2009 English Language Emersion and Golf Experience

July 12-30, 2009
St. Andrews, Scotland

U.S. Junior Tours Golf Experience is an American based first class educational and athletic travel program for golfers ages 10-18 that provides worldwide experiences including professional instruction, international competition, and cultural activities. Golfers from all countries are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The USJT English Language Immersion Program:

• A combination of focused English language instruction and educational activities led by state certified American instructors
• Students spend 2-3 hours per day working with instructors in a classroom setting totaling 18 hours of classroom and group English instruction and experiences
• A maximum of 12 students/junior golfers will be accepted for the 2008 USJT English Language Immersion and Golf Experience allowing for a ratio of one teacher for every six students
• The curriculum will include vocabulary, grammar, writing, literature and conversation
• English conversation practice will continue into the afternoon/evening golf sessions and during all cultural activities

The USJT Golf Experience program:

• Six hours of group golf instructional sessions and practice time at the famous St. Andrews Links Trust Golf Academy and Practice Centre
• Focused practice on long game, short game, putting, work ethic, motivation, and etiquette
• Seven days of unlimited play on Andrews Links Trust Courses (Balgove, Strathtyrum, Eden, Jubilee, and New Courses)
• Three 18-hole competitions in friendly matches and open tournaments against Scottish and American junior golfers
• Ground transportation to all golf venues and attractions
• Visit to The British National Golf Museum
• Opportunity to ballot (daily lottery) for the Old Course in St. Andrews

Staff:
Maureen J. Carroll B.S. - English and Writing instructor at Tomah, Wisconsin Middle School (grade 8, ages 13- 14) located in Tomah, Wisconsin USA

Thomas A. Chritton B.S. - retired English and Drama instructor at Madison, Wisconsin LaFollette High School (grades 10, 11, 12, ages 15-18) located in Madison, Wisconsin USA

M. Scott Ott B.S., M.Ed. - former Language Arts instructor at La Crosse, Wisconsin Lincoln Middle School (grades 6, 7, 8, ages 12, 13, 14) located in La Crosse, Wisconsin USA

All instructors are American state certified teachers each with over twenty years of teaching experience.

Accommodations:
Accommodations for all students and staff will be at New Hall on the campus of the University of St. Andrews. This facility has been personally selected for comfort, safety, and proximity to instructional facilities and golf courses.

Each student will have single room ensuite accommodations with daily towel service. Daily breakfast and dinner are included and are taken at New Hall.

24 hour supervision is provided by USJT staff.

Airport transfers from/to Endinburgh Airport and from/to Glasgow Airport are available for an additional charge.

The University of St. Andrews is the oldest university in Scotland, and third oldest university in the United Kingdom. Nestled in the city of St. Andrews, the university was founded in 1413 and boasts a lovely and charming setting. The city square is a mere five minute walk with access to shopping, historical attractions, and many ethnic restaurants.

USJT Family Member Program:
Parents, grandparents, siblings, etc. wishing to travel with the group may do so by joining the U.S. Junior Tours Family Member Program. Family Member Program dates are flexible and are chosen by the families. Often families will join us at the beginning of the program to drop off their child/children and/or at the end of the program to collect their child/children prior to returning home.

Program dates and length of visit is selected by families. Accommodations, meals, golf (including balloting for the Old Course), and touring can be arranged.