ACTIVITIES & SPEAKERS

Summer 2007

Tues. May 29: Dorm Check-in from 12:00 to 4:00pm at State Quad.

Wed. May 30: Registration and Testing at 9:00am in Richardson 291 on the downtown campus of the University at Albany: 135 Western Ave. Albany 12222

Thurs. May 31: Orientation & Welcome Activity
After orientation, gather together with IELP students and teachers to enjoy ice cream treats and English activities.

Fri. June 1: Classes begin (9:00am - 3:00pm)
Go to RI 291 at 9:00 am to meet your teacher and classmates.

Thurs. June 7: Alive at Five
Join your teachers at Albany ’s weekly free outdoor summer concert series at Albany Riverfront Park. Opening bands begin at 5:00pm, headline bands begin at 6:30pm, and shows end at 8:00pm. (FREE) (Food and beverage available for purchase.) Tonight is "Oldies Night" with Felix Cavaleri's Rascals and Happenings.

Fri. June 8: Electives begin and continue every Friday from 9:00am to 12:05pm.

Fri. June 8: Albany Walking Tour
Experience beautiful historic downtown Albany. (FREE)

Thurs. June 14: Alive at Five
Albany ’s weekly free outdoor summer concert series at Albany Riverfront Park. Tonight is "Soul Music Night" with Ruben Studdard and Soul Session. (FREE)

Sun. June 17: Pops Concert
An evening concert featuring the Albany Symphony Orchestra, Broadway singers, and fireworks. 7:00-9:00 pm at the Riverfront Park Amphitheatre. (FREE)

Thurs. June 21: Alive at Five
Albany ’s weekly free outdoor summer concert series at Albany Riverfront Park. Tonight is "80 Music Night" with ASIA and Hector on Stilt. (FREE)

Thurs. June 28: Alive at Five
Albany ’s weekly free outdoor summer concert series at Albany Riverfront Park. Tonight is " San Francisco Rock Night" with Jefferson Starship and Quicksilver Messenger Service. (FREE)

Fri. June 29: Great Escape/Splashwater Kingdom Trip
Spend the day at an amusement park where you can ride five roller coasters and enjoy the water park. (There is a charge for Park admission and transportation.) www.sixflags.com/parks/greatescape

Wed. July 4: American Independence Day -- No classes
Fireworks and other entertainment will be held at the Empire State Plaza to celebrate the holiday. This is not an IELP sponsored event. (FREE)

Fri. July 6 - Sun. July 8: Dippikil Trip
Wow! A whole weekend in the world famous Adirondack Park. We’ll leave on Friday afternoon and return on Sunday. In between, we’ll swim, go boating, sit in the sun, eat good food, and hike. (There is a charge for this activity.)

Tue. July 10: Play in the Park: Grease
Join your classmates and teachers at the musical, Grease, in Washington Park. Relax and enjoy as talented actors entertain you. (FREE)

Thurs. July 12: Alive at Five
Albany ’s weekly free outdoor summer concert series at Albany Riverfront Park. Tonight is " Irish Music Night" with Cherish the Ladies and Hair of the Dog (FREE)

Fri. July 13: Baseball at Bruno Stadium
Cheer on the Tri-City ValleyCats as they take on Brooklyn. (There is a charge for this activity.)

Thurs. July 19: Final Party Barbecue