(12 – 17 years)
This is a sample of the activities and excursions that students on Young Learner Courses enjoy. All activities are supported by Activity Staff trained to both ensure the safety of the students and to bring the events to life – helping students to fully enjoy their visit to this beautiful and exciting part of England. This sample programme is designed to provide an idea of the types of activity undertaken and could change at any time through operational necessity. A minimum of six activities is included in the package.
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Sample evening activities |
Hours 1930-2130 |
Monday |
Quiz night Mini tournaments Internet Cafe Meet the Leaders |
2hrs |
Tuesday |
DVD Film Night Internet Cafe |
2 hrs |
Wednesday |
Disco Fun Party Games |
2 hrs |
Thursday |
Competition Night Pool Chess Arts & Crafts Internet Café |
2 hrs
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Friday |
Kents Cavern – Dare you enter the caves at night. Old houses may have a few Ghosts, but these caves have been inhabited for half a million years………….dare you step inside. |
2 hrs |
Week 1
| Monday | Welcome and Introduction for new students, including a tour around Paignton |
1 hr |
| Sports and Games | 4.75 hrs | |
| Tuesday | Visit Brixham, world famous for its fishing and historical port. Attractions include the Golden Hind – the ship of Sir Francis Drake, and Berry Head with its Napoleonic Forts and stunning views across Torbay. www.brixham.uk.com | 4.75 hrs |
| Wednesday | Paignton Zoo |
4.75 hrs |
| Thursday | Visit the famous prehistoric caves at Kent’s Cavern: where human presence dates back at least half a million years and natural stalactites and stalagmites can be seen. | 4.75 hrs |
| Friday | Enjoy a relaxing coast drive from Torbay along the coast to the fishing village of Shaldon at the end of the River Teign, the colourful town of Teignmouth and onto Dawlish famous for Winston Churchill and the Black Swans. | 4.75 hrs |
| Saturday | Trip to Devon’s beautiful maritime City of Plymouth where you can discover the history of famous sea expeditions around the wourld setting off from Sutton Harbour throughout the centuries. Also Visit the National Marine Aquarium. | 9 hrs |
| Sunday | Transferring students to the airport or a free day if this is mid course |
| Monday | Welcome and Introduction for new students, including a tour around Paignton |
1 hr |
| Sports and Games | 4.75 hrs | |
| Tuesday | Visit to the historic town of Totnes and then onto Buckfast Abbey. | 4.75 hrs |
| Wednesday | Swimming at the Riviera Centre and then to Cockington for an opportunity to see this traditional village and country park. |
4.75 hrs |
| Thursday | Visit Living Coast: walk with the penguins and experience seals and various other forms of sea life and if time, explore the beaches to see what you might discover. | 4.75 hrs |
| Friday |
All weather fun guaranteed! |
4.75 hrs |
| Saturday | Visit the beautiful Cornish fishing port of Looe and the coastal town of Polperro for sight seeing, fun and shopping. | 9 hrs |
| Sunday | Transferring students to the airport or a free day if this is mid course |
Week 3
| Monday | Welcome and Introduction for new students, including a tour around Paignton |
1 hr |
| Sports and Games | 4.75 hrs | |
| Tuesday | The beautiful city of Exeter for sight seeing and shopping. Devon’s county city dates back to the Roman Times and has many great landmarks, including the narrowest street in the world, the Rougemount Castle & St Peters Cathedral. | 4.75 hrs |
| Wednesday | Visit Dartmoor National Park: set in a thousand square kilometres of natural beauty and enjoy the fabulous House of Marbles. |
4.75 hrs |
| Thursday | Test your skills at ten pin bowling at the AMF Bowl in Torquay follwed by a trip to the town centre for some exploring. | 4.75 hrs |
| Friday | Experience the Pennywell Farm Centre magic, farm fun and activity park. | 4.75 hrs |
| Saturday | Day trip to Bultins Minehead. There’s plenty going on to keep you entertained. Don’t forget your swimming costume. | 9 hrs |
| Sunday | Transferring students to the airport or a free day if this is mid course |
