English language and adventure programmes. for 8 to 17 year olds

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1 English language and adventure programmes for 8 to 17 year olds

2 Contents Welcome to Kingswood 3 Why Kingswood 4 English language learning 6 Kingswood s year round programmes 8 English in Action 9 NEW Trinity Exam course 10 Adventure Choice 11 Exploring English and Integration 12 Seasonal programmes 13 Learning outcomes 14 Excursions 16 Our centres 18 Colomendy 20 Dearne Valley 22 Dukeshouse Wood 24 Grosvenor Hall 26 Isle of Wight 38 Overstrand Hall 30 Peak Venture 32 Staffordshire 34 West Runton 36 Chateau 38 We offer a home away from home 40 What we do and where 42 EACH YEAR OVER 170,000 YOUNG PEOPLE VISIT KINGSWOOD FROM 35 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. 2 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0)

3 Welcome to Kingswood... At Kingswood, we passionately believe in the benefits of exploring new and exciting environments. We offer a range of year-round experiences for international groups and individuals to become fully immersed in English language whilst taking part in adventurous activities. With over 30 years experience, we have seen that through outdoor activities combined with classroom learning, young people develop a good grasp of English language as well as new skills such as team building and communication. Welcome to Kingswood, the adventure starts here. How to book Contact us to talk about your requirements. Call us on +44 (0) or international@kingswood.co.uk For more information, visit kingswood.co.uk/international international@kingswood.co.uk or visit kingswood.co.uk/international 3

4 Why Kingswood At Kingswood, we know that by creating the right environment we can increase confidence in spoken English language in a totally immersive way. Our programmes are excellent for groups and individuals and build confidence and linguistic skills of all our participants. Above all, our focus is on the welfare of our young guests their safety comes first and the life changing experiences they gain through outdoor adventure. Review and Evaluate Plan your Residential Experience and Enjoy Our centres Kingswood residential centres are safe and secure destinations that create a great environment for students to express themselves. All locations have an authentic British feel, from historic manor houses to contemporary adventure complexes. Grosvenor Hall and Isle of Wight also have Trinity exam status, plus, Grosvenor Hall is accredited by the British Council. With nine inspiring centres across the UK, plus one in France, we provide unbeatable experiences for everyone. Every centre offers something unique, close to an exciting array of historic and cultural excursions. *For Grosvenor Hall your safety Your group is in safe hands. Safety is our top priority and all activities are led by fully qualified instructors, trained to focus on gently encouraging students whilst maintaining our clear policy of challenge by choice. We work closely with our accreditors and we ve got all the necessary documents and risk assessments you ll need all available at kingswood.co.uk Watersports 4 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0)

5 Our activities We believe that time spent outside the classroom is as important as time spent in it. Our classroom-based lessons are based on building self-confidence in using the language, and outside the classroom language learning is linked directly to our exciting adventure activities. Our experience With over 30 years experience, Kingswood is a name you can trust. Kingswood is proud to be part of Inspiring Learning one of the UK s leading providers of educational group programmes, with expertise in providing school trips, tours and residential experiences. We are award winners! We are delighted to be winners of BETA s award for Best Educational Product, and School Travel Organiser s Best Residential Experience in 2016/17. We have also been short-listed once again for Study Travel s Junior s Course for Under 18s. 2016/17 winner Best Residential Experience international@kingswood.co.uk or visit kingswood.co.uk/international 5

6 English language learning, adventure and having fun! Curiosity, self-confidence and a willingness to try new things come hand in hand with a Kingswood residential stay. It s more than improving language skills, our international guests learn so much from mixing with young people from all nationalities, and our visits offer a fantastic confidence boost with speaking English, learning new skills and building friendships. Kingswood Centre Teams Every stay at a Kingswood centre is made extra special by our exceptional staff teams who work hard to create safe, secure and happy environments that make your students stay feel complete. We have everything covered. Our centre teams consist of: Centre Managers Qualified English Language Teachers Activity Leaders Camp Coaches during the summer Dedicated Customer Services Managers Welfare Managers during seasonal Kingswood Camps (see page 13) Friendly centre staff, including catering, security, maintenance and night teams Learning outside the classroom Our safe and secure centres provide the perfect environment for young people to express themselves. As well as English language learning, students will develop life skills such as self confidence and resilience from taking part in activities, meeting new people and staying awaym from home. Our adventurous activities enable young people to develop the use of more complex language skills in real life situations and challenge themselves in a fun environment. Language journal, reports and end of course certificates Every student will be given a Learning Journal, which includes language to help them during their stay, a self-assessment section as well as pages for them to reflect on their stay and list new words they have learnt. Plus, on course completion our international guests receive an attendance certificate of the English Language Course and a report on their progress. 6 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0)

