Summer Teen Programs for students aged 13-17 June 21 st - August 8 th, 2015 New York & Miami 2015 www.rennert.com
Miami Beach Iona College TEEN PROGRAM DESTINATIONS 1 NYC
Your summer STARTS now! Come join Rennert Teens! What makes Rennert the best choice? For ages 13 17 Groups and Individuals welcome Learn while pursuing your passion in Film, Dance, Sports, etc. Full schedule of activities, meals and excursions included Comfortable accommodations with 24/7 supervision Diverse international mix of 25+ nationalities We offer 3 exciting programs and 2 fantastic locations. Come to New York or Miami for a new concept in summer teen programs where learning is fresh, focused and fun! 2
ActIvItIes In New YorK Empire State Building Shopping on 5th Avenue Metropolitan Museum of Art 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center Wall Street SoHo Rockefeller Center Karaoke Nights Woodbury Commons Six Flags Amusement Park Broadway Show Staten Island Yankees Baseball Game Theme Discos New York City Ballet and many, many more! 3
Activities in Miami Beach Trips Shopping on Lincoln Road South Beach Bike Tour Rennert Olympics Beach Volleyball Florida Everglades Salsa Dancing Marlins Baseball Game Theme Discos Aventura Mall Outlet Shopping Miami Seaquarium Rapids Water Park Wynwood Art Tour Haulover Park Kites Miami Food Truck Tour and many, many more! 4
In this unique concept summer teen program, you can follow your dreams and learn through your passion in topics such as fashion, sports, film, Broadway, leadership, art & design and marine environment. Located on fantastic campuses in New York and Miami South Beach, you will enjoy the best each exciting city has to offer and have an unparalleled learning experience. Join an unforgettable summer program with creative lessons, thrilling activities and memories that will last a lifetime. 10 lessons per week of general (speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar) GET MORE OUT OF YOUR SUMMER PROGRAM! Come discover your passion and savor the best summer of your life! 10 Lessons per week in of a Plus! track: Art & Design Sports Fashion Dance Leadership Broadway Film Marine Environment 1 creative workshop or 1 exciting field trip per week related to the chosen Plus! option environment Small general classes with a maximum of 15 students Fun activities and excursions to the best attractions our locations have to offer Language immersion in an -only environment 3-4 off-campus trips to New York City or Miami per week One full-day excursion per week Optional weekend tours 5 Top-tier facilities with en-suite, comfortable accommodations and meals
options at Iona College, New York City and Miami South Beach Look below for a taste of what you will explore, or turn to page 16 for a sample schedule! Broadway (Iona College) Do the bright lights of the Great White Way call to you? Broadway Plus! is for you! Learn about acting techniques and elements of a performance Workshops and field trips: Tour of an independent theater and a Broadway show Film (Iona College) Learn about film and the role it plays in American culture and around the world with Film Plus! Learn about use of music and sound effects in film Workshops and field trips: SONY Wonder Tech Lab Sports (Iona College and Miami Beach) Boot it up with Sport Plus! Learn about the history of baseball, basketball, football and the impact of sports on US culture Workshops and field trips: Backstage tour of Madison Square Garden or American Airlines Arena Fashion (Iona College and Miami Beach) Be the next fashion icon with Fashion Plus! Learn about fashion collections and the future of fashion Workshops and field trips: Visit the Garment District or Lincoln Road Leadership (Iona College and Miami Beach) Build the confidence that will help you succeed and make you a leader of tomorrow with Leadership Plus! Practice interview skills and giving perfect presentations Workshops and field trips: Visit to the Mayor s Office or the United Nations Art & Design (Iona College and Miami Beach) Learn from the Masters and foster your creativity with Art & Design Plus! Learn about galleries in New York and Miami Workshops and field trips: Visits to art galleries and museums Dance (NYC only) Dance your heart out with Dance Plus! NYC Learn about different dance techniques such as ballet, street, hip hop and tap Attend dance classes at a top dance studio in NYC (hip hop, ballet, street, musical theater, tap, etc.) Marine Environment (Miami Beach) Explore the beautiful oceans of Florida, and learn about life in the sea with Marine Environment Plus! Learn about the life cycle of sea animals Workshops and field trips: Tour of the Everglades 6
Iona College (New Rochelle, NY) STUDY... ENJOY... LIVE... June 21 - August 8, 2015 Looking for an American campus experience? 30 minutes from Manhattan at Iona College, a beautiful American college in a prime location convenient to New York City s attractions 20 lessons a week and discover your passion through one of our innovative Plus! options state-of-the-art sports and leisure facilities while also participating in our jam packed schedule of activities and excursions 7
