The ALI's Summer Camp in June and July focuses on improving participants' overall English language ability in an immersive U.S. cultural context. This program provides participants university-level instruction in English reading, vocabulary, speaking, listening, writing, and applied grammar, and cultural programming that includes on-campus and off-campus cultural activities for four weeks. Check our our program details in the accordions below.
Students who enroll in both June and July programming will receive a discount on the July rate.
Once you're ready to apply, head over to our Admissions page to get started on an application. Have questions? Contact us at ali@umkc.edu.
Class sessions are four days per week, 4.5 hours per day, for 18 total hours of English instruction per week for groups of 10+ students.
The ALI customizes classes based on the participants' English proficiency and needs. Learn more about our placement exam on the CALIOPE site.
The program includes at least one activity per week, sometimes more. The ALI will arrange special activities for participants, with one guaranteed signature activity for June and July. Below is a list of possible activities. Specific activities will depend on the time of year, group size, and participant interest.
June Signature Activity: Dragon Boat Festival at the Country Club Plaza
July Signature Activity: Kansas City's Lawn Party at the Nelson Atkins Museum
Other possible activities:
The ALI's service learning program provides students with the opportunity to practice English in a real-world setting. Since the program began in Fall 2021, students, faculty, and staff at the ALI have volunteered with more than 10 organizations and completed more than 500 hours of service in the Kansas City community. Learn more about where we've served in the Kansas City area here.
The ALI will plan at least one service learning opportunity for participants.
Participants of the Summer Camp can choose to live in homestays or on-campus dormitories.
Participants living in a homestay have a private room in an American home; bathrooms can be private or shared. The cost for a homestay is $1000 per month and includes breakfast and dinner.
UMKC on-campus housing provides private or shared rooms and bathrooms. The cost varies depending on the semester and the type of room. Participants who choose to live in dormitories will be billed by UMKC for housing. Dormitories cost $30.48 per day (fall/spring), and $30.36 per day (summer) as of Summer 2024. Linen packages cost $5 and there is a $25 application fee.
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| Item | Estimated Cost |
| English Language Instruction1 | $1,199.95 |
| Summer Student Life fee2 | $200.55 |
| Int'l Student fee | $100.00 |
| Cultural Activity Package | $200.00 |
| Health Insurance3 | $223.00 |
| Total | $1,923.50 |
1. Includes tuition and placement exam. Based on 3 credit hours.
2. Summer Student Life fee for up to 3.99 credit hours, as of Summer 2024.
3. All students with a J-1 visa are required to purchase health insurance through UMKC (https://www.umkc.edu/isao/admitted-students/health-insurance.html). Health insurance is $223 per calendar month.
