2014
www.xplorelanguage.com
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Xplore the
World!
Gesa Sellmann, Mirco Krause, Bennet Mรถller, Sara Brandt
Hannah Buckland
Dear Parents! Welcome to Xplore, an experienced youth travel provider, dedicated to organising action packed, interactive language camps. With our expert teams in Germany, England, America and most recently in
We pride ourselves on providing a personal and socialising. Our aim is to provide students with an exciting and diverse language learning experience,
holiday experience with us.
small classes, whilst providing them with the highest
the students are immersed, enhances learning English
or Ireland to experience culture and history? Best wishes,
Xplore Team
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Gemma Melton, Emma Devine
England
Ireland
London, the Queen and Harry Potter are typically associated with England. However, when you visit with Xplore you will learn so
Everywhere you go Ireland’s history presents Ireland’s rich heritage. Our language camp is situated on the
19 come together with the common goal improving their English skills.
Germany
USA
Sauerland, Hachen is a warm and welcoming village with a picturesque lake on site.
an insider as we take you on an exciting accommodation on the college campus.
accommodation in a ‘village’ setting. Both
arranged day excursions.
year olds.
Contents 4 ........................................ Introduction 6 .................................. English Courses 8 .............................England – Overview 10 .................................... Accomodation 12 ............................................. Activities 14 .................................................. 18 ..................................... Extra Courses 22 ......................................... Excursions 24 ..................................Brandeston Hall 26 ................................... 28 ........................................... Saint Felix 30 .......................................... 32 ................................ Worksop College 34 ........................................ 36 ........................................ 38 ............................... Ireland - Overview 40 .................... 42 ........................... Germany - Overview 44 ........................................... Sauerland 48 .................................. USA - Overview 50 ..............................................Regions 52 ............................ 54 ..................................Travel Insurance 55 ............................ Terms & Conditions
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Four Countries – just one goal matter what country you decide to visit, you and on excursions. The leisure time activities are taken
home. Our personal service really does set us apart. Programme Included in the package price is our Multi Activity Programme and English lessons. There is also the
particular activity or sport. Our Camp Leaders make sure that you get up in the person and work together to ensure you have the
your hand at horse riding? It’s your choice. adding an Extra Course to your holiday is sure to make Courses, Multi Activity and English Lessons into your
some independence. Where will you stay?
International Mix
encourage you to speak English and we are very their language skills. The unique atmosphere in our
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In America, depending on your chosen programme
“Worskop College offers a great opport uni ty to meet new people and enjoy yourself! It was the best week I‘ve ever had! I met loads of new people who I still talk to even though they are in different countries. All the staff are really friendly and great to talk to!“ Sam Burford-Eyre, England
“Thank you Xplore awesome group of teens for our homes. Michaela has quickly become part of our family. She is so sweet and is very patient with us as we try to speak German. :) Xplore has made this an amazing summer for us all!!!“ Kim and Tony Fisichella, USA LANGUAGE
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English Courses and optimise their lesson plans, whilst incorporating exhilarating language learning experience. English
Course Content Our regular ‘Classic’ English course is already
improving each individual’s communication skills. We
levels and interests. Spanning across all cultures, Intensive or Super Intensive Lessons For those older students really hoping to improve and lessons as well as A-level preparation. You can increase
Prices for Intensive Courses
Our English teachers are all native speakers. They
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'Passport to English‘ First Step younger campers aged six to ten years with very little or no
You will now have a good and understand almost everything.
Students at this level have a and structural understanding, Students at this level will understand
organised text on descriptive or narrative topics.
Masters
At the top level you possess near You can understand and respond At Intermediate level you can understand most conversations and
and phrases.
We are now working closely with a highly respected UK aim to make sure our classes are an interesting experience
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England Worksop College
Birmingham
PRincethorpe Saint Felix
Warwickshire
Brandeston Hall Finborough Hall
Westonbirt
Woodbridge
Gloucestershire
Bath
Pangbourne Berkshire
England
residential centres, there everyone. We guarantee you will make
English language so you can
Westonbirt,
For more details see page 30 and 31
Brandeston Hall,
Finborough Hall,
Saint Felix,
more than outdoor adventure. We’re
on the East Anglian coast is near to
For more details see page 24 and 25
For more details see page 26 and 27
For more details see page 28 and 29
Worksop College, 13 to 17 years
Woodbridge, 13 to 17 years
Pangbourne,
and cosy venue.
Are you sporty and competitive?
We are excited to announce
Sherwood competition.
still have a really great sports and activity programme.
