Sports/Dance Academy + English

Shrewsbury


Residential summer school

Age group: 12-16 years

15 hours' sports coaching/dance
+ 15 hours' English tuition per week


On this page:

Dance

Football

Tennis

Golf

Horse-riding

Adventure Sports


See also:

Sports/Dance Academy - further info


Dance tuition


Adventure Sports - Jacobs Ladder


Adventure Sports - Quadbiking


Adventure Sports - Mountain Boarding
High ropes course

Sports/Dance Academy options

15 hours' intensive sports coaching/dance each week. You may choose a different option each week or continue the same one for a maximum of 2 weeks.

Football (Soccer)

All levels, boys only – on site (£100/week).

Top coaches from Birmingham City Football Club, a Premier League Club, lead our football progamme. Both individual skills and team techniques are covered, interspersed with matchy play.

Dance

All levels – on site (£100/week).

This exciting course, led by fully trained dance professionals, includes tap, jazz, street dance, musical theatre and, if requested, ballet. Different genres are introduced each day, leading to a performance at the end of the week.

Tennis

All levels – on site (£125/week).

All aspects of the game from the basic ground strokes to specialised shots are covered. Match play and tactics are included. Hard and astroturf tennis courts.

Golf

Beginner to intermediate level – off site (£175/week).

Ideal for those who want a 'taster' – or introduction to – golf. You will be instructed by professionals on the covered driving range, pitching and putting areas and, depending on your level, will have further practice on the 3-, 9- and possibly 18-hole golf courses. All aspects of the game will be covered, including swing, stance and grip as well as an introduction to long and short play.

Horse-riding

All levels – off site (£225/week).

The excellent stables offer all aspects of horse management. In addition, manege work is designed to help you gain confidence in handling your horse in a variety of situations e.g. hacking, jumping, dressage and cross-country.

Adventure Sports

All levels – on and off site (£175/week).

If you enjoy many different sports and challenges then our Adventure Sports experience is the course for you!

Activities include quad-biking, mountain boarding, abseiling and high ropes, canoeing, archery and target shooting. In addition we offer team-building challenges, coaching in basketball, tag rugby, hockey or badminton. Each morning you will try different activities. All are designed to improve your confidence, personal fitness, stamina and performance level.


Birmigham City Football Club

Lawn Tennis Association

European Golf Teachers Federation