7 Exams and accreditations at Kingswood There are so many opportunities to learn English naturally as part of a trip to Kingswood, this could be from talking to the Kingswood team and English speaking children at our centres, who will either be with their school during term time or independently during the summer holidays at Kingswood Camps (see page 13). We also provide a range of classroom-based English language learning and new for 2019 is our Trinity Exam Course (see page 10). We re thrilled to be working with Trinity Exams and enabling lots of young people to earn an English language qualification as part of their Kingswood experience. Trinity Exam centre status and preparation courses We have Trinity Exam centre status at Kingswood Grosvenor Hall and Kingswood Isle of Wight. Trinity College Examinations are also available to all groups at all of our centres on request (minimum number requirement of 10 students). *For Grosvenor Hall British Council Accreditation Our popular adventure centre, Grosvenor Hall, is accredited by the British Council and is also an English UK member. How to book Contact us to talk about your requirements. Call us on +44 (0) or international@kingswood.co.uk For more information, visit kingswood.co.uk/international international@kingswood.co.uk or visit kingswood.co.uk/international 7

8 Kingswood s year round programmes It s a great experience for students who want to learn English. They improve their knowledge while enjoying the outdoor and indoor activities. - Student The activity leaders were all really good. My teacher was very funny, I learned a lot and had so much fun too. - Student 8 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0)

9 English in Action All year round International students choosing our standard English as a Foreign Language (EFL) programme will receive interactive language tuition, in classes of up to 15 students. Develop confidence in English language Focus is on speaking and listening, tailored to students needs A fun, challenging and exhilarating activity programme Gain a certificate of English language and a course report on individual progress Additional excursions available (outside of summer months) Formal language lessons: 3 hours per full-day (Monday to Friday only). Excursions: A day and a half. Sample timetable English in Action Day 1 Arrivals and settle in Ice breakers and goal setting Problem solving Nightline Dinner Quiz Day 2 Breakfast English language classes Lunch Team challenge Aeroball Archery Dinner Trail of mystery Day 3 Breakfast English language classes Lunch Team games Jacob s ladder Zipwire Dinner Night walk Day 4 Breakfast English language classes Lunch Half day English cultural excursion Dinner Movie night Day 5 Breakfast English language classes Lunch Orienteering Abseiling Fencing Dinner Scrapheap challenge Day 6 Breakfast English language classes Lunch High all aboard Laser Review and action plan Dinner Disco Day 7 Breakfast Full day English cultural excursion (including packed lunch) Dinner Campfire Day 8 Breakfast and depart jacob s ladder Orienteering abseiling nightline zipwire international@kingswood.co.uk or visit kingswood.co.uk/international 9

10 Trinity Exams Course Our Trinity Exam courses are available at Grosvenor Hall and the Isle of Wight all year round. We can also provide Trinity Exams at our other centres on request (please note: minimum group sizes apply). These courses are fantastic for young people wanting to go home with a qualification, which is also a brilliant achievement at the end of a busy week of classroom based language learning, and having fun. Ages 11+ This is a two week programme with a Trinity Exam on the last Friday as standard. This course is available for a minimum group size of 10 and maximum group size of 15. All year round Formal language lessons: 27 hours per week. A shorter course of 15 hours per week combined with our activities is also available. Excursions: a day and a half. 92% said lessons were fun and interesting 88% said they can speak more English *Based on a survey of 2,243 international students who stayed at Kingswood in Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0)

11 Adventure Choice Our Adventure Choice programme is hugely popular and packed with adventurous activities. Many of our activities encourage language use and provide further opportunities for practising English through communication and team building exercises. Learn English through a comprehensive activity programme Develop language skills through real life experiences Perfect for intermediate level speakers and above (please note: intermediate levels and above are only accepted onto Kingswood Camps seasonal holiday Camps) Outside of the summer months, this programme can be tailored to your student groups needs Immersive: Non-classroom based learning. Excursions: a day and a half. All year round 91% said the activities were interesting and fun *Based on a survey of 1,954 international students who stayed at Kingswood in 2018 Sample timetable Adventure Choice (For Kingswood Camps see page 13) Day 1 Arrival and welcome tour. Create stack/problem solving Break Team games Dinner Scavenger hunt Day 2 Breakfast Leap of faith Break Low ropes Lunch 3G swing/fencing Break Zipwire Dinner Trail of mystery Day 3 Breakfast Climbing Break Archery Lunch Jacob s ladder/team games Break Bushcraft Dinner Hotspots Day 4 Breakfast Powerfan Break Aeroball Lunch Half day English cultural excursion Dinner Mini Olympics Day 5 Breakfast Go-karts Break Abseiling Lunch Laser/jungle vines Break Leap of faith Dinner Cinema Day 6 Breakfast Caving Break Bouldering Lunch Nightline/outdoor laser Break Low ropes Dinner Campfire Day 7 Breakfast Full day English cultural excursion (including packed lunch) Dinner Disco Day 8 Breakfast and depart Outside of Kingswood Camps summer dates, sessions are 70 minutes duration rather than 90 minutes archery team games 3g swing leap of faith campfire international@kingswood.co.uk or visit kingswood.co.uk/international 11

