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Learn, Discover, Achieve! 1 THE CAMP WHERE LEARNING IS AN ADVENTURE. 2018 Vacation Programs AGES 7 TO 18 C E L E B R A T I N G T W E N T Y F I V E Y E A R S O F S U CC E S S 25 YEARS

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Learn, Discover, Achieve! 1

THE CAMP WHERE LEARNING ISAN ADVENTURE.

2018 Vacation Programs

AGES 7 TO 18

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2 TAMWOOD CAMPS

Tamwood Camps are about

learning, discovering and

embracing what life has

to offer. Become the best

you can be, while creating

amazing memories that

will last forever.

Learn, Discover, Achieve!

20 VANCOUVER

18 TORONTO 21 SAN FRANCISCO

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CONTENTS

TAMWOOD CAMPS PROGRAM OPTIONS

English & Activity Camp for Juniors

Teen Global Learner Camp

Robotics Camp

Performing Arts Camp

Teen Outdoor Leadership Camp

Winter Teen English & Activity Camp

Family English & Activity Camp

Closed Group Study Tours

English Curriculum Overview

TAMWOOD CAMP LOCATIONS

Montreal

Toronto

Whistler

Vancouver

San Francisco

Los Angeles

Boston

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22 LOS ANGELES

23 BOSTON

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Summer Camp at U of T Missisauga

Teen Global Learner Camp – Ages 13-17

English + Activities – Ages 7-12

Performing Arts Camp - Ages 13-17

TORONTO

Summer Camp at SJSU

Teen Global Learner Camp — Ages 13-17

English + Activities — Ages 7-12

SAN FRANCISCO

Summer Camp at SFU

Teen Global Learner Camp — Ages 13-17

English + Activities — Ages 7-12

Winter Teen English Camp — Ages 12-18

Family Winter Program — Ages 7+ to 12+

VANCOUVER

Summer Camp at UCLA

Teen Global Learner Camp — Ages 13-17

English + Activities — Ages 7-12

LOS ANGELES

Summer Camp at Whistler Village

Teen Global Learner Camp — Ages 13-17

English + Activities — Ages 7-12

Outdoor Leadership Camp — Ages 13-17

Family Summer Program — Ages 7+

WHISTLER

Summer Camp at Curry College

Teen Global Learner Camp — Ages 13-17

English + Activities — Ages 7-12

Teen Robotics Camp - Ages 13-17

BOSTON

Tamwood Locations

Vancouver

Whistler

San Francisco

BostonToronto

Los Angeles

montreal

Summer Camp at Concordia University

Teen Global Learner Camp — Ages 13-17

English + Activities — Ages 7-12

MONTREAL

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6 TAMWOOD CAMPS

ABOUTTamwoodGiving Your Kids an AdvantageTamwood Camps are not just a vacation; they’re fun

with a purpose - to improve your child’s future. By

sending your child to Tamwood, you will open new doors

for them - academic, social and personal doors - which

will enhance their life. In teaching them to speak English,

helping them discover what their true passions and goals

are, teaching them positive character traits and giving

them the chance to test themselves and in the process

build their self-confidence and self-esteem, Tamwood Camps gives your child an advantage in life and memories

to last a life-time. Whatever your child

dreams about, with the skills they gain at Tamwood, they

can make their dreams come true.

Ages and NationalitiesCampers are divided into two age groups for all activities

and classes: Juniors, ages 7-12 and Teens, ages 13-17

(18 in winter). Campers come from over 30 counties

every summer including: Argentina, Austria, Dominican

Republic, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia,

Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong,

India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Mexico, Peru, Russia,

Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Thailand,

UAE, USA, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Vietnam.

Meals & Special DietsCampers living in residence enjoy 3 meals and an evening

snack every day. Meals are served buffet style and

campers can choose what they like. Vegetarian options

are always available and other special diets can be

accommodated with advance notice. Homestay hosts

provide breakfast and dinner in the home and lunch is

provided at camp.

Airport TransfersCampers are met at the airport by Tamwood staff and

taken to the campus. Transfers are provided free of charge

for campers arriving and departing on Sundays between

8:00 and 20:00. Airport transfers are provided at the

following airports: Los Angeles: Los Angeles International

Airport (LAX), Boston: Logan International Airport (BOS),

San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

and San Jose International Airport (SJC), Vancouver &

Whistler: Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Toronto:

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Montreal:

Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).

