AFS Global Prep USA S2 in MD (PDF)

Updated May 12, 2017

Global Prep USA
Second Session Cal endar
Monday, July 17
Time

Event

9:00 – 9:00pm

Arrival Day

Tuesday, July 18
Time

Event

7:00am

Wake-up

7:00 – 8:00am

Breakfast

8:30 – 12:30pm

Initial Testing –Students will take an initial English Language test to determine their respective English levels. Testing will include: Reading
comprehension, writing ability, and speaking and listening comprehension.

12:30 – 1:15pm

Lunch

1:30 – 3:30pm

Orientation Ice Breaker Games – students will get to know each other and the students working with them through various activities. All
activities require the students to be actively moving and speaking in a safe, controlled setting.

4:00 – 5:30pm

Light refreshments, relax, conversation, flex-time (Get in touch with your family and friends via Skype or WeChat)
Johns Hopkins University Campus Tour

6:00 – 7:00pm

House Group Dinner (Family Style)

8:00 – 9:30pm

Johns Hopkins University Town Center - Shopping, dessert treats, and various sundries available for purchase

9:30 – 10:30pm

Daily Review and Journal Writing

11:00pm

Lights Out

3:30 – 4:00pm

Wednesday, July 19
Time

Event

7:00am

Wake-up

7:00 – 8:00am

Breakfast

8:30 – 12:30pm

Interactive classroom study with ESL English, US History, US Culture, and Leadership Teachers

12:45 – 1:15pm

Lunch

1:30 – 3:00pm

Speak Up! Let’s Practice Your English – Students will use what they learn in classes and apply the knowledge in fun and interactive
speaking exercises such as drama, acting, or debate

4:00 – 5:30pm

Light refreshments, relax, conversation, flex-time (Get in touch with your family and friends via Skype or WeChat)
High Energy Sports – Basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, or dance

6:00 – 7:00pm

House Group Dinner (Family Style)

8:00 – 9:30pm

Game Night – Problem Solvers!

9:30 – 10:30pm

Daily Review and Journal Writing

11:00pm

Lights Out

3:15 – 3:45pm

Thursday, July 20
Time

Event

7:00am

Wake-up

7:00 – 8:00am

Breakfast

8:30 – 12:30pm

Interactive classroom study with ESL English, US History, US Culture, and Leadership Teachers

12:45 – 1:15pm

Lunch

1:30 – 3:00pm

Speak Up! Let’s Practice Your English – Students will use what they learn in classes and apply the knowledge in fun and interactive
speaking exercises such as drama, acting, or debate

4:00 – 5:30pm

Light refreshments, relax, conversation, flex-time (Get in touch with your family and friends via Skype or WeChat)
High Energy Sports – Basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, or dance

6:00 – 7:00pm

House Group Dinner (Family Style)

3:15 – 3:45pm

7:00 – 9:30pm

Game Night - Revolution Scavenger Hunt!

9:30 – 10:30pm

Daily Review and Journal Writing

11:00pm

Lights Out

Friday, July 21
Time

Event

7:00am

Wake-up

7:00 – 8:00am

Breakfast

8:30 – 12:30pm

Interactive classroom study with ESL English, US History, US Culture, and Leadership Teachers

12:45 – 1:15pm

4:00 – 5:00pm

Lunch
Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) - home to an internationally renowned collection of art that ranges from ancient Antioch mosaics to
cutting-edge contemporary art. Also see BMA’s Sculpture Gardens across almost 3 acres of outdoor space with master works from Rodin to
Calder!
High Energy Sports – Basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, or dance

5:00 –5:45pm

House Group Dinner (Family Style)

1:30 – 3:30pm

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6:00 – 9:30pm

Professional Baseball Game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore MD

10:30 – 11:00pm

Daily Review and Journal Writing

11:00pm

Lights Out

Saturday, July 22
Time

Event

8:00am

Wake-up

8:00 – 9:00am

Breakfast

9:00 – 8:30pm

Visit the U.S. capital, Washington D.C. – National Mall, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol Building, 19 Smithsonian
Museums (such as Air & Space, Native American, National Gallery of Art, American Art, Natural History Museums, and more), shopping for
souvenirs

9:30 – 10:30pm

Daily Review and Journal Writing

11:00pm

Lights Out

Sunday, July 23
Time

Event

8:00am

Wake-up

8:00 – 9:00am

Breakfast

9:15 – 4:00pm

Baltimore Inner Harbor - lunch at local restaurants (enjoy some famous Maryland blue crab), choose from many local attractions such as:
The National Aquarium, Maryland Science Center, USS Constellation Museum (onboard the historic ship), shopping mall on the Harbor, and
more.