12 English adventure For groups staying with us for a short period of time, or who simply choose to have fewer English language classes, Groups will be taught in classes of up to 15 students. This course is ideal for young people to learn English with other students of a similar age and ability. Perfect for short stays A minimum of three hours of English tuition An English language certificate is included All year (excluding summer) Formal language lessons: 3 hours. Only available at Kingswood Grosvenor Hall How to book a year-round adventure Call us on +44 (0) or international@kingswood.co.uk For more information, visit kingswood.co.uk/international 12 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0)

13 Kingswood camps seasonal programmes During the UK school holidays, some of our Kingswood centres turn into Kingswood Camps. Packed full of adrenaline fuelled and challenging activities for 8 to 17 year olds, Camps are all about fun, independence and meeting new friends during the holidays. Choose a Kingswood Camps programme: Adventure Choice (see page 11 for more). Students stay for a week or more, with one and a half days of excursions per week and varied daytime activities and evening entertainment. An intermediate level of English is required for Adventure Choice. English in Action (see page 9 for more) Available for one week or more. English in Action weeks will include 3 hours per day Mon Fri of English language tuition, plus, one full day and one half day of excursions. Please note: British school summer term dates vary and British guests aren t guaranteed. Age restrictions may applywatersports are bookable upon request and subject to a supplement per person. How to book a seasonal adventure Call us on +44 (0) for more information, visit kingswoodcamps.co.uk international@kingswood.co.uk or visit kingswood.co.uk/international 13

14 Learning outcomes A trip to Kingswood offers so much more than English language learning. Taking part in our activities contributes to life skill development in young people, with confidence building activities such as abseiling for the first time, to problem solving with students from around the world. Find out more about the additional learning benefits gained from a trip to Kingswood below Teamwork Developing the ability to work constructively as a team member. Communication Enhancing speaking and listening skills, plus non-verbal communication. Resilience Finding positive opportunities for learning through exposure to failures or setbacks. Leading and supporting Thriving in both roles through reflection, communication and building positive relationships. 14 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0)

15 Challenge and risk Understanding the challenges and consequences of controlled and healthy risk-taking. Environmental awareness Understanding how the human footprint affects the environment, both locally and globally. Self-confidence Finding personal strengths, identifying opportunities for reflection, and boosting group engagement. Motivation Inspiring learners in a supportive setting to be the best that they can be. Learning a skill Exploring how individuals learn through the inspiring development of practical skills. Problem solving Learning is applied in layers through continued cycles of plan, do, review. international@kingswood.co.uk or visit kingswood.co.uk/international 15

16 UK EXCURSIONS There are a wealth of historic and cultural excursions available in the UK. Our programmes benefit from one full day and one half day of excursions per week, giving students the opportunity to really immerse themselves in British culture and use the English language they ve learnt in the classroom. As part of our programmes, there are standard excursions available from each centre, but additional options can be requested. There are many more excursion options are available, find out more at kingswood.co.uk/international LONDON. Explore the nation s capital which is home to many famous sights including Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and Big Ben, and cultural attractions like the British Museum. Available at: Grosvenor Hall, Isle of Wight and Dearne Valley CAMBRIDGE. Go punting around the beautiful River Cam in Cambridge. Available at: West Runton, Overstrand Hall and Grosvenor Hall Norwich. Visit a magnificent castle and enjoy a shopping experience in this historic city. Available at: West Runton and Overstrand Hall Chatham Dockyards. Visit to the Chatham Dockyards, a maritime museum and the former Royal Navy dockyard. Available at: Grosvenor Hall BRIGHTON. Enjoy a day of shopping in Brighton s historic lanes and discover the Brighton Pavilion; an opulent former Royal residence. Available at: Grosvenor Hall LEEDS CASTLE. Explore Leeds Castle with almost nine centuries of history, beautiful gardens and maze. Available at: Grosvenor Hall 16 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0)

17 Canterbury. Marvel at Canterbury Cathedral, one of the UK s World Heritage Sites. Available at: Grosvenor Hall Manchester. Visit one of England s greatest cultural cities. Available at: Dearne Valley and Colomendy Liverpool. Explore the iconic city of Liverpool, the birthplace of the Beatles. Available at: Colomendy Dover Castle. Explore this majestic medieval castle, plus, take a tour of the exciting tunnels used in WW2. Available at: Grosvenor Hall Conwy Castle. Visit the medieval UNESCO world heritage castle of Conwy in this picturesque Welsh town. Available at: Colomendy Birmingham. Visit England s 2nd city with its beautiful canals and great shopping. Available at: Staffordshire sheffield. Visit the Steel City and one of the biggest shopping centres in Europe. Available at: Peak Venture and Dearne Valley Edinburgh. Visit Scotland s Capital with its amazing castle and heritage. Available at: Dukeshouse Wood Normandy, France. Explore history and culture to amaze and inspire your students. Available at: Le Château de Chanterine 93% said the excursions were interesting and fun * Based on a survey of 2,243 international students who stayed at Kingswood in *Please note, excursions are subject to change. 17