.

What’s Included• Classes in English, Robotics, Performing Arts or

Outdoor Leadership*

• Activities and sports led by experienced instructors

• Minimum one full day and two half day

excursions/week

• Evening activities for campers living in residence

• 24 hour supervision

• Emergency medical insurance

• Accommodation (except for self-arranged students)

• All meals, if staying in residence or homestay

• Airport transfers from designated international

airports on Sundays

• Weekly laundry service

StaffOur staff are hired from across Canada and the world,

on the basis of their values, passion, skills, and genuine

love for children. Our unique and careful interview

process allows us to identify candidates who have

the intelligence, compassion, skills and motivation to

be successful. Every staff member, whether new or

returning, arrives at camp early and has an extensive

training period before your child arrives. We are

committed to making a difference in your child’s life.

Care and SafetyTamwood cares for all of its campers as much as their

parents do, and safety of all campers and staff is a top

priority for Tamwood. Our carefully designed rules and

procedures ensure that all activities are carried out in a

safe manner. Also, all equipment is checked regularly

to ensure that it is in safe working condition.

We work extra hard to make sure your kids make

friends and feel connected and cared for from day one.

Parents can sleep easy knowing someone is looking out

for their child as much as they would.

*Not offered at all locations

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ActivitiesMost activities offered are instructional so campers learn

new skills and improve existing skills under the organized

coaching and leadership of trained Tamwood staff.

Activities vary by campus and by week and may include:

Alpine Hiking, Arts & Crafts, Badminton, Baseball,

Basketball, Camping, Canoeing, Cycling, Dancing, Drama,

Dodge Ball, Football, Frisbee-Football, Games Nights,

Hiking, Ice Skating, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Movie

Nights, Road Hockey, Rock Climbing, Scavenger

Hunts, Spa Activities, Soccer, Social Activities, STEM

activities, Swimming, Talent Shows, Volleyball, Yoga.

Note: All activities are “English Only”!

Tamwood brings out the best in its campers through its

innovative and experiential learning programs that target

students’ unique learning needs and interests.

* Refer to website for detailed weekly schedules for all programs. ** Core Programs offered depend on age and campus and include: English Classes, Robotics Classes and Performing Arts.

Time

9:00–12:15

12:15–1:15

1:30–2:45

2:45–3:00

3:00–4:30

4:30–4:45

4:45–5:45

5:45–7:15

7:15–9:00

9:00–10:00

10:00–11:00

Monday

Core Program Instruction**

Activities 1 Creative, Athletics, Leadership or Adventure

Changeover

Activities 2Creative, Athletics, Leadership or Adventure

Shopping at Westwood Village

Sunday

Camper Arrivals

New Campers settle in and unpack

TamwoodAdventure Passport

Layover campers go on Optional Excursion

Welcome BBQ

TamwoodAmazing Race

Tuesday

Core Program Instruction**

Venice Beach & Boardwalk

(Half Day Excursion)

Field Games or Art Projects

Wednesday

Core Program Instruction**

Activities 1 Creative, Athletics, Leadership or Adventure

Changeover

Activities 2 Creative, Athletics, Leadership or Adventure

Swimming

Thursday

Disneyland

(Full DayExcursion)

Dinner

Friday

Core Program Instruction**

Activities 1Creative, Athletics, Leadership or Adventure

Changeover

Activities 2Creative, Athletics, Leadership or Adventure

Dinner/Banking

Tamwood Carnival

Saturday

Core Program Instruction**

Beverly Hills Tour & Hollywood Walk of Fame

(Half Day Excursion)

Dinner

Back to the 80’s Disco

Sample Schedule – los angeles

Back to Residences

Lunch Lunch

Dorm Time

Dinner/Banking

Dorm Time

Back to Residences

Conversation Club

Snack & Supervised Free Time in the Dorms

performing arts

ENGLISHLEADERSHIP

ROBOTICS

Program Options

PROGRAM FOR JUNIORS, AGES 7-12English and Activity Camp All Locations

PROGRAMS FOR TEENS, AGES 13-17English and Leadership:

Teen Global Learner Camp All Locations

Robotics Camp Boston

Outdoor Leadership Camp Whistler

Performing Arts Camp Toronto

Winter Teen English Camp Vancouver

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8 TAMWOOD CAMPS

English AND Activity Camp FOR JUNIOrs Ages: 7-12

Send your kids to this camp and they will be thanking you for

months! This structured program provides kids with an amazing

and safe international educational experience. Our talented and

caring staff teach, inspire and guide the kids to Explore, Learn and

Achieve, while making memories to last a life-time.

