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Location: University of Portsmouth
Dates available: 7 Jul– 18 Aug
Ages: 12–18 (18 year olds accepted as part of a group with a leader)
Accommodation: Single room with en-suite
Emergency Number: +44 7771 845978
Our centre is located next to the seafront in a building which is part of the University of Portsmouth. Both the centre and accommodation are within a short walk of the city centre, the Historic Dockyard and the Clarence Pier.
Portsmouth has a lot to offer, with sights such as the Spinnaker Tower and Southsea Castle, and is also very close to other interesting cities such as Brighton. Students have a lot to explore!
Meals are served in a large and modern self-service dining hall in the main building.
Breakfast
Continental including juice, coffee, toast, cereal and fruit – hot breakfast on Fridays.
Lunch
2 courses, 3 options including vegetarian.
Packed lunches (provided at weekends): water, fruit, sandwich, crisps and biscuits/cake.
Evening Meal
2 courses, 3 options including vegetarian and halal option.
Facilities
Arrival
Students will be welcomed upon arrival at Rees Hall where they will register and get their room keys and 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:
London: Visit London and see the magnificent Westminster and the world-known National Gallery
Brighton: Enjoy this vibrant popular seaside city with beautiful architecture and visit The Sea Life Centre and The Palace Pier
Oxford: Students can get to know the famous university city and visit one of its most famous colleges
London & Madame Tussauds
Beaulieu Motor Museum
Thorpe Park: enjoy extreme rides and other attractions at this popular theme park.
Extra
Each 14-night stay will include a number of local visits and 2 full-day excursions to either London, Oxford, or Brighton. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport.
Students may have lessons either in the morning or in the afternoon in week 1, alternating weekly after that.
The programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subject to amendments or alterations.
| Week 1 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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| Morning | Arrivals/Departures Onsite sports and activties Optional trip to Beaulieu Motor Museum |
Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full day trip: London with Westminster walking tour and visit to a museum |
| Afternoon | Local visit and Millenium Walk | Visit to Southsea Castle | Mini-olympics Onsite sports and activities |
Half day trip: Portsmouth Historic Dockyards | Build-your-own board game Onsite sports and activities |
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| Evening | Welcome and Team Games | Karaoke Mixed Sports/Dance |
Games/Casino Murder Mystery |
Egg Drop Culture Club |
Football Tournament X-factor |
Disco | Clarance Pier Film Night |
| Week 2 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures Local activities Optional trip to Isle of Wight |
Local Visit and Lord Nelson Trail | Visit Southsea Model Village and Albert Road Shops | Ultimate frisbee Onsite sports and activities |
Half day trip: Gun Wharf Keys | Paper airplane competition Onsite sports and activities |
Full day trip: Brighton with walking tour and visit to the Sea Life Centre |
| Afternoon | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | ||
| Evening | Welcome night | Karaoke Mixed Sports/Dance |
Games/Casino Arts & crafts |
British Universities Q&A with Staff Make your own Movie |
Football Tournament Fashion Show |
Disco | Clarance Pier Film Night |
| Week 3 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures Onsite sports and activties Optional trip to London with London Eye |
Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full day trip: Oxford with walking tour and college visit |
| Afternoon | Local visit and South Parade Pier | Visit Spinnaker Tower | Speed friendship Onsite sports and activities |
Half day trip: Arundel Castle | Zombie apocalypse photo workshop Onsite sports and activities |
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| Evening | Welcome and Team Games | Karaoke Mixed Sports/Dance |
Games/Casino Kahoot Quiz |
Egg Drop Arts & crafts |
Football Tournament Talent Show |
Disco | Clarance Pier Film Night |
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
Practice Plus Surgical Centre St Marys Portsmouth
LOCAL HOSPITAL
Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth
INSURANCE
If a student does not have insurance to cover their time abroad, guard.me insurance is available to purchase through Embassy Summer.
SAFE
A safe will be available for the storage of passports, travel documents and deposits.
A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer:
University of Portsmouth,
Rees Hall,
Southsea Terrace,
Southsea,
PO5 3AP
Thank you for your trust and support!