For more details see page 32 and 33
For more details see page 34 and 35
For more details see page 36 and 37
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England
Home from Home away
everyone.
locations. We guarantee well-equipped classrooms, internet access, excellent
Courses. It is also important to consider what camp is
showers are located on the same level as your room
The areas that are most impressive are where you will
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Activities Sports • Badminton • Archery • Bridge Building • Canoeing • Kayaking • Low Ropes • Mountain Biking
• Kwik Cricket • Squash • Swimming • Tennis
• Orienteering • Unihoc • Quad Biking • Water Polo • Slackline • Trust Trail
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Entertainment
Creativity
• BBQ
• Banner Painting • Bracelet Making • Circus Skills • Coconut Jewellery • Cupcakes • Dance • Drama • Face Masks • Hama Beads • Talent Show Prep
• Cluedo • Disco • Fun Fairs • Internet • Jungle Gym • Mini Olympics
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• Singstar • Talent Shows • Theme Parties
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"Join the club!“
Art & Design Club new materials.
they are such a great opportunity to work with your area. Use this opportunity to try out new things or expand on existing interests.
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England
Fashion Club and design skills. We will design trendy accessories including your very own personalised
Multimedia Club
equipment that you will need is provided.
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Circus Club and coordination that is required.
cartwheels, headstands and human pyramids. We will even make our own
DAnce & Fitness Club Awaken your creative side with this one week long dance and
sharpen your skills and learn in a new environment, this course is
all the dancing knowledge you need to choreograph a routine and
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British Sports Club
Outdoor Adventure Club animal noises and tracks.
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Courses REGISTRO PROFESIONAL DE TENIS
Soccer Academy
Tennis Academy
to develop your technical, tactical, physical and mental skills. Social the academy provides opportunities to motivated teenagers, either Each practice session starts with a special warm up including the
tournament ends this high-class tennis course. Course Length: Extra Charge: Camps:
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Course Length: Extra Charge: Camps:
England
Horse Riding ponies and horses and includes large paddocks, two mĂŠnages, plus
and dressage.
Golf Course Length: Extra Charge: Camp:
Golf Beginner
as putting.
and mental stamina. Course Length: Extra Charge: Camp: Worksop College
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Water Sports
Course Length: Extra Charge: Camps:
Wakeboarding
Course Length: Extra Charge: Camps:
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England
Flying Objects Boomerangs, model rockets, radio controlled helicopters and
how to throw, catch and make it return. We then move on to rockets and launch these models over and over again, equipped with their own parachute to ensure they land in one piece. You can take your rocket
Course Length: Extra Charge: Camps:
Xtreme Challenge
Course Length: Extra Charge: Camp: Worksop College
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Excursions
!
During your stay in England we will take you
or at Easton Farm Park. When the sun shines, we
staying every week will not have to repeat any trips.
streets around Leicester Square and Covent Garden. this city there is always something new to discover. City Trips Our city day trips take you to interesting cities in the
Just for Fun
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England
A perfect day in London Last Saturday we went to London. First the staff gave us our yummy lunch. Then we split in three groups: The London Dungeon and the third to Madame Tussauds. We
our family and friends. We liked it a lot and during the things in every shop we saw.
Carla DomĂŠnech & LucĂa Olmos, Spain
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Brandeston Hall
Welcome to the centre which we term
Home sweet Home
England. this you can make things like slime, wands and lava The Camp
know how to deter home sickness. decorate cupcakes.
you on a harness. In addition we have a sports hall,
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Here at Xplore we are always happy to
where we visit the historic castle and BeWilderwood
On the rare occasion that you want to not spent at camp. Why do we do this?
England
All facts at a glance Age English Courses • First Step • Junior • Primary • Preliminary • Elementary
Excursions • London • Theme Park BeWilderwood
Dates 2014
Day Camp *
from to from to
Price 1 week ............................ ........................... Additional week ...............
Included in the price •
• Easton Farm Park • Southwold Beach • Bury St Edmunds
Unacompanied Minors
as unacompanied minors. For more
• Course Material • Progress Report according to the CEFR - Common
• Multi Activity Programme
Entrance Fees
please visit www.xplorelanguage.com
Your International Travel Insurance is already included in the price.
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Finborough Hall
own equestrian centre.
very own river. Fancy toasting some marshmallows over
Riders Paradise
The Camp
Experienced riders will the woodlands and some great outdoor activities or walk down to the
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the lunge.
England
All facts at a glance Age
Dates 2014
English Courses
2 weeks from to
• • • • • •
Junior Primary Preliminary Elementary Pre-Intermediate Intermediate
Excursions • London • Theme Park Pleasurewood Hills
Day Camp *
3 weeks from to
Price ....................... 3 weeks ........................ Additional week ............
Included in the price •
• Southwold Beach
Sports Courses • Course Material • Progress Report according to the CEFR - Common • Multi Activity Programme Entrance Fees
please visit www.xplorelanguage.com
Your International Travel Insurance is already included in the price.