This fun educational camp for kids combines English language

classes with instructional and recreational activities, social

activities and exciting excursions to culturally important local sites.

Young learners in this program will:• Learn essential language skills while increasing their

fluency and confidence in using English• Make new international friends

• Learn new creative, sport and social skills

• Enhance their self-esteem and personal responsibility

• Experience North American culture

• Have an amazing international experience!

camp Includes:• 20 English lessons/week (1 lesson = 45 min)

• Organized instruction in a range of sports, creative,

adventure and cultural activities

• Exciting and fun sightseeing, social activities,

excursions and cultural events

Locations: Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Whistler, San

Francisco, Los Angeles and Boston

English Levels Offered: Beginner to Advanced

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Teen Global Learner Camp Ages: 13-17

With the guidance of our skilled staff and coaches your teen

will learn new skills, expand existing abilities, discover talents

they didn’t know they had, and forever transform themselves

in wonderful ways you can barely imagine. Tamwood’s unique

approach links the core subject of English to technology,

leadership, the arts, sports, culture and outdoor education.

The Tamwood Teen Global Learner Camp provides teenaged campers with a rich

educational experience through English language classes, educational activities, cross

cultural living arrangements, leadership training and activities, and critical reflection. Campers become “global citizens” who have an international understanding and

perspective, stronger academic English and communication skills as well as the core life

skills and competencies that will enable them to happily succeed in life, wherever they

find themselves in the future.

TEEN Global Learners Will Achieve:• Improved English fluency and written English skills,

with a focus on English for post-secondary studies

• Leadership and teamwork skills

• Cross-cultural communication skills for their global future

• Enhanced self-esteem and personal responsibility

• Skills in setting and achieving measurable goals

Camp includes:• 20 lessons per week of English Instruction and Learning

(1 lesson = 45 min)

• Leadership Skills Programming and Activities

• Fun and Educational Cultural Events, Sightseeing and

Social Activities

• Organized instruction in a range of Sports, Movement,

Technology, Creative, Adventure and Cultural Activities

Locations: Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Whistler, San

Francisco, Los Angeles and Boston

English Levels Offered: Beginner to Advanced

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Robotics Campers Will Achieve:• New skills in robotics and STEM

• Leadership and teamwork skills

• Cross-cultural communication skills for their global future

• Enhanced self-esteem and personal responsibility

• Skills in setting and achieving measurable goals

Camp includes:• 20 lessons per week of Robotics instruction and learning

(1 lesson = 45 min)

• Leadership Skills Programming and Activities

• Fun and Educational Cultural Events, Sightseeing and

Social Activities

• Organized instruction in a range of Sports, Movement,

Technology, Creative, Adventure and Cultural Activities

Location: Boston

English Level: Upper Beginner to Advanced

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced STEM skills

RoboticsCamp Ages: 13-17

Learn and have fun with robotics. This program uses the VEX

Robotics System which offers teens an exciting platform for

learning about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)

concepts and applications. Through STEM learning, campers grow

their ability to tackle complex problems and develop their curiosity

and passion to learn and explore. Beyond science and engineering

principles, a VEX Robotics project also encourages teamwork,

leadership and problem solving among groups.

This program is designed for collaborative learning. Tamwood encourages students to

utilize their English skills and any prior knowledge or experience with robotics or STEM.

When not in class, students enjoy planned activities on campus as well as field trips to explore the wonderful city of Boston. Students will tour Massachusetts Institute of

technology (M.I.T.) and Harvard, two universities leading the industry on technology

and entrepreneurship.

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performing arts Camp Ages: 13-17

In the Performing Arts program at UTM-Mississauga, teen

campers will explore and develop skills in Drama, Acting and

Theatre, Music, Dance, and Film. Led by passionate instructors

with a variety of Performing Arts backgrounds, campers will work

together to produce a final showcase including song, dance and

non-musical scenes for other campers and Tamwood staff.

This challenging and exciting course will not only encourage campers to build new

friendships and self-confidence and but also provide an immersive English language experience.