18 Kingswood Centres Excellent support. Great energy and inspiration. Students were highly involved and encouraged. Staff were friendly and receptive. Food was fantastic. - Party leader 18 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0)

19 Where we are Dukeshouse wood Hexham, Northumberland Peak Venture Sheffield, South Yorkshire Dearne Valley Conisbrough, South Yorkshire Colomendy Denbighshire, North Wales West Runton Cromer, North Norfolk Overstrand Hall Cromer, North Norfolk Staffordshire Albrighton, Wolverhampton Grosvenor Hall Ashford, Kent Isle of Wight Bembridge, Isle of Wight Le Château de Chantereine Criel-sur-Mer, Upper Normandy airports Leeds East Midlands Manchester Liverpool John lennon airport London Stansted London Heathrow London Gatwick 5 7 international@kingswood.co.uk or visit kingswood.co.uk/international 19

20 colomendy Loggerheads, Nr Mold, Denbighshire, Wales, CH7 5LB Stand at the top of our giant zipwire and gaze into the valley below Location: Set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest in beautiful woodland with views of Moel Famau. Excursions available: Some of our programmes include the opportunity to explore historical and cultural British sites near to Colomendy including: Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Conwy Castle, North Wales coast and beaches, Alton Towers Theme Park and Chershire Oaks outlet centre. Outdoor highlights: Activities integrated into the stunning woodland, including a high ropes course woven amongst the trees, and an exceptionally realistic caving system built into a natural rock seam. Indoor highlights: Spacious sports hall for team games, fencing and recreational activities. Watersports: Purpose built watersports lake for raft building, kayaking and canoeing. Other facilities: Diner, shop, chill out areas, party leader lounges and classroom spaces. Age range: 8-17 year olds Arrival day is Sunday and departure day is Sunday Safety: Safe and secure environment with boundary fencing and security gates Accommodation: Residential accommodation. Students sleep in dormitories of 2 to 12 beds with a shared bathroom and with bedding included. Laundry is included for any stays longer than 7 nights. Programmes: English in Action (8 to 17s), Adventure Choice (8 to 17s) and Kingswood Camps (8 to 17s) Travel: Train station: Chester Airports travel times: Liverpool airport is 1 hours 15 minutes away and Manchester is 1 hours 30 minutes. We have a number of transport options available including an escorted shuttle service from your nearest airport. 20 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0)

21 NEW FOR THIS YEAR! High V our brand new high ropes activity 1 Reception 2 Accommodation 3 Diner and laundry 4 aeroball 5 zipwire 6 Climbing and abseiling 7 High and low ropes 8 Problem solving 9 Aerial walkway 10 Archery 11 Lake 12 adventure lodges A good blend of fun and learning by doing. A good chance for international students to do activities that they don t normally do. - Party leader international@kingswood.co.uk or visit kingswood.co.uk/international 21

22 dearne valley Denaby, Conisbrough, South Yorkshire, DN12 4EA Explore the natural world in stunning surroundings Location: Spread across 50 acres, this centre has opportunities for interactive activities across grassland, woodland and wetland. Excursions available: Some of our programmes include the opportunity to explore historical and cultural British sites near to Dearne Valley including: York, Sheffield, Manchester, Meadow Hall shopping centre, Leeds and Doncaster. Outdoor highlights: State of the art activity park with challenging apparatus including high and low ropes, zipwire and climbing. Indoor highlights: Giant indoor sports hall for climbing, fencing, archery, sport and team building activities, plus a laser zone. Watersports: Purpose built watersports lake and adjacent River Don for raft building, kayaking, canoeing and our New Dragon Boats. Other facilities: Diner, shop, chill out areas, party leader lounges, indoor and outdoor classroom spaces, natural water treatment plant and outdoor amphitheatre. Age range: 8-17 year olds Arrival day is Sunday and departure day is Sunday Safety: Safe and secure environment with 24/7, CCTV monitoring, boundary fencing and security gates Accommodation: Residential accommodation. Students sleep in dormitories of 4 to 10 beds with a shared bathroom and with bedding included. Laundry is included for any stays longer than 7 nights. Programmes: English in Action (8 to 17s), Integration (8 to 17s) and Adventure Choice (8 to 17s) Travel: Train station: Conisbrough Airports travel times: Leeds is 50 minutes away, Manchester is 1 hour and 30 minutes, and East Midlands is 1 hours 30 minutes. We have a number of transport options available including an escorted shuttle service from your nearest airport. 22 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0)

