Background and Philosophy ELS Language Centers offers many ways for young people to combine English language study with a memorable, activity-filled American experience. Since 1961, ELS Language Centers has been conducting programs to help young people reach their goal of learning to speak English. This is the twentieth year of offering summer programs for individuals from around the world. With forty years of experience, ELS Language Centers is the world's largest U.S.-based provider of English language training offered on college campuses. Each camp provides fifteen 50-minute English lessons per week in small classes plus supervised sports, arts activities, and excursions.
Students reside in campus residence halls and take their meals on campus.
This three-week program provides opportunities for participants to learn and practice with teens from around the world. Afternoon and evening activities are planned throughout the week. Weekend excursions are planned to area attractions. Students have access to campus recreational facilities. January Youth Homestay Camp is offered at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, for students ages 10-16.