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
20-06-2023	2/3 weeks	EXPERIENCE	Las Vegas overnight at the end of the stay
04-07-2023	2/3 weeks	EXPERIENCE	Las Vegas overnight in the middle of the stay
11-07-2023	2/3 weeks	EXPERIENCE	Las Vegas overnight at the end of the stay
18-07-2023	2/3 weeks	EXPERIENCE	Las Vegas overnight at the end of the stay
25-07-2023	2 weeks	EXPERIENCE	Las Vegas at the end of the stay

AGE RANGE

AGE 10 to 20

Important notes for students under 12 years of age

ACCOMMODATION

On Campus

Residential Accommodation in twin rooms in Apartments

FACT SHEET

Weekend Away Hotel Los Angeles

Los Angeles Cal State Nothridge Fact Sheet

PLUS TEAM

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The members of our team have been carefully selected for their responsible and caring attitude and for being fun-loving and outgoing. They are the people you can turn to at any time for assistance. Our PLUS Team will ensure that students enjoy their holidays in an exciting and safe environment. PLUS promises a wonderful, memorable and enriching summer camp experience.

The PLUS Staff is there to help coordinate organize afternoon and evening activities
Organize sports Tournaments and help students integrating
The PLUS Staff are young enthusiastic & energetic.

ENGLISH COURSE

Online testing before students' arrival
15 hours of English lessons per week
Average class size 15 students
PLUS E-BOOK and all supplementary material for the course provided
PLUS end of course certificate

UNIVERSITY DAY

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

MOVIE AND COMMUNICATION

Movie Media and Communication

ACTIVITY PROGRAMMES

Experience Program - Suggested activity program - 2 weeks

Experience Program - Suggested activity program - 3 weeks

Los Angeles Excursion Descriptions

SOCIAL PROGRAMMES AND SPORT

Once students are on campus the USA Plus staff will organise the following events:

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

EXPERIENCE

A two-week Experience program in 2023 includes:

A weekend away (3 days, 2 nights) to Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon in a select-service hotel on full-board basis:

Calico Ghost Town
Las Vegas Premium Outlets
Grand Canyon West Rim
Las Vegas Sign
Las Vegas Strip Walking Tour including Bellagio Water Fountain Show

Entry to the Grand Canyon and Calico Ghost Town included.

Also:

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 Space Shuttle Endeavour 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 Venice Beach and Santa Monica (Santa Monica Pier and 3^rd Street Promenade)
1 Full-Day Excursion to San Diego, including La Jolla, Mission Beach, Old Town, and Seaport Village

Entry to the Getty Center, the Griffith Observatory, California Science Center and Space Shuttle Endeavour pavilion are included.

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

In addition, a three-week Experience program in 2023 includes:

1 Full-Day Excursion to Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and shopping on Melrose Ave.
1 Full-Day Excursion to Old Pasadena
1 Full-Day Excursion to University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

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

All excursions are escorted by PLUS staff.

ADD-ON

Add on Los Angeles

WHAT TO BRING

What to bring useful tips

PLUS MOBILE APP

The PLUS APP allows students & Group Leaders to obtain all very important information on:
Campus/City/Emergencies /Personalised as well as Day to Day Activity programme as they happen on Campus/Audio Walking Tour while on an excursion and much more.
GL is also able to notify PLUS Head Office LIVE on any issues and much more.