6:00 – 7:00pm

House Group Dinner (Family Style)

8:00 – 10:00pm

Flex Night (cultural games, sports, English conversation with staff, and movie)

10:30pm

Daily Review and Journal Writing

11:00pm

Lights Out

Monday, July 24
Time

Event

7:00am

Wake-up

7:00 – 8:00am

Breakfast

8:30 – 12:30pm

Interactive classroom study with ESL English, US History, US Culture, and Leadership Teachers

12:45 – 1:15pm

Lunch

1:30 – 3:00pm

Speak Up! Let’s Practice Your English – Students will use what they learn in classes and apply the knowledge in fun and interactive
speaking exercises such as drama, acting, or debate

4:00 – 5:30pm

Light refreshments, relax, conversation, flex-time (Get in touch with your family and friends via Skype or WeChat)
High Energy Sports – Basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, or dance

6:00 – 7:00pm

House Group Dinner (Family Style)

8:00 – 9:30pm

YWL Late Night Show

9:30 – 10:30pm

Daily Review and Journal Writing

11:00pm

Lights Out

3:15 – 3:45pm

Tuesday, July 25
Time

Event

7:00am

Wake-up

7:00 – 8:00am

Breakfast

8:30 – 12:30pm

Interactive classroom study with ESL English, US History, US Culture, and Leadership Teachers

12:45 – 1:15pm

Lunch

1:30 – 3:00pm

Speak Up! Let’s Practice Your English – Students will use what they learn in classes and apply the knowledge in fun and interactive
speaking exercises such as drama, acting, or debate

4:00 – 5:30pm

Light refreshments, relax, conversation, flex-time (Get in touch with your family and friends via Skype or WeChat)
High Energy Sports – Basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, or dance

6:00 – 7:00pm

House Group Dinner (Family Style)

8:00 – 9:30pm

Game Night - Pictionary!

9:30 – 10:30pm

Daily Review and Journal Writing

11:00pm

Lights Out

3:15 – 3:45pm

Wednesday, July 26
Time

Event

7:00am

Wake-up

7:00 – 8:00am

Breakfast

8:30 – 12:30pm

Interactive classroom study with ESL English, US History, US Culture, and Leadership Teachers

12:45 – 1:15pm

Lunch

1:30 – 3:00pm

Speak Up! Let’s Practice Your English – Students will use what they learn in classes and apply the knowledge in fun and interactive
speaking exercises such as drama, acting, or debate

4:00 – 5:30pm

Light refreshments, relax, conversation, flex-time (Get in touch with your family and friends via Skype or WeChat)
High Energy Sports – Basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, or dance

6:00 – 7:00pm

House Group Dinner (Family Style)

3:15 – 3:45pm

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7:30 – 9:30pm

“YWL Idol” singing competition

9:30 – 10:30pm

Daily Review and Journal Writing

11:00pm

Lights Out

Thursday, July 27
Time

Event

7:00am

Wake-up

7:00 – 8:00am

Breakfast

8:30 – 12:30pm

Interactive classroom study with ESL English, US History, US Culture, and Leadership Teachers

12:45 – 1:15pm

Lunch

1:30 – 3:00pm

Speak Up! Let’s Practice Your English – Students will use what they learn in classes and apply the knowledge in fun and interactive
speaking exercises such as drama, acting, or debate

4:00 – 5:30pm

Light refreshments, relax, conversation, flex-time (Get in touch with your family and friends via Skype or WeChat)
High Energy Sports – Basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, or dance

6:00 – 7:00pm

House Group Dinner (Family Style)

8:00 – 9:30pm

Game Night - Don’t Forget The Lyrics! – Do you remember the lyrics of your favorite songs? Sing out the missing lyrics!

9:30 – 10:30pm

Daily Review and Journal Writing

11:00pm

Lights Out

3:15 – 3:45pm

Friday, July 28
Time

Event

7:00am

Wake-up

7:00 – 8:00am

Breakfast

8:30 – 12:30pm

Interactive classroom study with ESL English, US History, US Culture, and Leadership Teachers

12:45 – 1:15pm

Lunch

1:30 – 5:00pm

YWL Scientists – Visit The Maryland Science Center for exploration of interactive science, space, and nature exhibits, amazing
Planetarium, and more!

6:00 – 7:00pm

House Group Dinner (Family Style)

7:30 – 9:30pm

Game Night - Jeopardy!

9:30 – 10:30pm

Daily Review and Journal Writing

11:00pm

Lights Out

Saturday, July 29
Time

Event

6:00am

Wake-up

6:00 – 7:00am

Breakfast

7:15 – 7:00pm

Philadelphia, The City of Brotherly Love – Students will have the opportunity to explore the history of the U.S. and visit
sights such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, Philadelphia Art Museum (climbing the “Rocky” stairs!), Boat House Row, and
Schuylkill River, and taste the delicious and famous Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches.

