The beautiful C.W Post Campus of Long Island University is located in Brookville New York, on the north shore of Long Island. The campus is set in the idyllic neighbourhood known as the “Gold Coast”, an historic suburban community that has been the subject of popular novels and major motion pictures. The campus is an hour away from the excitement of New York City.
Key Facts:
Price: USD $700
Location: Brookville, New York
Dates: 29th June – 3rd August 2025
Ages: 13 – 18 (18 year olds accepted as part of a group with a leader)
Sample Excursions: Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty and Times Square
Accommodation: Not included
This programme does NOT include accommodation. We recommend that parents book accommodation within easy reach of LIU Brookville.
Meals
Meals are served in large self-service dining hall
Breakfast
Hot breakfasts are provided 7 days a week. Continental breakfast includes fruit drink, cereals, toast, preserves, tea or coffee.
Lunch
Hot lunch provided, with side dishes available. Lunch contents vary daily.
Packed lunches
Meals on excursions are provided and vary by excursion and destination.
Evening Meal
Hot dinner provided, with side dishes available. Dinner contents vary daily.
In addition, on campus there are vending machines, shops and a café and recreational areas.
These are located a short walk from the residence and dining hall in a beautiful university building.
Upon arrival at the centre, our team will welcome you and give you a welcome pack, a lanyard, and a student ID card.
On the first evening there will be a welcome activity which is designed to ensure students have the opportunity to meet staff and other students and get to know more about the campus, its facilities and useful information which will help them during their stay.
Activities are organised in between lessons and during evenings. These activities could be on-site or near to the centre. These may include:
Inclusive Trips:
Optional Trips:
Each 14-night stay will include a total of 12 local accompanied visits to New York with visits/activities and 2 full-day excursions to major tourist attractions such as The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, The American Museum of Natural History and Coney Island.
Students will receive their own weekly subway card and we travel on the NY Metro Subway system. We may on a rare occasion use a coach for transportation.
Students may have lessons either in the morning or in the afternoon in week 1, alternating weekly after that.
The programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subject to amendments or alterations.
| WEEK 1 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| AM | ARRIVALS | Orientation & Placement | Visit Downtown Manhattan Financial District, 9-11 Memorial, Oculus Shopping and South Seaport Street |
Lessons | Visit Midtown Landmarks 5th Avenue Shopping & Central Park |
Lessons | Full Day Trip: Ferry to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island |
| PM | Campus Tour & Supply Run | ||||||
| EVE | Welcome New Arrivals Ice Cream Social and Icebreakers – Make your own ice cream and socialize! |
Sip & Paint Activity with MockTails |
American Sports or Tie-Dye Extravaganza |
Movie Night – Settle in for a relaxing night with popcorn, drinks, and friends! |
July 4th BBQ & Fireworks Show! Or Casino Night on Campus |
Dance Party & Karaoke Night |
| WEEK 2 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| AM | Explore Chinatown, Little Italy & SOHO orOPTIONAL The Edge Observatory and Walk The Highline and Shopping @ Macy’s on 34th Street |
Lessons | Brooklyn Exploration Walk the Brooklyn Bridge & Explore DUMBO Visit Jane’s Carousel & Pebble Beach |
Lessons | Bryant Square, Rockerfeller Center & NY City Library Scavenger Hunt |
Lessons | Full-Day Trip: Explore Chinatown, Little Italy & SOHO |
DEPARTURE DAY |
| PM | Campus Scavenger Hunt or Sports Activity | |||||||
| EVE | Welcome New Arrivals & Getting to Know You Games | Sip & Paint Activity with MockTails |
American Sports or Fashion Trashion Show |
Movie Night – Settle in for a relaxing night with popcorn, drinks, and friends! |
Camp Talent Show | Graduation Dance Party & Karaoke Night |
We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy Summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Members of staff are available 24 hours a day.
Our student support staff can help you with:
If a student needs medical attention an Embassy staff member will help make an appointment. Group leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group. All costs have to be paid by the student. Students must have written consent from their parent or guardian for any medical treatment to be administered.
LOCAL HOSPITAL
Glen Cove Hospital, 101 St Andrews Lane Glen Cove, NY 11542 (T) 516 674 7300
LOCAL DENTIST:
Dr. Jack Bedell, 40 Railroad Ave.
Glen Head, NY
(T) 516 671 3459
INSURANCE
Health insurance is required in the US. If a student does not have insurance, guard.me insurance is available to purchase through Embassy Summer.
SAFE
A safe will be available for the storage of passports, travel documents and deposits.
A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer: +1-212-497-8343
Embassy Summer School
c/o LIU Post Campus
Queens Hall
720 Northern Blvd,
Brookville, NY 11548
Average journey times to and from LIU are an hour to an hour and a half depending on airport and time of arrival.
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