New York Summer Camp in Drew University

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NEW YORKFACT SHEET 2011 / JUNIOR SUMMER

ABOUT THE CENTER

Drews campus is located only 30 miles from Midtown Manhattan in

beautiful suburban Madison, New Jersey.

The campus is a short 10 minute walk to downtown Madison and the

train station.

Airports closest to Drew are JFK in New York and Newark Liberty

International Airport.

CAMPUS

Drew has been nicknamed the University in the Forest because of

its position in wooded 186 acres surrounded by suburban Madison,

NJ and about an hour from New York City.

Downtown Madison hosts an array of shops, cafes, restaurants

easily accessible for walkers. All rooms are en suite with a desk, ar-

moire, set of drawers, and a bed.

They are conveniently located on campus and easily accessibleto classrooms, dining facilities, and other campus amenities

NAME OF COLLEGE

DREW UNIVERSITY

36 Madison Avenue

Madison, NJ 07940

Student Accommodation Capacity: 400


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USEFULL TIPS

Bus stop: at the front gate of university

Train Station: ten minute taxi ride

Nearest medical center:

Nearest supermarket: Stop & Shop, Main Street, Madison ( 15 minute walk); Shop Rite, Shunpike Road (15 minute

walk)

Nearest bank: Bank of America, Main Street, Madison

Nearest police station: Kings Road, 10 minute walk (across from RR station) Nearest cinema: Clearview Madison Cinema, 14 Lincoln Place, Madison (10 minute walk) across from RR station),

AMC Loews, E. Hanover, (20 minute bus ride)

It is recommended to exchange currency at the airport

ACCOMMODATION

Students will stay in one of the following en suite accommodations.

McClendon Hall

Each suite features a bathroom, and a four bed to one bath ratio with a sink in each room.

Non ensuite

Brown and Tolley Halls


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CENTER FACILITIES

Classrooms

Classroom lessons are held on campus in academic buildings.

Cafeteria

Dining at Drew is located in University Commons Dining and

students can enjoy a wide variety of menu selections ranging

from vegetarian to meat entres, fruits and desserts in a buf-

fet style setting.

Special arrangements are available for both medical and reli-

gious dietary restrictions.

Laundry Facilities

Washers and dryers are located in each Residence Hall and are

coin-operated. Detergent and dryer sheets will not be pro-

vided, but can be purchased on campus in the Bookstore at

University Commons.

Lounges

A big-screen television, billiards, and table tennis are located

in the lounges of your Residence Hall to use at your leisure

until curfew.

Computers

Group participants will have scheduled access to a computer

lab for purposes of sending and receiving e-mail, skyping,

typing and printing.

ATM Machines

Three (3) Automated Teller Machines are located throughout

Riders Campus *Service charges may apply (part of the MAES-

TRO, CIRRUS network)

First Aid

First Aid is available for all participants upon request.

Commissary

The Bookstore, located in the University Commons, is avail-

able from 9 a.m. 5p.m. Monday to Friday for students to

purchase chips, candy, soda, bottled water, and international

calling cards among other items.


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D AYTIME ACTIVITY PROGRAM

Sports/Soccer

Recreation

Five minute walk into town

Game room

EVENING ACTIVITY PROGRAM

Disco Nights

Karaoke Night

Cinema Talent Show

Bowling

Welcome & Farewell Party

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty, Broadway musical,

Times Square, Top of the Rock,

Rockefeller Center, dinner @ Hard Rock Caf,

Fifth Avenue shopping,

Manhattan

Ground Zero,

Wall Street, Brooklyn

Bridge, MOMA,

Central Park,

South Street Seaport.

Weekend in Washington and Baltimore

OPTIONAL TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES

Franklin Mills Mall

Empire State Building

Guggenheim

China Town

Little Italy Art Museum (Philadelphia)

Barnes Foundation (Philadelphia)

Six Flags Amusement Park

Hershey Park

Ocean City, NJ

Natural History Museum (New York)

Tubing on the Delaware River

Downtown Princeton

***Additional Excursion Packages at an extra cost


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MEAL PLAN

Students eat buffet style in the Commons Dining Hall. Meals are varied, and it is possible to accommodate dietary and

religious restrictions.

