CISL offers English summer camps for teens in locations throughout the United States, including East Coast camps at prestigious Yale and Georgetown University and West Coast camps in sunny San Diego, exciting Los Angeles, and unique UC Berkeley!
After 2 or 3 weeks of English studies, students at our Los Angeles teen camp (held at beautiful Loyola Marymount University) have the option of taking our one-week California Coastal Trip, which gives students the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful cities and beaches in California. What’s on the itinerary for 2017? Check it out!
LMU Junior Program’s California Coastal Trip, 2017
Day 1 (July 15, 2017): From LA to SF!
Students begin their day in beautiful LA and end in San Francisco: this trip is already off to a great start! Students meet in the morning at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and then head north to SF. The San Francisco adventure begins by exploring iconic Union Square.
Day 2 (July 16, 2017): The Best of SF
Students enjoy the “Best of San Francisco” tour, which includes visits to Downtown, Twin Peaks, Lombard Street, Presidio Park, and the Golden Gate Bridge before stopping at Fisherman’s Wharf. After exploring Fisherman’s Wharf, students take a walking tour of beautiful Chinatown for shopping, dinner, and free time.
Day 3 (July 17, 2017): Bay Cruise + Exploring SF
It’s time to see San Francisco from a different perspective: the water! Students embark on a Bay Cruise and have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and see the SF skyline from the San Francisco Bay.
That afternoon, students have the option of the following:
- Renting bicycles and riding along the San Francisco Bay
- Shopping at Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, and the Galleria
- Exploring Haight-Ashbury for a trip back to the 60s
- Taking a ride in one of SF’s iconic cable cars
Students then meet up again at the Hard Rock Cafe for a final dinner in San Francisco. Although it’s sad to say goodbye to this amazing city, the rest of California awaits!
Day 4 (July 18. 2017): Monterey to Carmel to Santa Barbara!
It’s time to see another stunning coastal city of California: Monterey! Students leave for this beautiful town in the morning and spend several hours exploring the Monterey Pier, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and the California souvenir shop.
After having lunch in adorable Carmel, students head to Santa Barbara and spend the evening exploring its charming Downtown.
Day 5 (July 19, 2017): Santa Barbara Beaches and Fun
After waking up in gorgeous Santa Barbara, students relax on its sunny and sandy beaches and have the choice of the following:
- Enjoying a quiet beach day
- Learning how to surf
- Renting bikes or roller-blades
The day of the fun in the sun ends with an evening strolling through beautiful Downtown Santa Barbara to see why this city is called “The American Riviera.”
Day 6 (July 20, 2017): Santa Barbara Morning; LA Evening
Beach fun continues on the last day of the trip! Students head back to the Santa Barbara beach in the morning and then go shopping at the outstanding Camarillo outlets: the deals on designer clothing are crazy!
While heading back to Los Angeles, the trip makes two stops at beautiful, must-see locations in California: star-studded Malibu Beach and breathtaking Santa Monica. The day ends back in Los Angeles for some relaxation before heading home.
Day 7 (July 21, 2017): Final Goodbyes/See You Next Year!
Students say goodbye to the friends they’ve made on this trip and then head back to their home countries with souvenirs, photos, memories to last a lifetime . . . and the ability to speak English confidently!
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