Typical Day
Friendly staff members make sure that the villagers feel welcome as they go through “customs” and enter a new English zone. Villagers choose an English name, exchange foreign money for American dollars, and meet new friends. Days at the English language camp are full of fun activities, delicious food, a mix of structured and free time, music, sports, and of course – complete immersion in the English language and in English-speaking cultures.
A sample day at Hometown USA English language camp:
| 7:45 |
Wake up call |
| 8:00 |
Breakfast – Review the daily schedule and announcements for the day |
| 9:15-10:10 |
Language Instruction called “Brain Train” – Students learn about topics such as American culture, the Underground Railroad or Civil Rights |
| 10:15-11:25 |
Physical Activities – Play American football or soccer, dance, or practice yoga |
| 11:30-12:20 |
Rock & Roll – Learn songs and dances |
| 12:10 |
Kitchen Patrol – Every day a different group of villagers is in charge of setting the tables for lunch and dinner |
| 12:30-1:15 |
Lunch – Includes skits, announcements and daily English speaking awards |
| 1:15-2:25 |
Rest Time – The store is open at this time |
| 2:30-3:25 |
Language Instruction – Special topics such as totem poles, the Salem witch trials, American Sign Language and more |
| 3:30-5:25 |
Sim-Town – A simulated city run by the villagers that includes a government, city council, and newsletter |
| 5:30-6:25 |
Activities Scramble – Villagers choose from bike riding to building tents to arts and crafts |
| 6:10 |
Kitchen Patrol – Every day a different group is in charge of setting the tables for lunch and dinner |
| 6:30-7:15 |
Dinner – Includes meal presentations by villagers |
| 7:15-8:15 |
Break Time – Time to relax, play sports or hang around with friends |
| 8:30-10:00 |
Evening Program – Uniquely designed by the counseling staff. (ex. campfire with songs or mystery games) |
| 10:00 |
Lights Out |