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KGIC’s –2013 Summer Youth Program. Welcome & Thank You. Thank you for taking the time to educate yourself and understand all that KGIC ’ s 2013 Global Leaders Summer Program has to offer!. Chet Galpin Director of Groups & Short-term Programs. What is Offered?.
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KGIC’s –2013 Summer Youth Program
Welcome & Thank You Thank you for taking the time to educate yourself and understand all that KGIC’s 2013 Global LeadersSummer Program has to offer! Chet Galpin Director ofGroups & Short-term Programs
What is Offered? KGIC offers students the opportunity to improve English skills, develop life skills, explore Canada, make new friends, have fun and enjoy an experience of a lifetime! Pictures of students
How long is the Program? Students have a choice of 2, 3 or 4 Weeks
How old are the students? The Global Leaders summer program is designed for students ages 8-17 Pictures of students
Where is the program held? KGIC’s Global Leaders Summer Camp runs on campus at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, Canada Pic of Vancouver
The University of British Columbia Located 10km from downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver, Canada! Pictures of Vancouver
Where will students Stay? Students will live in residence on campus at UBC!
What Is Included with the residence? • Single or double room • Bed, desk, closet, shelving • 3 meals a day • Internet access • Shared washroom facilities • Laundry Facilities (student pays) • 24 hour supervision • Social lounge on each floor with TV, fridge & microwave
Residence Rules Upon registration all parents and students must read and sign the residence rules contract. All students staying in residence must abide by all residence rules. pic
What is included in the program? • Airport pick up and drop off • English classes • English clubs • Full-day, half-day and evening activities • Rocky Mountain tour pic
What will the students study? • Students will study English in both a classroom setting and with our club curriculum. Leadership is unlocking people's potential to become better. Bill Bradley
Classroom Study • Classes • Writing & Goal Setting… • Grammar… • Reading & Vocabulary… • Listening & Conversation… pic 45m 40m 40m 50m
Goal Setting Having clear and defined goals is a skill that successful people have in common. The goal-setting curriculum will focus on teaching students how to set realistic, achievable goals to help ensure success in their own lives. pic
Writing A necessary skill for entrance to any Canadian University our curriculum will develop creativity, style and structure. pic
Reading & Vocabulary Reading is one of the most important skills any student can possess. Our curriculum aims to expand vocabulary, pronunciation, and comprehension. Today a reader, tomorrow a leader Margaret Fuller
Grammar Using vocabulary introduced in the reading, daily grammar units will focus on some of the distinct structures of the English language, including articles, prepositions and pluralization. pic
Listening The daily listening activity is designed to reinforce vocabulary studied in the day’s earlier reading and lead into the topic for conversation. pic
Conversation The conversation curriculum encourages students not only to speak, but also to listen and ask questions – two very important skills in the art of conversation. pic
What is the club curriculum? Our club curriculum incorporates the idea of dual learning to improve students’ English while developing another skill in one of our afternoon clubs. pic
About the clubs Each week, Global Leaders will offer four clubs that the students can join. Clubs will be either artisticor athletic. Twoof each will be offered. pic
About the clubs Students will choose one artistic club and one athletic club to participate in each week. pic
Athletic Clubs Athletic clubs will develop physical skills while providing exercise necessary for a healthy life. pic • Soccer • Ball Hockey • Basketball • Hip Hop Dancing • Martial Arts • Hiking • American Football
Artistic Clubs Artistic clubs will develop creativity and encourage students to express themselves. pic • Jewelry Design • Drama • Photography • Singing • Drawing • Crafts • Creative Writing
Curriculum Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions. Harold S. Geenen KGIC’s Global Leaders curriculum is focused around the idea of leadership and success and is designed not only to improve English ability, but to encourage students to work towards success in their lives.
TOEFL Junior Test Students that are 11 years and older will take the Junior TOEFL Test in their last week of classes. Students will receive a certificate with their official TOEFL score.
