Summer Holiday Workshops for 4 - 12 year olds
OPEN Youth Trust, 20 Bank Plain, Norwich, NR2 4SF
School Holiday Workshops
About Us
The OPEN Youth Trust was established in 2005 to provide opportunities for young people in Norfolk including those who are most disadvantaged, with the longer-term aim of making a positive difference to their lives. Over the Summer school holidays we are running both one and two day workshops. The one day workshops which are new for 2017 are suitable for 4 –6 year olds. These cost £16 per day and also run from 10.00am – 2.00pm. The two day workshops are aimed at 7 - 12 year olds. Each activity costs £30 for the two days and runs from 10.00am - 3.00pm. There is also an option for the two day workshops of an early drop-off from 9.00am at an additional charge of £2.50 per day. Spaces are limited and some bursary places are available upon written request. A children’s lunch box is also available upon request for just £3.00 per child. Places can be booked online at summerholidayfun.eventbrite.co.uk or by completing the form at the back of this booklet. Any queries please do not hesitate to call 01603 252110 or email activities@opennorwich.org.uk
One Day Workshops for 4 - 6 year olds 10.00am - 2.00pm
Let’s Get Dancing (NEW) A fun filled packed day where children will get the chance to learn a variety of new dance techniques and discover more about dance. Let’s Get Active (NEW) This course is perfect for active children, it will give them the chance to burn off steam by taking part in a range of sports based games and activities. Children will have fun while developing team work and co-ordination skills, Let’s get children active! Let’s Get Creative (NEW) A day full of fun, artistic and creative activities for your little one to enjoy. All resources are provided and better yet you don’t have to clean up the mess! Let’s Get Musical (NEW) This course is the perfect introduction to Musical Theatre. Rehearse the script, learn the songs and practice those dance moves ready to end the course with a chance to showcase newly learnt skills and talents in a live performance! Let’s Get Jammin’ (NEW) Does your child love making music? This workshop will let them discover sounds, breaks and beats and allow them to develop their ideas into a finished piece.
Two Day W for 7 - 12
10.00am -
Sports Based Courses Introduction to Climbing An introduction to the adrenaline filled world of indoor rock climbing! Learn how to use the climbing equipment and develop techniques, skills, teamwork and trust. Our instructors will be with you every step of the way and will get you reaching great heights in no time at all! Intermediate Climbing This workshop is aimed at those who have completed an Introduction to Climbing at OPEN or a similar workshop elsewhere, giving participants the next step to progress their climbing ability and knowledge. Participants will develop climbing techniques including hand and foot placements, body positioning and climbing movement. The workshop also includes rope and equipment management, route grades and the history and etiquette of climbing. Discover Fencing (NEW) This course is a great introduction to the art of fencing. It’s perfect for harnessing children’s attention and a great way to develop good sportsmanship, quicker reflexes and self-discipline. Participants will have the chance to learn new skills, make new friends and have lots of fun.
Workshops year olds
- 3.00pm
Multi Sports Do you know someone that enjoys playing sports and want to meet new friends? Then these two days of action packed fun activities are just right! On offer will be a variety of exciting sports from pulse raising warm up games to learning and playing Dodgeball, y-Ball, Benchball and Speedstacking and much more. Participants will be inspired by learning new skills, playing new games and trying new sports with our enthusiastic instructors. Football Crazy Does your child absolutely love this beautiful game? If the answer is yes, then our new course is just for them. There will be lots of team games and they will also get the opportunity to test individual skills. Get active, have fun and get sporty! Abseiling and Ascending Participants will test their stamina by hauling their own body weight to the top of our climbing wall using our ascending kit. They will learn to abseil from the top of our climbing wall, with expert tuition from our instructors. We guarantee participants will feel a terrific sense of achievement when their feet touch the ground. Suitable for those who have completed our Introduction to Climbing workshops/courses or have similar climbing experience.
Music Based Workshops Pop Party Discover the process of learning to sing a song and arrange vocal parts. On day two, spend time in our fully equipped recording studio and experience performing, recording and producing your own hit! Radio Daze Participants will learn how to write and produce their very own radio shows including voiceover, sound effects and mood music! They will present and produce the show and make their own finished download! Breaks & Beats Does your child love iPads and like making music? This workshop will let them discover the sounds, breaks and beats that can be made using iPads and IMacs and develop their ideas into a finished piece. They could even add their own lyrics and vocals! Time to Jam During this course children will learn to play simple lines on electric guitar, bass, drums and keyboard then develop their ideas on computers to produce a finished music anthem!!! Make your own music video This workshop gives children the chance to star in their own music video. Learn how to design a storyboard, play with props, create scenes, sing and lip sync their heart out to become your very own pop star. They will also get a copy of the polished and edited version of the music video sent via email to cherish forever.
