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These schools provide a unique combination of sports camps and English lessons, that you won't find anywhere else in the world. At our two beautiful and well-equipped campuses, students will practice their sport of choice under the supervision of some of the best coaches in the world. Furthermore, since most of the pupils at the school are English and all courses are conducted in English, the practical opportunities to improve the language are limitless.

• Clayesmore school: Full between 15 and 21st of July - Other weeks in July on request.
  August is still available.

Sports camp and local facilities include 6 hard floor and 12 synthetic grass (floodlit) tennis courts, indoor tennis centre, football fields, golf facilities including 9 and 18 hole golf courses with covered driving ranges, rugby pitches and sports hall, squash courts and indoor swimming pool, and horse riding stables.

Courses at Clayesmore are available for students aged 10 to 16. Please visit the official school website for more information.

Available sports are: Basketball, Dance, Horse Riding, Rugby, Football, Tennis

• Seaford College: FULL between 2nd and 28th of July.
  
  

The college is equipped with 7 tennis courts, golf courses with 9 and 18 holes and driving ranges, a hockey field, football fields, squash courts, indoor tennis centre, horse-gears, sports hall and outdoor swimming pool.

In the neighborhood your can also find a 9 and 18 hole golf course, a tennis center with indoor courts and a horse riding school.

Courses at Seaford are available for students aged 10 to 16. Please visit the official school website for more information.

Available sports are: Dance, Golf, Hockey, Golf Pro, Football, Tennis.

Programme

Language Programme

At the beginning of each programme students are tested and placed into groups based on their ability. Students are constantly surrounded by English kids, giving them an important change to learn.

This camp is unique in that it is the only junior summer camp where international and English students are placed together in the same activity programme, in an environment where English is in constantly used; social activities and sports coaching are all given in English.

Sports Programme

Our staff ensures that children of all abilities can practice a sport properly and safely, encouraging both interest and talent in a fun environment.

Whether you are a complete beginner or experienced in a specific sport, each child receives instructions from educated coaches, including international players and full time professionals.

Each coaching programme lasts for one week, children can opt to specialize in more than one sport if they stay for more than one week.

Each child will leave the programme with a signed certificate from the coach, and perhaps one of the camp’s special awards.

In recent years we have been lucky enough to attract some high-profile coaches to our camps. They have taken various roles from coaching individual sessions to running the programme full-time. We hope that we can welcome them back this year.

This programme offers three options to participants. Evening social events and weekend excursions are included in each programme.

• Sports & Language Option
  For international students, three hours of daily sports coaching is mixed with two and half hours of expert language instruction, helping children increase their knowledge of the language and encouraging them to put it to use during their athletic training. The sports available for this programme include tennis, football, golf, hockey, rugby, dance, basketball and horse riding.
  
• Multi-Sports Option
  This programme enables students to cover two or more sports in their time. Students spend up to three hours a day focusing on one sport (in the morning), while the rest of the day (in the afternoon) is divided between one or two others.
  
  In the morning, you can choose from tennis, golf, hockey, football, horse riding, dance, rugby and basketball. In the afternoons, you can choose from football, basketball, volleyball, golf, tennis, squash, biking and canoeing.
• Sports Academy
  This programme is specifically designed to have a combination of intense coaching, practice and competition. With a specialized coaching programme, it is aimed at those who want to concentrate on one sport only, morning and afternoon, without language tuition. Sports available for this programme are tennis, football, golf, hockey, dance and basketball.

Weekend Excursions

Each weekend, participants staying for 2 weeks or more can participate in organised excursions supervised by our staff. Saturdays, youths can go to an amusement park, while Sundays are dedicated to tours of nearby English cities (London, Brighton, Bath, Bournemouth, Cambridge,…). For these trips, students should plan to have some pocket money available for possible entry fees and other expenses (shopping, souvenirs,…).

Social Activities

Our staff conduct evening activities designed to allow students of similar ages to socialize and have a good time. The majority of these activities are on the school grounds and include activities such as "Crazy Olympics", fashion evenings, "Coach Hunt", "Race Night", casino nights, karaoke, cabaret, "Blind Date", and at the end of the week, an evening of "international disco".

For youth aged 15-16, our staff also organises several off-site activities (cinema, ice-skating, pizza). Students should have some pocket money for these activities (about 30£ a week).

Sports

Tennis (Clayesmore & Seaford): full for the week of 08/07 to 14/07, 15/07 to 21/07 and 22/07 to 28/07 at Seaford

The programme is run by a team of LTA/USPTR qualified coaches and lead by an experienced coach. All players are assessed at the beginning of each week and placed into groups with children of a similar level. Coaching is based on a staff to student ratio of 1:6. Instruction covers all aspects of the game including grip, ground strokes, volley, serve and lob. Participants have the opportunity to play on a variety of surfaces (note: please check what surfaces are available at each venue). Each week finishes with a tournament for all players.

