【教育】USA winter camp 2014 SFCS-CA, USA Program Educational/Cultural

USA Program

Educational/Cultural

 Winter Camp 2014

“Enjoy the fun of learning!”

USA, United Students Association (USA Program) is proud to announce its “Educational/Cultural Winter Camp 2014”.  All those enrolled in our current program as well as others interested in a rich, culturally relevant experience that focuses on intensive English, Math, and History Training linked with dynamic Travel opportunities may participate.  Experience our “Portrait America School” tours in a scholastic environment that enhances your English and Cultural skills at the same time.  

        The USA Program Winter Camp 2014 package is hosted this year from Jan 4th  through Feb 11th , 2015 in San Francisco, CA.   Our host for the institute portion of the program this summer is San Francisco Christian School.

San Francisco Christian School

In 1971, Mr. Jack McBirney returned to San Francisco after serving as a missionary to Newfoundland, Canada. His children had to attend a public school and because of obstacles they met, he was burdened for the lack of Christian education in the city of San Francisco. With a vision to see, a faith to believe, and courage to do, he founded San Francisco Christian School. It has been a means of reaching many nationalities with the Word of God, and of presenting them with Jesus Christ and His love for them.

San Francisco Christian first opened its doors in September, 1971. The Board realized the need for this school, prayed for 90 students, and on the first day of school 90 students were enrolled! The school began with grades K - 10 on Dorland Street at the educational building of First Covenant Church. The Jr-Sr High School was moved into the facilities of Calvary Baptist Church in the fall of 1972 when the 11th and 12th grades were added. The first graduating class of San Francisco Christian School was the class of 1973.

Attendance continued to increase each year thereafter. This increase necessitated the construction of our school building on Whittier Street in 1976, which was used by the Jr-Sr High School. The school continued to grow, and in 1982, the Jr-Sr High School moved to the Serramonte Del Rey campus, and the elementary school moved to the Whittier Street building. In the mid-1980’s San Francisco Christian School tried to establish two different extension campuses for primary grades, one at Sunset Baptist Church and one at the Serramonte Del Rey campus. Both campuses were closed within a couple of years due to lack of enrollment.

In 1984, San Francisco Christian School was incorporated into the ministry of Calvary Baptist Church. In the fall of 1989, the high school was moved to the facilities of the Calvary Baptist Church due to a reduction in enrollment and financial debt. Within a couple of years, the school regained financial stability and began to operate in the black. Enrollment stabilized at approximately 260 students.

Calvary Baptist Church has a heart for missions and world evangelism. One of the ways the ministry is reaching to the uttermost parts of the world is through the enrollment of “non-immigrant foreign students.” In the fall of 1996, San Francisco Christian School was approved by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service to issue “I-20” forms for foreign students to attend school. As we reach and train these students for Jesus Christ, they can return to their home countries and families with the Gospel.

With a vision for future growth, the school leased a small piece of property across Mission Street from the school. Four modular classroom units were leased and installed on the property. The expansion facilities were occupied in April, 1998.

Since Pastor Ron Allen’s arrival in San Francisco in June, 1980, he has taken an active role in the ministry of the school. He has spent much time preaching, teaching, and counseling and has held a position on the school board and has been the administrator and superintendent.

We have much for which to praise the Lord. Some of our graduates are in full-time Christian service. Many are preparing for service in Christian colleges, and we have an enthusiastic and capable student body with great potential. We thank God for the many teachers, administrators, and parents whom the Lord has used to make this ministry possible. Many graduates are involved in secular employment and serving the Lord in local church ministries.

USA Program, in partnership with San Francisco Christian School, will provide:

1)Host Family which will:

　　·Provide the intl. student with room (bed) and board (Breakfast and Dinner);

　　·Offer a comfortable, nurturing, and loving family environment to the intl. student;

　　·Share the American lifestyle and language with the intl. student;

　　·Treat the intl. student as a family member, not as a guest;

　　·Show respect for the intl. student’s privacy.

