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The purpose of this study was to investigate EFL college students’ English proficiency level and affective domain such as their attitude toward English learning in a domestically-run English camp, which is a three-week boarding style camp. In addition, EFL college students’ English proficiency scores between students participated in the English camp and those participated in an intensive English program in the US were compared. These two intensive English programs were designed to increase the opportunities for college students to participate in the communicative setting, to enhance their English proficiency and to gain an understanding of cultures and customs of English speaking countries while meeting with native teachers in the camp and program. Fifty-seven students participated in the camp for three weeks, staying in a dormitory, while 18 students participated in the language program. The results of the study showed that the score difference between two group of students was 27 points in terms of TOEIC score, which was not considered critical, and also the students in the domestic camp were strongly satisfied with the program. Therefore, various types of domestic English camps or programs can be effective even in the Korean setting. Some issues, problems and concerns were mentioned for practical future programs.