Accommodations Co-ed residence hall with separate male / female floors Each suite contains four bedrooms (double and triple beds) with a living room, kitchen and two bathrooms Wi-Fi available 24-hour campus security Game room, cable TV lounge with DVD, laundry rooms Campus Facilities Soccer / Softball fields and Olympic-sized swimming pool State-of-the-art classrooms with Wi-Fi Apple computer labs Fully equipped auditorium Enjoy 3 to 4 trips to NYC per week! Meals Fully-stocked cafeteria offering full-board during the week and half-board on the weekends (19 meals per week) Brunch served on the weekends Ability to accommodate special diets On excursions and field trips, students will dine at local restaurants around the New York City area Activities and Excursions Karaoke nights, trivia, bike tours of Central Park and discos NYC locations such as Times Square, MoMA, and Madison Square Garden Evening trips to the Staten Island Yankees or your favorite Broadway show Weekend shopping trips to Jersey Gardens and Woodbury Outlet Mall Six Flags Great Adventure Park 8
Miami Beach (Miami, Florida) STUDY... ENJOY... LIVE... June 21 - August 8, 2015 Are you ready for the sand and sun? in sunny Miami Beach with ocean views and all the sun you want at the Doubletree by Hilton Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay 20 lessons a week and discover your passion through one of our innovative Plus! options at Rennert s school in South Beach all the culture that Miami has to offer while also participating in our jam packed schedule of activities and excursions 9
Accommodations Shared air-conditioned rooms with double beds at the Doubletree by Hilton Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay Housekeeping services Free Internet access 24-hour security State-of-the-art fitness facility Cable TV, laundry room, luggage storage Campus Facilities 10 students per class at Rennert s school in South Beach Fully equipped computer labs and in-classroom technology Beautiful outdoor balcony overlooking Lincoln Road Meals Full-board Monday through Friday and half-board on the weekends (19 meals per week) Ability to accommodate special diets Breakfast and lunch at residence cafeteria Students will also dine at local restaurants around the Miami area Brunch served on the weekends Activities and Excursions On-campus and off-campus activities everyday such as Salsa classes, game nights, and trips to Aventura Mall for shopping Every weekend, travel to different destinations in and around Miami such as tours of the American Airlines Arena and boat trips to the Everglades 10
STUDY... ENJOY... LIVE... (New York City, New York) June 28 - August 1, 2015 Do you dream of dancing under the bright lights in New York City? in the heart of New York City and experience being a true New York dancer 20 lessons a week and discover your passion through our innovative Dance Plus! option at Rennert s school in Midtown Manhattan New York s dance scene and try out different styles of dance such as ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, and street at the award-winning Broadway Dance Center in Times Square in addition to once-ina-lifetime activities and excursions around New York City 11
Accommodations Air-conditioned double rooms at the Vanderbilt YMCA in Midtown Manhattan Housekeeping services 24-hour security State-of-the-art fitness facility Cable TV in your room, laundry room, luggage storage Campus Facilities 10 to 15 students per class Fully equipped, state-of-the-art classrooms with in-classroom technology Computer labs Innovative Dance Plus! classes with a focus on dance topics Meals Full-board Monday through Friday and half-board on the weekends (19 meals per week) Brunch served on the weekends Students will dine at local restaurants around the New York City area Activities and Excursions On-campus and off-campus activities four times per week such as game nights and trips to Broadway shows Every weekend, students travel to different destinations in and around New York such as Fifth Avenue for shopping and the Statue of Liberty Special dance activities such as trips to the Capezio store and New York City Ballet performances Students choose their classes and dance style 3 days a week at Broadway Dance Center in Times Square 12
June 28 - August 1, 2015 HAVE THE GREATEST ADVENTURE OF YOUR LIFE! STUDY... LIVE... in New York City and learn what it means to be a New Yorker 20 lessons a week and never have a dull moment with elective classes in Current Events and the Media, Hip Hop Culture and NYC, NYC Neighborhoods and Their History, and College Life in the US. ENJOY... a packed schedule of activities and excursions as you explore NYC with your new international friends! 13
10 lessons per week of general (speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar) 10 lessons per week in an elective: Hip Hop Culture and NYC NYC Neighborhoods and Their History Current Events and the Media College Life in the USA Experienced and highly qualified ESL instructors Opportunity for language immersion in an -only environment Plenty of on-campus and off-campus Adventure activities and excursions 4-5 trips around the city per week One full-day excursion per week Optional weekend tours Midtown Manhattan accommodations and meals Empire State Please turn the page for more information about Rennert NYC Adventures 14