Media Based Workshops Build your own Website (NEW) The internet is used more than ever before and there seems to be a website dedicated to most things, and now there are going to be a few more! During this course participants will research, develop and design a website that will go live onto the world wide web! Stop Frame Animation Do you know someone that would love creating their very own animation films like Wallace and Gromit or The Lego movie? This course is perfect for developing their very own filmmaking and story boarding skills. They will work with digital equipment and software to create movies using the props, models and scenery created throughout the day. They may even want to make a cameo appearance themselves! This workshop promises to let imaginations run wild! Gamers’ Paradise This is the ultimate gamer’s dream, within this course participants will have the chance to design their own computer game. Learn about the competitive world of gaming and let their imagination run wild in the world of game design. A Day in the Life of (NEW) For any budding filmmakers this course is perfect. Participants will research, develop, film and edit their very own documentary with the guidance of our highly knowledgeable instructor. Phenomenal Photography Does your child love Photography? During this workshop participants will get the chance to develop their creativity, meet new friends, have a lot of fun and discover how to push their imagination to its limits. All equipment is provided.
Performing Arts Based Workshops Discover Street Dance A chance to learn a variety of street dance techniques and discover more about dance. It will help develop creativity in new, exciting and fun ways. Participants will learn amazing choreography and develop their own artistic expression. Discover Drama A chance to learn a variety of new drama techniques such as improvisation, script reading, character building and much more. This is a perfect time to discover more about the art of drama. Musical Theatre Does your child love musical theatre? Love to perform? If so they should get involved in this workshop where they will learn singing, dancing and acting techniques. At the end of the workshop participants will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in a live performance! Discover Cheerleading Does your child want to learn how to perform or cheer on their favourite team? We will teach them the tricks and moves to entertain an audience and support their sport!
Creative Based Courses Painters Dream (NEW) This course is perfect for any budding artists, especially if the material they prefer to work with is paint! Participants will learn the technique of working with different paints, develop their creativity and have fun! Crafty Creations During this course children will make wonderful creations, let their imagination run wild and develop arts and crafts skills – this course offers them a chance to get messy with a range of different craft techniques whilst having fun and making friends. Fabulous Fashion Up-cycling Is your child a fashionista, unique and stands out in a crowd? Join this workshop and they will learn how to individualise fashion items taking up-cycling to the next level! Writers Dream Does your child love to write? Could they be the next Jacqueline Wilson or do they just want to learn more about writing? Well this workshop is just right. Learn skills of writing fairytales, short stories, rhymes and to top it off participants can share their new skills with friends and family in a mini showcase at the end of the second day.
Themed Courses Discover Science Does your child fancy being the next Einstein? Do they love science experiments and want to test their scientific knowledge, well now they can with our science workshop. All equipment and materials are provided, all we ask is that they turn up in clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Wizard Academy Does your child love Harry Potter? Want to tune into their wizardly ways and make potions and wands? Now they can on this two day Hogwarts themed course. Learn to write their own spells, create wizard stories and most importantly have fun! Pokémon Party As we all know, last year the incredible world of Pokémon came back in a storm. Our brand new Pokémon Party course is perfect for any budding Pokémon Trainers, so grab that Pokedex and have a blast! Pamper Party Does your child love to pamper? During this course children will learn how to style their hair in unique ways, create their own look with elegant nail designs and make themselves feel fabulous like never before. Remember it’s not all about the look, it’s, about being confident in themselves and their style! May The Force Be With You The Force has been awoken and OPEN is looking for new Jedis to come together to help defeat the Darkside! Participants will Create their own lightsaber and mask and relive some classic Star Wars scenes with their new fellow Jedis.