Programme:

• Academy Sport: Up to 6 hours of expert tennis instruction a day. Morning sessions focus primarily on technical skills, afternoon sessions emphasize tactical, physical, mental and match-play situations.
• Multi-Sport: Tennis instruction in the morning, followed by several other sports or activities in the afternoon.
• Sport & Language: Approximately 3 hours of tennis per day, with language instruction in the afternoon.

Required equipment: polo shirt, socks, shoes and tennis racket

Rugby (Clayesmore)

The rugby program is for young players of all levels who want to practice their sport at their maximum capacity. The sessions include physical training but also theoretical and tactical lessons.

The aspects covered include long and short passes, body positioning, the positioning on the field, Tackling, kicking, etc. In the weekend, participants play a game against another team at the same level.

Program:

• Academy Sport: Rugby intensive morning and afternoon (technical, tactical aspects, physical and mental game).
  
• Multi Sport: rugby practice in the morning and one or two other sports in the afternoon.
  
• Sport & Language: 3 hours of rugby in the morning and English classes in the afternoon.
  
  

Golf (Seaford): FULL for the week of 08/07 to 14/07 and 15/07 to 21/07

The programme is run by a team of qualified PGA professionals. At the beginning of each week all players are assessed and placed into groups according to their ability. Coaching is based on a staff to student ratio of 1:6. The golf and pro-golf players are treated as two separate groups. Instruction covers all aspects of the game including grip, stance, posture, swing, putting, long and short play, and etiquette. Players progress through the Golf Foundation Awards throughout the week. Each week finishes with a Ryder Cup tournament hosted at the centre’s golf course.

Programme:

• Academy Sport: Up to 6 hours of expert golf instruction a day. Morning sessions focus primarily on technical skills, afternoon sessions reinforce those skills using exercises and competitive-play situations.
• Multi-Sport: Golf instruction in the morning, followed by one or two other sports or activities in the afternoon.
• Sport & Language: Approximately 3 hours of golf per day, with language instruction in the afternoon.
  
  

Hockey (Seaford): FULL for the week of 08/07 to 14/07 and from 15/07 to 21/07

The programme is run by HA qualified coaches and lead by an experienced head coach. All coaching takes place on the centre’s artificial surfaces (note: Seaford has a water-based pitch). The coach to student ratio is 1:10. Players are tested at the beginning of each week and are placed into groups according to their level. Players progress throughout the week, undergoing active sessions covering individual and team skills. Each week finishes with players being re-tested to illustrate improvements made.

Programme:

• Academy Sport: Up to 6 hours of expert hockey instruction a day. Morning sessions focus primarily on technical skills, afternoon sessions emphasize tactical, physical, mental and match-play situations.
• Multi-Sport: Hockey instruction in the morning, followed by several other sports or activities in the afternoon.
• Sport & Language: Approximately 3 hours of hockey per day, with language instruction in the afternoon.
  
  

Football (Arsenal Academy - Clayesmore & Seaford): Full for the week of 08/07 to 21/07 at Seaford

The programme is run by FA qualified coaches and lead by an experienced head coach. Each group consists of 1 trainer and 10 students. At the beginning of each week the players will be judged on their skills and divided into groups based on skill level. The active weekly programme covers all ball skills and team plays using the latest coaching strategies. Players progress throughout the week, completing the FA Football Star Awards. Each week ends in a competitive match.

Programme:

• Academy Sport: Up to 6 hours of expert football instruction a day. Morning sessions focus primarily on technical skills, afternoon sessions emphasize tactical, physical, mental and match-play situations. The Arsenal Academy football camps are for football players who wish to improve their individual skills and knowledge of the game, while experiencing the Arsenal camp atmosphere.
• Multi-Sport: Arsenal Football and Multi-Sport offers students up to three hours of football instruction in the morning, with the same excellent standards of coaching offered in the Arsenal Academy Football Camps. However in the afternoon, rather than going on to play Football for 3 more hours, students choose two other sports to practice.
• Sport & Language: Approximately 3 hours of Football per day, with language instruction in the afternoon.
  
  

Dance (Clayesmore & Seaford): FULL for the week of 08/07 to 14/07 and from 15/07 to 21/07 at Seaford

The teachers and coaches are highly-qualified and experienced. Participants can learn and practice a great number of different dance styles (pop, jazz, contemporary…) and will have the opportunity to demonstrate their creative skills during a final dance show (at the end of each week) in front of the whole camp.

