Housing Information

ONLY for high school students (Ages 14-17)

ALL RATES ARE APPROXIMATE AND BASED ON 2009 PRICES
Students should estimate the following costs for housing and meals. The New York Film Academy can make additional housing suggestions, and dormitory facilities are available at most summer workshops. A price increase is expected in 2010.

NEW YORK CITY - NEW YORK, NY

JOHN STREET STUDENT RESIDENCE

1-WEEK

$625*

3-WEEK

$1,875*

4-WEEK

$2,500*

6-WEEK

$3,750*

The John Street Residence is a new residential facility which opened in August, 2007. Located on the border of the Financial District and South Street Seaport, the residence is surrounded by a thriving neighborhood complete with affordable restaurants, delis and shops. It is located within walking distance of the NYFA High School Summer Camp location; multiple subway lines are located on the same block.

Double and triple furnished rooms offer twin beds with storage, flat-screen TV with DVD player, high-speed internet, refrigerator, microwave, desks, large windows and a private bathroom. A "quiet" lounge offers students a place to study together while a more activities-based lounge features a pool table, large flat-screen TV. A fully equipped fitness center is available as well as communal kitchen facilities and a computer lounge.

Features

* 24-hour security
* Key-card entrance to residences
* Key-card entrance to rooms
* Fully furnished rooms/suites
* Air conditioning
* Refrigerator in room
* Microwave in room
* Bathroom in room

* LCD TV-DVD combo in room
* Cable TV in room
* High-speed internet access in room
* Laundry facilities in building
* Communal kitchens
* Gym facilities
* Communal lounges
* Public computers

*a meal plan is not available for this location; students will be provided breakfast but will need to bring money for lunch, dinner and snacks. Students may spend up to $200 per week on food depending on eating habits.

NYFA film and acting school dorm bedroom

NYFA film and acting school dorm dormroom

*images of rooms are for representational purposes only; only furnishings noted above are provided; curtains, rugs, art, bedding, etc (i.e. items of decor) are not provided.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS - LOS ANGELES, CA
OAKWOOD APARTMENTS, ACROSS THE STREET FROM UNIVERSAL
ROOM WITH 3 MEALS PER DAY:
1-WEEK QUAD ROOM	$725
3-WEEK QUAD ROOM or STUDIO DOUBLE	$1,750
3-WEEK ONE-BEDROOM DOUBLE	$2,300
4-WEEK QUAD ROOM or STUDIO DOUBLE	$2,350
4-WEEK ONE-BEDROOM DOUBLE	$2,950
6-WEEK QUAD ROOM or STUDIO DOUBLE	$3,200
6-WEEK ONE-BEDROOM DOUBLE	$3,900
* A double room is a fully furnished, one-bedroom apartment with a kitchen, living room and dining room. There are two twin beds in the room. * A quad room is a fully furnished, two-bedroom apartment with a kitchen, living room and dining room. There are two twin beds in each bedroom. * Private rooms are not available

DISNEY STUDIOS - ORLANDO, FL
ROOM WITH 3 MEALS PER DAY:
1-WEEK DOUBLE ROOM	$1,000
3-WEEK DOUBLE ROOM	$3,000
6-WEEK DOUBLE ROOM	$6,000
* The cost is per person in a double occupancy room.

HARVARD UNIVERSITY - CAMBRIDGE, MA
ROOM WITH 3 MEALS PER DAY:
1-WEEK PRIVATE ROOM	$1000
3-WEEK PRIVATE ROOM	$3,000
4-WEEK PRIVATE ROOM	$4,000
6-WEEK PRIVATE ROOM	$6,000
* Rooms are simple dormitory style.

PARIS, FRANCE
RESIDENCE MONTMARTRE, A THREE-STAR RESIDENTIAL HOTEL
ROOM WITH BREAKFAST:
1-WEEK DOUBLE ROOM	$800
4-WEEK DOUBLE ROOM	$3,200
6-WEEK DOUBLE ROOM	$4,800
* A single room is roughly double the cost and subject to availability. * Expect to spend up to $250 per week on food.