　　·Host a maximum of two intl. students

2)  Full Medical and Hospitalization insurance (US$50,000.00 with US$100.00 deductible)

3) Transportation for trips to University of Berkley and San Francisco area in various additional locations with tour guides.

4)  Certified Teacher for courses provided:  English (ESL), American History, Math, Civics, and Government,         

5)  Comfortable and structured classrooms for all courses

6)  Classroom materials, including the USA Program backpack which contains: textbooks, workbooks, pen, calculator, USA Program Journal and Planner, Bible, Dictionary, etc.

The intl. students will be responsible for:

1)    Being completely responsible for all personal property and luggage.

2)   Conducting themselves in a mature manner with adequate self-discipline.

3)   Having sufficient spending money to cover all personal expenses for the duration of the USA Program Winter Camp 2014, including but not limited to the following: amusement park and any entrance fees, tips, personal items, souvenirs, all long distance phone calls, postage, personal hygiene products, entertainment, air travel expenses, etc

4)   Expressing a sincere desire and willingness to learn about the American culture and English language

5)   Working diligently to maintain a high level of enthusiasm and participation in the daily classes and activities

The USA Program Winter Camp 2014 was designed to give to all of our international students opportunities to excel and succeed in the areas of Personal Development, Communication Skills, and Cultural Understanding.  Each of these areas are described below:

Personal Development

All students in the USA Program Winter Camp 2014 will be faced with numerous opportunities for personal development.  They will be immersed into a culture and lifestyle, which is different from that to which they are accustomed without the support system on which they have relied in the past.  Students will mature in their decision-making and problem-solving skills, become more self-reliant and self-motivated, and improve in their social interaction skills.   

Communication Skills

One of the primary goals of USA Program’s Winter Camp 2014 is for our intl. students to improve their proficiency in the English language.  Being exposed to the English language on a twenty-four hour daily basis, both in the classroom and the travel and tour activities, students will more readily learn and comprehend the language and self expression.  They will be provided ample opportunities to share and exchange information with others through communication    

The very nature of USA Program Winter Camp 2014 is to bring individuals from different backgrounds together for the purpose of promoting cultural and historical understanding and academic development.  By taking part in our Winter Camp 2014 Program, intl. students will gain a new perspective on viewing customs that differ from their own.  Through daily observation of and participation in the American lifestyle and culture, USA Program’s international students will come to a deeper, more conclusive understanding of what their own cultural norms, accepted ways of life, and customs are.  This knowledge will better enable them to accept and appreciate different ways of life throughout the world.

USA Program has created a unique and exciting method of instruction called BEST TIME ® to help insure that each intl. student maximizes his understanding and learning of the English language and the American culture for the duration of the Summer Study/Travel Program.  As the name indicates, the goal of USA Program is to give to each intl. student an experience that will rank as one of the “best times” of his life.  The “BEST” portion of the BEST TIME ® methodology consists of daily classroom theory instruction, while the “TIME” portion consists of daily activities and tours. 

Each portion of BEST TIME® is explained in detail as follows:

 “B.E.S.T.” = Basic English Structure Tutorials

“BEST” is the daily classroom theory instruction. Each day for the duration of the USA Program Winter Camp 2014 Study/Travel, many hours will be dedicated to learning and improving English.  Each participant will receive a textbook and a workbook which will be used during each class.  A qualified teaching staff will provide the participants with an innovative and invigorating educational experience.   

In the Winter Camp 2014 Program, intl. students will experience intensive learning through four types of English courses plus Math and History:

1.  English and ESL – English as a Second Language

 The primary concentration of the ESL course is to improve communication skills, grammar, sentence structure, pronunciation, reading, and writing skills.  A variety of topics are covered that provide opportunities to practice these important English language skills on a daily basis.

Some of the grammar topics of study include: