.

Our transfer service gives parents and students peace of mind when they arrive in the UK or USA for their course.

We are pleased to be able to offer an airport transfer service to the majority of our 2023 students, covering particular airports and campuses. Please see below for information and prices.

Modes of Transport

Journeys made as part of the Transfer Service in 2023 will be delivered using a variety of modes of transport. The mode of transport could be one of:

a. Private (individual) taxi journey

b. Shared taxi journey

c. Minibus

d. Coach

The mode of transport utilised for each student’s transfer will be determined closer to the summer school, and will be based on factors including the number of students who have booked transfers who are arriving on the same flight, or arriving at the same airport/terminal at the same time, and studying in the same location. It is not possible to request a specific mode of transport.

Arrivals

Yale University campus

Our staff will be present at John F. Kennedy airport (JFK) on the following dates and at the following hours:

• Sunday 2nd July, 0800-1600 EDT

• Sunday 16th July, 0800-1600 EDT

Transport will depart JFK throughout the hours given above. The mode of transport is flexible.

If students would like or need to be met by a member of the staff, they must book a flight that lands no earlier than 0700 EDT and no later than 1500 EDT (allowing for 1hr for students to transit through immigration and collect their bags). Our system will only allow transfer bookings for flights arriving between the hours of 0800 and 1600 EDT – if you would like to book a transfer for a flight landing outside of these hours, please see the section Arrivals and Departures Outside of Supervision Hours below.

Prices:

• JFK to Yale campus: USD 365 one-way

Prices include transport to campus, welcome on arrival, transport booked for you by our team, dedicated phone line to call if any queries, information emails in advance, monitoring of flight delays/diversions and auto-adjustment of transport, supervision at the airport and connection with your transport, water and snack on arrival, and more.

Departures

Yale University campus

Our staff will be present at John F. Kennedy airport (JFK) on the following dates and at the following times:

• Saturday 15th July, 0600-1500 EDT

• Saturday 29th July, 0600-1500 EDT

If students would like or need assistance with checking in, they must:

• Book a flight that takes off no earlier than 0800 EDT

• Book a flight that takes off no later than 1700 EDT

Our system will only allow transfer bookings for flights departing within the hours of 0800 and 1700 EDT – if you would like to book a transfer for a flight landing outside of these hours, please see the section Arrivals and Departures Outside of Supervision Hours below.

On departure days, all students must have left their campus by 1200 EDT. In line with the above times, and to minimise the amount of time spent waiting at the airport, we would encourage all departing students to book morning or afternoon flights where possible, and to avoid evening and night flights.

For any flights departing early in the morning, which will necessitate early transport departure from campus, our team will be able to arrange a wake up call and a packed breakfast.

Prices:

• Yale campus to JFK: USD 365 one-way

Prices include transport to the airport from campus, wake up call, departure assistance and information, transport booked for you by our team, dedicated phone line to call if any queries, information emails in advance, monitoring of flight delays and auto-adjustment of transport, supervision at the airport, assistance with check in (where required), and more.

Practice challenging writing techniques and find your own ‘voice’ through which to express yourself and truly inspire your readers as you explore varied creative writing techniques to plan, draft, and edit your own short story. Take your writing to the next level and truly inspire your readers as you explore varied creative writing techniques and gain exposure to some of the finest examples of literature.

Learn from the world’s best minds

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a new discovery at the cutting edge of science? Would you like to learn what it’s like to study in an Oxford tutorial, a Cambridge supervision, or in a top British boarding school? Or explore whether university study in your favourite subject is really for you? Whatever your motivation, our exceptional, inspiring, world-leading teachers can help you achieve more this summer. Our amazing array of talented tutors includes Oxbridge academics, Ivy League lecturers, groundbreaking medical researchers, glittering industry leaders in film and fashion, acclaimed authors, and more! We assemble our diverse faculty from all over the world, exclusively for you, so you only learn from the very best. Every tutor will guide you on your path to future greatness.

Why Choose This Course?

• Seek inspiration from your stunning surroundings on the campus of Yale University
• Build a “writing tool kit” and practice critical writing skills and literary techniques.
• Experience an interactive and varied classroom environment that combines teacher-led experimental activities with interactive group work and workshopping, as well as giving time for individuals to work on their own writing.
• Enhance important skills like editing and implementing constructive feedback while also strengthening mechanics like character development, plot, narrative, and imagination.

What You Will Learn

On the Creative Writing course you will:

• Learn how to generate new ideas and identify your “own voice”.
• Produce a professionally edited short story to showcase your new creative talent.
• Identify and apply a wide range of creative writing genres and styles.
• Apply literary devices like character development, meaningful dialogue, and extended metaphors.
• Gain exposure to some of the finest examples of creative writing in literature.

Great For Students Thinking About

• Improving their overall writing skills to succeed in academia or in a career
• Becoming a blogger, best-selling author, or journalist

Earn your certificate

After your amazing summer of discovery, we know that you’ll want to share your success with your family, friends and teachers back at home. We also know that you’ll want to understand from your tutor what you did particularly well on your course, but also where there might be room for future learning and development. After successfully completing your course, you’ll receive a graduation certificate, awarded at a memorable ceremony hosted for you and your parents on the final Friday of your summer school. We’ll also provide a detailed report card, highlighting all that you have achieved during your time with us, as well as some next steps for future success

What’s included?

• Residential on the prestigious campus of Yale University
• Inspiring courses taught by experts
• International student community
• Accommodation, meals, tuition and cultural programmes included
• Graduation, report cards and certificate
• Maximum 15 students per class
• 17.5 hours of tuition per week
• Inspirational cultural programmes

JFK to Yale campus: USD 365 one-way

Yale campus to JFK: USD 365 one-way