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English through Sports

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This school provides a unique combination of sports camp and English lessons, that you will not find anywhere else in the world.  At our two beautiful and well-equipped campuses, students will practice their sport of choice under the tutelage 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.

The Language Courses

We understand the importance and benefits for today’s youth to study and traveling in a foreign country.  That is why we have put together a language learning experience aimed at creating confidence in speaking a second language.  Students receive 25 hours of instruction per program (lessons are taught in the morning or in the afternoon, depending on the choice of sports).

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

Throughout the years, the teachers have developed a very dynamic and unique approach towards English language teaching, using students’ interests to draw them into the lesson and make learning more enjoyable and relevant.  We believe that when students are involved in their learning process, they are usually more interested and committed.  That is why, wherever possible, we involve students in deciding what they need 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 program, in an environment where English is in constant use; social activities and sports coaching are all conducted in English.

The Sports Program

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

Whether a complete beginner or experienced in their chosen sport, each child receives expert instruction from hand-picked coaches, including international players and full time professionals.

Each coaching program 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 program 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 program full-time.  We hope that we can welcome them back this year.

Options

This program offers three options to participants:

• 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 program include tennis, football, golf, hockey, rugby, dance, basketball and horse riding.
  
• Multi-Sports Option
  This program 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 program is specifically designed to be a combination of intense coaching, practice and competition.  With a specialized coaching program, it is for those who want to concentrate on one sport only, morning and afternoon.  Sports available for this program are tennis, football, golf, hockey, dance and basketball.

For all options:  Evening social events and weekend excursions are included in each program.

 

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Our Campuses

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Clayesmore School

Sports camp and local facilities include 6 hard floor and 12 synthetic grass (floodlit) tennis courts, indoor tennis center, football pitches, golf practice 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 youth aged 10 to 16.  Please visit the official school website for more information.

Available sports are: Basketball, Dance, Horse Riding , Rugby, Soccer, Tennis
Stays are from Sunday to Saturday on the following dates:
04/07/10 - 10/07/10 (full); 11/07/10 - 17/07/10 (full); 18/07/10 - 24/07/10 (horse riding/basketball full); 25/07/10 - 31/07/10 (basketball full)

Seaford College

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 center, horse-gears, sports hall and outdoor swimming pool.

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

Available sports are: Dance, Golf,  Hockey, Golf Pro, Football, Tennis
Stays are from Sunday to Saturday on the following dates:
04/07/10 - 10/07/10 (full); 11/07/10 - 17/07/10 (full); 18/07/10 - 24/07/10 (full); 25/07/10 - 31/07/10 (full); 01/08/10 - 07/08/10; 08/08/10 - 14/08/10; 15/08/10 - 21/08/10
 

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Student Boarding

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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.
  

 

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Descriptions of Sports and Activities

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Tennis | Golf | Rugby | Hockey | Football | Basketball | Dance | Multi-Sport | Weekend Excursions | Social Activities

Tennis

The program is run by a team of LTA/USPTR qualified coaches and lead by an experienced head coach.  All players are assessed at the beginning of each week and placed into groups with children of a similar ability.  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.

Program:

• 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

Golf

The program 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 center’s golf course.

Program:

• 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.

Rugby

The Rugby program is designed for youth of all levels who wish to practice the sport to the maximum of their capability.  The lessons include physical training sessions, as well as theory and tactics classes.  The subjects covered include long and short passing, body positioning, field position, tackling, kicking, etc. At the end of the week, participants play a match against another team of the same level.

Program :

• Academy Sport: intensive Rugby mornings and afternoons; mornings, students work on technique, while the afternoon is dedicated to physical and mental training.
• Multi-Sport: Rugby courses in the mornings and one or two other sports in the afternoons.
• Sport & Language: 3 hours of rugby the morning and English language courses in the afternoon.

Hockey

The program is run by HA qualified coaches and lead by an experienced head coach.  All coaching takes place on the center’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 ability.  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.

Program:

• 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 Soccer)

The program 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 program covers all ball skills and team plays using the latest coaching strategies.  Players progress throughout the week, completing the FA Soccer Star Awards.  Each week ends in a competitive match.

Program:

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

Basketball

Students will be lead by qualified coaches who will be under the supervision of a head coach.  Each group consists of 10 students and a coach.  At the start of each week the players will be judged on their skills and divided in to groups based on their level.  There will be special emphasis on 1 on 1 matches with plenty of leftover time to practice team play.  The week ends with an evaluation and a tournament.

Program:

• Multi-Sport: Basketball instruction in the morning, focusing on shooting, footwork, attack and defense, and match play.  Morning basketball sessions are followed by several other sports or activities in the afternoon.
• Sport & Language: Approximately 3 hours of basketball per day, with language instruction in the afternoon.

Dance

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

Program:

• 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

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.

 Program:

• 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, trekking*, volleyball, and aerobics.

*Only available at Seaford

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

Weekend Excursions

Each weekend, participants staying for 2 weeks or more can participate in organized 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 youth 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 organizes several off-site activities (cinema, ice-skating, pizza).  Students should have some pocket money for these activities (about 30£ a week).

 

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Prices

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The prices are detailed in the table to the right.

Prices include:

• The chosen sports program
• 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 program 24-hour a day supervision

 

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Supervised group travel

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Transportation from Bruxelles, Mons, Calais or Paris to Bournemouth

In the months of July and August and during Belgian Easter vacation, we organize a weekly supervised voyage between Brussels, Mons or Calais and Bournemouth. The trip includes:

• Accompanied group travel to Bournemouth/Swanage
• Return transfer from Bournemouth to the college

In the case of Sundays returns an extra night in accomodation is included.

A return transfer from London to the college can be booked separately in the case of individual travel.

Departure stops include Brussels (Central Station, depart at 9:00 AM), Mons (the Q8 stop on the Bruxelles-Mons highway) and Calais (ferry terminal P&O, rendez-vous around noon in front of the reception). Arrival is scheduled for 6:30 PM. Caution: these times can vary. Precise details will be provided in your confirmation packet, along with the relative accommodation information, which should arrive approximately 15 days before your departure.

Upon return, the bus generally arrives at 3:00 PM in Calais, 5:30 in Mons and 6:00 in Brussels.

• Departures 2010:
  
  • Easter: Sunday 04/04, Saturday 10/04
    
  • Summer: Sunday 27/06*, Saturdays 03/07*, 10/07, 17/07*, 24/07, 31/07*, 07/08, 14/08* and 21/08.
• Returns 2010:
  
  • Easter: Sunday 11/04, Saturday 17/04
    
  • Summer: Sundays 04/07*, 11/07*, 18/07*, 25/07, 01/08*, 08/08, 15/08*, 22/08 and Saturday 28/08.

*Dates available for accompanied travel to and from Paris

Individual Travel Organized by Langues Vivantes / Easy Languages

Besides the aforementioned dates, we can arrange travel by air to Bournemouth/Southampton departing from either Brussels or Paris. Fees (see table) may vary with the price of flights, depending on the date of booking.

Student Arranged Travel

Students may also arrange their own commute to England. We can arrange transportation to or from the Bournemouth airport or train station for a small fee. Contact us for more details.
 

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