Accommodations Shared double rooms with air conditioning Housekeeping services Free Wi-Fi access 24-hour security Cable TV, laundry room, luggage storage Campus Facilities 10 to 15 students per class Computer labs Classrooms in the heart of Manhattan Meals Full-board Monday through Friday and half-board on the weekends (19 meals per week) Brunch served on the weekends Students will also eat at local restaurants around the New York City area Activities and Excursions 15 On-campus and off-campus activities everyday such as karaoke nights and trips to NYC locations such as Times Square and Madison Square Garden Every weekend, students travel to different destinations such as Jersey Gardens for shopping, or day trips to a neighboring city such as Philadelphia
SAMPLE SCHEDULE: a week in Plus! fashion (New York) Week 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Placement Test Morning Af ternoon Orientation Rennert Olympics Fashion Through the Ages Metropolitan Museum of Art Fashion Through the Ages Plus! Field Trip: Fashion Studio Tour Fashion Show: Behind the Scenes Battery Park Fashion Show: Behind the Scenes Plus! Workshop: Making a Mood Board 5th Avenue Shopping St. Patrick s Cathedral Rockefeller Center On- Campus Activities Evening On-Campus Activities Night in NYC On-Campus Activities Baseball Game Theme Disco SAMPLE SCHEDULE: a week in Plus! marine environment (Miami) Week 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Morning Orientation & Rennert Olympics South Beach Bike Tour Beach Activities Plus! Field Trip: Kayaking at Oleta State Park Pool Games Af ternoon Placement Test Marine Ecosystems Marine Ecosystems Marine Ecosystems Marine Ecosystems Marine Ecosystems Everglades Day Trip Beach or Shopping Evening Game Night Baseball Game Salsa Dancing Movie Night Cruise Party SAMPLE SCHEDULE: Rennert NYC adventures Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Arrivals Sports on Campus Pizza Party Electives: Hip Hop Culture & NYC Adventure Trip: Splash Down Water Park BBQ Night Electives: Hip Hop Culture & NYC NYC Trip: Empire State or Macy s Movies in the Park Electives: Hip Hop Culture & NYC Adventure Trip: Cycling in Central Park On-Campus Activities Electives: Hip Hop Culture & NYC NYC Trip: South Street Seaport or Brooklyn Bridge Macy s Fireworks Electives: Hip Hop Culture & NYC Rennert Olympics Friday Night Jam: Hawaiian Luau NYC Trip: 5th Avenue Shopping or St. Patrick s or Rockefeller Center Optional Full-Day Adventure: Philadelphia or Washington DC or Amish Country 16
OPTIONAL TRIPS With Rennert Teens, you experience the fun and excitement of our on-campus and off-campus activities, but sometimes you just want something a little extra! We also offer optional excursions throughout the summer! 17 Sample Trips: Washington, D.C. (New York Only) Philadelphia (New York Only) Boston College and University Tour (New York Only) New York Yankees Game (New York Only) Wicked the Broadway Musical (New York Only) Universal Orlando (Miami Only) SeaWorld (Miami Only)
Program Summary by Location Destination New York New York City Miami Beach New York City Iona College Dance NYC Miami Beach NYC Adventures Program Dates June 21-Aug. 8, 2015 June 28-Aug. 1, 2015 June 21-Aug. 8, 2015 June 28-Aug. 1, 2015 Location New Rochelle Manhattan Downtown Miami & South Beach Manhattan Distance to City Center Age Range 40 minutes by train to Manhattan 13-17 In Midtown Manhattan 13-17 15 minutes by bus to South Beach 13-17 In Midtown Manhattan 13-17 Program Length 2-7 weeks 2-5 weeks 2-7 weeks 2-5 weeks Levels 6 Levels: Elementary to Advanced Class Sizes 15 Max 15 Max 10 Max 15 Max Schedule Mornings Mornings Afternoons Mornings 10 lessons Plus! / Electives 10 lessons Plus! workshop/ Field trip Once per week 3 times per week Once per week Plus! Options: Art & Design Broadway Dance Fashion Film Leadership Marine Environment Sports Electives: College Life in the USA Current Events & Media Hip Hop Culture & NYC NYC Neighborhoods & History Accommodations Shared rooms on campus Double rooms at YMCA Double rooms at hotel Double rooms at YMCA Bathrooms Meals Activities Half-day Excursions Full-day Excursions Laundry Semi-private Shared Private Shared Breakfast, lunch, dinner on weekdays. Brunch and dinner on weekends Every day 3 times per week Every day Every day 3 times per week Once per week Students do their own laundry with the help of Rennert Staff $2.00/load wash $1.50/load dry Room Cleaning Linen Student clean their own bedrooms. Bathrooms and common area cleaned twice a week Bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas cleaned daily Bedsheets and towels provided 18
Winter Teen Program New York City December 28, 2014 - January 31, 2015 Learn through your passion and explore New York City! Choose from electives: NY culture NY media NY fashion NY dance www.rennert.com Rennert International 216 E 45 th Street, New York, NY 10017, USA Tel: +1 212 867 8700 Fax: +1 305 437 8165 NY college bound introducing our NEW elective! www.facebook.com/teensprogram www.instagram.com/rennertteens teens@rennert.com www.rennert.com/english/summerplus