The PLUS Center is located on the campus of St. John's University- Queens campus.The PLUS Center at St. John's University allows students the opportunity to experience life at a typical American college in a secured environment in the heart of Queens, a borough of New York City. Queens, which is the one of the largest boroughs in "The City that Never Sleeps," is a welcoming environment to people from all over the world; it's one of the most ethnically diverse places in the country, and it is the most linguistically diverse place in the world due to its variety of communities.
It is well-known in the United States as being a top destination for tourists due to its cultural and culinary diversity. With easy access via public transportation to Manhattan, the PLUS Center offers students the opportunity to live like a New Yorker from the comfort and safety of the St. John's University campus.
The canteen is just a few minutes' walk from the accommodations. The canteen is large and modern and includes entrée, salad, and dessert stations.
Campus Highlights/Facilities
Arrival dates | Weeks | Programmes | Overnight |
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18-06-2024 | 2/3 weeks | EXPERIENCE ; CLASSIC | |
03-07-2024 | 2/3 weeks | EXPERIENCE ; CLASSIC | |
09-07-2024 | 2/3 weeks | EXPERIENCE ; CLASSIC | |
16-07-2024 | 2/3 weeks | EXPERIENCE ; CLASSIC | |
23-07-2024 | 2/3 weeks | EXPERIENCE ; CLASSIC | |
30-07-2024 | 2 weeks | EXPERIENCE ; CLASSIC | |
02-08-2024 | 2 weeks | EXPERIENCE ; CLASSIC |
Residential option
St. John's University offers in apartments with two/four single or twin bedrooms and one/two shared bathrooms per apartment. Bed to bathroom ratio: 4:1. There is a laundry room in each residence hall that has washers and dryers available free of charge.
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.
Our PLUS USA staff organises various social and sports activities on campus throughout the program, which may include the following:
A two-week Classic Superior program in 2024 includes:
Entry to Statue Cruises, Ellis Island Immigration Museum, and Metropolitan Museum of Art included.
In addition, a three-week Classic Superior program in 2024 includes:
Entry to the Guggenheim and Whitney Museums included.
All excursions are organized by public transportation and escorted by PLUS staff.
A two-week Experience program in 2024 includes:
Two weekends away
A weekend away (2 days, 1 night) to Washington, D.C. in a select-service hotel:
Entry to a Smithsonian Museum and Monuments Tour included.
and a weekend away (2 days, 1 night) to Boston, MA* in a select-service hotel (located in or near Hartford, CT):
*The Boston weekend away may be substituted with the trip to Niagara Falls (see below), subject to reaching a minimum number of participants. For more information, please inquire from your sales agent.
or a weekend away (2 days, 1 night) to Niagara Falls, NY in a select-service hotel:
In addition to the two weekends away, a
Entry to Statue Cruises, Ellis Island Immigration Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art included.
In addition, a three-week Experience program in 2024 includes:
Entry to the Guggenheim and Whitney Museums included.
All excursions are organized by public transportation and escorted by PLUS staff.
Travelcards are provided
Subway Station - 6 minutes by bus / 16 minutes on foot
The PLUS APP allows students & group leaders to obtain all essential information related to their stay and excursions. The app features: