Intercultural Camp/Engish as a Second Language (ESL)

Mission

Darlington School’s Intercultural Camp immerses students in the English language while fostering cooperation and respect among differing cultures. Participants develop language and social skills through group interactions, travel and classroom curriculum.

Tracks

Participants may choose one of two tracks:

Academic: Focusing on U.S. History, English and ESL, this track is geared toward preparing participants to enter the American educational system.

Athletic: This track allows campers to join Darlington School’s Tennis Academy for the summer and participate in high-performance tennis training and tournaments as well as the ESL component.

Program Highlights

This two-week intercultural program is inclusive of English as a Second Language (ESL) morning classroom time no fewer than three days a week, with afternoon activities and weekend overnight trips. One very special trip is planned on the second weekend to The Biltmore Estate and Gardens located in Asheville, N.C., the largest private home in the United States. Other trips may include cultural highlights in Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama.

Cost Includes

• Room and board
• Adult supervision
• Intercultural studies at Darlington School
• Weekly journaling, language practice and review sessions
• Activities both on and off campus
• All transportation, fees, entry fees and program expenses

• Georgia Aquarium, Ga.
• The High Museum of Art, Ga.
• Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Ga.
• Mall of Georgia, Ga.
• Biltmore Estate, N.C.
• Hiawassee River trip, Ga.
• Chattanooga, Tenn.
• Shakespeare Theatre, Ga.
• The Fox Theatre, Ga.
• Atlanta Braves Baseball, Ga.
• Local Concerts
• Rock City, Tenn.
• CNN Center, Ga.
• Stone Mountain, Ga.
• Camp Skyline Ropes Course, Ala.
• Southern Belle Riverboat Trip, Tenn.
• Zoo Atlanta, Ga.
• World of Coca-Cola, Ga.
• Ruby Falls, Tenn.
• Six Flags, Ga.
• Centennial Olympic Park, Ga.

About the director

Tara Inman, director of Darlington's ESL program, has more than 15 years of teaching/educational experience, nine of which have been in the ESL classroom. All of our faculty members involved in the summer ESL program have extensive experience teaching English as a Second Language during the school year, and are excited to add a summer session tailored to meet the needs of international students.