Summer Camp English Skills Index for Teachers

Goals

Introduction to pronunciation
Introduction to listening
Introduction to conversation
Introduction to reading
Introduction to writing letters and words
Introduction to parts of speech
Introduction to sentences
Introduction to punctuation
Introduction exercise worksheets

Intermediate pronunciation and listening
Intermediate conversation
Intermediate reading skills
Intermediate parts of speech, forms and functions
Intermediate verb forms, tenses, verb uses
Intermediate sentences, phrases, and clauses
Intermediate writing formats
Intermediate exercise worksheets

Advanced conversation topics
Advanced definitions and word use
Advanced writing styles and formats

Vocabulary for the arts for grades 1 to 8
Vocabulary for mathematics for grades 1 to 8
Vocabulary for science and technology for grades 1 to 8
Vocabulary for social studies, history and geography for grades 1 to 8

Vocabulary for everyday conversations
Vocabulary for sports, events, activities

GOALS of the Summer Camp Programs for Students ages 8 to 18

The four GOALS and purposes of the ESL in Canada Summer Camp Program

Oral and Visual Communication.
Expectations require students to understand, interpret, and use oral English, and related visual cues, in a variety of contexts and media.

Reading and Writing
Expectations require students to read a variety of informational and literary texts for different purposes, using a range of reading strategies effectively. Expectations require students to communicate clearly in writing for a variety of purposes and audiences.

Academic Preparation
Expectations require students to understand the concepts, content, applications of theory and practices, and vocabulary for the major subject areas to qualify for entry into a regular North American public school

Social and Cultural Competence
Expectations require students to understand and value their own cultures, to appreciate the variety of languages and cultures in Canada and the USA, and to demonstrate social and cultural competence in a wide range of situations.

Toronto English Plus Summer Camp

The summer camp will operate during July and August

• Example Daily Schedule:
• Morning Exercises 7:30 AM
• Breakfast 8 AM
• English Skills (grammar, writing, vocabulary) 9 AM-12 Noon
• Lunch
• English Conversation Skills 1 - 3 PM
• Afternoon activities, tours or sports 3 - 6 PM
• Supper
• Evening Programs 7 - 9 PM

• Programs can be 2 or 4 weeks:
• Price for in-class instruction - $12 per hour.
• Price for escorted tours, and activities - $9 per hour.
• Instruction, activity and tour days can vary from 7 to 12 hours.
• Transportation, meals and admissions prices paid by students.
• Dorm rooms are available, singles, doubles, and quads
• Meals can be supplied at the student dormitory
• We require six students to operate a class
• Please call 416-608-4194 for additional information.

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Toronto Attractions and Activities

Centreville Amusement Park is nestled in over 600 acres of parkland with over 30 rides and attractions.

Fort York
Reconstructed after the battle, today's Fort York is Canada's largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings and a designated National Historic Site.

Canada's Walk of Fame Presents the 8th Annual Tribute Gala
Honoring Canada's Biggest Stars: Scotty Bowman, Toller Cranston, Jim Elder, Linda Evangelista, Lynn Johnston, Lorne Michaels, Mike Myers, Luc Plamondon, Robbie Robertson, David Steinberg, Shania Twain.

The Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition is underway for the summer. The event includes sculpture, painting, original prints, ceramics, glass, metal, wood, fibre, photography and mixed media. The 42nd annual Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition will take place at Nathan Phillips Square

Black Creek Pioneer Village
The restored 19th-century rural Victorian community is located in northwest Toronto. The Village re-creates the past with over 35 carefully restored 1860s shops and homes, interpreters in period dress who help guide you through Canadian history.

CN Tower
The World's Tallest Building and Wonder of the Modern World, offers spectacular views, spell-binding Glass Floor, motion simulator rides, interactive arcade and fantastic shopping. Horizons, located on the Lookout Level, offers casual fare great for kids.

The Toronto Zoo has won the award for "Best Family Outing" in Toronto.Com's first annual poll The Best of T.O.

Royal Ontario Museum Current Exhibits:
Naoko Matsubara donated 177 of her prints to the ROM in 1998.
Library Gallery offers multimedia, specimens and archives.
South Asian Gallery includes wall relief panels, religious sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, textiles, arms and armour, jewelry and richly ornamented decorative arts.
Art Deco from 1920s and 1930s France, where this pivotal design movement of the 20th century was born and reached its height.
Gallery of Korean Art is the largest permanent gallery dedicated to Korean art and culture spans 8,000 years of Korean history and cultural achievements.
Gallery of Earth Sciencesis explored in this spectacular new gallery. Organized into sections that demonstrate the Earth's complex evolution, the gallery features touchable specimens, interactive displays, and presentations exploring the phenomena of volcanoes, earthquakes and meteorites.

