Youth English Program (Ages 14-16)
Make friends from around the world while quickly improving your English. PELA youth programs combine in-classroom and out-of-classroom learning for an unforgettable learning experience.
"Thanks to the entire PELA team our daughter Sara enjoyed a fantastic week at PELA in Portland. Language training in the morning and wonderful excursions in the afternoon are a perfect mix enabling PELA students to improve their English skills and test them out in real life!"
--Joerg, Germany
| 2026 Youth Program TUITION | 1 week |
|---|---|
| 1 WEEK of Youth English Program - 12 hours of English Classes - 8 hours of Local Excursions - 10 hours of Conversation Group |
US$500 |
Enroll for more than one week for even more learning and fun!
Each week of the Youth Program students will go on different local excursions and have different English lessons, so it is possible to enroll for 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 weeks!
| 2026 Youth Program START & END Dates |
|---|
| 07/27/2026 - 07/31/2026 |
| 08/03/2026 - 08/07/2026 |
| 08/10/2026 - 08/14/2026 |
| 08/17/2026 - 08/21/2026 |
| 08/24/2026 - 08/28/2026 |
| 2026 Youth Homestay | Total Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 WEEK | US$1124 |
| 2 WEEKS | US$1649 |
| 3 WEEKS | US$2174 |
| 4 WEEKS | US$2699 |
| 5 WEEKS | US$3224 |
The Youth Homestay includes:
- three meals per day
- daily transportation to and from school
- 24/7 local and program support
- airport pick-up & drop-off
PELA's Youth Homestays are courtesy of and managed by www.StudentRoomStay.com.
Are you a Study Abroad Agency? Let us know if you have a group of students looking for a Youth English Program!
We can help set up a camp specifically for your youth group.
English Classes
Spend 12 hours per a week working with PELA’s expert teachers to improve your English communication skills.
You will build your English vocabulary and grammar while speaking with native-English speakers and meeting students from around the world.
Local Excursions
Every week, students will participate in 2 trips to various locations throughout the Portland area.
Learn about Portland’s unusual history as you explore Portland and find out what makes it such a unique place!
Conversation Group
Every day, students will participate in PELA's afternoon Conversation Group.
Talk with students from around the world and build you confidence in speaking English!
"Thank you for PELA's Youth English Camp! My daughter really enjoyed English classes and joyful activities. It was a great experience that she ordered TACOS in Mexican Food restaurant near PELA in English! I really appreciate kindness of teachers and staffs!"
--Yasushi, Japan
Youth English Program Weekly Schedule
| TIME & DAY | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00AM to 12:50PM | English Lessons (includes Listening, Speaking, Reading, & Writing activities) |
Local Excursion | English Lessons (includes Listening, Speaking, Reading, & Writing activities) |
Local Excursion | English Lessons (includes Listening, Speaking, Reading, & Writing activities) |
| 12:50PM to 1:30PM | Lunch Break | Lunch Break | Lunch Break | Lunch Break | Lunch Break |
| 1:30PM to 3:30PM | English Conversation | English Conversation | English Conversation | English Conversation | English Conversation |
Sample Local Excursions:
- U-pick berries at Sauvie Island
- Portland Art Museum
- Oregon Zoo
- Multnomah Falls + Bonneville Fish Hatchery
- OMSI
- Pittock Mansion + Rose Garden
- Oregon Historical Society Museum
- Portland Escape Room
NOTE: Weekly excursion schedules (including the start and end times for excursions) are subject to change depending on weather, unforeseen events, or the discretion of PELA. Parents and local contacts will be notified of any schedule changes in as timely a manner as possible.
Admissions to Scheduled Activities: All admissions costs for students are included in program tuition.
Transportation to/from Excursions: All transportation for students to and from excursions is provided by PELA.
"The experience was very positive! In our opinion, the program at PELA was varied and suitable for a holiday program. The mix of lessons, excursions and group dialogues was very good and Giovanna really enjoyed that. She even had the chance to make friends with Japanese colleagues. We would recommend PELA!"
--Marcelo, Germany
Drop-off & Pick-up Location
All classes are held at the PELA campus at 2007 Lloyd Center, Portland, Oregon 97232. PELA is located on the top floor of the Lloyd Center Mall.
Morning Drop-off Time
Students need to arrive at PELA by 9:00AM each day. Please do not arrive earlier than 8:30AM.
Afternoon Pick-up Time
Student need to be picked up at PELA by 4:00PM each day.
Recommended Items to Bring Each Day
- small backpack or satchel
- refillable water bottle
- sunscreen & lip balm
- sunglasses
- light jacket or sweatshirt
- hat
- sack lunch
- (optional) snacks
- (optional) charging cable for cellphone
- (optional) spending money (treats, souvenirs, etc.)
Lunches
Please note that PELA does not provide lunch for students. Students will be responsible for bringing or purchasing their own lunch (on some excursions, we will be at locations where food is available for purchase).
Shoes
On many local excursions, students will be walking a lot, either indoors or outdoors. Some outdoor surfaces will be uneven (such as hiking trails), so we recommend they wear sturdy walking shoes or sneakers each day (not sandals or heeled shoes).
Clothing
We recommend students wear pants or shorts suitable for walking outdoors and sitting on the ground. Students may want to bring a light jacket or sweatshirt to wear indoors. The weather in Portland can change dramatically during the day, so plan for both hot and cool weather each day.
Cellphones
If a student brings a cellphone to camp, please make sure it is fully-charged each morning. PELA also recommends bringing a charging cable. PELA cannot guarantee access to charging equipment during camp hours, nor can PELA guarantee time to recharge phones during excursions.
