St. Stanislaus offers a fun English as a Second Language (ESL) Summer Camp for boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 17. Students from all over the world enjoy exciting activities like sailing, water skiing, fishing, field trips and Disney World. The ESL Summer Camp is the best way to spend a vacation. Please read below for details. If you have any questions, please contact the ESL Director, John Thibodeaux, at esl@ststan.com or call 228-467-9057 Ext. 226.

• Application Checklist
• Application
• Health Form
• Schedule of Activities
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Financial Information

The ESL Camp lasts for 4 weeks during the summer. We offer custom dates for large groups of 20 or more.

Summer 2012 Dates:  June 16, 2012 - July 14, 2012

Campers attend less than three hours of English class each day, Monday through Friday, to improve their speaking, writing, reading and listening skills. Our teachers and staff help to make learning English a positive and fun experience.

Outside of the classroom, there are many fun activities where campers can practice their English skills with native English-speaking campers. Sports activities include sailing, water skiing, football, soccer, beach volleyball, basketball, fishing, swimming and much more. Cultural activities include trips to the shopping mall, museum tours, wildlife tours and much more.

Every weekend, a fun, educational trip is planned that will give students a taste of real American culture. Below are examples of field trips that were taken during previous summers.

• Ship Island – Visit the historic Fort Massachusetts, discover abundant wildlife and enjoy a fun day on the beach at this majestic island off the Mississippi coast. (Summer Only)
  
• Aquarium of the Americas – Walk beneath the vivid Caribbean Reef, marvel at the lush beauty of the Amazon Rainforest and journey the Mississippi River at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas where penguins, sting rays, sharks and other deep sea creatures await your visit.
• Audubon Zoo – One of the country’s top-ranked zoos, Audubon Zoo offers an exotic mix of animals from around the globe, engaging natural habitats, lush gardens and resting spots, the mystical Louisiana swamp and ‘hands-on’ animal encounters.  With innovative natural habitat exhibits and an animal collection ranging from the unique white alligators to the extraordinary white tigers, Audubon Zoo has become one of the Gulf South’s favorite family gathering spots.
• Audubon Insectarium - Audubon Insectarium showcases the largest group of animals on the planet, insects! Discover global insect customs, sample exotic insect cuisine, learn about the history of termites and the latest technologies used in pest control management.  Take in a fun animated insect film at our immersion theater, traipse through the Louisiana swamp, enjoy the tranquility of our Japanese butterfly garden and watch hundreds of winged beauties as they flit about.
  

During the last week of ESL Camp, students are led on an unforgettable trip to Disney World and Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.

Students enjoy the spectacular rides at Magic Kingdom Park. Experience the culture and cuisine of different countries at Epcot. Slide, swim, snorkel and soak up the sun at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon (Summer Only). Explore the world's largest animal-themed park at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park. Go behind-the-scenes at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

The beautiful, historic campus is located on the white, sandy beach of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Students share rooms in dormitories and are constantly monitored by experienced, well-trained guardians. An on-campus nurse is available around the clock.  Three healthy meals are provided daily at the cafeteria. Other facilities include two gymnasiums, swimming pool, fishing pier, weight room, music practice rooms, tennis courts, and football, baseball and soccer fields.

The cost of the ESL Summer Camp is US$5,500 This can be paid in one or two payments. Please read the Financial Data Sheet for information about payment plans. The cost includes:

•  ESL classes
  
•  Dormitory and 3 meals per day
  
•  All field trips
•  All sports activities
  
•  Vacation to Disney World
•  Medical insurance
  

The Cost of Tuition DOES NOT Include:

• Airplane Ticket
• Transportation to and from the airport
  
• Tourist Visa - Please consult the U.S. State department website at www.travel.state.gov for more information about how to obtain a Tourist Visa.

1. Send us the ESL Camp Application by fax, email or postal service. If you do not have a valid US Tourist Visa., the deadline to turn in the Application is March 1, 2012. If you do have a valid US tourist Visa, you have until April 1, 2012 to turn in the Application.
   
2. After we receive the application, we will send you a letter to let you know if you are accepted to the ESL Summer Camp.
3. You must have a valid US Tourist Visa in order to attend the ESL Summer Camp. Therefore, please consult the U.S. State Department website at www.travel.state.gov for more information about how to obtain a Tourist Visa.
   
4. After you receive a Tourist Visa, please send the payment(s) to us as stated in the Financial Data Sheet.
5. Finally, send us your airline itinerary, start brushing up on your English and get ready to experience a traditional American summer camp!