When not in class, students enjoy planned activities on campus as well as field trips to explore the fast paced and exciting city of Toronto. Toronto is an epicenter of culture,

the city is well known for the many Broadway plays, improve groups and an impressive

collection of large and small theatres throughout the city.

Performing arts Campers will Achieve:• An understanding of the fundamentals skills needed in

Performing Arts including dance, voice, acting, film and performance

• An understanding of how to present themselves

professionally in performance situations – either at

auditions or on stage

• Leadership and teamwork skills

• Cross-cultural communication skills for their global future

• Enhanced self-esteem and personal responsibility

• Skills in setting and achieving measurable goals

Camp includes:• 20 lessons per week of musical theatre classes

• Student led final Showcase event for the camp students and staff

• Leadership Skills Programming and Activities

• Fun and Educational Cultural Events, Sightseeing and

Social Activities

• Organized instruction in a range of Sports, Movement,

Technology, Creative, Adventure and Cultural Activities

Location: Toronto

English Level: Upper Beginner to Advanced

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced acting/singing/

dancing/film skills

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• Leadership

• Planning

• Decision making

• Safety and risk management

• Communication and facilitation

• Team work

• Time management

• Goal setting

• Independence

• Confidence• Self-awareness and discovery

Camp includes:• Professional instruction in adventure

sports and leadership

• Bi-weekly 3 day guided outback

camping trip

• Fun and Educational Cultural Events,

Sightseeing and Social Activities

Location: Whistler

English Level: Upper Beginner to Advanced

Skill Level: No skills required but students

should be healthy, active, enjoy outdoor

activities and be able to carry a pack with

gear while hiking

Teen Outdoor Leadership Camp Ages: 13-17

Do More. Learn More. BE MORE! Join a small group of teens

from around the world who, like you, are ready for more than

what a standard camp offers. You will learn important leadership,

team work, personal responsibility, outdoor and safety skills as

you experience new adventure activities and enjoy wilderness

overnight backpacking in the mountains.

Outdoor Leadership Campers will Achieve:Learn skills like how to kayak, rock climb, whitewater paddle, backpack, navigate

and mountain bike. Along the way develop even more valuable soft skills including:

Time

8:00–8:30

9:15–12:30

1:45–5:00

5:00–5:45

7:15–9:00

9:00–10:00

10:00

Monday July 24

Program overview

Team building games

Biking Adventure

Whistler Village

Sunday July 23

Camper arrivals

Campers settle in

and unpack

Tamwood Camp

welcome games

Tuesday July 25

Whistler

Peak 2 Peak

Wacky Fashion

Show

Wednesday July 26

Lost Lake Trail Loop

Leadership

Workshop

Outdoor Cooking

Challenge & Packing

Thursday July 27

Overnight

Camping Whistler

Friday July 28

Late return from

camping trip

Tamwood Crazy

Olympics

Saturday July 29

Leadership

Workshop

Rock Climbing

Jungle Disco

Whistler Outdoor Leadership Camp Summer 2018 - Teen ages • 13-17 • 1Residential - week 4 schedule

Supervised free time in the dorms

Camper wake up

Breakfast

Lunch Lunch

Snack & supervised free time in the dorms

Lights out

Supervised Free Time in the Dorms

Dinner Dinner

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WINTER TEEN ENGLISH and ACTIVITY CAMP Ages: 12-18

With its local ski hills, mild weather and many attractions,

Vancouver is full of adventure and fun in January. Your teen will

have a rich educational experience through English language

classes, educational activities, cross-cultural living arrangements,

leadership training, social and sporting events and activities, and

critical reflection.

Activities & ExcursionsGreat excursions and activities make for some seriously

fun learning. The activity program includes skiing, ice

skating, swimming, dancing, shopping, sightseeing visits

to the Suspension Bridge, Science World, the Aquarium,

a hockey game and more.

AccommodationsTeens get maximum contact with English speakers

through our Homestay Program. All homestay hosts are

carefully selected and offer single or twin rooms, three

meals a day and lots of attention to their guest students.

Program Includes• 20 lessons/week (1 lesson = 45 min.)

• Great sightseeing, social activities, excursions and cultural

events

• Skiing / Snowboarding at Grouse Mountain

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:• Victoria, Seattle, Whistler

Location: Vancouver city centre campus.

