English language summer school for Children and Teenagers - Leisure programme, sport and cultural activities.

Leisure

Each afternoon we offer a varied and interesting activities programme. Students can choose either a sporting activity or a cultural visit and these activities all help with learning. It is surprising how much English can be practised on the sports field or in souvenir shops or visiting a castle. Our staff encourage students to speak English as much as possible outside of the classroom. All Young Learners take part in the afternoon and evening programme, as we believe keeping students engaged is the best way to avoid the risk of boredom or home sickness.

In the evenings there are activities every night for those students on residential courses and three nights per week for students staying with host families. Evening activities include lively entertainment, from supervised discos to Scottish evenings and treasure hunts. All students go on a full day excursion on Saturdays and residential students also enjoy a half-day outing on Sundays.

Sample Weekly Timetable

Residential Programme – Edinburgh

WEEK	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Sunday		arrival of new students	welcome talk by Residential Officer*
	other students: • free time*	• Botanic Gardens* or • Crammond beach walk*	other students: • film night
Monday	classes	new students: • introductory walking tour of the city other students: • Edinburgh Castle – Edinburgh most famous landmark • National Gallery of Scotland – paintings by great artists and the national collection • Edinburgh Dungeons – horrible histories come alive • football • tennis	• climb Arthur’s Seat for wonderful views* • games on the meadows*
Tuesday	classes	• Holyrood Palace – the Queen's official residence • Dynamic Earth – take a thrilling journey back in time to learn about our planet Earth • arts and crafts • volleyball • badminton	• ten pin bowling • Scottish dancing • treasure hunt
Wednesday	classes	• The Georgian House – visit an 18th century home followed by a riverside walk through the Dean Village • Royal Museum of Scotland – international collection of art, natural history, science and technology • basketball • football	• circus skills* • table tennis*
Thursday	classes	• Camera Obscura – slide show explores the city’s beauty and history • National Gallery of Modern Art – fine 20th century collection • photo/history tour • swimming	• Quiz night • Scottish Cookery • games on the meadows
Friday	classes	• free afternoon	• disco
Saturday	• full-day excursion to Stirling OR Glasgow OR St. Andrews		Whole residence activity: pop idol OR fashion show OR casino night*

Students in Homestay accommodation take part in all events except those marked.*

Sample Weekly Timetable

Residential Programme – St. Andrews

WEEK	Morning	Afternoon	Pre-dinner	Evening
Sunday	new students: arrivals/introductory tour		unpacking	welcome talk by Course Director
	other students: free time	Wacky Races – Get ready for the egg & spoon race, the 3-legged race or the sack race.	unpacking	karaoke night
Monday	classes	Scottish dancing swimming basketball tennis	homework	treasure hunt rounders badminton
Tuesday	classes	Scottish cooking face painting quick cricket volleyball	homework	barbecue and games
Wednesday	classes	Half-day excursion to Scone Palace near Perth	homework	badminton arts & crafts jewellery making
Thursday	classes	arts and crafts basketball ultimate frisbee football	homework	scavenger hunt touch rugby tennis
Friday	classes	introductory tour of St. Andrews OR St. Andrews Castle OR St. Andrews Aquarium followed by free time for shopping	homework	disco
Saturday	full-day excursion to Stirling OR Glasgow OR Edinburgh			talent show