Specialist Activities

During our international summer camps, for those who prefer to focus on just one sport or performing arts activity we can offer single specialist options on four afternoons a week at specific centres.

1. Howells School – Dance and Tennis
2. Ellesmere College- Music, Dance, Drama and Football
3. Chetham’s School of Music – Music, Dance and Drama

Dance

This course is designed for students with a passion for modern dance. Previous experience is not necessary, but a motivated attitude is! Each three-hour session will begin with a warm up and will include a well-needed break. The first part of the session will involve learning new techniques and steps and putting together routines. The second part of the afternoon will give students time to practise what they have learnt and rehearse any routines that will be included in the final performance. Styles covered range from Street dance, Modern Jazz, Contemporary to West end Musicals.

Music

For the music sessions students are asked to bring their own instruments (if portable) the school can provide access to pianos and certain other instruments on request. Students will look at various elements of music and work together, combining all instruments and abilities to produce various pieces of music for the final performance

Drama

An excellent way for students to improve their English and grow in confidence. They will look at various elements of acting, including improvisation, mime and role play. They will also study a chosen piece from a well known play to perform at the final performance.

Tennis

For students with a real passion for tennis, we provide a team of young dynamic coaches to take our students for two weeks of tennis coaching. Students are taken through various techniques and practise matches. At the end of the two weeks there is a tournament that takes place in the final session and all students participate.

Football

For students who want to replicate Ronaldo, Rooney and Torres we provide a team of dynamic coaches to provide a fortnight of football fun. Students can learn about teams, techniques and tactics. Plus they can have the chance to put their skiils learnt into practice through matches and competitions. The fortnight will culminate in a football tournament, with prizes awarded for footballing stars.

It is not necessary for the whole group to do the specialist options. However, if students do enrol for these then they must complete the course. There is a supplementary charge for speciality activity programmes.