EXCITING EXPERIENCES
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
A key highlight of the summer school is its dynamic and varied programme of activities and excursions, designed to keep students engaged, active, and entertained throughout their stay.
Activities
Our varied weekly sporting, cultural, and fun activities programme offers something for everyone, from football, badminton, volleyball, table tennis, tennis, and basketball, as well as arts and crafts, mini-Olympics, karaoke, movie nights, afternoon tea, bushcraft, survival skills workshops, outdoor yoga, and nature crafts.
Excursions
Three excursions are included each week. Destinations range from London - with highlights such as the London Eye, Tower of London, Westminster, and the British Museum - to Windsor Castle, Canterbury and Leeds Castle, Oxford, and Portsmouth.
Sample Timetable
Explore our sample timetable to get a sense of the exciting activities and excursions you can enjoy after classes during your summer on the Teenagers: Merrist Wood programme. Please note that this timetable is a sample and so is subject to change.
WEEK 1
| sunday | monday | tuesday | wednesday | thursday | friday | saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00- 12:30 | Arrivals Day! | Immersive English / Leadership & Sustainability | Immersive English / Leadership & Sustainability | Immersive English / Leadership & Sustainability | Immersive English / Leadership & Sustainability | Immersive English / Leadership & Sustainability | London
|
| 14:00- 16:00 | Explore Guildford Orientation & Tour | Electives / Leadership & Sustainability | Electives / Leadership & Sustainability | Electives / Leadership & Sustainability | Windsor Castle | ||
| 16:30- 18:00 | Welcoming Activities & Garden Games | Activities Programme | Guildford | Activities Programme | |||
| 19:00- 21:00 | Welcome Evening Activities | Evening Activities | Evening Activities | Evening Activities | Evening Activities | Night BBQ |
WEEK 2
| sunday | monday | tuesday | wednesday | thursday | friday | saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00- 12:30 | Oxford | Immersive English / Leadership & Sustainability | Immersive English / Leadership & Sustainability | Immersive English / Leadership & Sustainability | Immersive English / Leadership & Sustainability | Immersive English / Leadership & Sustainability | Departure Day
|
| 14:00- 16:00 | Thorpe Park | Electives / Leadership & Sustainability | Electives / Leadership & Sustainability | Electives / Leadership & Sustainability | Richmond & Kew Gardens | ||
| 16:30- 18:00 | Activities Programme | Guildford | Activities Programme | ||||
| 19:00- 21:00 | Evening Activities | Evening Activities | Evening Activities | Evening Activities | Farewell BBQ | Evening Activities |
week 3
| sunday | monday | tuesday | wednesday | thursday | friday | saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00- 12:30 | Arrivals Day! | Immersive English / Leadership & Sustainability | Immersive English / Leadership & Sustainability | Immersive English / Leadership & Sustainability | Immersive English / Leadership & Sustainability | Immersive English / Leadership & Sustainability | London
|
| 14:00- 16:00 | Explore Guildford Orientation & Tour | Electives / Leadership & Sustainability | Electives / Leadership & Sustainability | Electives / Leadership & Sustainability | Windsor Castle | ||
| 16:30- 18:00 | Welcoming Activities & Garden Games | Activities Programme | Guildford | Activities Programme | |||
| 19:00- 21:00 | Welcome Evening Activities | Evening Activities | Evening Activities | Evening Activities | Evening Activities | Night BBQ |
week 4
| sunday | monday | tuesday | wednesday | thursday | friday | saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00- 12:30 | Oxford | Immersive English / Leadership & Sustainability | Immersive English / Leadership & Sustainability | Immersive English / Leadership & Sustainability | Immersive English / Leadership & Sustainability | Immersive English / Leadership & Sustainability | Departure Day
|
| 14:00- 16:00 | Thorpe Park | Electives / Leadership & Sustainability | Electives / Leadership & Sustainability | Electives / Leadership & Sustainability | Richmond & Kew Gardens | ||
| 16:30- 18:00 | Activities Programme | Guildford | Activities Programme | ||||
| 19:00- 21:00 | Evening Activities | Evening Activities | Evening Activities | Evening Activities | Farewell BBQ | Evening Activities |
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