The programme emphasizes the process of creation and on the collective, technical and theatrical aspects of dance. It is designed for all ability levels.

Programme:

• Academy sport: Up to six hours of intensive high-level dance instruction per day. The courses cover every aspect of dance: choreography, costumes, lights, stage space…
• Multi-Sport: Dance instruction in the morning, followed by several other sports or activities in the afternoon.
• Sport & Language: Three hours of dance per day, with English classes in the afternoon.
  
  

Horse-riding (Clayesmore): FULL for the week of 08/07 to 14/07 and from 15/07 to 21/07

Our riding course aims to improve students’ riding abilities and confidence, whilst giving them a chance to exercise horses in the beautiful English countryside. We cater for all abilities ranging from absolute beginners to intermediate level, and students of varying heights. We also make every tuition activities according to experience and riding ability.

Our instructors ensure your child’s safety and enjoyment are top priorities.

Facilities at our riding school include covered arenas and jumping areas. Depending on their on the students abilities they will be tutored in walking, trotting, cantering, hacking and jumping.

As well as horsemanship students will learn horse management skills, including animal instincts and welfare, handling, saddling up, equipment, safety and grooming.

Riders will learn how to balance and control the horse, and how to improve body posture.

Programme:

• Multi-Sport: Horse riding instruction in the morning, followed by several other sports or activities in the afternoon.
• Sport & Language: Approximately 3 hours of horse riding per day, with language instruction in the afternoon.
  
  

Multi-sport

Aside from the major sports, we offer a wide variety of different sports to try during the afternoon. These activities improve hand-eye coordination, and preserve enthusiasm for the primary sport without overkill. The goal here is to try something new and have fun!

These additional sports include: basketball, baseball, squash, rugby, cricket, mountain biking*, orienteering, hiking*, volleyball, and aerobics.

*Only available at Seaford

Still got some leftover energy? Team sports are organised in the second part of the afternoon, along with the opportunity to have your own private lesson in either tennis or golf.

Accommodation

Students will stay in a school residence/campus with floors divided by gender. In the room you will find a bed, a desk, a chair, and a closet which can be locked. The students can choose between a private room or room shared with two or more people. The bathroom has to be shared with multiple students.

Meals

• Three healthy meals are served every day, with a variety of menu options available, including a salad bar. The camp can also cater to special diets.
  
• Barbecues are arranged once a week.
• The camp shop provides students with the opportunity to stock up on snacks and drinks as well as other essential items.

Travel

Group travel

During July and August, we organise weekly supervised round-trip transportation between Brussels, Mons, Paris or Calais and Bournemouth, with transfers to other destinations. You will not need authorisation from your commune for this trip; we will send you an official document from the school for you to fill in.

The trip includes:

• Accompanied group travel to Bournemouth
• An extra night of accommodation in the case of Sunday returns
• Round-trip transfers to/from the residence

• Departures 2012: 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08 and 25/08.

• Returns 2012: 08/07, 15/07, 22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08 and Saturday 01/09.

Warning : Returning on a Sunday only occurs in the case of our trips by coach. If you are travelling individually or by plane, your return day is always a Saturday before noon. Any extra day will cost 45€.

Departure Locations:

• Paris: Gare du Nord, opposite the Thalys desk
• Brussels: Gare Centrale, leaving at 8:15 AM.
  
• Mons: Station Q8 on the Brussels-Mons motorway around 9:15 AM.
• Calais: Car park of the Calais-Fréthun TGV station (10 minutes from Calais) at 11:30 AM.
  
  

VISA Information

For non-EU residents, you can apply for a Student Visitor Visa to enter the UK. It is valid for 6 months, even if you intend to stay for less time. It does not entitle you to work. We do not include any VISA application fees in our prices.

For more information, either inquire at your local British Embassy or consult the following website:http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk

Prices & Dates

Dates 2012

Stays in Clayesmore are from Sunday to Saturday on the following dates: 8th of July to 11th of August 2012

Spanish speakers: Limited availability

Stays in Seaford are from Sunday to Saturday on the following dates: 8th of July to 25th of August 2012.

German speakers: FULL for 22/07 to 11/08, limited availability from 11/08 to 25/08

Warning: Seaford is full for all disciplines from 08/07 to 21/07!

Check the dates at the programs for updates!

The prices are detailed in the table above.

Prices include:

• The chosen sports programme
• Accommodation in private or shared room
• Full-board (3 meals a day) in the college
• Supervised travel (optional)
• Airport pickup (optional)
• The activity and excursion programme 24-hour a day supervision
  
  

Prices do not include:

• Accompanies travel to destination
  
• Transfers from the airport or train station