academiesA summer school, not just a summer camp

2021

3 new Academy courses for 2021

Students can choose only ONE Academy course per week.Minimum A2 pre-intermediate level of English required for all courses except Robotics / Coding / Reading & Writing Skills, which require B1 intermediate level.

Courses subject to minimum numbers.

As well as a multi-activity afternoon programme, all our schools offer specialist Academy courses that give you the chanceto learn new skills from qualified instructors. Each course consists of 3 afternoons per week of 3 hours per afternoon.

Additional afternoon Academy options

Bushcraft (available at Ascot) Reading & Writing Skills (available at Rugby) Cooking (available at Ascot)

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Dates: 13-19 Jul, 20-26 Jul, 27 Jul- 02 Aug, 03-09 AugAges: 10-16Hours/fees per week: 3 x 3hr sessions* - £295

Dates: 08-14 Jul, 15-21 Jul, 22-29 Jul, 29 Jul-04 Aug, 05-11 AugAges: 12-17Hours/fees per week: 3 x 3hr sessions - £255

Dates: 13-19 Jul, 20-26 Jul, 27 Jul - 02 Aug, 03-09 AugAges: 10-16Hours/fees per week: 3 x 3hr sessions - £255

Organised by “Big Hat Bushcamp’, the academy is run bya former captain of the British Army who has trained andled his men across mountains, jungles, bushland, desertand forest. He has also worked as a primary school teacherin the Peruvian Andes and has written children’s booksbefore becoming a bushcraft instructor here in the UK.

Main objectives• To develop the knowledge and confidence to safelyenjoy the outdoors.

• To learn a variety of survival skills - from shelterbuilding to wilderness first aid.

• To have fun in the great outdoors with stealth games,archery, navigation and campfire cooking.

• To promote personal development, teamwork andleadership.

The final session of each week will be extended to includean end-of course ‘cook out’ where students prepare andenjoy a bushcamp dinner using their newly found skills.Students will receive an end-of-course certificate and report.(This course is also open to local school children.)

This Academy complements the morning Trinity GESE course(which focuses on Speaking and Listening) allowing studentsto improve all four English language skills. Students have theopportunity to improve their comprehension of writtenEnglish as well as their own writing skills. It will help themread with increased efficiency and speed as well asdeveloping their ability to cope with problems encounteredduring reading. They will also learn about organisation andstructure of writing the ‘English’ way for a variety of purposes.

Main objectives• To learn how to deal with and produce different kindsof English text - formal, informal and academic.

• To learn how to write concise and grammaticallycorrect sentences.

• To improve reading speed and skills.• To broaden the student’s range of vocabulary.• To increase self-confidence in written communication skills.

Any writing done as part of the course will be completedduring tuition time. Students will receive an end ofcourse certificate and report.

* off-site activities include travel time

Based at the St. George’s Cookery School, students on thisAcademy course will learn a variety of cooking skills –from following a recipe and time management to foodpreparation and presentation skills. They will prepare avariety of sweet and savoury dishes both internationaland British. Students on this course will also learn thehistory, etiquette, preparation and presentation of anEnglish ‘Afternoon Tea’ with cakes, scones, sandwichesand perfectly brewed tea!

Main objectives• To develop food preparation and presentation skills.• To expose students to different ingredients and cuisines.• To build students’ confidence, competence andcreativity in the kitchen.

• To inspire a passion for cooking and baking.• To develop an English vocabulary.• To showcase the resulting culinary delights!

All equipment and ingredients included. Students willreceive an end-of-course certificate and report.

Additional Afternoon Academy options

Sports Academy Tennis (available at Ascot, Epsom, Leatherhead and Rugby)

SPORTS ACADEMY OPT IONS

• Course run by qualified LTA instructorsand designed to improve every aspectof your game.

• Programme includes: • Technical clinics on whole range ofstroke-play: ground shots, serving andvolleying etc.

• Use of video analysis.• End-of-course tournament.

• Course report and certificate.• Students should bring tennis kit andracquet.

Hours/fees per week• 3 x 3hr sessions* - £255

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Academies Tennis Dates 07-13 Jul, 14-20 Jul 21-27 Jul, 28 Jul -03 Aug Ages 13-17

Academies Tennis* Dates Not available 2021 Ages Suitable for 10 -16

Academies Tennis, Horse Riding*Dates 08-14 Jul, 15-21 Jul 22- 28 Jul, 29 Jul- 04 Aug 05-11 Aug Ages 12-17

Academies Tennis, Golf* Horse Riding*Dates 13-19 Jul, 20- 26 Jul 27 Jul - 02 Aug 03-09 AugAges 10 -16

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*off-site activities include travel time

Horse Riding (available at Ascot and Rugby)Golf (available at Ascot)

SPORTS ACADEMY OPT IONS

• Our equestrian course is run by BritishHorse Society instructors using well-mannered horses.