January and February

English Levels Offered: Beginner to Advanced

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SAMPLE ACIVITY AND EXCURSION SCHEDULE - WINTER TEEN ENGLISH CAMP

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Locations and Dates: Vancouver in January and Whistler in July/August

AccommodationsFamilies stay together in apartment hotels, vacation

homes or in Vancouver, with Canadian host families.

Ages: ADULTS - 18+

KIDS – in Vancouver ages 12-18; in Whistler ages 7-17*

*Note: Babysitting and day camp options are available in

Whistler for kids aged 3-6 years. Contact Tamwood for

details.

Learning: English Classes: 20 lessons a week

Activities: Kids and teens take part in the summer/winter

camp activity program, and parents can take part in the

adult school activities or do self-arranged activities like

golf, spa services, museum and gallery visits…

Family FUN Time: Families enjoy evenings and Sundays

together. Tamwood can provide suggestions and assistance

in booking sightseeing, event and restaurant reservations.

FAMILY ENGLISH and ACTIVITY CAMP

closed group STUDY TOURS

Why let your kids have all the fun? You can

travel together and enjoy a family learning

holiday this winter or summer vacation

period. While your kids are learning and

exploring with their peers in a Tamwood

Camp program, you can build your English

fluency and skills in the Tamwood Adult

English Centre close by. Sundays and

weeknights are free for family time.

Tamwood provides customized language

and activity programs for groups of

students in all months of the year.

These closed group programs are offered in

Toronto, Vancouver and Whistler and can

be customized to suit the interests, dates

and budget of the group. Contact us for a

customized group study tour program.

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Young learners, ages 7-12Campers take part in a General English course - 20 lessons

(45 minutes each) per week. Campers improve their

English skills through integrated lessons that focus on the

key areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing through

lessons, fun activities, role plays, group and individual work

and multi-media. A strong focus is placed on speech and

using the language confidently and fluently.

Teens, ages 13-18Campers in the Teen Global Learner Camp and the

Winter Teen English and Activity Camp, follow a General

English program – 20 lessons (45 minutes each) per

week. Teens develop their English fluency and written English skills, with a focus on English for post-secondary

studies. Teens learn through a project-based curriculum

that also enhances their skills in collaboration, leadership

and responsibility and their knowledge of internationally

themed real-world issues.

Meet our Teachers The English teachers at our camps are not ordinary

teachers – they are caring, youth-orientated, fun and

inspiring. Besides a university degree and certification to teach English, they also have experience working with

kids and teens and know how to engage and challenge

young minds.

English Curriculum and TeachersEnglish Curriculum For: English and

Activities Camp for Juniors, Teen Global

Learner Camp, Winter Teen English and

Activity Camp, Family English and Activity

Camp, Closed Group Study Tours.

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Camps Offered• English & Activity Camp: Ages 7-12

• Teen Global Learner Camp: Ages 13-17

• Customized French Camp (for group bookings of 10+

only): Ages 7-17

AccommodationsCampers live in a modern residence building that features

shared bedrooms and washroom facilities. Meals on

campus are served buffet style.

Montreal

Concordia UniversityMontreal, a bi-lingual - English and French – city, is

Canada’s third largest city and offers an amazing number

of attractions, events and festivals, making it a vibrant and

cosmopolitan summer camp location.

Tamwood’s Montreal Summer Camp is located on the

campus of Concordia University. The campus covers four

square kilometers in the heart of downtown Montreal, is

only 40 minutes by car from the Montreal airport, and

is close to St Lawrence River, Old Montreal, markets,

museums and many other famous sites. The location of

this campus makes it a very safe and attractive choice for

international campers.

Optional Activities• White Water Rafting

• Six Flags

• Aquazillad

• Shopping Trips

• Cinema

Excursions• Overnight Ottawa Trip

• Overnight Quebec City

Trip

• Mini Golf

• Museum of Fine Arts

• Biosphere

• Notre Dame Basilica

• Ice Skating

• Wax Museum

• St. Joseph’s Oratory

• La Ronde Six Flags

• Botanical Gardens

• Planetarium

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TORONTOUniversity of TorontoToronto is Canada’s largest city and offers an amazing

number of attractions, events and festivals making it a

great cosmopolitan summer camp location. Tamwood’s

Toronto summer camp is located on the University of

Toronto campus, Mississauga.

