Afternoon Activities

Available in Weeks 1-4

Preparation, cooking & presentation skills.

Students learn various cooking skills such as kneading, creaming, piping and baking, making things such as dough, pizza and a number of sweet desserts including cheesecake and cupcakes. They learn simple skills such as following a recipe and time management and, most importantly, get to enjoy all of the delicious things they make!

This option will incur an additional charge of 100 GBP per week on top of course fees.

Available in Weeks 1-4

Develop and learn new arts & crafts skills using different materials.

Students will explore their own creativity through a variety of different arts and crafts. Activities may include modelling, painting, sculpting and drawing. Exhibitions of work will be displayed on campus.

Available in Weeks 1-4

Learn different styles of dance.

Students cover a range of styles at a basic level, improving their skills by looking at different tempos and beats.

Students are given the opportunity to learn from experienced dancers and to choreograph their own routines. As part of this activity students get the chance to showcase their talents at some of the events that take place during the course including the Rock Festival and the Summer Fete.

Available in Weeks 1-4

Develop strategies to improve your game.

This activity covers the basic skills of football including passing, dribbling, shooting, attacking, defending and goalkeeping, focusing on development and technique. Small-sided matches are used to improve decision-making and competitiveness, and technique will be developed through reaction games and fun tournaments. Students will use samba goals of a size specific to the needs of their age group.

Available in Weeks 1-4
For Students aged 10-11 only

Suitable for players with or without a handicap.

Students have use of the on-site nine-hole golf course and pitch and putt area to develop all the essential skills of golf. Equipment can be provided, however, if students wish to bring their own clubs it's recommended that they bring a half-set only. This activity is open to students of all abilities.

This option will incur an additional charge of 100 GBP per week on top of course fees.

Available in Weeks 1-4

Outdoor activities, adventure and discovery.

A selection of outdoor activities providing adventure and discovery such as forestry skills, hiking and climbing. Suitable for all abilities.

This option will incur an additional charge of 100 GBP per week on top of course fees.

Available in Weeks 1-3 

For students with little or no experience of riding.

Students will be grouped according to ability and age. This is an ideal opportunity for those who have not tried riding before and for those with some experience to further develop their skills.

Students who have no riding experience are not required to send a video but students with experience are asked to send one to assist us with groupings.

There is limited availability for this course; book early to avoid disappointment.

This option will incur an additional charge of 100 GBP per week on top of course fees.

Available in Weeks 1-3

For experienced riders only. Video evidence of walk, trot & canter required. Students will be enrolled onto Riding: Beginners/Intermediate until approved.

This activity is for experienced riders who can walk, trot, and canter. Video evidence will be required for the selection process. Students will be enrolled on to Riding: Beginners/Intermediate until video is approved.

Students should bring their own equipment, especially boots and a helmet, or they may not be able to ride. Due to a limited range of horses there is a weight limit of 76kg. Students will be formally assessed during the first riding session and any found to not have the required level of ability will be asked to choose an alternative afternoon option for Health and Safety reasons.

There is limited availability for this course; book early to avoid disappointment.

This option will incur an additional charge of 100 GBP per week on top of course fees.

Available in weeks 1-4

A choice of many different sports & activities.

Students can choose their preferred afternoon activities each day from a comprehensive variety of sporting and creative options.

Examples of Sports & Recreation activities:

• Art
• Badminton
• Climbing
• Archery
• Squash
• Cricket
• Dance
• Hockey
• Drama
• Fitness
• Table Tennis
• Frisbee
• Music
• Rounders
• Football
• Swimming
• Athletics
• Basketball
• Trampolining
• Volleyball
• Tag Rugby

Please note, the activities on offer will vary at each campus and not all activities will be available each day or week.

Available in Weeks 1-4

Develop skills and abilities in a 25m pool.

This activity takes place in the on-site 25m pool. Students will be given the opportunity to develop a range of different strokes and will take part in a fun mix of mini competitions and games. Some prior experience is beneficial.

Available in Weeks 1-4

Delivering the basic principles of tennis.

This activity takes place on Glastonbury’s outdoor tennis courts and delivers the basic principles of the game. The emphasis is very much on fun whilst also establishing the fundamentals of co-ordination, balance, agility, ball-skills and basic awareness of the rules and competition. This activity is open to all abilities, however, some prior experience is beneficial. Students will be grouped according to their experience and ability.

This option will incur an additional charge of 100 GBP per week on top of course fees.