Programme Summary

This programme offers many different sports that can only be enjoyed on the coast. This includes quad biking, abseiling, surfing, canoeing, coastal traversing, adventure swimming and archery.

A typical week's Adventure Sports Programme with 15 hours of lessons might be as follows:

The programme is subject to change as some activities are dependent on weather and safety conditions.

Students must be able to swim at least 50 metres in light clothing and be prepared to wear appropriate safety equipment when necessary.

• Two pairs of old trainers/sports shoes (one pair will get wet)
• A tracksuit
• A waterproof jacket
• A large beach towel, Swimwear
• Sun block
• A drink
• Dry clothes to change into afterward.

This programme can be combined with the Classic Course and will provide 3 x 3 hour sessions of Dance lessons.

The lessons will include a warm-up, technical exercises and short routines, all working towards a complete modern dance performance from a London West End musical at the end of the second week, plus sessions of classical ballet, starting with technical exercises before learning a performance piece.

Lessons will be with qualified dance tutors at a successful dance academy within Ilfracombe, the Rebecca Varley School of Dance.

Students may bring their own dance shoes, but for complete beginners all the sessions can be performed barefoot or in socks.

A typical week's Ballet and Modern Dance Programme with 15 hours of lessons might be as follows:

For the Dance Lessons, students may bring their own dance shoes, but for complete beginners all the sessions can be performed barefoot or in socks.

Includes cultural excursions and visits to places of local interest. It provides an opportunity to learn about the area’s history, geography and culture as well as having fun.

A typical week’s programme for the Discovering Devon Programme with 18 hours of lessons might be as follows:

The Football Programme is combined with our 15 hours English Course and is available to students aged 7 upwards.

There are 3 sessions of 3 hours of Football each week, tutored by a qualified FA (Football Association) coach. Students are coached to a high standard and are taught passing, ball control, running with the ball, heading, shooting, ball keeping, strategy, team dynamics and of course will put all of the training into practice in actual games.

A typical week's Football Programme with 15 hours of lessons, might be as follows:

Students may bring their own football boots and equipment.

This Programme is designed for students aged 10+ and offers golf tuition and practice, combined with 15 or 18 hours of English classes per week.

The Golf programme includes 2 x 4-hour sessions per week in groups of up to 8 with a fully-qualified golf professional. Lessons will be partly instructional and students will learn grip, stance, posture, swing and etiquette, moving onto the course to put this knowledge into practice.

Lessons take place at the lovely Willingcott Valley Golf Club, in beautiful and tranquil surroundings with spectacular views across to Exmoor National Park. Willingcott is a picturesque and varied course; some holes have water, others undulating links-style scenery. The 18-hole course is 6422 yards, par 71.

A typical week’s programme for the Golf Programme with 18 hours of lessons, might be as follows:

Students MUST bring suitable clothing and footwear. Jeans are not allowed, and shorts must be of reasonable length. Willingcott Golf Club does not have a strict dress code, so trainers are permissible.

For those of 7 years old and above, the Riding Programme offers students the opportunity to practise and improve a wide range of equestrian skills during the two four-hour sessions per week. The Centre is an approved British Horse Society training centre offering qualified instruction with top quality horses and ponies that compete regularly with success in the show ring and the dressage arena. Three full-time qualified instructors can cater for the absolute beginner to career students and competition riders.

A typical week's programme for the Riding Programme with 18 hours of lessons, might be as follows:

Students require strong shoes with a heel, a waterproof jacket and long trousers and must be prepared to wear a safety hat.

For those wanting to receive 15 hours per week of English lessons, as well as enjoy surfing at some of the best beaches in Britain, this is the ideal programme available to students aged 7 upwards.

Students must be able to swim at least 50 metres in light clothing and be prepared to wear appropriate safety equipment when necessary.

Learn to surf or improve your skills with us, at nearby Woolacombe Beach. Your surf lessons will be organised by Atlantic Surfseekers Woolacombe, a British Surfing Association Approved Surf School using qualified and experienced Surfing Instructors and Beach Lifeguards.

In 3 x 3 hour sessions per week, you will follow the BSA Junior Athletes Award Scheme which will cover a variety of topics, including Beach and surf safety, different types of equipment used, techniques for paddling, reading and catching waves, standing up and controlling the board.

Where environmental conditions make surfing unsuitable or unsafe, another activity from the Adventure Sports Programme will be offered.

The package also includes a wetsuit, shoes and a log book, all of which students can keep and take home at the end of the course. These items are included in the course fees.

A typical week’s Surfing Programme with 15 hours of lessons, might be:

The package also includes a wetsuit, shoes and a log book, all of which students can keep and take home at the end of the course. These items are included in the course fees, and children will take home at the end of the course.

For students 7 years old and above, this programme offers the opportunity to combine 15 hours of English lessons per week with coaching by a Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) qualified professional. The programme will include lessons with a coach and practice sessions with fellow students.

This programme can accommodate students of any level, from beginners to advanced players. Two sessions of two hours per week are given by a qualified coach on the tennis courts adjacent to the school. There are also two hours of tennis practice each week during which students have use of the tennis courts.

A typical week's Tennis Programme with 15 hours of lessons, might be as follows: