PGL Boreatton Park summer camp
Description of PGL Boreatton Park summer camp
The Boreatton Park camp is located in Shropfir, 10 miles from Shrewsbury - the largest and most popular center of the PGL network. The PGL Association has been organizing children's and youth camps in Britain for more than 50 years. Currently there are 16 centers, which annually accept up to 250,000 people. PGL is a member of the British Association for Active Rest (BAHA), the British Association of Tour Operators (ABTA), and a partner of the British Sports Associations. The main building is a majestic old mansion, an outstanding architectural monument (built in 185), and the well-groomed territory is so large that in order to get around it completely, it will take almost a week - 240 acres. Also an interesting feature of the mansion is the "calendar building": it has 4 main entrance doors, 12 chimneys and 365 windows. This camp provides a choice: a summer holiday with learning English or a purely British camp, where children can relax in a circle of native speakers.
The age of the students: 7-10 / 10-13 / 13-16 years
What is the curriculum like, and how is it tailored to different age groups and language proficiency levels?
Our curriculum is designed to be engaging and interactive, with activities and lessons structured to suit various age groups and language abilities. We offer beginner, intermediate, and advanced level classes.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in PGL Boreatton Park summer camp
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
In addition to the standard interesting programs of Boreatton Park multi-activity, the student can enroll in special courses, each of which focuses on certain activities and directions. For everyone there is a program and adventures to taste!
- Wellbeing (13-16 years)
The course aims at those students who want to relax in a relaxed atmosphere, listen to themselves, it is appropriate to combine active and quiet pursuits. You can try different practices and activities - for example, yoga, manicure, self-defense, to attend lessons on creating your own style, etc.
- Motorsport - for active fans of adrenaline: the ability to master a motorcycle, maps or quad.
You can start learning with the basics of management - and gradually learn how to drive confidently and create your own riding style!
- Adrenaline adventure (10-16 years).
4 days a week pupils visit the most interesting, large and popular amusement parks of Great Britain: thematic, funny and original!
- Pony trekking and riding (7-13 years old)
Walking and pony riding, communication with amazingly friendly and peaceful animals are provided.
- Learner driver (13-16 years).
The course will teach you how to handle the car before you have the opportunity to pass on the right - and on the official exams you will be at the height!
- Climbing adventure
For conquerors of summits: classes on trekking and rock climbing, pursuits in nature and own rock climbing are provided. All equipment is provided for camping, each lesson is supervised by a professional instructor.
- Photography adventure (10-16 years)
Professional photographers working in the best UK magazines will teach students the basics and subtleties of the photo section. By the end of the shift, each student collects his portfolio - who knows, maybe this is the beginning of a long and successful creative path?
- Film making (10-16 years)
The program is aimed at those who are hopelessly in love with a movie, dreams of shooting! Students learn all the subtleties of each stage of the creation of the film - from recruiting a team of like-minded people and professionals to recording their own disc!
- Music studio (13-16 years old)
If you never part with your player - welcome to the music program of the camp! You do not need special knowledge or special education: professionals will show how to create music in the styles of hip hop, rock, R & B, House, drum and bass, garage and pop.
- Dance (10-16 years)
If not one of your days passes without dancing, in the camp you can choose a special program and get acquainted with a great variety of styles and techniques.
- Indiana Jones (7-13 years)
A special course aims at those who are sure that the era of adventure, great discoveries and treasure hunts will never end!
- Mission spy (7-13 years old)
Spy tricks, James Bond's secrets and the most incredible tasks and missions are waited for those who are not afraid of difficulties and are as confident as possible.
EXAMPLE OF THE DAY OF THE DAY
7 : 00 - 8:00 - general rise, morning routines, preparation for lessons;
8:30 - breakfast;
9:30 - passing the rope course;
10:50 - a break for tea;
11:00 - lessons on the cable car;
12:30 - lunch and group games;
14:00 - kayaking or descent on a rope;
15:20 - a break for tea;
15:30 - mountain biking;
17:00 - shopping at the local store, buying souvenirs;
17:45 - dinner;
18:15 - preparation for the evening event;
19: 00 - evening performance;
20:30 - 21:00 - retreat for children 7-10 years;
21:00 - 21:30 - retreat for children 10-13 years old;
21:30 - end of the event for teenagers 13-16 years old, watching a movie on DVD, preparing for a dream;
22:30 - 23:00 - hang out for children of 13-16 years old.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students of younger age live in rooms for several people (8-16) with bunk beds, the amenities are on the floor. Older students can count on a place in the room (designed for 4-6 people), each has a shower and toilet, they have a separate rest room. Also, if desired, the student can live in an all-season tent camp (one tent is designed for 4 students) with shower units - the town is also located on campus.
Subjects and sports
Activities PGL Boreatton Park summer camp
Most activities (except for moto and horse and pony riding) are conducted directly on campus, all necessary fields and sites are equipped for this. There are more opportunities for active recreation and sports in this camp than in any other children's center in the UK!
The list of activities and sports available for international students is enormous:
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Rafting
- Rope courses (lower and upper ropes, upper ropes zip)
- Climbing (own climbing wall + 12 meter long sand bar)
- Aeromach
- Archery or rifle shooting
- Fencing
- A variety of ball games
- The basics of sports tourism
- "Forest trail"
- Sport orienteering
- Segment riding
- Motor sports
- Skydiving
- Trapeze, the pendulum
- Arts and crafts
- The intellectual circle
- The playground "The Mad Moose"
- Suspended crossings (there are only 5 of them, one of them is the longest in Britain and is located above the lake).
Facilities and equipment at PGL Boreatton Park summer camp
In the territory of Boreatton Park there are sports facilities (indoor and outdoor), there is a swimming pool, a river and two lakes.
Admission dates and extra charges
The price includes:
- Registration of documents
- Visa
- Medical sports insurance
- Accommodation and three meals a day
- Group and camp leisure activities
- Classes in sections by program.
Supplement for special programs is 150 pounds.
Additional extras:
- Round trip airfare
- Round trip (Heathrow Airport)
- In the case of a combined camp program - moving from one camp to another.
Extras:
- One way transfer - Heathrow 160 GBP
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about PGL Boreatton Park summer camp
There is nothing to complain about, a magnificent English summer camp. The number of "activities" outside of school is extreme, everything is different and interesting (as parents, we could always clarify plans for the coming days, schedule of excursions, etc.). The only thing is that the camp is a bit out of place, far from large cities, so the trips that were, were long, small children may get tired on the way (we have a son of 15 years, so there were no problems).
On the other hand, being in such a rural area, firstly, shows England as it is, and secondly, provides an opportunity for additional activities such as hiking, "forest trail" (something like forest walking tour), all kinds of eco lectures and trips to farms. The territory is very large, so everything for children’s sports and clubs was right at school, which is a plus for us personally.
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