The campus is situated on 225 acres of protected

greenbelt along the Credit River and is 20 minutes by car

from the Toronto airport, 25 kilometres west of the city

centre of Toronto, close to Lake Ontario, Niagara Falls,

Canada’s Wonderland and many other famous sites. The

location of this campus makes it a very safe and attractive

choice for international campers.

Camps Offered• Teen Global Learner Camp: Ages 13-17

• English & Activity Camp: Ages 7-12

• Performing Arts Camp: Ages 13-17

AccommodationsCampers can live on campus or with a carefully selected

Canadian family in homestay. The modern residence

on campus features private rooms with semi-private

washrooms, bright and clean dining facilities and spacious

common areas. Meals on campus are served buffet style

and homestay students enjoy full board accommodation.

Optional Activities• Scenic Caves

• Professional Football

Game

• Hockey Hall of Fame

• Ripley’s Aquarium

Excursions• Blue Jays Baseball Game

• Royal Ontario Museum

• Bowling

• Shopping at Eaton Center

• CN Tower

• Toronto Premium Outlets

• Toronto Zoo

• Casa Loma

• Canada’s Wonderland

• Niagara’s Falls

• Blue Mountain Resort

• Woodbine Beach

• Ontario Science Center

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Whistler, British ColumbiaLocated 120 kms north of Vancouver, the Whistler area is

home to two famous ski mountains, and the valley offers

sports, hiking and cycling trails, a world class mountain

bike park, four fresh water lakes, a medical centre, shops,

restaurants, a movie theatre, golf, tennis, white water

rafting, an indoor swimming pool, and much more.

Tamwood’s English school is located in the Whistler

Village close to everything! Students take part in activities

at various facilities located throughout the resort.

Camps Offered• English & Activity Camp: Ages 7-12

• Teen Global Learning Camp: Ages 13-17

• Outdoor Leadership Camp: Ages 13-17

• Family Camp: Ages 7-17 and 18+

AccommodationsCampers live in a modern residence building with shared

bedrooms and washroom facilities. Meals are all you can

eat and self-serve in the dining area.

Optional Activities• Glacier Skiing/

snowboarding*

• Zip Lining

• White Water Rafting

• Paint Ball (Teens Only)

• Mountain Biking

*Glacier skiing/riding only available

to intermediate or advanced level

skiers/riders and is offered only in

July subject to weather and glacier

conditions. Availability is

not guaranteed.

Excursions• Overnight Vancouver

Trips

• Science World

• Vancouver Aquarium

• Squamish Boating

Adventure

• Bounce Trampoline Park

• Whistler Mountain Peak 2

Peak Tour

• Britannia Mines Tour

• West Coast Heritage Park

• Ice Skating

• Mini Golf

• Tree Tops Adventure

• Camping

WHISTLER

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VANCOUVERSimon Fraser University CampusVancouver, host to the 2010 Olympic Games, is

considered one of the most beautiful cities in Canada. It

is situated on the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by lots of beaches, mountains and nature.

Tamwood’s summer camp in Vancouver is located at

the prestigious Simon Fraser University, at the summit

of Burnaby Mountain overlooking beautiful Vancouver.

Downtown Vancouver is a short twenty-five minute drive from SFU.

Camps Offered• Teen Global Learner Camp: Ages 13-17

• English & Activity Camp: Ages 7-12

AccommodationsThe majority of campers living in residence are assigned

to single dormitory rooms at SFU. All washrooms are

shared facilities. Meals are served buffet style in the

campus dining hall. Homestays in single rooms with full

board are also available.

Optional Activities• Movie Theatre

• Laser Tag

• Ice Skating

• Playland

Excursions• Whistler Mountain

• City of Victoria

• Vancouver Aquarium

• Stanley Park

• Bowling

• Granville Island Public

Market

• Science World

• Capilano Suspension

Bridge

• Playland Amusement Park

• Cultus Lake Waterpark

• Outlet Shopping

• UBC Tour

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SAN FRANCISCOSan Jose State UniversitySan Francisco is a wonderful place for young people to

spend their summer. Located in the Silicon Valley and

close to the city, the university campus is modern, clean

and has many excellent facilities. The campus is safe for

young people and also accessible to the best attractions

in the city.