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Saint Felix
Beach Lovers
and sun worshippers. The seaside resort with
The Camp School, which are mainly single occupancy. Outside in
really challenge your driving skills. Try out the school’s sports centre with a heated swimming pool, gym and squash courts.
cinema nights. 28 |
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our sandcastle and sand sculpture competitions. Staying at Saint Felix allows you to discover East
England
All facts at a glance
Dates 2014 Easter 1 week from to
Age
Summer 2 weeks from to
English Courses
Summer 3 weeks from to
• • • • •
Preliminary Elementary Pre-Intermediate Intermediate Advanced
Excursions • London
Day Camp *
Price 1 week .......................... ........................ 3 weeks ........................ Additional week ............
Included in the price •
• Colchester
Sports Courses • Tennis Academy ........ • Water Sports .............. ............
• Course Material • Progress Report according to the CEFR - Common • Multi Activity Programme Entrance Fees
please visit www.xplorelanguage.com
Your International Travel Insurance is already included in the price.
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Westonbirt
we are pretty sure you’ll love it. For example, the all
Kings & Queens
to archery. The Camp
The evening entertainment programme promises to
Cotswolds.
new. The traditional house is steeped in history and long driveway towards the school.
Highgrove. What a great opportunity expansive school grounds.
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‘Harry Potter’ tour, the Roman Baths or the modern Welsh metropolitan
England
All facts at a glance Age English Courses • • • • •
Preliminary Elementary Pre-Intermediate Intermediate Advanced
Excursions • London • Bath
Sports Courses • Soccer Academy ....... • Tennis Academy ........ • Water Sports ............. ........... ...........
Dates 2014
DDaayy Camp *
2 weeks from to 3 weeks from to
Price ........................ 3 weeks ........................ Additional week .............
Included in the price •
• Course Material • Progress Report according to the CEFR - Common • Multi Activity Programme Entrance Fees
please visit www.xplorelanguage.com
Your International Travel Insurance is already included in the price.
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Worksop College
the area. Worksop has its own personality This traditional school will leave you with
There’s never a dull moment with competitions including the popular Miss Sherwood Forest contest and our charity runs.
The Camp
three hundred students on site at a time. This is great
indoor swimming pool and tennis and squash courts.
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Be Active! Academy.
England
All facts at a glance Age
Dates 2014
13 to 17 years
English Courses
2 weeks from to
• Pre-Intermediate • Intermediate • Advanced
3 weeks from to
• Masters
Price
Excursions • London • Manchester • York
....................... 3 weeks ....................... Additional week ............
Included in the price •
• Liverpool
Sports Courses • Soccer Academy ....... ............. ............ • Water Sports .............. ............ • Xtreme Challenge .......
• Course Material • Progress Report according to the CEFR - Common • Multi Activity Programme Entrance Fees
Your International Travel Insurance is already included in the price.
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Woodbridge
Chill Out Zone!
entertainment and activities that we provide on campus.
teenagers who want a holiday where
The Camp the campus and you will discover quaint shops and
perhaps you want to get an adrenaline
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much shopping and relaxing, as you want to do.
England
All facts at a glance Age 13 to 17 years
Dates 2014
English Courses
2 weeks from to
• Pre-Intermediate • Intermediate • Advanced
3 weeks from to
• Masters
Price
Excursions
........................ 3 weeks ........................ Additional week ............
• London
Day Camp *
Included in the price • Ipswich
•
Sports Courses • Tennis Academy ......... • Water Sports ..............
• Course Material • Progress Report according to the CEFR - Common • Multi Activity Programme Entrance Fees
please visit www.xplorelanguage.com
Your International Travel Insurance is already included in the price.
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Pangbourne
English Classes
Perfect your English including A-level preparation.
and presentations and even colloquial terms and
The Camp close to London and the River Thames with Reading
Whilst participating in an intensive programme it is
English courses and A-level study preparation. These are extended sessions
Fashion Design, Dance and Fitness, British Sports,
your weekly stay. desk in his or her room. There are also lounge style deserved relaxation. It is also important to take some
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England
All facts at a glance Age English Courses • Intermediate • Advanced • Masters
Intensive Courses
Excursions • London
Dates 2014
Day Camp *
2 weeks from to *Please Note:
3 weeks from to *Please Note:
Price
Included in the price •
• Bournemouth • Windsor
Sports Course
• Course Material • Progress Report according to the CEFR - Common • Multi Activity Programme Entrance Fees
please visit www.xplorelanguage.com
Your International Travel Insurance is already included in the price.