Paramount Canada's Wonderland is Canada's premier theme park and features over 200 attractions, more than 60 thrilling rides, North America's greatest variety of roller coasters, and Splash Works, a 20-acre water park.

Toronto Aerospace Museum
The Museum's most ambitious project is the construction of a full-size replica of the magnificent Avro CF-105 Arrow supersonic interceptor that first flew at Toronto's Malton Airport in 1958.

Earth and Space Centre Planatarium
Our newest show is entitled Mysteries of the Moon, and it explores the phenomenon of solar and lunar eclipses as well as the phases of the moon. A simulated space ride is included to help understand the relationship between the earth, the moon and the sun.

Allen Gardens Conservatory
Features six greenhouses comprising over 16,000 square feet of colourful seasonal plants which supplement the permanent plant collection. Of botanical importance since 1858 the conservatory boasts the "Palm House" (1910) modeled after similar structures in the United States and England.

Art Gallery of Ontario Gallery: Tours, Exhibits and Courses
Family Programs: Off the Wall! For Kids
Pop Photography: Objects in Everyday Life 1842-1969.
Tom Thomson: More than 140 of the artists oil sketches, paintings and works on paper, along with works by his contemporaries.

Ontario Place
In 2004 visitors will be introduced to several new state-of-the-art interactive attractions and play facilities for kids 3 to 13. Adventure Island is home to the New H20 Generation Station, The Atom Blaster, O.P. Driving School and Micro Kids. These attractions feature colourful, modern designs in totally interactive environments presenting children with unique opportunities to discover and learn while having plenty of fun.

Hockey Hall of Fame
The world's most comprehensive collection of hockey artifacts, displays and memorabilia with state-of-the-art exhibitory and interactive games. Try and stop the pucks of Messier and Gretzky or fire real pucks against a life sized computer-simulated goalie. Have your picture taken with the Stanley Cup.

Ontario Science Centre
Experience over 800 interactive exhibits, daily demonstrations and programs. Visit Ontario's only dome theatre and see a large-format films under the giant IMAX dome screen.

CBC - Tours and Museum
CBC has superb television programs for kids and this is your chance to visit the studios where is all begins.

Harbourfront Centre
An innovative, non-profit cultural organization which provides world-renowned programming in the arts and culture for the public. The Centre encompasses several venues on a 10 acre site in the heart of Toronto's waterfront, and programs family entertainment.

The SkyDome
The tour begins with a visit to the renovated museum area and a short film about the construction of the SkyDome. It continues with a 45 minute guided walking tour of areas not usually accessible to the general public.

Toronto Blue Jays Baseball
Special group programs include: play baseball/softball on the same field; take to the mound, throw a pitch; all summer camp groups of 20 or more are invited to watch the Blue Jays; a buffet picnic in the stands and catch all the behind-the-scenes action in the Blue Jays Bullpen

Riverdale Farm
Located within the historic Cabbagetown area, Riverdale Farm replicates a small, turn of the century Ontario farm. Cows, pigs, horses, goats and chicken provide lots of fun and learning opportunities for informal demonstrations including milking, cream separating, egg collecting, sheep shearing and wool spinning.

Lynx Professional "A" league Soccer
See professional soccer in North America, special group programs include on-field participation in the opening ceremonies.

Toronto Argonauts Football Club
Formed as part of the Argonaut Rowing Club using the double blue colours of Oxford and Cambridge for club members who were rugby football enthusiasts. The Argos celebrate 130 years of history including 14 Grey Cup championships.

Day trips and Tours

• Niagara Falls
• Thousand Islands
• Algonquin Park
• Blue Mountain
• Bruce Trail
• Montreal, Ottawa Quebec City tours

Student Registration Information

Correct and full name:
Date of Birth:
Correct and full residence address:
Correct and full Postal address:
Correct and full telephone /fax/email numbers:
Emergency Contact numbers:
Medical Health Insurance information:
Any medical, health conditions:
NOTE : All participants require proof of medical health insurance.
Citizenship:
Visa status:
Do you need Registration/Acceptance letter:
Planned length of study in Canada:
Planned Start date in Canada:
Planned Finish date in Canada:
Name of legal Guardian in Canada:

Please list the student's English skill levels:
( B ) Beginner, ( I ) Intermediate, ( A ) Advanced
Reading __
Listening__
Speaking__
Writing__

Accommodation Preferences

Day program only - no accommodation required____
Prefer to live in a dormitory student residence ___
I would like to live with a family___
Do you like pets, or children? ___
Would you like another student roommate or live alone:___
What date would you like to start your homestay: ___

Please use the Registration Form:
Toronto Summer Camp Registration

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