Suer Camp Isl Campus

MALTA

This programme is tailor-made for our youngest learners, with accommodation and classrooms located on a safe and comfortable school campus. Students are cared for by EC's team of dedicated and qualified teachers and activity leaders, with exciting activities like boat trips, karaoke, treasure hunts, and visits to the beach available.

ADDRESS WHAT'S INCLUDED EMERGENCY NUMBERS

St Martin's College 20 lessons per week (15 hours) 24 hours: (+356) 9946 7078 Swatar Road Course materials Transport Emergency: (+356) 9924 8774 Swatar End of Course Certificate Full board Summer Camp Campus is held at St Return airport transfers DATES AVAILABLE Martin's College Residence in Swatar, Assistance and supervision from the central . The safe and secure 22 Jun - 01 Sep 2019 EC Team residence complex and its extensive Transport to activities (by EC bus) property provides excellent facilities. AGES Max. 15 students per class Supervised activity programme (per 8 - 13 years week): MINIMUM COURSE DURATION 5 half-day activities ARRIVAL DAY 1 week 5 evening activities 2 full-day excursions* Saturday/Sunday TRAVEL TIME FROM AIRPORT *excluding departure week DEPARTURE DAY Malta International Airport: approx 40 minutes Saturday/Sunday

1 ACCOMMODATION

TYPE OF ROOM

Multi-bedded rooms - students are placed in a room with other students of the same gender, normally of a different nationality, unless they request to stay with a friend in advance. Rooms have air-conditioning.

BATHROOMS

Shared bathroom (1 bathroom per 5 students)

BOARD STATUS

Full board (breakfast, hot lunch and dinner)

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM RESIDENCE

Bunk beds Storage space Air-conditioned rooms

LINEN/TOWELS

Bed linen and towels are provided. Students should bring their own beach towels. Linen and towels are changed at least once a week.

LAUNDRY

Laundry facilities are available; the price for a 3kg bundle is approximately €15 (subject to change).

SUPERVISION

EC Activity Leaders provide 24 hour care. EC leaders undergo vigorous in-house training and are provided at a ratio of 1 activity leader per 10 students.

MONEY TRANSFER ARRANGEMENT

EC does not provide a pocket money service for students. Parents should ensure their children have sufficient pocket money for the duration of their stay. Should students require pocket money during their stay, parents are asked to transfer funds through an international transfer service.

WIFI

WiFi is available in the common room, with unlimited access throughout the whole day. Most students use Wifi during their free time from 17:00 - 19:00.

DEPOSIT

The collection of a deposit from all students occurs on the first day at camp. The deposit of €50 is used in case of any damage caused by the student or for medical reasons. Any unused balance of the deposit will be refunded to the student on the day of departure.

2 MEALS DEPARTURES

Special dietary requirements may be accommodated subject to availability and a The camp co-ordinator checks the weekly fee. flight departure times for all students 72 hours before departure. On their last Accommodation is on a full board basis. Summer Camp meal times are as follows: day, students’ passports, tickets, valuables and any remaining damage / Breakfast: 07:30 – 09:30 medical deposit are returned. An EC Hot Lunch: 12:30 – 14:00 Activity Leader ensures that the Dinner: 18:00 – 19:00 students have taken all their belongings from their room and that Meal times may vary slightly (e.g., when students have early tests/lessons, the they board their transport to the airport restaurant will open before 7:30). Packed lunches are served on full day excursions. . The group is escorted to the airport A cold meal/snack is also provided for late arrivals. and an EC Activity Leader will help the students check-in and ensure that they DIETARY REQUIREMENTS are supervised until going through the departure channel. Due to security Special dietary requirements may be accommodated subject to availability and a procedures, passengers have to be at weekly fee. the airport a minimum of two hours prior to the flight departure time. Halal - supplement does not apply Students’ departure time takes this and Celiac/Gluten intolerance - will be provided at a supplement of €45 per week the journey time/traffic conditions from Lactose intolerance - will be provided at a supplement of €45 per week the camp to the airport into account. Vegetarian - supplement does not apply Any student that does not have For special dietary requirements, EC must be informed of this at the time of evidence of pre-booked booking. unaccompanied minor supervision service with their airline of travel will be charged €70 (subject to change). This ARRIVAL DEPARTURE NOTES amount will be paid directly to the Please ensure that the airport arrival information is received by EC at least 7 days airline representative upon check-in. prior to arrival. If EC does not receive this information, transfers and room availability upon arrival cannot be guaranteed. HEALTH & INSURANCE *Please note the package includes accommodation for 7 nights per week; thus It is imperative that agents or parents arrival on a Saturday and departure on a Sunday will incur an extra night's fee. advise EC well in advance (upon booking) of any medical condition, allergies or medication to be given to ATTENDANCE students. All students must be covered All students must attend classes and activities on a daily basis unless they are by medical insurance. In case of an genuinely indisposed (due to illness, for example). In case of a student falling ill, an emergency, some hospitals will refuse EC staff member will provide assistance. to treat a patient unless a copy of the insurance policy is provided. Thus, it is ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS very important that all students carry a copy of the insurance policy with them After school and on weekends, Summer Camp students explore the sights and at all times. Should a student fall ill attractions of Malta. Students visit Malta’s sandy beaches, go on a day trip to , during their stay, they may choose to go to an amusement park, take part in fun workshops, and also have time for see a doctor. The doctor’s fee is paid shopping and other leisure activities. Students will be taken to all activities with from the students’ deposit. Although supervised EC transport. the student may refuse to see the doctor in some cases, the camp co- coordinator may deem it necessary for EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS a doctor’s visit for the student’s health Students receive all the necessary materials for their lessons, building up a pack of and wellbeing. resources to take home. On the last day, students are presented with a Certificate of Attendance.

