Program Summary

Students spent seven weeks at Highland Springs Resort, an oasis in the South Californian desert, while attending a well established private school where they were able to experience the American school setting firsthand and interact with peers from various backgrounds and nations.

CLS instructors and students enjoyed visiting various amusement and theme parks throughout the seven week program. Magical memories were made at Disneyland. Students screamed with excitement on roller coasters at 6 Flags Magic Mountain and enjoyed an inside view of the movie sets and uncovered the behind-the-scenes secrets of legendary films at Universal Studios, Hollywood.

All the CLS students loved making sand castles on the beach under the warm California sun with the waves from the Pacific crashing at their feet. Our San Diego excursion featured a visit to Sea World to meet the famed whale Shamu and to the world renowned San Diego Zoo to see a wide variety of animals.

One of the highlights of the program was the Valentine's Day & Farewell Party. CLS students invited their peers from school and fifty three of them attended along with twenty five of their parents. It was a party like no other. CSLS students spent four weeks preparing for the party. It featured a magic show a tae kwon do demonstration and play. Snacks and refreshments were served and students danced to top ten music until they dropped. If it weren't for school the next morning the party may still be going!

Location: Southern California, Highland Springs Resort

Student comments:

"The Valentine's Day and Farewell party and Magic Mountain and were the most memorable for me. I'm going to miss my friends."

Sally (You-Jin Kim Gr. 8)

"The scenery at Highland Springs Resort was incredible and very beautiful. I was able to learn a lot about the American culture while attending this program and I realized that my English needs to improve if I want to be successful in America."

Linda (Ji Yeon Lee Gr. 7)

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