Experience the rich, multi-cultural and social experience of working and playing side by side with other kids from the United States. Achieve greater language fluency through this full immersion adventure. Make new friends in an ever-increasing connected world. This program is ideal for those who may consider attending a private, independent high school in the United States, or for those who just want to vastly improve their English language skills or math skills upon returning to their country of origin. This is the dream of a lifetime.Each summer for the past 31 years, George School Day Camp has served the summer camp needs of nearly 275 kids ages 6-14. Throughout the structured day, campers participate in a wide variety of exciting games and activities as they work hand in hand and play side by side with same-aged peers from the United States. Whether participating in soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis, arts & crafts, archery, mountain biking, kayaking or any number of crazy kickball or large group games, campers will experience one of the areas best summer day camps right on the George School campus.Following a fun day of games and activities at camp, HORIZONS campers will transition into the HORIZONS ENGLISH & MATH ACADEMY where, under the guidance of certified teachers, campers can choose to do both courses or focus primarily on just one. The certified instructors have been carefully chosen because they have proven proficient in their academic field. They have also demonstrated an ability to work with kids and understand how to make learning fun and effective for our campers.The course is taught in English (which will be the enforced language throughout the entire day). HORIZONS is designed to promote fast growth and development of vocabulary recognition and use, pronunciation and practice, and basic and intermediate grammar, with an emphasis on conversational language skills. Campers will be challenged to and provided with excellent opportunities to practice speech, conversation, and writing skills in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.Mathematics. This course is designed primarily to foster creative thinking and problem solving strategies by applying mathematical and conceptual applications to given scenarios. Students will be guided through individual and group activities to arrive at solutions to the proposed challenges. These fun problem solving scenarios not only allow campers to apply mathematical concepts but also integrate language skills, communication skills and advanced problem solving techniques. Small group size and instructor excellence makes this a highly valued and productive course.Teachers assign evening "homework" throughout the course. Many of these assignments are group related problem solving assignments where the process of working out a solution is as important as the answer.Campers are guided through a resource period in which tutoring help is available to them as they progress through the educational course material or simply have questions or need encouragement. Our attentive tutors love working with kids and do a marvelous job relating and assisting in the work and in the process.