BREAKFAST: Breakfast includes hot buffet variety, assorted cereals, fruit, coffee, tea, and juice.

LUNCH: Lunch includes hot and cold buffet variety, sandwich options, a salad bar, a dessert bar, and soda and juice.

DINNER: Dinner includes several hot and cold buffet varieties, a salad bar, a dessert bar, coffee, tea, juice, and soda.

MEAL TIMES

Breakfast: 07:30 9:00amLunch: 12:00 1:00pm

Dinner: 06:00 7:00pm

PACKED LUNCHES

A packed lunch is normally provided for full day excursions.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

DISTANCE TO MAJOR ATTRACTIONS FROM SITE

Attraction Aprox. Miles Aprox. Travel Time in Car Aprox. Travel Time with Traffic

New York City 26 40 Min 1.10 Hours

Philadelphia 85 2 Hours 2.30 Hours

Washington DC 230 4.30 Hours 4.30 Hours


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LIVING ON CAMPUS

Laundry Facilities

Washers and dryers are located in each Residence Hall and are US coin-operated. Detergent and dryer sheets will not

be provided, but can be purchased on campus in the Bookstore at University Commons.

Linens

Participants will each be given a set of linens which include the following and will be changed weekly:

2 Flat Sheets

1 Blanket

1 Washcloth1 Pillow and case

2 Bath Towels

Room Cleaning

All bathrooms will be cleaned weekly. Trash pick-up will be provided daily for each guestroom. Common areas will be

cleaned daily.

Vending Machines

Bottled sodas, water and snacks may be purchased through the vending machines located on site. (These machines

accept US $1.00 bills and quarters only)

Swimming Pool

The Swimming pool is available during scheduled hours. Pool towels are not provided. Each student is recommended to

bring a towel for the swimming pool. Bath towels are not permitted to leave the Drew guestrooms. Missing towels will

incur a $10.00 fine.

Safety Deposit Box

A safety deposit box is available on campus.

Fire

Read the rules displayed in the dorms very carefully and note the location of the emergency exit.

Damages

Damages made must be paid for. All rooms and common areas are regularly checked for damages, and individuals

who cause damage to any property on the site will be held liable for the cost of repairs. Refundable deposits of $25

are collected from all students for damages on arrival at the site. This money will be returned at the end of the stay

provided there are no damages to the site. The cost of damage in communal areas that is not caused by a particular

student or groups of students will be equally divided among all students residing in that particular area. A $25 fee is

charged for every lost key.


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Rules and Regulations

Students must obey all written and verbal rules from Study Tours Counselors. All Drew Universitys rules and American

Laws must be followed and will be enforced. Curfew for all participants will be Midnight (12:00 a.m.) unless otherwise

stated. Counselors will report violations and make recommendations of consequences to the Open Hearts Site Coordi-

nator.

International Calls

International calls require the use of an international calling card or the use of 9-1-800-COLLECT. To obtain an outside

line for an international call you must first dial 9, then follow the directions on the back of your international calling

card (the code to dial outside the United States is 011). Each site also has computers available for students to call via

Skype. Skype calls are the cheapest method of international calling.

MEDICAL INFORMATION

If a student is sick or there is a medical emergency, please immediately seek medical care. Students should contact

their group leader. If necessary, students will be taken to Morristown Memorial Hospital or Overlook Hospital in Sum-

mit, NJ which will need to be paid for by the student (including transportation). Students are usually taken to the emer-

gency room for care.

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

The NJ Transit RR is less than ten minutes to walk from Drew. This train goes directly into Penn Station (at 34th and 7thAve.) from the Madison stop.

There is a bus line that goes from Drew to Livingston Mall. The schedule is available on the University website. There is

no direct bus service from New York to Drew.

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