23 NEW FOR THIS YEAR! Team Challenge, Freefall, Dragon Boats and Eco Pods 1 Reception 2 Accommodation 3 conference centre 4 diner 5 classroom and sports hall 6 aeroball 7 amphitheatre 8 problem solving 9 high ropes 10 low ropes 11 archery 12 bushcraft 13 the living machine 14 outdoor classroom 15 adventure lodges 16 eco pods Excellent location, courteous staff and well equipped training facilities. - Party leader international@kingswood.co.uk or visit kingswood.co.uk/international 23

24 dukeshouse wood Fellside, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1TP Fly through the air on our 3G swing or get closer to nature and build a shelter in the woods Location: Situated on a beautiful rural fell side with private woodland which provides an ideal location for nature walks, orienteering and bushcraft. Excursions available: Subject to availability, our programmes could include the opportunity to explore historical and cultural British sites near to Dukeshouse Wood including Scotland s capital, Edinburgh. Outdoor highlights: 18 acre adventure park equipped with a host of exciting and high-adrenaline activities, including high ropes, zipwire, abseiling, 3G swing and leap of faith, plus motorsports. Indoor highlights: The activity barn provides a perfect environment for indoor climbing and problem solving initiatives. Other facilities: Diner, shop, party leader lounges and indoor classroom spaces. Age range: 8-17 year olds Arrival day is Sunday and departure day is Sunday Safety: Safe and secure environment with 24/7, CCTV monitoring, boundary fencing and security gates Accommodation: Residential accommodation. Students sleep in dormitories of 4 to 10 beds with a shared bathroom and with bedding included. Laundry is included for any stays longer than 7 nights. Programmes: Adventure Choice (8 to 17s) Travel: Train station: Hexham Airports travel times: Edinburgh is 2 hours and 20 minutes away and Newcastle is 30 minutes away. 24 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0)

25 NEW FOR THIS YEAR! Two-person Buggies 1 RECEPTION 2 dining hall 3 accommodation 4 fencing/disco hall 5 activity barn 6 aeroball 7 problem solving 8 MOTORSPORTS 9 3g swing 10 high ropes 11 archery 12 zipwire 13 team challenge The staff can t do enough for the children to make their stay a fantastic experience. - Party leader international@kingswood.co.uk or visit kingswood.co.uk/international 25

26 Grosvenor Hall Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4AJ Get the adrenaline pumping with a leap of faith and put teamwork to the test on our unique Skyclimb Location: 50 acres of adventure and recreational facilities set in the grounds of a former manor house. Excursions available: Some of our programmes include the opportunity to explore historical and cultural British sites near to Grosvenor Hall including: London, Brighton, Canterbury, Leeds Castle and Windsor Castle. Outdoor highlights: Extensive ropes park with a multitude of apparatus including a triple zipwire, 3G swing, double fan descender and the amazing ropes course. Indoor highlights: Indoor swimming pool complex for all weather activities and sports, plus a Blu-ray cinema and an impressive 25,000 square foot sports hall. Watersports: Raft building available at a supplement. Other facilities: Diner, shop, party leader lounges, separate kitchen allowing for specific faith groups catering needs to be met, and a spacious and wellequipped learning zone. Age range: 8-17 year olds, apart from Kingswood Camps seasonal programme for year olds (from 21st July to 1st September 2019) Arrival day is Sunday and departure day is Sunday Safety: Grosvenor Hall is a safe and secure environment with boundary fencing, security gates and CCTV Accommodation: Residential accommodation. Students sleep in dormitories of 2 to 8 beds with a shared bathroom and with bedding included. Laundry is included for any stays longer than 7 nights. Programmes: English in Action (8 to 17s), English Adventure (8 to 12s), Adventure Choice (8 to 17s) and Kingswood Camps (11 to 17s) Travel: Train station: Ashford International Airports travel times: London Gatwick is 1.5 hours away, London City is 1.5 hours away, London Heathrow airport 2 hours and London Stanstead is 1.5 minutes. We have a number of transport options available including an escorted shuttle service from your nearest airport. 26 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0)

27 NEW FOR THIS YEAR! Lake for watersports, plus new problem solving activities 9 1 Reception 2 Accommodation 3 outdoor laser 4 diner and shop 5 learning zone 6 kingswood court 7 SPORTS HALL AND pool 8 aeroball 9 high and low ropes 10 zipwire 11 archery 12 team challenges 13 hendon square 14 adventure lodges 15 Lake Available here An enjoyable trip with plenty of fun activities, well-organised language lessons and responsible staff. - Student international@kingswood.co.uk or visit kingswood.co.uk/international 27

