Kew Music Academy
Ages: 9-18. 29 July to 2 August (9am-4pm) in Kew Ensemble-playing in classical music and jazz, choir and West End singing, music theory, improvisation. Minimum grade 2 level preferable, not suitable for guitarists, harpists and recorder players. Price £245 for week. More info: 07947 473771 www.kewmusicacademy.co.uk
SCIENCE
Mother Nature Science Camps Science Academy or Science of Sport
Ages: 5-12 In Richmond, Kingston, Twickenham, Hounslow, Kew, Kensington and Chelsea 22 July to 26 July, 29 July to 2 Aug, 5 Aug to 9 Aug, 12 Aug to 16 Aug, 19 Aug to 23 Aug Our scientists will ensure your children ‘get ahead in science’ this holiday with action-packed programmes of hands-on activities exploring a spectacular array of scientific themes and topics. Every day is filled with science experiments to make & take home. More info: Varun Bali 0845 864 0986 www.mnature.co.uk
SPORT
Backflip Performers Summer Camps
Ages: 4-11 22 July to 23 August (5 weeks) in Wimbledon and Bedfont Activities: gymnastics, games, fitness and fun with excellent equipment, including bouncing air track, prizes and medals, badges and awards and performance for parents at the end of each week! No experience required. Children to provide their own lunch and snacks. 10% off your booking if you book before 10 July! Price: Wimbledon £30 per day. Bedfont £15 per day. More info: 020 8940 7998 www.backflipperformers.com
Winning Way/Esher FC Football Camps
Ages: 4-14 29 July to 16 August (9.30-12 or 3pm) in Thames Ditton
Footie Tots is running its highly successful half and full day Footie Winning Ways Football Camp during the summer holidays. Suitable for all abilities. Fun packed days with tournaments. More info: Andy Scates 07931 707720 andyandlucyscates@gmail.com
Little Kickers and Little Rugby Summer Camps
Ages: 4-7 5 to 9 August (3 hours) in Teddington 12 to 16 August (3 or 6 hours) in Richmond Whether your child already attends Little Kickers or Little Rugby classes, or you would just like him/ her to have a fun introduction to sport over the summer this 5 day workshop is ideal. More info: Lewis Maher 020 8979 8048 or richmond@littlekickers.co.uk www.littlekickers.co.uk
Motive8 Holiday Sports Camp
Ages: 5-11 29 July to 23 August (4 weeks, 8.30am-3.30pm daily) in Twickenham Motive8 holiday provision is geared towards fun, activity, sport and skill development. Children are given the opportunity to make new friends, learn or develop sporting skills and generally remain active, expending some of the built-up energy they accumulate over the holidays and giving mum and dad a well-earned break! Book weekly or daily. Price: £120 per week or £30 per day. More info: 0800 028 0198 stephen.cowley@m8group.co.uk
Richmond Safe Cycling Summer Courses
Ages: 9+ 12 August to 6 September (5 day course running weekly for 4 weeks 9.45am-12pm or 1.45-4pm) in Richmond borough Qualified Cycle Instructors are running cycling courses in Richmond. During more than 10 hours a week in small groups and starting in traffic free locations, children learn about observation and keeping safe. Later, on quiet roads, they learn about traffic
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Springboard Swimmers Summer Holiday Swimming Courses
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SUMMER CAMPS, WORKSHOPS & COURSES
Universal Method - Martial Arts/Self Defence Summer Camp
Ages: 3+ 29 July to 30 August in Teddington Suitable for children 3 years and older who are non-swimmers, beginners or in need of stroke technique. Very small groups of only 3 children with friendly tutor in the water with them. More info: 020 8255 7455 www.springboardswimmers.com
Ages: 6+ 29 July to 23 August (9am-3pm, 4 weeks) in Feltham Week long camps incorporating Martial Arts and Self Defence. This is an action packed programme at Feltham Community College. More info: 07956 692069 info@universalmethod.co.uk
TECHNOLOGY
FunTech Summer Camps
Ages: 7-16 15 July to19 August (6 weeks, 9am-5pm) in Richmond Select Academy Summer Something different is offered at this Football Camp extra-curricular computing school, Ages: 5-15 described by the BBC as having 29 July to 30 August “a solid reputation for both using (8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Fri) in the latest technology and innovate Isleworth teaching techniques.” Technology is Select Academy aims to make the at the core of all the weekly camps footballing experience fun and a which are taught by staff passionate real learning experience so players about computer science. The can continue their passion for FunTyper camp offers a series of fun the game long term. The focus and creative games which also teach on components including speed, kids valuable touch-typing skills, power and endurance are all whilst the Lego NXT camp challenges age appropriate and the syllabus children to build the ultimate robot covers every aspect of each player’s whilst simultaneously learning progress with emphasis on all round valuable ICT and programming skills. mental and physical development. Days starting at 8am and ending at Price: £20 per day. 6pm also available. More info: 0844 5027 344 More info: 01628 621215 www.selectacademy.co.uk www.funtech.co.uk
Summer Football Camp Ages 5 to 15 29th July - 30th August 2013 Isleworth NEW regular training sessions available at Goals, New Malden. Tuesdays/Thursdays/Saturdays throughout the summer
www.selectacademy.co.uk 0844 502 7324 NOW ENROLLING!
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Weekl y drama-based workshops for children aged 18mt hs - 7 years. A fun way to develop your child's confidence and communication skills.
www.bridgeac.com | 020 3222 3085 July-August 2013
Dance classes for everyone from 18 months to adults Our Baby Beats, Nursery and Junior
For all classes April & September 2013 Award Winning Performing Arts School
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