University Preparation
The University Preparation curriculum is one of the most valuable and exciting summer teen English camps in North America. In this program, we offer high school students a comprehensive program to prepare them to apply and succeed in a North American university while enjoying a complete North American adventure. Students learn the essential strategies and skills needed for university coursework. Topics include managing time, taking useful class notes, using textbooks effectively, and preparing for exams. Afternoons and weekends consist of visits to post-secondary institutions for campus tours and talks from the admission teams as well as cultural visits, and educational and recreational activities.
Offered in five amazing cities, this camp program provides campers with an immersive experience, preparing them for a future academic life in North America!
Weekly Schedule
This program consists of 20 x 45 minute English lessons per week. This includes professional instruction in academic skills for university settings, fun and educational cultural events, sightseeing and social activities, as well as organized instruction in a range of sports, creative, and cultural activities.
Designed specifically for closed groups, this programs academic skills training includes: presentation skills, reading/using university libraries, summarizing/paraphrasing/synthesizing/critiquing, critical thinking, discussion skills/group work, research skills/ethics, essay and report writing, referencing and bibliographies, note and exam taking skills, as well as tips for success in the post-secondary school application and selection process.
Participants can register for Week 1 or Week 2 or both:
*Closed groups only
Program Outcomes
With this program, you will…
- • Work on the ability to identify and define core values, personal mission/purpose, and skills
- • Gain knowledge of alternative career fields, such as Business, Entrepreneurship, Sciences, Humanities, and Creative Arts
- • Improve oral and written communication language skills with a focus on English for post-secondary studies
- • Gain leadership and teamwork skills in an interactive and challenging environment
- • Make new international friends and develop cross-cultural communication skills for global future
- • Enhance self-esteem, independence, and sense of responsibility
- • Experience the North American culture firsthand
- • Have an amazing international experience!
Pricing Breakdown
Tamwood Camps programs are all-inclusive so you won’t have to worry about extra or hidden costs.
All our camp programs include:
• Accommodation (Residence or Homestay)*
• Full-Board (3 meals a day)*
• Airport pick-up and drop-off*
• Trained Tamwood staff
• All Activity Fees
• Travel Health Insurance
• End of Course Certificate
Get a price quote now by clicking the button at the bottom of this page or, talk to one of our camp experts for more information about each program.
*Except for self-arranged accommodation
Admission Requirements
Ages: 15-17 Years
English Level: Intermediate to Advanced. You should be open to learning in an intercultural environment and motivated to use English with our camp team leaders and their peers. Language of instruction will be in English only.
Documents: You must have a valid passport and be eligible to enter Canada as a tourist. They’ll either need a tourist visa, an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or in some cases, only their passport. Check with travel authorization your child needs here.
Vaccination Status: Every camper has to be fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to entry to Canada.
Features & Activities
Campers take part in activities both on and off campus. Activities offered are structured 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
Dodgeball
Football
Frisbee
Game Nights
Ice Skating
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Leadership Activities
Movie Making
Road Hockey
Rock Climbing
Scavenger Hunts
Soccer
STEM Activities
Swimming
Talent Shows
Teambuilding
Volleyball
Yoga
& Many More!
Note that all activities are “English Only”
Accommodation
On-campus Residence:
- • Gender and age-based shared bedrooms/bathrooms
- • Full-Board: 3 meals a day (lunch boxes or restaurant meals provided for full-day excursions)
- • Live-in Tamwood staff and campus security
- • Wireless internet in each room and common area
- • Weekly laundry service
Self-Arranged:
- • Only lunch included (lunch boxes or restaurant meals provided for full-day excursions)
Homestay (Toronto and Vancouver Only):
- • Carefully screened, English-speaking homestay families
- • Gender and age-based shared bedrooms/bathrooms
- • Full-Board: 3 meals a day (lunch boxes or restaurant meals provided for full-day excursions)
- • Wireless internet available