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Ireland
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Ireland
Welcome to Ireland, the
Dublin
Saint Columba‘s
You will also experience Ireland, a young and contemporary community and well-kept traditions is
Dublin proximity to the capital city it goes without saying that we will
Learning English
on sports. Together with our Irish sports coaches we will teach
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Saint Columba‘s College
heritage including shamrocks, sheep, vikings and old historic castles at this picturesque
super versatile activity programme will keep students
"Be Irish for a day“
The Camp
language, learn how to Irish dance and how to milk a cow or help the sheepdogs
on a hay cart into the moor including some “Bog Jumping”.
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Ireland
All facts at a glance Age
Dates 2014
English Courses
2 weeks from to
• • • • •
Preliminary Elementary Pre-Intermediate Intermediate Advanced
Price
Excursions
• Bayrons Bay Beach
Included in the price •
• Course Material • Progress Report
• Multi Activity Programme
Your International Travel Insurance is already included in the price.
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Germany
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Germany
Summer Camp in Germany. As a location we have chosen one you – the Sauerland in the western part
Dortmund
Berlin
International Summer Camp Sauerland
Easter and in summer and
Munich
two weeks. Languages
are German and English.
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German
For those students who wish to learn German during their time at camp we
practice your German outside the classroom.
English
Language Courses
oral participation and improving each individual’s communication
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Spending your holiday at our German centre does not
Germany
Windsurfing
Adventurers.
In the unlikely event that there is no wind at all we will keep you entertained with trendy water sports such as stand up paddling or kayaking.
Sports
Creativity Entertainment Theme Parties
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d an rl ue Sa p m ca er m m Su l na io at rn te In
means you will try many thrilling activities that you
The Boat House
Fancy learning new sports such as Cross Boccia,
centre is the ‘Boat House’ situated
Hachen is a warm and welcoming campus
The Camp Association and during the summer it comes to
track? Your experience at camp is sure to make those swimming pool and numerous activities including
trend sport Stand Up Paddling.
choice in Hachen.
as the Movie Park with thrilling rides, the water park
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Germany
All facts at a glance Age
Dates 2014
Language Courses
Easter 1 week from to
• First Step
Summer 1 week from to
• Advanced
Summer 2 weeks from to
Excursions • • • •
Movie Park Cologne ‘Centro’ Waterpark ‘
Price ’
1 week .......................... ........................
Sports Courses ..............
Included in the price
• Course Material • Progress Report • Multi Activity Programme
Your International Travel Insurance is already included in the price.
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USA
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USA
students to experience a new culture in an English-speaking
English Courses your classmates and American teacher. Students enrolled in programmes
Seattle
Washington, D.C. New York
San Francisco
Asheville
Los Angeles
Los Angeles recreational programming. This way we create a multicultural, yet English
Brooksville/Orlando Florida
and interesting experiences, adventures and treasures you can only
widespread practice among Americans young and old. It is our goal to
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Asheville popular destinations such as Aspen or Austin. The sunny summers
Spend two weeks playing soccer with exceptional coaches and players
Florida
the giant outlet malls and much, much more.
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USA
Los Angeles chill out and socialise in.
educational tours such as visiting a school or police department,
We understand you want to meet other American teens which is great as
Washington DC
during meals at the dining hall and during sports activities on campus.
week in DC will not only provide you with an insight into the diversity and attractions such as the Six Flags America theme park.
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Booking Information
How do I choose the right camp?
holiday package. We will then ask you to pay a
Dear Parents It is important that you choose a trustworthy,
What happens next?
Travel documents How do I book? sheet with all the names, addresses and
www.xplorelanguage.com get in touch with us.
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Travel Othe
Flight Bookings
Coutr r ies
Ireland included in the package price. Air
are happy to assist you with your individual
Airport Transfer the price.
Germany
Do I need a Visa?
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Individual Travel
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You can also take your child directly to we would kindly ask you to pick-up your child
your child might need a visa to travel to the UK, Ireland, Germany or the
USA
your approximate arrival time so that we can to you together with the travel documents.
the package price. Please contact us in case you need any assistance with your
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Travel Insurance Xplore. We are pleased to announce that we have launched a partnership with Endsleigh to provide our travellers with a new comprehensive
Travel Cancellation Insurance
Travel Curtailment Insurance
Medical Travel Insurance Covers medical treatment, hospitalisation and repatriation home. Also
Medical Emergency Assistance
Personal Liability
Luggage Insurance money and travel documents such as passports or visas.
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Terms and Conditions Dear Parents, and a great success in every aspect. We promise that we will holiday cost 11. Host organisation United Kingdom compensate any saved expenses. 6. Cancellation through Xplore contract, we reserve the right to cancel the contract immediately. In this case any
Germany administration charge in such circumstances.
Government action, epidemic disease, adverse weather or natural disaster, Xplore
2. Booking and contract
7. Liability
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As a member of the 3. Payment 8. Guarantee
4. Passport, visa and health regulations 9. Limitation 5. Cancellation
holiday cost
10. Privacy policy
(ABTOT), an
Contact
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