Summer English Academy for Teens
CCI's Summer English Academy offers an intensive English language program for 14 to 18 year olds on beautiful boarding school campuses in a choice of two destinations: Northern California and New York's Hudson River Valley. These two and three week courses are led by certified ESL teachers who offer creative language lessons and recreational activities each week day.
Advantages of choosing CCI’s Summer English Academy Program:
- Experienced and engaging staff members
- Exciting New York City and San Francisco excursions
- Exclusive boarding school locations
- Ratio of 1:12 ESL teachers to students in all classes
- Greenheart volunteer projects
- Diverse multinational participants
Read about the program in 
Chinese, 
German, 
Korean, 
Italian or 
Japanese.
Destinations
CCI offers the Summer English Academy in two desirable locations: New York and Northern California (near San Francisco). Highlights of each school include:
NEW YORK STATE PROGRAM: July 15 – July 28, 2012 (2 weeks)
- Located on a 60+ acre campus that includes six tennis courts, three soccer fields, two baseball diamonds, wooded areas, academic and administrative buildings, an 11,000 volume library
- Grade 6-12 independent, coeducational, college preparatory day and boarding school, founded in 1796
- 90 minutes from New York City
Excursions include:
- New York City: Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, South Street Seaport, Times Square, Empire State Building, and Central Park;
- Outlet Shopping; and
- Hudson River Cruise
Program Calendar 
Price: $2,800 USD
View the SEA New York Program brochure
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PROGRAM: July 28 – August 17 (3 weeks)
- Located on 100 acres in the heart of the beautiful Monterey Bay area just 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean
- Grade 6-12 independent, coeducational, college preparatory day and boarding school, founded in 1926
- Organic food menu prepared by an in-house chef
Excursions include:
- San Francisco: Golden Gate Park, Exploratorium San Francisco, Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square;
- Monterrey Aquarium;
- Carmel Beach; and
- Point Lobos National Park
Program Calendar
Price: $3,500 USD
View the SEA Northern California brochure
Both programs include:
- Residential accommodation (double occupancy) on a boarding school campus
- 24-hour supervision by CCI staff
- All meals throughout the summer camp
- 16 hours per week of English as a second language (ESL) classes.
- All ESL course books and learning materials
- Full day excursions each weekend (2 on 2-week program, 4 on 3-week program)
- One mid-week, off-site excursion per week
- Daily activities on campus including one Greenheart service activity
- Accident and medical insurance
- Certificate of Completion provided at end of the summer program
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure days, provide arrival or departure time is between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Participants are responsible for international airfare and pocket money for personal expenses.
Read about the program in Chinese, German, Korean, Italian or Japanese.
Participant Requirements
- For teens between 14 and 18
- Have studied the English language (ESL) for a minimum of two years
- Be willing to abide by CCI’s Code of Conduct
NOTE: Each participant and parent or guardian must complete a Skype or phone interview with a CCI representative prior to acceptance to the summer camp.
How to Apply
Participants: Complete the SEA Application. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-serve basis. We will be accepting direct applicants to this ESL program.
Schools/Organizations/Sending Partners: Please contact us via the Sending Partner Inquiry Form.