9:30 – 10:30pm

Daily Review and Journal Writing

11:00pm

Lights Out

Sunday, July 30
Time

Event

6:00am

Wake-up

6:00 – 7:00am

Breakfast

7:30 – 7:30pm

King’s Dominion – Virginia's premier themed amusement park

9:30 – 10:30pm

Daily Review and Journal Writing

11:00pm

Lights Out

Monday, July 31
Time

Event

7:00am

Wake-up

7:00 – 8:00am

Breakfast

8:30 – 12:30pm

Interactive classroom study with ESL English, US History, US Culture, and Leadership Teachers

12:45 – 1:15pm

Lunch

1:30 – 3:00pm

Speak Up! Let’s Practice Your English – Students will use what they learn in classes and apply the knowledge in fun and interactive
speaking exercises such as drama, acting, or debate

4:00 – 5:30pm

Light refreshments, relax, conversation, flex-time (Get in touch with your family and friends via Skype or WeChat)
High Energy Sports – Basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, or dance

6:00 – 7:00pm

House Group Dinner (Family Style)

7:30 – 9:30pm

Splash and Swim at JHU Natatorium – home of JHU’s swimming and water polo teams, competition lap pool & deep-water pool.

10:00 – 10:30pm

Daily Review and Journal Writing

11:00pm

Lights Out

3:15 – 3:45pm

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Tuesday, August 1
Time

Event

7:00am

Wake-up

7:00 – 8:00am

Breakfast

8:30 – 12:30pm

Interactive classroom study with ESL English, US History, US Culture, and Leadership Teachers

12:45 – 1:15pm

Lunch

1:30 – 3:00pm

Speak Up! Let’s Practice Your English – Students will use what they learn in classes and apply the knowledge in fun and interactive
speaking exercises such as drama, acting, or debate

4:00 – 5:30pm

Light refreshments, relax, conversation, flex-time (Get in touch with your family and friends via Skype or WeChat)
High Energy Sports – Basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, or dance

6:00 – 7:00pm

House Group Dinner (Family Style)

8:00 – 9:30pm

“Use your English” Scrabble Tournament

9:30 – 10:30pm

Daily Review and Journal Writing

11:00pm

Lights Out

3:15 – 3:45pm

Wednesday, August 2
Time

Event

7:00am

Wake-up

7:00 – 8:00am

Breakfast

8:30 – 12:30pm

Interactive classroom study with ESL English, US History, US Culture, and Leadership Teachers

12:45 – 1:15pm

Lunch

1:30 – 3:00pm

Speak Up! Let’s Practice Your English – Students will use what they learn in classes and apply the knowledge in fun and interactive
speaking exercises such as drama, acting, or debate

4:00 – 5:30pm

Light refreshments, relax, conversation, flex-time (Get in touch with your family and friends via Skype or WeChat)
High Energy Sports – Basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, or dance

6:00 – 7:00pm

House Group Dinner (Family Style)

8:00 – 9:30pm

YWL’s Got Talent – Students will bring their performing talents to the stage

9:30 – 10:30pm

Daily Review and Journal Writing

11:00pm

Lights Out

3:15 – 3:45pm

Thursday, August 3
Time

Event

7:00am

Wake-up

7:00 – 8:00am

Breakfast

8:30 – 12:30pm

Interactive classroom study with ESL English, US History, US Culture, and Leadership Teachers

12:45 – 1:15pm

Lunch

1:30 – 3:00pm

Speak Up! Let’s Practice Your English – Students will use what they learn in classes and apply the knowledge in fun and interactive
speaking exercises such as drama, acting, or debate

4:00 – 5:30pm

Light refreshments, relax, conversation, flex-time (Get in touch with your family and friends via Skype or WeChat)
High Energy Sports – Basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, or dance

6:00 – 7:00pm

House Group Dinner (Family Style)

8:00 – 9:30pm

Game Night - Minute to Win It!

9:30 – 10:30pm

Daily Review and Journal Writing

11:00pm

Lights Out

3:15 – 3:45pm

Friday, August 4
Time

Event

7:00am

Wake-up

7:00 – 8:00am

Breakfast

8:30 – 12:30pm

Interactive classroom study with ESL English, US History, US Culture, and Leadership Teachers

12:30 – 1:30pm

Lunch

2:30 – 4:00pm

Georgetown University Visit – campus tour, admissions and college application process **Optional Visit. Students can choose to start
exploring Georgetown sights earlier if they prefer.**
Georgetown Shopping and Restaurants – explore Georgetown, considered the best local outdoor shopping streets

2:30 – 7:00pm

with many boutiques. Also, make sure to try the famous treats at Georgetown Cupcake!

