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8th - 17th July 2019at Kehoe-France School,New Orleans, USA

IntroductionAt International Schools Partnership (ISP), we want to continually provide collaborative learning opportunities across our schools, and, therefore, it is with great pleasure that we announce the launch of the fi rst ISP International Summer Camp to be held in July 2019.

The ISP International Summer Camp is an experience that promises to off er students amazing and diverse learning opportunities in a fully immersive English environment, whilst having fun and making new friends, all within safe and secure surroundings. This year the summer camp will be held at Kehoe-France, our school in New Orleans, Louisiana in the USA.

Kehoe-France has nearly 70 years of experience running US summer camps for children and students in their facilities set over 14 acres, with swimming pools, tennis courts, a gymnasium, arts and crafts areas, computer labs and numerous playing fi elds. The school has been recognised for over 60 years throughout the US for the outstanding summer camp provision it off ers.

A diverse and exciting programme is being organised for the fi rst ISP International Summer Camp. Some examples of the opportunities available include taking part in academic challenges, leadership development activities and sports competitions; exploring the vibrant music scene of New Orleans; cooking and sampling the famous local cuisine; experiencing the great American outdoors; and building long-term friendships with students in the USA and from around the world.

We will provide signifi cant educational opportunities and learning experiences for students. This will include daily journal assignments and objectives to ensure students enter each activity or experience understanding the learning opportunity involved. We will also have specifi c educational opportunities related to computer science, robotics, team-building, and problem-solving, all critical skills for today’s students. The element of cultural exchange provides an expanded worldview that will enhance student perspectives at a formative point in their life. Taking part in cultural activities and spending time with peers from other parts of the world in a camp setting will provide a truly international collaborative learning experience for students.

Important InformationWhen?8th - 17th July 2019.

Where?At our school, Kehoe-France at their Southshore campus in Metairie, Louisiana, USA. As well as at various local locations for the daily activities.

�Eligibility:ISP students aged 12-14 years old.

�Camper fees:$1,995 USD. Camper fees cover all accommodation, meals and activities for the duration of the camp. Parents/guardians are responsible for travel (incl. fl ights), visa costs, travel and medical insurance.

�Lodging:Campers will stay at brand new dormitories at the University of Holy Cross under the care of our staff . The University is approximately 20 minutes away from the campsite.

�Staff :Our highly trained counselling team are made up of teachers and coaches with many years of experience. All of our staff are background checked before employment. The ratio of male and female staff per student will be 1 to 8, ensuring specialised attention at all times.

�Logistics:Specifi c designated fl ights will be agreed in conjunction with ISP regional teams and individual schools to Louis Armstrong International airport. The fl ights will be booked by ISP regional team members to ensure everyone from the same destination country is on the designated fl ight and to enable group seating arrangements. It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to pay for their child’s fl ights.

�Chaperones:We will have two designated chaperones made up from ISP staff . Parents will be responsible for bringing their children to the designated airport at the agreed time for their fl ight. At that point, the ISP staff chaperones will take responsibility for the children. They will all be on the same fl ight to New Orleans and we will work with the airline to get group seating.

�Visas:Visa applications and costs are the responsibility of parents/guardians. ISP will be able to provide letters of invitation, if required for visa applications to confi rm the trip is for pleasure.

�Activities will include but not be limited to:• Learning focused and team-building activities: Computer science challenges and lessons that expose students to

problem solving and logical thinking.

• Outdoor activities: Swimming, playing football (soccer), tennis and a whole host of other outdoor activities across the expansive camp.

• Experiencing local culture: Culinary experiences, arts and crafts, Jazz music.

Registration ProcessWe will accept up to 40 students for the camp this year, with the acceptance based on first-come, first serve. Each region will have a maximum of ten students (numbers can be adjusted after the deadline). We will only be able to offer the camp to schools where there is a critical mass of student interest to cover chaperone costs and logistics.

To register your interest in the camp, please follow the registration process by Monday 18th February 2019.

1. Fill out the ‘Register Your Interest Online Form’

2. Inform your School Admissions Office and pay a $100 (USD) or equivalent refundable deposit (80€, 365 Dirhams, £80 (GBP), 400 Malaysian Ringgit, $1900 MXN, 60,000 Costa Rica Colón) by Monday 18th February 2019.

3. In March 2019, ISP will collate all forms and confirm that the refundable deposits have been paid and then participants will be confirmed.

4. In April 2019, schools and families will receive a Camp Information Pack for each camper including exact itinerary and dates, contact details, requests for dietary requirements, allergy information, emergency contacts, Terms & Conditions and more. By Tuesday 30th April 2019 50% of the camper fee (non-refundable) should be paid.

5. Next steps will include final payment of the camper fee, booking return flights, communicating in-country meeting points and departure airports. Further information will be provided within the Camp Information Pack.

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