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Beautiful campus close to the Hollywood Hills

Available: 24^th June 2012 - 5^th August 2012

Ages: 14 - 20

Location: Woodbury University, Burbank, Los Angeles

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Woodbury University is located in fashionable Burbank, Los Angeles. The campus is located just north of the Hollywood Hills, and the area is home to many of the film industry’s big studios.

This small, private university has great facilities and a friendly atmosphere. Students will feel safe and comfortable at this campus and can enjoy great weather, beaches and local attractions after class.

Accommodation

Students are accommodated in an air-conditioned residence, with rooms arranged in a 'suite-style'. This style of living helps students develop friendships away from home.

Each suite houses up to 14 students who share a kitchen and bathrooms. Most rooms are twin and triple furnished with a bed, dresser, desk and chair.

All rooms have wireless internet and there are large communal lounges with televisions in the residence.

Security: There is 24-hour security on site. Anyone with an emergency during the night should call the centre mobile number which will be given to all students on arrival.

Facilities

• Classrooms: Lessons take place in modern well-equipped classrooms in the main building.
• Sports facilities: Outdoor swimming pool, green sports fields and basketball courts.
• Dining Hall: Located in the centre of campus Woody's Café offers hot meals, vegetarian options, salads, fruits and desserts.
• Common room: Games room with pool table and drink and snack machines.
• Launderette:These are available in the residence. There is no cost for using these facilities.
• Email & internet: In addition to wireless internet there is a computer room available to students during designated open times.
• Campus shops: The campus bookstore sells books, postcards and other campus essentials.

Travel time to major airports and stations: †

Airport or Station	Transfer time
Los Angeles International (LAX)	1 hour

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† Travel times shown are average transfer times by road

Activities*

Daytime activities

• Sports: Swimming, Dodgeball, Soccer, Baseball, Hip-hop dance, Kickball and American Football.
• Non-sports: Arts & Crafts, Poolside games, Scavenger Hunt and additional off-site visits.

Evening activities

• Movie Night, Discos, Talent Show, Quiz and Games.

* Examples of typical activities offered are shown

Excursions**

Included in the course price:

• One full-day and 2 half-day excursions each week.
• Travel for included excursions is normally provided by a transportation company.
• Travel for additional local and optional excursions is not included.

Examples of typical included excursions:

• Local visits: Rodeo Drive & Malibu, Hollywood and Santa Monica.
• Old Town Pasadena:
• LA Zoo:
• Griffith Observatory:
• Grammy Museum:
• LA City Tour:
• Long Beach Aquarium:
• Beach visits: Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice, Hermosa.

Examples of typical optional excursions:

• Universal Studios: Hollywood Studios and theme park.
• Magic Mountain: Theme park.
• American Mall (Glendale):
• Warner Brothers Studio Tour:
• Sports Events/LA Dodgers Game:
• Santa Monica Promenade:

** Examples of typical excursions shown. Optional excursions require extra payment for travel and entrance

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Burbank, Los Angeles annual climate

Woodbury University

Los Angeles summer school at Woodbury University

Facilities: Computer room

Accommodation: Residence and Woodbury University

Facilities: Restaurant

Facilities: Woodbury University library

Excursions: Woodbury University library