28 isle of Wight Old School Buildings, Hill Way Road, Bembridge, PO35 5PH Jump straight in and learn some new skills with a variety of fun activities Location: In a Site of Special Scientific Interest on the Jurassic coast, this 100 acre cliff top centre boasts direct beach access and stunning views over Whitecliff Bay. Excursions available: Some of our programmes include the opportunity to explore historical and cultural British sites near to Isle of Wight including Osbourne House (former home of Queen Victoria), London, Portsmouth, Island Tour and Needles Park and Amazon World. Outdoor highlights: Challenging on-land activities including a high-adrenaline ropes park, 3G swing, archery and side-by-side driving in our new buggies, plus bushcraft and orienteering. Indoor highlights: From climbing to fencing and a whole host of problem solving initiatives, plus an indoor swimming pool. Watersports: Available at a supplement and subject to tidal conditions and availability. Other facilities: Diner, shop, cinema room, social hubs, party leader lounges and indoor classroom spaces. Age range: 8-17 year olds Arrival day is Sunday and departure day is Sunday Safety: A safe and secure environment with boundary fencing and security gates Accommodation: Residential accommodation. Students sleep in dormitories of 2 to 14 beds with a shared bathroom and with bedding included. Laundry is included for any stays longer than 7 nights. Programmes: English in Action (8 to 17s), Adventure Choice (8 to 17s) and Kingswood Camps (8 to 17s) Travel: Train station: Portsmouth Harbour Airports travel times: London Gatwick is 3 hours and 30 minutes away and London Heathrow is 4 hours away. We have a number of transport options available including an escorted shuttle service from your nearest airport. 28 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0)

29 NEW FOR THIS YEAR! Two-person Buggies and our new low ropes activity Construct 1 Reception 2 Accommodation 3 chapel 4 diner/conference room 5 swimming pool 6 sports hall 7 fencing/disco hall 8 classrooms 9 motorsports 10 high ropes 11 Obstacle course 12 adventure lodges 13 3g swing 14 zipwire 15 bushcraft 16 volleyball court Available here A great range of activities. Children are safe and an excellent beach. - Party leader international@kingswood.co.uk or visit kingswood.co.uk/international 29

30 Overstrand Hall 48 Cromer Road, Norfolk, NR27 OJJ Head for an adventure at our unique coastal manor house Location: Set in a nine-acre estate with an impressive manor house in a vibrant seaside town on the North Norfolk coast, situated next to a sandy beach on a stretch of coastline designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Excursions available: Some of our programmes include the opportunity to explore historical and cultural British sites near to Overstrand Hall including Cambridge and Norwich. Outdoor highlights: Experience the great outdoors through bushcraft and environmental sessions, or enjoy the outdoor laser zone and high ropes activities including Jacob s ladder. Indoor highlights: Accommodation and classroom space in the spectacular Lutyens Manor House, plus an bouldering wall. Other facilities: Diner, shop, party leader lounges and indoor classroom spaces. Age range: 8 to 17 year olds (15-17 year olds only over the summer break at Kingswood Camps) Arrival day is Sunday and departure day is Sunday Safety: Safe and secure environment with boundary fencing and security gates Accommodation: Residential accommodation. Students sleep in dormitories of 4 to 16 beds with a shared bathroom and with bedding included. Laundry is included for any stays longer than 7 nights. Programmes: English in Action (15 to 17s), Adventure Choice (8 to 17s) and Kingswood Camps (15 to 17s) Travel: Train station: Cromer Airports travel times: London Stanstead is 2 hours and 30 minutes away and London Heathrow is 4 hours away. We have a number of transport options available including an escorted shuttle service from your nearest airport. 30 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0)

31 NEW FOR THIS YEAR! Indoor Bouldering Reception 2 Accommodation 3 diner 4 aeroball 5 climbing and abseiling 6 bouldering 7 caving 8 high ropes 9 frisbee golf 10 outdoor laser 11 archery 12 bushcraft 13 obstacle course 14 nightline We have used other providers but Kingswood is overall the best. - Party leader international@kingswood.co.uk or visit kingswood.co.uk/international 31

32 Peak Venture Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 7GF Unleash the young explorers and make a splash in the Reservoir Location: Set in 9 acres of parkland, the centre was historically named as Scout Dike after the rural reservoir opposite the centre. Excursions available: Visit the Steel City and one of the biggest shopping centres in Europe. Please note, all excursions are subject to availability. Outdoor highlights: Exhilarating adventure park with apparatus including a zipwire, 3G swing and leap of faith, plus specially designed bushcraft sessions. Indoor highlights: Flexible indoor space for all weather activities including fencing and indoor initiatives. Watersports: Located adjacent to our watersports area, situated on the Scout Dike Reservoir, offering exciting activities including canoeing, raft building and our New Dragon Boats. Other facilities: Diner, shop, party leader lounges and indoor classroom spaces. Age range: 8-17 year olds Arrival day is Sunday and departure day is Sunday Safety: Safe and secure environment with 24/7 CCTV monitoring, boundary fencing and security gates Accommodation: Residential accommodation. Students sleep in dormitories of 4 to 10 beds with a shared bathroom and with bedding included. Laundry is included for any stays longer than 7 nights. Programmes: Adventure Choice (8 to 17s) Travel: Train station: Penistone Airports travel times: Doncaster Sheffield Airport is 45 minutes away, Manchester Airport is 60 minutes away and John Lennon Liverpool Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes away. 32 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0)

