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Location: Wellington College, Duke’s Ride, Berkshire, Crowthorne RG45 7PU
Dates available: 02 Jul –13 Aug
Ages: 10–17
Accommodation: Single and shared rooms
Emergency Number: +44 7771 845978
Wellington College is one of the most prestigious independent schools, not only in the UK, but across the world. Founded as a tribute to Duke Wellington, and opened by Queen Victoria in 1859, the College is steeped in history and British educational traditions.
Located in Berkshire, about one hour from central London, and close to Heathrow airport, Wellington College is like no other school in the world.
Historic and traditional, a truly British experience. This famous and highly respected boarding school provides a world-leading educational environment, and a wealth of first class facilities, all set within an inspirational campus.
All meals are served in a large self-service dining hall on campus.
Breakfast
Students will receive continental breakfast in their Boarding House.
Breakfast includes tea/coee/squash, toast, jam, spreads, cereal and fruit.
Lunch
A minimum of 2 options available, including a vegetarian option.
Packed lunches (for full day excursions and weekends): Water, fruit, sandwich, crisps and biscuits/cake.
Dinner
A minimum of 2 options available, including a vegetarian option.
Snacks
Vending machines located in each residence building for drinks and confectionAery.
Facilities
Arrival
Students will be welcomed upon arrival at Wellington College where they will register and get their room keys so that they can check-in to their rooms.
Welcome
On the first evening there will be a welcome activity which is designed to ensure students have the opportunity to meet staff and other students and get to know more about the campus, its facilities and useful information which will help them during their stay.
Activities
Activities are organised in between lessons and during evenings. These activities could be on-site or near to the centre. These may include:
Our students get to explore exciting places such as
Oxford: Students can get to know the other famous university city and visit one of its most famous colleges.
London: Visit this exciting capital city and take a walking tour of central London visit
the National Gallery.
Brighton: A vibrant, popular seaside resort with beautiful architecture, home to the Sea Life Centre.
Extra
Each 21-night stay will include a number of local visits to attractions of interest, 6 half-day trips to other exciting places/cities and 3 full-day excursions to other major cities like London, Oxford or Brighton. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport.
The programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subject to amendments or alterations.
Student may have lessons either morning or afternoon in week one, alternating weekly after that and visits may change.
| Week 1 | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures On-site sports and activities Optional trip: Cambridge with walking tour and college visit |
Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full-day trip: London with walking tour and visit to the National Gallery |
| Afternoon | On-site sports and activities Crowthorne village walk |
Half-day trip: Reading and Reading Museum |
Mini-olympics | Half-day trip: Windsor and Windsor Castle |
Build your own board game On-site sports and activities |
||
| Evening | Welcome games or other on-site activities | Karaoke | Talent Show Basketball Tournament |
Egg Drop Culture club |
Treasure hunt | Disco | Film night Local walk |
| Week 2 | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures Local activities Optional trip: Thorpe Park |
On-site sports and activities Crowthorne village walk |
Half-day trip: Bracknell and Lexicon Shopping Centre |
On-site sports and activities | Half-day visit: Hampton Court Palace |
Arts and Crafts Sport Tournament |
Full-day trip: Oxford with walking tour and college visit |
| Afternoon | Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | ||
| Evening | Welcome games or other on-site activities | Karaoke | Trashion show | Culture club Make your own Video |
Photo scavenger hunt | Disco | Casino night Nature walk |
| Week 3 | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures On-site sports and activities Optional trip: London Madame Tussauds and Harrods or River Cruise or London Eye |
Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full-day trip: Brighton with walking tour and visit to the Sea Life Centre |
| Afternoon | On-site sports and activities Crowthorne village walk |
Half-day trip: Hampton Upon |
Speed friendship: On-site sports and activities |
Half-day trip: Guildford |
Zombie apocalypse photo workshop On-site sports and activities |
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| Evening | Welcome games or other on-site activities | Karaoke | Sports tournament | Culture club Drama workshop |
Capture the flag | Disco | Bingo and board games |
We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy Summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Members of staff are available 24 hours a day.
Student Services
Our student support staff can help you with:
If a student needs medical attention an Embassy staff member will help make an appointment. Group Leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group.
LOCAL DOCTOR
New Wokingham
Road Surgery, 18 New Wokingham
Rd, Crowthorne RG45 6JL.
T: +44 (0) 1344 773418
LOCAL HOSPITAL
Frimley Park
Hospital, Portsmouth Rd,
Frimley, Camberley, GU16 7UJ.
T: +44 (0) 300 614 5000
INSURANCE
If a student does not have insurance to cover their time abroad, guard.me insurance is available to purchase through Embassy Summer.
CASH
Please note that the centre is mostly cashless. Cash is only required for optional activities and room deposits.
A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer:
Embassy Summer Schools
Wellington College,
Duke’s Ride,
Berkshire,
Crowthorne RG45 7PU
