Creative Writing Explorers in Harrow School or St John’s Beaumont, UK

Course Description: Creative Writing Explorers in Harrow School or St John’s Beaumont, UK

Spark imagination, build confidence, and nurture storytelling talent with this fun and inspiring summer writing course for children aged 9–10. Set within the historic grounds of Harrow School or St John’s Beaumont, young learners will take their first steps into the world of creative writing in an environment where their ideas can flourish.

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📍 Location Highlights

Students will live and learn in the inspiring settings of either Harrow School, one of the UK's most prestigious boarding schools with alumni including Winston Churchill, or St John’s Beaumont, nestled in the peaceful countryside near Windsor. These locations offer a secure, immersive, and nurturing learning environment with full-time pastoral care.

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📚 What You’ll Learn

Students will:

• Develop original stories and characters

• Experiment with genres including fiction, poetry, and drama

• Explore narrative structure and storytelling techniques

• Share ideas and receive constructive feedback from tutors and peers

• Build creativity, communication, and critical thinking skills

• Learn how to present their work confidently in front of a group

There’s no fixed curriculum — tutors tailor content to the interests of each class, creating a dynamic and responsive learning environment.

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🗓 Sample Timetable

Monday to Friday:

• 07:30 – Wake up

• 08:00 – Breakfast & morning check-in

• 09:00–12:30 – Creative Writing Lessons (with breaks)

• 12:30–13:30 – Lunch

• 14:00–17:00 – Afternoon Activities (sports, arts, games)

• 17:30–18:30 – Downtime or prep

• 18:30 – Dinner

• 20:00 – Evening Programme (movie night, games, quizzes)

• 21:30 – Lights out

Weekends:

Saturday includes a full-day excursion, and Sunday is for arrivals and orientation, including a welcome talk and games to help students settle in.

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🎨 Activities & Excursions

Beyond the classroom, students enjoy:

• Creative workshops in art, drama, music, and team-building

• Sports and games like football, basketball, and rounders

• Evening socials including quizzes, disco night, and movie evenings

• Excursions to landmarks such as Windsor Castle, the Harry Potter Studio Tour, or the Tower of London

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🏠 Accommodation & Meals

• Shared dormitory-style rooms by gender

• Round-the-clock residential staff and secure, supportive living environment

• Full board included: nutritious breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided daily. Packed lunches are arranged for excursion days.

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🚍 Airport Transfers

✅ Complimentary airport transfers are included from London Heathrow Airport on course start and end dates (Sundays and Saturdays only).

• Arrival window: Flights must land between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM (BST)

• Departure window: Flights must depart between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM (BST)

• Unaccompanied minors: £145 departure assistance fee (arrival service is free)

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🎓 Certificates & Recognition

At the end of the course, students receive a certificate of participation — a testament to their learning, confidence, and creativity.

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🌟 Join Us

Help your child build confidence, make friends, and fall in love with storytelling at one of the UK’s top junior summer programmes.