Activities Activities that are included in the program have each been selected for different reasons. Some are chosen for their educational value, others to develop life skills, and some are chosen simply because they are fun. pic
Activities • Full-day Activities • Grouse Mountain • Waterslides • City Tour & Beach Party • Sightseeing Tour • Rocky Mountains (4 days, 3 nights) pic
Activities • Half-day Activities • Kayaking • Science World • Sports Tournament & Water Fight • Laser Tag • Granville Island Tour • Ice Skating • Amazing Race • Community Service pic
Activities • Evening Activities • Monday Night Movies • Talent Show Practice • Challenge Nights • Dance Party • Scavenger Hunt • Special Prize Activities • Horseback Riding • Go-Kart Racing pic
Rocky Mountain Tour Pic A beautiful tour of the Rocky Mountains.
Tour Itinerary A – UBC B – Revelstoke C – Banff D – Valemount E – UBC
Tour Itinerary Day 1 – Vancouver to Revelstoke 8:00 am Leave for Trip 10:30am Rest Break (Othello Tunnels) 12:30pm Lunch Break – Visit Thompson Rivers University 3:30pm Rest Break 6:00pm Arrive in Revelstoke 7:30pm Good Times Evening Entertainment 9:30pm Lights Out
Tour Itinerary Day 2 – Revelstoke to Banff 8:00am Depart for Banff 11:00am Lake Louise 1:30pm Drive the Scenic Bow Valley Parkway to Banff 3:30pm Arrive in Banff 4:00pm Banff Walking Tour 6:00pm Dinner 7:30pm Evening’s Entertainment 9:30pm Stargazing 10:00pm Lights Out
Tour Itinerary Day 3 – Banff to Valemount 8:00am Depart for Jasper 9:30am Tour Icefields 1:00pm Lunch & Shopping in Jasper 2:30pm Depart for Valemount 4:00pm Arrive Valemount 5:00pm BBQ Dinner, Games & Tour Party 9:00pm Lights Out A beautiful tour of the Rocky Mountains.
Tour Itinerary Day 4 – Valemount to Vancouver 8:00am Depart for Vancouver 10:30am Clearwater Rest Break – Visit Spahats Falls 12:30pm Lunch in Kamloops 3:00pm Rest Stop in Merritt 4:30pm Dinner at Harrison Lake 6:30pm Depart for UBC 8:30pm Arrive UBC A beautiful tour of the Rocky Mountains.
Special Prize Activities Included in the program is a chance for students win the opportunity to go either horseback riding or go-kart racing. pic
How to win the prize activities • Student earn entry forms throughout the program • Students fill out the entry forms and then drop it in the ballot box for either horseback riding or go-karting • If student’s name is drawn he or she wins and goes on the activity with the other winners. pic
How do students earn entry forms? Students can earn entry forms in many different ways including: Win! • Doing well in class or on assignments • Doing extra work • Showing leadership • Taking initiative • Good behavior • Trying to break a record • Breaking a record • Entering the talent show • Achieving a goal • Cleaning • Doing community service • Doing volunteer work
Parent’s Schedule For those parents who wish to visit Vancouver with their children, KGIC has designed a schedule specifically for them.
Parent / Student Activities? • Parents will join the following activities with their children: • Vancouver city tour and Beach BBQ Party • Campus tour • Grouse Mountain • Granville Island tour • Rocky Mountain trip
Parent Only Activities • Victoria trip including world-famous Butchart Gardens • Luncheons and Shopping Trips • UBC Botanical Gardens • Tours of Prestigious High Schools • Special Evening Activities
Parent Accommodations • Parents joining us on the summer program will stay in apartment style residence on Campus at UBC. • Residence has 4 bedrooms, lounge area, full kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
Are the dormitories safe? Safety for all participants on the Global Leaders program is the number one priority; the 24 hour supervision provided by KGIC staff and further security provided by UBC make living in the dorms very safe.
Is there a hospital Nearby? Yes, there is a hospital located on campus at UBC should any emergencies arise.
Are the dorms COED? Boys and girls will be separated by floor in the dorms. That is, each floor will have either all boys or all girls. There are 36 students per floor.
Is there a gymnasium? Yes, there is a gymnasium on campus along with tennis courts, an ice-skating rink, a swimming pool and basketball courts.
What about meals? Students staying in dorms will take most of their meals in the dormitory cafeteria. In addition, there will be special meal nights and meals served on outings. pic