33 NEW FOR THIS YEAR! Two-person Buggies, Adventure Lodges and Eco Pods 1 reception 2 accommodation 3 dining, cinema and disco 4 motorsports 5 high and low ropes 6 bushcraft 7 aeroball 8 zipwire and abseiling 9 climbing 10 archery 11 problem solving 12 Raft building Excellent organisation. Kingswood pack as much in as possible for the children while they are here. - Party leader international@kingswood.co.uk or visit kingswood.co.uk/international 33

34 STAFFORDSHIRE Barn Lane, Nr Albrighton, Wolverhampton, WV7 3AW Experience a taste of adventure at our very first Kingswood centre Location: Our original Kingswood centre was purposebuilt for residential school visits and overlooks the picturesque beauty of the Wrekin and Clee Hills. Excursions available: Visit the Steel City and one of the biggest shopping centres in Europe. Outdoor highlights: Adventure apparatus including zipwire and abseiling, archery, bushcraft and a fun and challenging low ropes course. Indoor highlights: Flexible indoor space for all weather activities including problem solving and team challenges. Other facilities: Diner, shop, social hubs, party leader lounges and indoor classroom spaces. Age range: 8-11 year olds Arrival day is Sunday and departure day is Sunday Safety: Safe and secure environment with 24/7 CCTV monitoring, boundary fencing and security gates Accommodation: Residential accommodation. Students sleep in dormitories of 6 to 14 beds with a shared bathroom and with bedding included. Laundry is included for any stays longer than 7 nights. Programmes: Adventure Choice (8 to 11s) Travel: Train station: Albrighton Airports travel times: Manchester airport is 2 hours from Staffordshire, Liverpool airport is 2.5 hours and Birmingham airport is 1 hour away. 34 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0)

35 NEW FOR THIS YEAR! High ropes with Crate Stack and Jacob s Ladder 1 reception 2 accommodation 3 sportshall 4 aeroball 6 5 motorsports 6 archery 7 quad bikes 8 low ropes 9 problem solving 10 team challenge 11 zipwire and abseiling 12 climbing 13 caving 14 high ropes Great activities and super instructors, as well as super memories for the children. - Party leader international@kingswood.co.uk or visit kingswood.co.uk/international 35

36 WEST RUNTON Cromer Road, West Runton, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9NF Be captivated by our beachside location as you fly down our zipwire overlooking the sea Location: Situated in 30 acres of grounds and packed with recreational facilities. Sweeping cliff top views, beautiful sandy beaches and pine-fringed grounds surround the centre, located in a region boasting wildlife sanctuaries and famous fossils. Excursions available: Some of our programmes include the opportunity to explore historical and cultural British sites near to West Runton including Cambridge and Norwich. Outdoor highlights: Adrenaline-packed climbing and high rope activities, Go-karts, caving and new bushcraft zones. Indoor highlights: Large indoor swimming pool, perfect for building confidence on the water and enjoying evening pool parties, archery ranges, plus an all-weather activity centre. Other facilities: Diner, shop, cinema, social hubs and party leader lounges. Age range: 8-17 year olds Arrival day is Sunday and departure day is Sunday Safety: Safe and secure environment with security gates with CCTV and access intercom Accommodation: Residential accommodation. Students sleep in dormitories of 2 to 18 beds with a shared bathroom and with bedding included. Laundry is included for any stays longer than 7 nights. Programmes: English in Action (8 to 14s), Adventure Choice (8 to 17s) and Kingswood Camps (8 to 17s) Travel: Train station: West Runton Airports travel times: London Stanstead is 2 hours and 30 minutes away and London Heathrow is 4 hours away. We have a number of transport options available including an escorted shuttle service from your nearest airport. 36 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0)

37 NEW FOR THIS YEAR! Two-person Buggies and Wild Adventurer programme 12 1 Reception and classroom 2 Accommodation 3 diner 4 cinema 5 aeroball 6 low and high ropes 7 zipwire 8 motorsports 9 team challenge and problem solving 10 caving 11 swimming pool 12 sports hall/ archery range 13 bushcraft Great service, clean accommodation and a programme that suited all age-groups. - Party leader international@kingswood.co.uk or visit kingswood.co.uk/international 37