Campus facilities include gyms, sports fields, auditorium, and computer lab with free Internet.

Camps Offered• Teen Global Learner Camp: Ages 13-17

• English & Activity Camp: Ages 7-12

AccommodationsEach room in residence has up to three beds and shared

washroom facilities. Meals are all you can eat style and

served in the campus dining hall.

Optional Activities• Laser Tag

• Movie Theatre

• Rapid Waterslides Park

• Whale Watching

Excursions• Golden Gate Bridge

• Grace Cathedral

• Alcatraz

• Fisherman’s Wharf

• NASA Research Center

• Union Square

• Golden Gate Park

• Silicon Valley

• The Tech Museum of

Innovation

• San Jose Museum of Art

• Stanford University

• Oakland Athletics Baseball

game

• Great America Theme

Park

• Santa Cruz

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Optional Activities• Universal Studios

• Kayaking

• Soak City Waterpark

• Beverly Hills Trolley Tour

Excursions• Disneyland

• Six Flags Magic Mountain

• Griffith Observatory• LA Dodgers Baseball

Game

• Hollywood Walk of Fame

• The Getty Museum

• Natural History Museum

• Citadel Shopping Outlets

• California Science Center

• Knott’s Berry Farm Theme

Park

• California Science Center

• Petersen Car Museum

• Santa Monica Pier

LOS ANGELESUCLAThe question in Los Angeles is never what to do, but

where to begin. Los Angeles is home to many famous

attractions - your choices include amusement parks,

architectural landmarks, art museums and galleries,

beaches, parks, hiking and shopping, to name a few.

Tamwood Summer Camps is located at the University

of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). It is located in the

residential area of Westwood and bordered by Bel-Air,

Beverly Hills and Brentwood. Its central Los Angeles

location makes it the perfect place for this summer camp

which is so rich in sightseeing excursions.

Camps Offered• Teen Global Learner Camp: Ages 13-17

• English & Activity Camp: Ages 7-12

AccommodationsEach room in residence has up to three beds and

campers share washroom facilities. Meals are all you can

eat style and served in the campus dining hall. Tamwood

students will have the opportunities to enjoy many of

the UCLA campus facilities including swimming pool,

computer lab, recreation facilities and free internet.

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BOSTONCurry CollegeThe city of Boston is America’s premier college town and

one of its most international cities. First incorporated in

1630, Boston is also one of the United States’ oldest cities.

Our Boston Summer Camp is located at Curry College.

Situated on a 135-acre wooded campus and only 7 miles

from the downtown core of Boston, Curry College is

a great location not only for its beauty but also for the

safety and security that it provides for our Summer Camp.

The campus is right next door to the Blue Hills natural

reservation, which offers breathtaking views and many

kinds of outdoor recreation opportunities.

Camps Offered• English & Activity Camp: Ages 7-17

• Teen Global Learner Camp: Ages 13-17

• Robotics Camp: Ages 13-17

AccommodationsThe student residence is comprised of double and single

rooms in a suite style setting (6 per suite). Each suite is

equipped with two single bathrooms, a kitchenette, and

a common space. Meals are all you can eat style and

served in the campus dining hall. Campus recreation

facilities include gyms, a pool, sports fields, and computer labs with free internet access.

Optional Activities• Bike Riding

• Zoo

• Beach Day

• River Boat Cruise

Excursions• Martha’s Vineyard/Cape

Cod

• Boston Red Sox Baseball

Rhode Island

• Harvard University/MIT

• Six Flags New England

• Prudential Tower Skywalk

• Quincy Market

• Boston Freedom Trail

• New England Aquarium

• Museum of Fine Arts

• USS Constitution Museum

· Franklin Park Zoo

• Shopping

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REGISTRATION

Tamwood International Camps

200-889 W Pender Street,

Vancouver, BC, Canada V6C 3B2

Tel: +1 604-899-4480

Fax: +1 604-899-4481

Email: [email protected]

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Find out more ONLINE

tamwood.com

Tamwood International is a privately owned British Columbia limited Company.

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• 25YEARS

WinnerSTM Star Awards

English Language

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2015, 2017

FinalistSTM Star Awards

Junior Course for

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2014-2016

WinnerSTM Star Awards

Junior Course for

Under 18s

2013, 2017

FinalistSTM Star Awards

English Language

School

2009-2014,

2016