9:00 – 10:00pm

Daily Review and Journal Writing

11:00pm

Lights Out

Saturday, August 5
Time

Event

6:00am

Wake-up

6:00 – 6:45am

Breakfast & Check-out of Johns Hopkins

7:00am – 4:00pm

Summer Cool Down - Hit the beach! Sunbathing (wear your sunblock!) and swimming in the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy
the day in Ocean City, Maryland and walk the famous 2.5 mile long boardwalk!

9:00 – 10:30pm

Check-in Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel and unpack

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11:00pm

Lights Out

Sunday, August 6
Time

Event

7:00am

Wake-up

7:00 – 8:00am

Breakfast @ Sheraton

9:00 – 1:00pm

Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School (The largest man-made outdoor climbing adventure in the world!)

1:15 – 2:00pm

Lunch @ SSFS

2:30 – 5:30pm

Olympic Games (Human pyramid, sponge relay, dizzy run, and more)

5:30 – 6:15pm

Dinner @ SSFS

6:30 – 8:30pm

Olympic Games Closing Ceremony and Bonfire

9:30 – 10:30pm

Daily Review and Journal Writing

11:00pm

Lights Out

Monday, August 7
Time

Event

7:30am

Wake-up

8:00 – 9:00am

Breakfast @ Sheraton

10:30 – 1:30pm

Interactive classroom study with ESL English, US History, US Culture, and Leadership Teachers

1:30 – 2:15pm

Lunch @ SSFS

2:30 – 3:30pm

Speak Up! Let’s Practice Your English – Students will use what they learn in classes and apply the knowledge in fun and interactive
speaking exercises such as drama, acting, or debate

4:00 – 5:30pm

High Energy Sports – Basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, or dance

5:45 – 6:30pm

House Group Dinner (Family Style) @ SSFS

6:30 – 8:00pm

Game Night - Catchphrase!

9:30 – 10:30pm

Daily Review and Journal Writing

11:00pm

Lights Out

Tuesday, August 8
Time

Event

7:30am

Wake-up

8:00 – 9:00am

Breakfast @ Sheraton

10:30 – 1:30pm

Interactive classroom study with ESL English, US History, US Culture, and Leadership Teachers

1:30 – 2:15pm

Lunch @ SSFS

2:30 – 3:30pm

Speak Up! Let’s Practice Your English – Students will use what they learn in classes and apply the knowledge in fun and interactive
speaking exercises such as drama, acting, or debate

4:00 – 5:30pm

High Energy Sports – Basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, or dance

5:45 – 6:30pm

House Group Dinner (Family Style) @ SSFS

6:30 – 8:00pm

Game Night – Water Balloon Crusade!

9:30 – 10:30pm

Daily Review and Journal Writing

11:00pm

Lights Out

Wednesday, August 9
Time

Event

7:30am

Wake-up

8:00 – 9:00am

Breakfast @ Sheraton

10:30 – 1:30pm

Interactive classroom study with ESL English, US History, US Culture, and Leadership Teachers

1:30 – 2:15pm

Lunch @ SSFS

2:30 – 3:30pm

Speak Up! Let’s Practice Your English – Students will use what they learn in classes and apply the knowledge in fun and interactive
speaking exercises such as drama, acting, or debate

4:00 – 5:30pm

High Energy Sports – Basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, or dance

5:45 – 6:30pm

House Group Dinner (Family Style) @ SSFS

7:30 – 9:00pm

Clean up and pack for New York City

9:30 – 10:30pm

Daily Review and Journal Writing

11:00pm

Lights Out

Thursday, August 10
Time

Event

5:30am

Wake-up

5:45 – 6:15am

Breakfast

6:30am - 12:00pm

Travel to New York City

12:00pm

Check-in Holiday Inn Manhattan – Financial District and start exploring The Big Apple! – Visit sights such as New York City Subway
(fastest way to travel in the city), Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Ferry ride, World Trade Center Memorial and Museum, Wall Street, Times
Square, Broadway Show, Rockefeller Center, 5th Avenue, Museums, Shopping, Group meals at NYC Restaurants

7:00-8:30pm

Group Dinner in Times Square HARD ROCK CAFÉ NEW YORK

10:00pm

Daily Review

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11:00pm

Lights Out

Friday, August 11
Time

Event

7:00 – 8:00am

Breakfast

8:00 – 1:00pm

Continue exploring New York City

1:00 – 7:00pm

Travel to The Westin Washington Dulles Airport Hotel and check-in

8:00 – 11:00pm

Graduation ceremony and celebration

12:00pm

Lights Out

Saturday, August 12
Time

Event

10:00 – 5:00pm

Departure Day

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