• Course covers safety and basic horsepsychology.

• Students learn basic skills likemounting and dismounting through torising trot, canter and jumping –according to ability.

• Language skills developed along withriding proficiency.

• Students will be assessed for BritishHorse Society Progressive Riding TestCertificate.

• Students should bring comfortabletrousers (not jeans). Gloves and bodyprotectors are recommended.

• Course run by qualified PGA instructorsand designed to improve every aspectof your game.

• Programme may include:• General swing check - grip, posture,swing changes and practice drills.

• Short game - chipping, pitching andbunker play; putting stroke, distancecontrol and learning to read the green.

• Long game - applied techniques oflong irons and fairway woods;improving driving distance and accuracy.

• Rules and etiquette.• On-course coaching to apply what hasbeen learnt.

• Video analysis, games andcompetitions may be included.

• Course report and certificate.• All equipment can be provided.

Hours/fees per week• 3 x 3hr sessions * - £295

Hours/fees per week• 3 x 3hr sessions * - £295

Additional Afternoon Academy options

Arts Academy Art & Design PhotographyPerformance Arts

ARTS ACADEMY OPT IONS

Academies Performance Arts Art & Design PhotographyDates 07-13 Jul 14-20 Jul 21-27 Jul Hours/week 9 Fees/week £255 (all courses)

Academies Performance Arts* Art & Design* Photography*Dates Not available 2021Hours/week 9 Fees/week -* courses take place at Epsom College –transport included in fees

Delivered by Theatre Workout, the centrefor education in London’s West End.• Develop confidence, creativity, strongcommunication skills and newvocabulary.

• Create and rehearse a performancewith fellow students.

• Learn from industry professionalsworking with West End shows!

• Build up your confidence to play, createand perform beyond expectations!

• Receive an end-of-course report andcertificate.

Delivered by Art Academy London, anindependent art school.• High-level tuition in drawing,contemporary painting and design.

• Access to specialist materials andfacilities.

• Develop a variety of techniques andskills.

• Discussion and presentation sessionswill help you build criticalunderstanding.

• Opportunity to showcase your work inan end-of-course exhibition.

Run by professional photographiccompany, The Mango Lab. • Explore photography in a fun,immersive, practical way.

• Learn the basics of camera functions. • Use different settings for creative effect.• Learn to take more creative pictures.• Work individually and in teams toconstruct images.

• Receive an image evaluation, mini-imageportfolio and end-of-course certificate.

DSLR cameras or smart phones can beused (DSLR cameras are available on loan).

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Suitable for 10-17 year olds

Suitable for 10-17 year olds

Suitable for 10-17 year olds

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Tech Academy Robotics Mobile App Design Coding

TECH ACADEMY OPT IONS

Academies Robotics Mobile App Design CodingDates Not available 2021 Hours/week 9Fees/week -

Academies Robotics Mobile App Design CodingDates 07-13 Jul 14-20 Jul 21-27 Jul 28 Jul -03 Aug Hours/week 9Fees/week £295 (all courses)

A choice of three courses ledby instructors from the UK’spremier technical education

provider – FireTech.All three are 9 hour courses designed toencourage creativity and innovation incomputer technology.

Dates: 14-20 Jul 28 Jul - 03 Aug

Dates: 14-20 Jul 28 Jul - 03 Aug

Dates: 07-13 Jul 21-27 Jul

• Learn to design, build and programyour own robot!

• Master VEX IQ robotics challengeswhile learning to code in the C-basedprogramming language ROBOTC

• Develop its movements, hone its skills,enter it for challenges and tournamentsand become a robot expert!

• Focus on making apps for mobiletechnologies using various platforms.

• Learn UX design, the use of media andhow to export apps for viewing onmobile devices.

• Share games, quizzes and homeworkwith friends and family.

• In Coding Games you’ll explorefundamental techniques to createvideo games using the world’s mostpopular programming languages.

• You will create a game that you canmodify and publish for all to play.

• You’ll come away keen to learn moreand ready to continue your codingjourney independently.

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Suitable for 8-13 year olds

Suitable for 8-17 year olds

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