One day Workshop Timetable for 4 - 6 year olds 10.00am - 2.00pm
Date Workshop Tuesday 25th July Wednesday 26th July Thursday 27th July
Let’s Get Moving Let’s Get Dancing Let’s Get Jammin
Tuesday 1st August Wednesday 2nd August Thursday 3rd August
Let’s Get Creative Let’s Get Dancing Let’s Get Jammin
Tuesday 8th August Wednesday 9th August Thursday 10th August
Let’s Get Moving Let’s Get Musical Let’s Get Jammin
Wednesday 16th August Thursday 17th August
Let’s Get Musical Let’s Get Creative
Tuesday 22nd August Wednesday 23rd August Thursday 24th August
Let’s Get Moving Let’s Get Dancing Let’s Get Musical
Tuesday 29th August Wednesday 30th August
Let’s Get Creative Let’s Get Musical
Two day workshops Timet
10.00am -
Date Activity Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th July Intro to climbing Breaks and Beats Wizard Academy Make your own movie Thursday 27th & Friday 28th July Intermediate climbing Football Crazy Musical Theatre PokĂŠmon Party (NEW) Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd August Abseiling & Ascending Pop Party Fabulous Fashion Gamers Paradise Thursday 3rd & 4th August Intro to climbing Multi-Sports Discover Dance Stop Frame Animation Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th August Intermediate Climbing Radio Daze Writers Dream Make your own music video Thursday 10th & Friday 11th August Discover Science Discover Fencing Painters Dream (NEW) May the Force Be with You Tuesday 15th & Wednesday 16th August Intro to climbing Time to Jam! Discover Cheerleading Make your Own Podcast
table for 7 - 12 year olds
- 3.00pm
Date Activity Thursday 17th & Friday 18th August Intermediate Climbing Football Crazy Disney Descendants May the force be with you Tuesday 22nd & Wednesday 23rd August Abseiling and Ascending Music Mayhem Crafty Creations Build your own Website Thursday 24th & Friday 25th August Intro to climbing Intro to Fencing Discover Drama Phenomenal Photography Tuesday 29th & Wednesday 30th August Discover Science Multigames Pamper Party A day in the life of‌ Thursday 31st August & Football Crazy Friday 1st September Radio Daze Wizard Academy Musical Theatre Tuesday 5th & Wednesday 6th September
Intermediate Climbing PokĂŠmon Party (NEW)
Birthday Party Packages An OPEN party is an excellent way to celebrate a child’s birthday. Our party packages are great fun for boys and girls of all ages and all abilities. Every child is different, so here at OPEN we pride ourselves on creating a totally unique birthday party experience. We offer a variety of either one or two hour packages with additional time to meet your party needs based around the following themes: l Dance l Musical theatre l Climbing l l Photography l Recording Studio l Science l Each party package includes: • A photographer for the duration allowing you to cherish those wonderful memories! • A party bag for each party attendant For additional charge party food available upon request. For prices and availability please call 01603 252110 or email activities@opennorwich.org.uk for further information.
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On offer are the following two day workshops for 7 - 12 year olds: Intro to Climbing - 25th & 26th July / 3rd & 4th August / 15th & 16th August /24th & 25th August Intermediate Climbing - 27th & 28th July / 8th & 9th August / 17th & 18th August / 5th & 6th September Abseiling & Ascending - 1st & 2nd August / 22nd & 23rd August Discover Fencing - 10th & 11th August Multi-Sports - 3rd & 4th August Football Crazy - 27th & 28th July Pop Party - 1st & 2nd August Radio Daze - 8th & 9th August / 31st August & 1st September Breaks and Beats - 25th & 26th July Time To Jam - 15th & 16th August Make Your Own Music Video - 8th & 9th August Make Your Own Podcast - 15th & 16th August Build Your Own Website - 22nd & 23rd August Stop Frame Animation - 3rd & 4th August Gamers’ Paradise - 1st & 2nd August A Day In The Life Of - 29th & 30th August Phenomenal Photography - 24th & 25th August Discover Street Dance - 3rd & 4th August Discover Drama - 24th & 25th August Musical Theatre - 27th & 28th July / 31st August & 1st September Discover Cheerleading - 15th & 16th August Painters Dream - 10th & 11th August Writers Dream - 8th & 9th August Crafty Creations - 22nd & 23rd August Fabulous Fashion Up-Cycling - 1st & 2nd August Discover Science - 10th & 11th August / 29th & 30th August Wizard Academy - 25th & 26th July / 31st August & 1st September Pokémon Party - 27th & 28th July / 5th & 6th September Pamper Party - 29th & 30th August May The Force Be With You - 10th & 11th August / 17th & 18th August
One day workshops for 4 - 6 year olds: Let’s Get Dancing - 26th July / 2nd August Let’s Get Moving - 25th July / 8th August / 22nd August Let’s Get Creative - 1st August / 17th August Let’s Get Jammin’- 27th July / 3rd August / 10th August Let\s Get Musical - 9th August / 16th August / 30th August
OPEN Youth Trust 20 Bank Plain, Norwich, NR2 4SF Telephone: 01603 763111
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