FLORENCE, ITALY
ROOM:
1-WEEK DOUBLE ROOM	$800
4-WEEK DOUBLE ROOM	$3,200
6-WEEK DOUBLE ROOM	$4,800
* Expect to spend up to $250 per week on food.

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES
Students should plan to arrive and depart on the dates listed in the application. Typically, the arrival day includes room assignments, keys, registration, orientation and a welcome dinner. Off-campus students are required to register along with the resident students on that day. The final day of the program, usually a Saturday, is reserved for packing up and departures. Rooms must be left clean and undamaged.

In addition to the housing fee, there is a room and key deposit of $250 (or $300 for Universal) that is required on credit card. YOUR CREDIT CARD WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE DEPOSIT AND THE AMOUNT REFUNDED TO THAT CARD IF THERE IS NO DAMAGE DONE TO THE ROOM AND ALL KEYS AND ACCESS CARDS ARE RETURNED.

OWNERSHIP POLICY
All films created at the New York Film Academy are the property of the students who made them. The New York Film Academy reserves the right to make copies of students' work to use for promotional purposes. All final films and copies of them must include the following credit: Produced at the New York Film Academy.

TRANSPORTATION
For those arriving by plane, NYFA staff will meet students at baggage claim, if requested, and will transport students between the airport and the program campus. Students should arrange to arrive on the first day of the program, usually a Sunday. The best times of arrival will vary from program to program. Please consult the information packet associated with your Camp Program. Students must depart on the last day of the program, usually a Saturday. NYFA cannot guarantee transfer to and from airports if flight plans differ from this time frame or if students arrive or depart from airports other than the following:

Universal Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles International Airport, California

Disney Studios
Orlando International Airport, Florida

Harvard University
Logan International Airport, Massachusetts

New York City and Princeton University
JFK International Airport, New York
La Guardia Airport, New York
Newark International Airport

London, England
Heathrow or Gatwick Airport, London

Paris, France
Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris

Florence, Italy
Florence Airport, Florence

Those arriving by car or train should contact the Academy for further information and directions.

HEALTH INSURANCE
As medical costs can be unexpectedly high, the New York Film Academy requires students to have health insurance coverage for the duration of the Camp Program.

Parents may choose a policy of their own, or they may contact the insurance provider listed for short term coverage. Please indicate that you are a New York Film Academy student, whether you will be taking a Camp Program in the United States or abroad, and your citizenship.

Compass Health Insurance Plans
Tel: 800-244-1180 (in the US)
Email: mailbox@isoa.org

For U.S. Citizens studying at our overseas locations:
Web: www.isoabroad.com

For International Students studying at our U.S. locations:
Web: www.isoa.org

In addition to health insurance, the New York Film Academy strongly advises families to purchase travel insurance as well.

REFUND POLICY
All deposits and tuition payments, once made are non-refundable. The New York Film Academy strongly advises students to purchase travel and tuition insurance, in addition to the required health insurance. In the event that the New York Film Academy cancels a camp course, any deposits and/or tuition payments made to the New York Film Academy for that camp will be returned, or, at the student's request, applied to an alternate Film Academy Camp Program.

REGULATIONS
All the New York Film Academy Programs are drug and alcohol free. Use or possession of any illegal drug or any alcoholic beverage or attempting to purchase any illegal drug or any alcoholic beverage, or breaking the law, in any way, will result in immediate expulsion from the program. Students will be sent home at their family's expense, and no refund will be provided. The Film Academy upholds a safe learning environment. We require that all students follow our rules in this regard.

Filmmaking is a collaborative effort and demands the maturity to act responsibly, sensibly, considerately, and cooperatively.

High School Film and Acting Camp participants are expected to fully participate in the scheduled program including, but not limited to, mandatory attendance at all classes, group meetings, functions, and excursions. Participants are responsible for the general upkeep of their residence hall rooms and property of others, obeying room times, and adhering to the general rules and regulations set forth by the New York Film Academy.

SUMMER FILM AND ACTING CAMPS 2010

Housing Information