SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
San Francisco
11 – 19 years
For more than 100 years, San Francisco State has played key roles in shaping SF and the surrounding Bay Area.
It is an institution driven by a commitment to student success and a commitment to our local and global communities.
FACILITIES
STATE UNIVERSITY
SAN FRANCISCO
LOCATION
14 km from San Francisco City Centre 18 km from San Francisco Airport
Twin rooms with shared facilities
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Common areas, wifi available
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Full board – breakfast, lunch & evening meals with brunch on Sundays (20 meals per week)
– packed lunch on excursions
ACCOMMODATION
ARDMORE PROGRAMME
15 hours of English / week (Mon-Fri)
3 Half Day Excursions (per week) North Beach & Chinatown, Alamo Square/
Haight & Ashbury, Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park & Land’s End, Union Square & Yerba
Buena Gardens, Lombard St. & Coit Tower 1 Full Day Excursion (per week) Walk Across the Golden Gate Bridge,
Exploratorium, Ferry Building, Pier 39 & Golden Gate Bridge Boat Cruise
(Unlimited subway card included)
Activities offer a wide range of options which may include: Football, Arts & Crafts, Dance,
Tennis, Basketball, etc.
Evening entertainment programme may include Talent Show, Disco, Quiz Nights, Film Nights, Sports Tournaments and
many more options
DISCOVERY EXCURSION PROGRAMME
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Bridge black with yellow stripes. The famed “International Orange” color was supposed to be a sealant.
KEY
FACTSSAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
DISCOVERY
2 Weeks
SAMPLE SUMMER PROGRAMME 2018*
ENGLISH LESSONS:
15 hours per week (3 hours per day, 5 days per week); maybe morning or afternoon.
SPORTS / ACTIVITIES AND PROJECT WORK:
Football, tennis, swimming, basketball, baseball, volleyball, arts & crafts, etc; maybe morning or afternoon.
* The Programme may vary due to operational reasons
MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING
Sunday
WELCOME TO ARDMOREMonday
Placement Tests & Lessons Center Orientation & Student IntegrationWelcome Icebreaker Games
Tuesday
Lessons Explore North Beach &Chinatown Egg Protector
Wednesday
Lessons Explore AlamoSquare/Haight & Ashbury Talent Show
Thursday
Lessons Activities On Campus Casino NightFriday
Lessons Academy of Sciences DiscoSaturday
Walk Across the Golden Gate Bridge with Entrance to theExploratorium and Ferry Building Sports Tournament
Sunday
Relax On Campus & Brunch, Strawberry Canyon Or OptionalExcursions Or Activities Movie Night
Monday
Lessons Activities On Campus Capture The FlagTuesday
Lessons Golden Gate Park andLand’s End Find Dr Ardmore
Wednesday
Lessons Union Square & YerbaBuena Gardens Karaoke
Thursday
Lessons Activities On Campus RoundersFriday
Lessons Lombard Street & Coit Tower DiscoSaturday
Pier 39 and Golden Gate Bridge Boat Cruise Mini OlympicsSunday
GOODBYE ARDMOREFACT SHEET
SAN FRANSISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
Quick guide to your Ardmore centre Email: info@theardmoregroup.com Tel: +44 (0) 1628 826699
SCHOOL DETAILS ACCOMMODATION
Name of School School Address
San Francisco State University 1600 Holloway Avenue San Francisco, CA 94132
Accommodation type Twin bedded rooms with the occasional triple
Year of Foundation 1899 Max per room 3
How long we have
operated at this site? New for 2018 Blocks of
accommodation TBA
Dates available July 8 - August 5, 2018 Bathroom facilities Shared
Location Details City of San Francisco (Lakeshore Area) Bed linen provided? Yes
Nearest town
and distance Downtown San Francisco - 9.6 miles Towels provided? Yes
Total capacity 3,800 beds GL Accommodation Single
Total Ardmore beds 175 Ratio of showers / toilet
to beds 1:6
Average age of students 10 - 19 years
Additional facilities in accommodation / boarding houses?
TV lounge, common room
Size of the campus 144 acres
Internet access available in accommodation / boarding houses?
Yes
Facilities on campus
Classrooms and lecture theatres, spacious canteen, college library, computer suite, college shop, café area, common rooms, games room
Telephone in Accommodation / boarding houses?
Center phone for incoming calls
Sports facilities available
Soccer field, baseball field, softball field,
basketball court Keys / Room locks Yes - key
Details about
internet access WiFi on campus Male and female split
in accommodation Yes by floor – occasionally by corridor
Telephone details N/A Kitchen for GL use Yes
Laundry service/facilities
Self service facility in accommodation block,
$3.25 full load, Ardmore provides washing soap
Television room Yes
Ardmore resident staff
living on the campus? Yes Sitting/common room Yes
Security on campus Yes - 24 hours
Host family accommodation available and where?
N/A
FACT SHEET
SAN FRANSISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
Quick guide to your Ardmore centre Email: info@theardmoregroup.com Tel: +44 (0) 1628 826699
CATERING / BOARD LOCATION DETAILS
How many hot meals a day?
Monday – Friday: 3 Meals,
Saturday – Sunday: Brunch and Dinner Nearest Bus Stop Parkmerced/Holloway Ave. Light Rail Station On Campus
How many courses
of food are provided 3 Nearest Shopping Centre .5 miles away
What is provided in
the packed lunches Sandwich / Wrap, Crisps, Fruit, Water Nearest Bank Bank of America, .5 miles away
Drinks facilities Various water fountains – Soda at meals Nearest Post Office USPS 1.9 miles away
Meal times (Times may vary)
Breakfast: 07.15-08.15 Lunch: 12.00- 13.00 Dinner: 18.00-19.00
Nearest Church SF Church Assembly - 1.6 miles
Nearest Mosque San Francisco Muslim Center - 3.4 miles
PROGRAMME DETAILS
Nearest Newsagents 10 minute walk Programmes availableDiscovery Volunteering STEM Split Stay
Nearest Supermarket .5 miles away
Full day excursions destinations
Golden Gate Bridge, Exploratorium, Ferry Building
Pier 39 & Golden Gate Bridge Boat Cruise
Nearest Airport (coach travel time – car journey should be shorter)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 12 miles / 30 minutes
Half day excursion destinations
North Beach & Chinatown Alamo Square/Haight & Ashbury Academy of Sciences Golden Gate Park & Land’s End Union Square & Yerba Buena Gardens Lombard St. & Coit Tower
Nearest Station On Campus Parkmerced/Holloway Ave.
Travel details For excursions
Walk to local attractions or use San
Francisco’s subway (tickets included) Nearest Hospital Seton Medical Center - 3.4 miles
Other optional excursions
(maybe at an extra cost)
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Types of Day activity (Activities may vary due to centre and operational changes)
Arts & Crafts, Basketball, Dance, Internet, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Touch Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball
Types of Evening Activity (Activities may vary due to centre and operational changes)
Bingo, Blind Date, Disco, Fashion Show, Film Nights, Generation Games, National Culture Evening, Quiz, Talent Show &
Wide Games
Evening Activities
every night? Yes
FACT SHEET: SAN FRANSISCO STATE UNIVERSITY www.theardmoregroup.com
FACT SHEET: SAN FRANSISCO STATE UNIVERSITY www.theardmoregroup.com
