Junior Centre | Plus Educational Developments

CENTRE DESCRIPTION

The Plus Center is located in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles. Known as the jewel of San Fernando Valley, Northridge is a leafy, residential suburb with good access to the surrounding countryside and the city center. The main street through the town is located just a 20-minute walk from the campus and has a pharmacy, food stores and restaurants. There are 10 different bus lines from the campus so it is easy to get around by public transport. The campus is about 30-minute drive to Beverly Hills and Hollywood. It is secured by local police service and is so picturesque that it is the site of frequent Hollywood filming.
The Campus is the largest campus in the California State University system and is one of the largest and well-known universities in the Los Angeles region. It is a sprawling campus with sport fields, state of the art buildings, gardens, and a housing village.

Campus Highlights/Facilities

Complimentary WiFi for students and group leaders
Excellent opportunity for outdoor sports such as beach volleyball and basketball
Swimming pool, game room, and other event spaces.

MAPS

COURSE DATES

Arrival dates	Weeks	Programmes	Overnight
23-06-2025	2/3 weeks	EXPERIENCE	Las Vegas - Middle of the stay
02-07-2025	2/3 weeks	EXPERIENCE	Las Vegas - Middle of the stay
16-07-2025	2/3 weeks	EXPERIENCE	Las Vegas - Middle of the stay
24-07-2025	2 weeks	EXPERIENCE	Las Vegas - Beginning of the stay

AGE RANGE

The center is advisable for young learners aged 10 to 20.

If you have any specific requests for your group, please ask your sales representative, who will assist you in describing the program in greater detail or help you find a suitable alternative.

Important notes for students under 12 years of age

ACCOMMODATION

Residential option

On-campus accommodation in apartments with two twin bedrooms and one shared bathroom per apartment. Bed to bathroom ratio: 4:1.

FACT SHEET

Weekend Away Hotel Los Angeles

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PLUS TEAM

The PLUS Staff organise fun afternoon and evening activities, run sports tournaments and games, accompany groups on excursions, and help students make friends. Our team members have been carefully chosen because they are responsible, caring, and fun. They are always ready to help, making sure students have a safe and exciting holiday. With the PLUS Team, you are promised a wonderful, memorable, and enriching summer camp experience.

GENERAL ENGLISH

Online testing before students' arrival
15 hours of English lessons per week
Average class size 15 students
Digital supplementary materials
PLUS End-of-Course certificate

UNIVERSITY DAY

An opportunity to learn more about how to come and study in the USA

SOCIAL PROGRAMMES AND SPORT

Our PLUS USA staff organises various social and sports activities on campus throughout the program, which may include the following:

Welcome Party
Sports Tournaments - Volleyball, Basketball
Discos - theme events
Karaoke nights
Talent Show
Movie Night
Pool Party

EXPERIENCE

A two-week Experience program in 2024 includes:

A weekend away (3 days, 2 nights) to Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon in select-service hotels

Calico Ghost Town
Outlet Mall
Grand Canyon
Las Vegas Sign
Las Vegas Strip Walking Tour including Bellagio Water Fountain Show

Entry to the Grand Canyon and Calico Ghost Town included.

July 17/18/19 arrival only:

A weekend (3 days, 2 nights) in San Francisco* in a select-service hotel

Golden Gate Park
Painted Ladies
Union Square
Chinatown
Golden Gate Bridge Viewpoint
Lombard Street
Ghirardelli Square
Fisherman’s Wharf / Pier 39
Silicon Valley, Google (photo-op only) and Apple Campus

* The San Francisco weekend away may be substituted with the Las Vegas trip, subject to reaching a minimum number of participants. For more information, please inquire from your sales agent.

In addition to the weekend away, the two-week Experience program includes:

1 Full-Day Excursion to Downtown LA and Hollywood, including visits to Olvera Street, Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive, Hollywood & Highland Center, a bus tour of the Sunset Strip, and photo opportunities outside of Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Crypto.com Arena (formerly the Staples Center)
1 Full-Day Excursion to the California Science Center and Huntington Beach
1 Full-Day Excursion to the Getty Museum, Original Los Angeles Farmer’s Market, shopping at the Grove, and the Griffith Observatory
1 Full-Day Excursion to University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Venice Beach and Santa Monica (Santa Monica Pier and 3rd Street Promenade)
1 Full-Day Excursion to San Diego, including La Jolla, Mission Beach, Old Town, and Downtown Disney District (Anaheim, CA)

Entry to the Getty Center, the Griffith Observatory, and California Science Cente included.

All excursions are organized by private bus and escorted by PLUS staff.

In addition, the three-week Experience program in 2024 includes:

1 Full-Day Excursion to Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and shopping on Melrose Avenue
1 Full-Day Excursion to Old Pasadena and Universal CityWalk
1 Full-Day Excursion to Northridge Fashion Center

Entry to Museum of Contemporary Art (general admission) included.

All excursions are escorted by PLUS staff.