Resident Stays

RESIDENT STAYS

​​English Language Instruction, Leadership and Activities on USA Campuses 

•  Students      •  Teachers      •  Professionals

We offer a variety of resident programs for closed groups including:
  • ESL and English Instruction
  • Cultural Programs
  • Study and Language Tours
  • Premium Programs that include Basketball, Leadership, STEM, Customized City Opportunities
Where? 
  • Boston 
  • California - San Francisco, Los Angeles
  • Chicago 
  • Denver and the Rocky Mountains   
  • New York 
  • Seattle
  • Washington DC
What Is Included?
  • 1, 2, 3 or 4-week programs for participants
  • Double, triple or quad occupancy
  • 3 meals per day
  • One or Two Full Day Excursions per week.
  • Daily afternoon and evening activities: campus/community tour, sports, recreation center, swimming, sports, arts and crafts, movies, bowling, sightseeing
  • Academic Instruction: Full services of ESL teacher(s)                                                                                                                                                Ratio: 1 teacher: 15 students or less 
  • Certificate of Completion
  • 15 hours of English language instruction, leadership or activities (sports, arts or other) per week and placement test.
  • Textbooks and classroom materials
  • Full supervision 24/7—Professional counselors for duration of resident stay
  • Free Escort with 15 pax or more
  • Airport Transfers from local airport to campus included with 15 or more pax

Language and Study Tours and Additional Premium Programs

Youth groups learn and travel while still having fun as they see, discuss, and experience history, art, science, and the United States for themselves on a Compass USA STUDY Tour. 

Tours are specially designed to compliment schools’ and groups’ specific learning needs and interests. Various learning topics are combined with a location specific tour to create an interesting and exciting 5-28 day learning experience. 

Compass USA and our qualified tour leaders are committed to providing safe and enjoyable educational tours for all participants. In addition, educational experts provide substantive expertise that effectively meets the learning needs of the participants.

Sample Language and Study Tour Topics
  • Arts, Culture & Literature 
  • American Art & Film    
  • USA History, Culture & Geography     
  • American Diversity - Plantations to Jazz 
  • Civil Rights 
  • American Revolution, Civil War
  • Native Americans 
  • The American West  
  • Nature & Environmental Studies 
  • Technology and Innovation

What is Included?
  • Lodging
  • Educational Experts and Learning Materials (varies)
  • Transportation    
  • Airport Transfers
  • Breakfast and dinner daily         
  • Entrance fees to attractions listed in itineraries
  • Professional tour staff and chaperones        
  • Taxes and tips
  • One complimentary escort with groups of 10 or more participants

Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive
Day 2-5: A.M. Lecture                  P.M. Field Experience                 Evening Free Time and Group Activities
Day 6 : Full Day Sights and Explore
Day 7: Travel to new site includes lecture, discussion and sightseeing
Day 8: Full Day Sights and Explore
Day 9-11: A.M. Lecture                P.M. Field Experience                 Evening Free Time and Group Activities
Days 12-13: Full Day Sights and Explore
Day 14: Departure

Premium Programs

Leadership: Practical International Leadership & Optimism Training for Youth Focuses on community and leadership training. 
1 – 4 week program in Denver, California, New York, Seattle, Washington DC and more!

STEM Camp: Robust curriculum providing an integrated blend of technologies including computer programming, robotics, electronics, game and animations and digital media. The camp is designed strictly hands-on and project-based. Study options include Coding & Programming, Engineering & Robotics and Digital Media.

Customized City Experiences: Integrated learning experiences that use city sights as the classroom. Learn American History, American sports or culture. The city is your classroom. Meet the artists, museum director, software developer. Chicago - Denver - Washington D.C. - New York City - San Francisco - Silicon Valley.  

Basketball Camp: Week-long overnight program that emphasizes extensive skill development, intensity, enthusiasm, leadership, and team play. Enjoy tournaments, games and amazing staff who care about helping participants become the best players they can be.

What Is Included?
  • Local airport transfers
  • Welcome & Farewell Parties
  • Lodging – double or quad occupancy
  • 3 meals per day
  • Evening and afternoon activities
  • Orientations, community & campus tours
  • On-site services from staff
  • One complimentary escort for 10+ pax
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