FIRST DAY

All students take a placement test which assesses listening, reading, writing and use of English, allowing academic staff to place students in the relevant group for their ability.

3 Please view the programme for each week here LEARNING CENTRE

St. Martin's/EC Malta SAMPLE PROGRAMME Lessons are held in St. Julian's or on campus at St Morning Afternoon Evening Martin's College. St. Martin's is a modern, private school S Arrivals with air-conditioned S South of Malta Tour & Beach inc. Lunch and Welcome Party classrooms. Here students M T​ hemed Lessons Experience & San Anton by Night are able to mix with students of other nationalities in a T Themed L​ essons Bowling & Baystreet Bugibba & Pizza Party secure environment that Splash & Fun Waterpark inc. W Themed Lessons​ Splash & Fun Water Park inc.Dinner encourages English language Dinner learning. T T​ hemed Lessons Sandy Beach: Paradise Bay Themed Party Course: General English F T​ hemed Lessons​ National Aquarium & Sports Festival 20 lessons per week (a total S ​ Out & About in inc. Lunch Cinema Fun of 15 hours) S N​ orth of Malta Tour and Beach inc. Lunch Welcome Party 1 lesson = 45 minutes Themed Open Top Bus Tour Stopping in M Arts & Crafts The course will help Lessons Mdina improve English language Themed skills by focusing on the T Valletta - Malta 5D Harbour Cruise Lessons​ key areas: reading, writing, speaking and listening. A Themed W Beach & BBQ evening Beach & BBQ evening strong focus is placed on Lessons speech and using the Themed T Sandy Beach: Pretty Bay Surfside language confidently and Lessons​ fluently. F Themed Lessons Three Cities Water Games An Academic Co-ordinator S Departures is present during school hours. EC’s Academic Co- Please note: This is a sample programme and changes may occur. ordinators are qualified, Indicates linked activity which allows students to practise what they learnt in class that day. experienced teachers who have worked with EC for a PREMIUM PROGRAMMES: number of years and uphold the EC academic philosophy. Students who encounter problems of an academic nature (e.g., find Creative Minds Through Science, Coding and Robotics their class too easy or too difficult) should speak to 01 Jul, 08 Jul, 15 Jul, 16 Jul and 22 Jul the Leader. Lesson timetable: First EC's unique set of Premium Programmes are designed to help you build your language skills Module (2 lessons)/ while increasing and enhancing your capabilities in other areas. These programmes allow you Break/Second Module (2 to enjoy an even more personalised experience while setting you on a path to academic and lessons) professional success. To view the relevant programme calendar, please click the corresponding link below:

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4 WELFARE, RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION Supervision EC Activity Leaders are responsible for the supervision of students attending the Summer Camp. Our leaders undergo PARENTS PHONE CALLS AND VISITING vigorous in-house training and are provided at a ratio of 1 Parents are able to call their child between 18:00 – 19:30. During Activity Leader per 10 students. The leaders’ role is to ensure all activities and meal times, parents may not always be able to students have an enjoyable and safe stay whilst in Malta. EC speak to their child.Parents will not be able to speak to their Activity Leaders provide international group leaders with child outside of the designated times unless it is an emergency. constant support as well as supporting students travelling as For the security of our students, nobody other than staff and individuals. In the evening, a night supervisor ensures that: students are allowed on site. 1. Students are in their rooms and accounted for before Since this is a short programme, it is important that students bedtime. settle and integrate with their peers as soon as possible. EC 2. Students do not make excessive noise. therefore does not encourage parents or relatives to visit during 3. Any problems or emergencies which may arise are dealt the Summer Camp. Any visit must be pre-advised and with in a calm and efficient manner. authorised by the Camp Coordinator. 4. Bedrooms are patrolled at regular intervals during the night. Note 5. Students are awake on time for breakfast and lessons. EC may, from time to time, make an exception and allow students outside the stated age range to participate in one or Student rules more of the Young Learner programmes. For more information, Students are requested to follow a few basic rules of conduct in please speak with your EC contact. order to help maintain a friendly atmosphere at the summer camp:

MEDICAL 1. Students must keep their room neat and tidy. 2. Students must not be disruptive and noisy or disturb Optional Student Insurance is now being offered in all other students. destinations. 3. Students are expected to respect members of staff and the other children on campus. EC must be advised upon booking of any medical conditions, 4. Graffiti and vandalism will not be tolerated and children allergies or medication that needs to be administered to will be expected to pay for any willful damages they may students. cause. 5. Bullying, hitting, hurting or repeated nastiness to another Students must have adequate health, accident and travel child is not acceptable behaviour whilst at camp. The insurance while attending any of our programmes. The parents of any student who misbehaves in this way will be insurance must be acquired prior to their arrival. contacted, and in extreme circumstances we will move European students travelling with a European Health Insurance the child from their room to another, or even expel them Card (EHIC) are entitled to free public healthcare. Non EU from the camp and they will be repatriated at the parents' nationals will be charged for public health care. The hospital will expense. ask then to leave a deposit of €100 upon admittance (subject to 6. Stealing is illegal and could result in prosecution. change); with any additional amounts due to be paid prior to Students who are caught stealing or disposing of departure. belongings of another student will be expected to pay for or return the property. Students requesting private medical treatment must be 7. Alcohol and smoking is not permitted under any prepared to pay approximately €25 to see a doctor; this must be circumstances on or off campus, and students will be paid at the time of their visit. The doctor's certificate and the warned about this on arrival at the camp. payment receipt will be given to the student, who must keep the documents and ensure that they are kept safe. Students who do not follow the code of conduct may be made to forfeit a leisure activity and stay on campus.

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