38 Le Château de chantereine Criel-sur-Mer, Upper Normandy Enjoy a traditional and immersive French adventure Location: This beautiful 17th century Normandy Château is located in the idyllic fishing village of Crielsur-Mer, providing the ideal opportunity for young people to immerse themselves in French culture. Excursions: There s a whole host of local excursions to choose from, including traditional markets, local farms and producers, stunning landscapes and quaint cities. Rouen explore the capital city of Normandy. Learn about its architecture, the story of Joan of Arc and the Black Death that plagued the city. Dieppe a half day visit to learn about the history and culture of this typical port town, with an optional visit to a traditional Creperie. WWI Battlefields A full day in the Somme led by our tour guides through major sites of the Great War. On-site highlights: Four acres of grounds and a multipurpose sports complex provide the perfect location for team games and adventure activities. Off-site highlights: the beach, the cliffs, the river and woodland - all within five minutes walk from the Chateau! Disneyland Paris or Parc Astérix: You can add a theme park trip to the start or end of your visit for an extra special treat for your group. Age range: 8-17 year olds Accommodation: Residential accommodation. Students sleep in dormitories of 4-10 beds beds with a shared bathroom and with bedding included. Catering: Continental breakfast buffet Three-course hot lunches and dinners, served at the table Packed lunches on excursion days including a make-your-own baguette sandwich Programmes: WWI Discovery French Adventure (with optional French lessons) Integration (with French & UK schools) Travel: Road - Dieppe: 30 min. Calais: 1h 45. Paris: 2h 45. Dover: 3h. London: 4h 20 min We also offer possibilities of a split-centre stay for example, 3 days at Grosvenor Hall and 3 days at the Château de Chantereine. Please contact us for more information. 38 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0)

39 NEW FOR THIS YEAR! Optional French lessons 1 reception 2 accommodation 3 diner and laundry 4 disco and fencing 5 classrooms 6 sports hall 7 indoor Archery and climbing 8 french field games 9 football pitch 10 activity and fire lines We have been visiting for the last eight years and students return buzzing - a true trip of a life time. - Party leader international@kingswood.co.uk or visit kingswood.co.uk/international 39

40 We offer a home away from home Sleeping Our international guests will find welcoming rooms in comfortable dormitory style accommodation, which have a daily housekeeping check. All of our dormitories are warm and comfortable and secure key code access is provided. Students sleep in gender separated areas with separate shower and toilet facilities. Party leaders rooms are also located close by to allow for plenty of supervision. Food and drink We have spent time this year reviewing, discussing and tasting our menus to ensure they give a balanced variety of dishes and have wide appeal to our young guests. We serve three freshly prepared buffet style meals each day with plenty of variety available including hot and cold meals, a salad bar, at least one vegetarian option and plenty of water available at all times. We can also cater for most dietary requirements. sample menu Breakfast lunch dinner Pork sausage, vegetarian sausage, baked beans, scrambled eggs and fresh tomatoes Toast with jams and marmalade Selection of cereals Natural yoghurt and fruit compote Seasonal fruit segments Homemade vegetable soup with croutons Cheese and tomato or pepperoni pizza Sweetcorn and seasoned potato wedges Salad bar Apples, pears and oranges salad bar (available at lunch and dinner) Lasagne and vegetable lasagne Roast chicken breast marinated in Cajun spices New potatoes and peas Garlic bread slices Salad bar Chocolate brownie Sliced lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber Homemade coleslaw, diced beetroot, five bean salad Tuna pasta salad Potato salad Selection of sauces and dips 40 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0)

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42 What we do and where C Colomendy DW Dukeshouse Wood IOW Isle of Wight PV Peak Venture WR West Runton DV Dearne Valley GH Grosvenor Hall OH Overstrand Hall ST Staffordshire CC Château de Chantereine Programmes C DV DW GH IOW OH PV ST WR CC English in Action Adventure Choice Exploring English Intergration Kingswood Camps (seasonal programme) Trinity Exams Course Category Activity sessions C DV DW GH IOW OH PV ST WR CC Archery Buggy building Construct Fencing Challenge Laser Nightline Obstacle challenge Problem solving Raft building Team tech Aeroball Beach swimming Body boarding Bouldering Canoeing Get active Dragon boats Kayaking Two-person buggies Pool session Stand up paddleboarding Team games 42 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0)

43 Category Activity sessions C DV DW GH IOW OH PV ST WR CC Bushcraft Caving Go explore Explore (Rivers, Rocky Shore or Woods) Nature walk Off-site explorer Orienteering Pond dipping 3G swing Abseiling Aerial walkway Balance beam Climbing Crate stack Freefall In the air High all aboard High equilibrium High V Jacob s ladder Jungle vines Leap of faith Powerfan Sky climb Zipwire Campfire Disco Mini Olympics Evening activity Movie night Night walk Quiz Scrapheap challenge Trail of mystery international@kingswood.co.uk or visit kingswood.co.uk/international 43

44 Your adventure starts here... Kingswood.co.uk +44 (0) /17 winner Best Residential Experience Grosvenor Hall in Ashford, Kent and the Isle of Wight centre in Bembridge have Trinity exam status. Grosvenor Hall is accredited by the British Council and is an English UK member. 44 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0)