LEARN ENGLISH IN UK Summer Camp England

Summer Camp England is available to students of all levels of English aged 8-13. At Windlesham Summer Camp, you'll live and study in an international environment. The camp combines an interactive and fun English course with an exciting leisure programme. The Summer Camp programmes are run by fully trained EC Group Leaders; there will be at least 1 staff member for every 8 students providing 24 hour supervision. This high ratio of staff to students ensures all students are safe and secure throughout their stay. You'll enjoy a full leisure programme from parties and BBQs to 'I Am a Celebrity' theme days, Harry Potter activities and visits to castles.

Summer Camp Start Dates 2007

14th July 2007
28th July 2007

The teaching programme at the Summer Camp is designed to ensure maximum learning through fun and interesting topics. Many lessons are theme based, with one theme running throughout the day. This approach helps to solidify themes, topics, grammar points and vocabulary in your mind, encouraging the retention and use of English. There are four English lessons of 45 minutes each per day. Lessons begin at 09:00 and finish at 12:30 with a break from 10:30am - 11:00 am. After class you will continue to learn with themed activities and excursions. Our teachers make your lessons fun whether it's having lessons based on your favourite books and characters, such as Harry Potter, or based on your favourite TV shows and celebrities.

Summer Camp: 2 weeks- GBP 1040, extra week - GBP 490, Availability: 14 July- 11 August 2007
Summer Camp + Golf: 2 weeks- GBP 1190, extra week - GBP 565, Availability: 14 July- 11 August 2007
Summer Camp + Horse Riding: 2 weeks- GBP 1220, extra week - GBP 580, Availability: 14 July- 11 August 2007

Minimum Age: 8
Course start: 14th July, 28th July 2007
Lesson duration (minutes): 45
Minimum Stay (unless otherwise noted): 2 weeks
Max Class Size: 15
Lessons per Week: 20
Course Levels: Elementary - Advanced

Leisure & Activities

On weekends and in the afternoons, you will explore the sights in the area and participate in themed activities designed to help you learn throughout the day. Windlesham is set in acres of open grounds giving you plenty of space to explore and enjoy.

Other fun activities include sports and competitions in the EC Olympic Games day, a trip to see the magnificent Arundel castle in West Sussex or a themed Sherlock Holmes day.

You will also have a full-day excursion outside of Windlesham where you will visit London and have the chance to ride the London Eye and visit the London Museum. Or you could go to Brighton for the day and see the magnificent creatures at the Brighton Sea Life Centre.

Extra Options

You have the choice to take either Golf lessons or Horse Riding lessons during your stay at Windlesham. These activities will take place on some afternoons during the week and will replace the scheduled afternoon activities of the day.

Golf

You will have professional golf training three times a week on Windlesham's own 8-hole golf course. Our qualified coaches will take you through the processes of the game, including driving, trap work and putting ensuring that you become a well-rounded golfer by the time you go back home!

Horse Riding

Three afternoons a week will be occupied by everything equestrian should you choose this option. You will master riding techniques, learn how to care for horses in a kind and responsible way and go in the beautiful English countryside to enjoy a trek with your new friends.

Accommodation Windlesham

EC Summer Camp England is held at Windlesham; a leading boarding school for 8-13 year olds, established in 1837. The school is set in some 60 acres of beautiful countryside near Worthing, just 40 minutes west of Brighton. Leisure facilities The school offers excellent facilities for sports such as swimming in the indoor pool, tennis, football, volleyball and badminton. There is also a computer room where students can keep in touch with their families. The school theatre offers a great stage for the students to produce the school show. The 60 acres of school grounds are ideal for treasure hunts and games.

Accommodation Fact File

No of beds 250

Room facilities bed / wardrobe

Location Countryside, 10 minutes from Worthing

Bathrooms On each floor

Pay phones Several available around the college

Common Area Cleaning Daily

Cleaning of rooms Daily

Change of linen and towels Linen: once weekly; towels: students must bring their own

Laundry Facilities Laundry service washing machines available

Other facilities Indoor swimming pool, meeting room, tennis courts, theatre, games room, Internet cafe

Meals

All students are on full board basis. Meal times are:

Breakfast - 07:30 - 08:45

Lunch - 12:30 - 13:30

Dinner - 18:00 - 19:00

On full day activities, we provide a packed lunch. Packed lunches are also prepared for late arrivals.

