Harry Potter Summer Camp - Downe House, Newbury

• Arts and crafts
• Badminton
• Barbecues
• Basketball
• Capture the Flag
• Casino night
• Dance
• Dodgeball
• Disco night
• Football
• Frisbee games
• Karaoke
• Kings' Got Talent
• Latin dances
• Movie night
• Murder Mystery
• Quiz challenges
• Swimming games
• Tennis
• Touch Rugby
• Volleyball
• Zumba

• Mix of modernised residential boarding houses

• Single, twin, triple and quad rooms

• Shared bathroom facilities in an average bathroom:student ratio of 1:4.

• Towels and toiletries are not provided.

• Boys and girls are housed in different accommodation areas/ boarding houses.

• Each boarding house has its own large common room to relax.

• An optional laundry service is included in the cost for all students (Please label all clothing with the student's name).

• Dry cleaning and special treatments for delicate clothes are not available.

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided every day.

• Lunch and dinner are usually hot; on excursion days students are given a packed lunch.

• Vegetarian always available. Others available on request.

Facilities:

• Variety of residential boarding houses each with large common rooms

• Stunning modern classrooms

• Large dining facility

• Modern performing arts block

• Indoor swimming pool

• Outdoor playing fields and tennis courts

• Large indoor sports hall

Full-Day Excursions

• Bournemouth: Beach day with sunshine, shopping, and the famous Pier.
• London: Guided tour of Westminster's iconic sights (Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace) and world-famous museums (Natural History, Science Museum).
• Portsmouth: Seaside visit and HMS Victory, the world's most famous battleship.
• Stratford-upon-Avon: Birthplace of William Shakespeare.
• Warwick Castle: Explore the medieval castle founded by William the Conqueror in 1068.

Half-Day Excursions

• Newbury: Shopping destination and birthplace of Alec Hopkins, actor in Harry Potter.
• Cotswold Wildlife Park: Encounter a variety of animal species.
• Windsor Castle: Visit the 11th-century royal residence.
• Reading: Major commercial center for shopping.
• Salisbury: Beautiful Cathedral City with an original copy of the Magna Carta.
• Oxford: Prestigious university town with historical colleges and Harry Potter filming locations (Christchurch, Bodleian Library).

• A fee applies for unaccompanied minor service.

• Students will be met at the airport by a guide or representative.

• The guide may arrive up to 45 minutes after flight arrival.

• If the guide is not found, students should visit the Airport Information Desk with their Transfer Confirmation Letter and remain calm inside the terminal.

• Students advised to carry: Passport (Visa if needed), Letter of Consent to Travel, Booking confirmation letter, Transfer confirmation letter.

• In case of flight delays or emergencies, call +44 7421 420 020.

• Heathrow Shuttle service timings: Airport departure at midday, 3pm, 7pm; Centre departure at 6am, 10am, 1pm.

• Students with parents/guardians must provide arrival/pick-up times in advance.

• We will issue a document for completion before arrival; unaccompanied travel to/from campus is not allowed.

• Arrival drop-off at the center: 3pm – 6pm

• Departure pick-up: 9am – 11am.

• Child assessed upon arrival for placement in an appropriate class according to age and English level.
• Six learning levels available, from Beginner to Advanced.
• 15 hours of English classes each week, learning though fun teaching methods including projects, games, and group work to boost confidence, collaboration, and communication.
• Between 9.00 - 12.30 or 14.00 - 17.30
• Teaching days: Thursday – Monday (morning or afternoon lessons)
• A full program of organised activities, with a choice of 2 – 3 activities per session.
• Minimum of two full-day excursions per week, including one entrance fee.

The syllabus includes:

• Language input and language practice
• UK or US culture lessons
• Excursion preparation/ follow-up lessons
• Online safety classes
• Project lessons
• There is also a weekly review of materials studied.
• 3 hours of Harry Potter-related activities. Over the 2-week course period, students will have:
  • One class per week in magic wizardry and the study of the characters in Harry Potter
  • A potted history of the last 23 years of Harry Potter
  • Harry Potter trail in Oxford including a visit to Christchurch College and the Bodleian Library Quad
  • Visit to Warner Brothers Studios to see the set of Harry Potter
  • Harry Potter movie night
  • Harry Potter quiz

• Residential refundable deposit (payable upon arrival): £50. This can be paid in either Sterling (£50) or Euros (€50).

• Heathrow Airport Shared Transfer: £75 (One Way)

• Heathrow Airport Transfer: £170 (One Way)

• Gatwick Airport Transfer: £180 (One Way)

• Stansted Airport Transfer: £220 (One Way)

• Luton Airport Transfer: £220 (One Way)

• St Pancras/Central London Transfer: £320 (One Way)

• Student Insurance(Weekly): £6

• Courier Service: £65

• Unaccompanied minor supplement(departure only): £75

• Please bring suitable clothing and boots without a heel for horse riding lessons.

• Pocket Money Advice: £50 per week pocket money is recommended for treats and gifts. This is a suggested amount, every student is different.

• The school prioritizes the safety and welfare of all students, irrespective of gender, background, or ethnicity.

• Dedicated to fostering a positive school environment through effective teaching, learning, and pastoral support for students and staff.

• Mandatory for parents or guardians to complete emergency contact details for enrolled students.

• Requirement to provide a 24/7 reachable telephone number for a parent, guardian, or agent.

**Entry level: **Beginner (Kings Level 1)