Summer Fun
When classes finish, it's time to play. ASA staff organizes exciting and active extracurricular options every day of the week.
Get in the Game: basketball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee and football
Work Out: running, indoor cardio, swimming, free weights, and aerobics.
Explore Campus: Campus is always bustling with energy. Hang with friends in McCarthy quad and the Commons, relax in the rose garden or people watch by the fountains.
Evening Activities
Explore LA: Dodgers or California Angels game, movie screenings, dinner in Chinatown, University village restaurants.
Just Dance: Concerts, semi-formals, dance parties, super karaoke dance party.
Hang Out: Coffee house, talent show, movies, concerts, cooking and baking, ice cream social.
Included Excursions
San Diego: Enjoy one of California’s most scenic and popular coastal cities. In San Diego we visit the beach the beautiful village of La Jolla and explore downtown shopping and restaurants in San Diego’s Gaslamp District.
Dodgers Game: Catch a Major League baseball game at world famous Dodger stadium
Life's a Beach: Frequent shuttles from the USC campus to take advantage of local beaches; Santa Monica, Huntington, Venice and Balboa.
Disneyland and Six Flags: Enjoy unlimited rides and fun at two of the world’s most popular theme parks. Check out the roller coasters, thrill rides and every type of food imaginable.
Santa Barbara: Ride up the coast to the beautiful city of Santa Barbara and check out some of the most scenic beaches in the United States, great for sun, surf and food.
Universal Studios/Universal City Walk: Enjoy the world’s largest television and movie studio. Experience Thrill to Jurassic Park - “The Ride.” and enjoy City Walk with dozens of shops, eateries, clubs, movie theaters and attractions.
Huntington Beach: Beach party while we check out the pro surfing and pro beach volleyball circuit.
Something Extra
Surfing: Hang-ten! Learn how to surf – the ultimate California pastime. Enjoy a 2 hour surfing lesson with a pro in Huntington Beach. Fee includes shuttle to Huntington Beach, lesson, wetsuit & board rental plus lunch. Fee: $100.
Get ready to:
- discover all the unique opportunities that LA has to offer
- play at state of the art gym facilities
- explore Santa Monica, Hollywood, and Venice Beach
- experience top notch teachers and exciting courses
- meet friends from all around the world
- enjoy a suite-style air-conditioned dorm
your itinerary
| June 27 | Welcome to LA! | July 12 | Venice Beach Trip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28 | Student Orientation | July 15 | Santa Monica | |
| June 29 | Classes Begin | July 17 | Amusement Park | |
| July 3 | Santa Barbara | July 18 | Dodgers Game | |
| July 4 | BBQ at Huntington Beach | July 20 | Hollywood Walk of Fame | |
| July 10 | Universal Studios | July 23 | Final Dinner & Celebration | |
| July 11 | San Diego | July 24 | Say Goodbye |