English for Adults

EC Cambridge is located right in the heart of the city, and is the most central English language school in Cambridge. The school is less than 100 metres away from the Market Square and the central city library, to which all EC students have free access. The famous King’s College Chapel and the main bus station are both just 3 minutes’ walk away. EC Cambridge was established in 1983 and is the most centrally located language school in the city. Its position makes it an excellent base to pop out for a coffee, explore the heart of Cambridge, savour its student atmosphere and feel part of city life.

Facilities

The Student Services Centre, 2 minutes' walk from the school, provides a complete service before and after lessons. Here you will find Accommodation and Customer Relations staff, a resource centre for self-study inlcuding a library, a large internet room and a student lounge. The student lounge has wireless internet access and is an ideal place to relax with friends. In addition, a cinema system, TV, DVD and video facilities are available. Drinks and snacks can be purchased throughout the day. You can also join the EC Cambridge staff for a tea or coffee in the office kitchen at no cost! For one night every week the Centre will remain open unitl 22:30 offering internet access to all EC students.

EC Cambridge Fact File

Minimum age on adult courses: 18 (16 - low season)

School established: 1983

School capacity: 102

Class size: max 12

Facilities: Cafeteria, Library, Self Study Room, Free Internet and e-mail access, Audio-Visual Facilities

Leisure & Activities: a weekly social programme

Student Discount Card available

One lesson: 45 minutes

General English

This course provides the essential structures and vocabulary you need, using a course book and supplementary materials while giving you plenty of practice in all four language skills: speaking; listening; reading; and writing. With regular speaking and listening practice and new language input, the course is designed to improve your level and to maximise your ability to use all the English you know. You have two teachers; one of whom will be your class teacher whose role it is to look after your academic progress throughout your stay.

per week GBP 165, Availability - Throughout the year

Intensive English

Our Intensive English course gives you more study time, enabling you to progress faster. Your teachers will guide your progress every step of the way. During the extra two lessons, your teacher will instruct you how to integrate your language skills. This will increase your ability to communicate, comprehend and to use all four language skills with greater fluency, accuracy, organisation and confidence.

per week GBP 220, Availability - Throughout the year

Accommodation

In addition to our popular homestay options, EC Cambridge offers excellent residences. HomestayYou can choose a private bedroom or book a twin bedroom with a friend. Your host family will provide you with breakfast and dinner throughout your stay. Towels and bed linen are provided. Only available when 2 people book together. Price is per person. High Season Supplement is charged in the period 17 June - 15 September 2007

Superior HomestayEC Cambridge offers a limited number of Superior Homestays. Enjoy staying with a local family with the added advantage of a private bedroom and a private bathroom. Early booking is a must. High Season Supplement is charged in the period 17 June - 15 September 2007

Residences

The residences are self-catering so there are no set times for meals. You can choose what you like to cook and when. Get together and cook with new friends from around the world and taste different national dishes.There are also plenty of shops, restaurants and take-aways in the area. The private bedroom gives you a quiet comfortable place to study and the shared kitchen and lounge area is perfect for relaxing and getting together with fellow students. Some residences have a private bathroom while others have a shared bathroom. A refundable deposit of 100 will be collected at the school upon arrival.

Economy Residencesmore

Staying on a self-catering basis you can choose either a single room or share a twin room. Bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and common room are shared with other students. Wi-fi is available at a small charge. Laundry facilities and bed linen are provided. You will need to bring your own towels. Residences are located within a 30 minute walk from EC. Minimum stay 8 weeks. This option is suitable for students aged 18-28.

Superior Residencemore

Available for students staying for 8 weeks or more, Hills Road residence is a modern self-catering residence with private bathrooms. Amenities include a fully furnished kitchen, living/dining room, wi-fi (at a small charge) and laundry facilities. Bed linen is provided but you need to bring your own towels. The residence is located close to the train station, a leisure park and a multi-screen cinema. EC Cambridge is just 20-25 minutes' walk from the residence.