Tamwood Junior Summer CampNew York, USA
Fordham University - NY 10458 New York - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Award-winning Summer and Winter Camp provider.
- Sports and activities, weekly full day excursions and evening activities all included.
- Sports and activities, 2 full day excursions and evening activities included weekly.
What we dislike about the school
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
Location: Tamwood Junior Summer Camp New York is a junior summer residential and day camp located in the unique New York City, USA. Housed within Fordham University, in a residential area close to the Bronx Zoo and the New York Botanical Gardens, the school's central location provides students with many opportunities for social and recreational activities.
Course selection: These residential programmes are available for 1-4 weeks during the summer months for students aged 11-17.
Social and cultural: Each programme is full of evening and afternoon activities in addition to weekend excursions for those on the residential programme. Activities within the full-camp programme can include exploring the many sites of New York, such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Central Park, MOMA, Times Square and more. The school also runs a well-structured activities programme for students to interact with their peers and practise their English. This can include on-campus creative, sports, team building or STEAM exercises.
Accommodation: Accommodation is residential in a shared room and washroom facilities. Typically there will be 2-3 bedrooms per room.
There is always a live-in Tamwood member of staff to look after the campers 24/7, in addition to the campus security. A keycard is required to enter the campus building and the student's rooms. The Fordham University security staff are stationed in front of the residence between 10 pm and 6 am every night.
English Courses
General Language
Seniors Global Learner - Residential (15 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Offer!from
2545US$2482US$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 25452482 | 50304905 | 70706894 | 90458819 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 24202360 | 42754169 | 60105860 | 76907498 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates
2024: 30 Jun 2024, 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Triple room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
15 years
Age range:
15 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Youth Experience - Residential (11 to 14 years old)
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Offer!from
2830US$2760US$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 28302760 | 51505022 | 72557074 | 93159083 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 24762415 | 45054393 | 63506192 | 81507947 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates
2024: 30 Jun 2024, 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Shared room (multiple beds), No meals
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
11 years
Age range:
11 - 14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for Tamwood Junior Summer Camp include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Tamwood Junior Summer Camp
Accreditations and Quality seals
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Tamwood Junior Summer Camp and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Year of school foundation
1992
Legal name/parent company
Tamwood International College | Tax registration ID: 98-1007759
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Snack vending machine
Computer lab
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 8
- Number of public PC workstations: 5
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 150
Minimum age of students
11 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 13 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| China | 31% |
| Japan | 29% |
| Brazil | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | 2% |
| Korea | 1% |
| France | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 16% |
Information for all courses offered by Tamwood Junior Summer Camp
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Extra fees:
- Extra day in residence: USD 425 per day with a maximum of 3 extra days
- Special transfers requested by students not arriving or departing on Sunday: USD 175
- Unaccompanied minor pickup fee: USD 50
- Notary letter if required: USD 250.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 15 Jan 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 27 Mar 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 15 Jan 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 27 Mar 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 28 Jun 2025, 29 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Apr 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 27 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025 - 28 Jun 2025, 29 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Apr 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 27 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
250 US$
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
FAQ about Tamwood Junior Summer Camp, New York
- What is the best price for a course at Tamwood Junior Summer Camp, New York?English courses at Tamwood Junior Summer Camp start at 2482 US$ for Seniors Global Learner - Residential course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the number of students per class at Tamwood Junior Summer Camp?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Tamwood Junior Summer Camp varies from 15 students (Seniors Global Learner - Residential) to 15 students (Seniors Global Learner - Residential)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Tamwood Junior Summer Camp?100% of teachers at Tamwood Junior Summer Camp hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Tamwood Junior Summer Camp from?The highest Nationality percentage at Tamwood Junior Summer Camp comes from China with a 31% representation, followed by students from Japan (29%) and Brazil (20%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
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