Performing Arts Summer Camp at Oxford International College Brighton,UK

Course Description: Performing Arts Summer Camp at Oxford International College Brighton,UK

📚 Programme Overview

This unique summer camp combines the Summer English syllabus with dynamic West End performing arts workshops delivered by professional actors from West End on Demand. Designed for children aged 8 to 12, the course helps build fluency in English while developing key life skills such as creativity, confidence, coordination, and communication through the performing arts.

Students participate in:

• English language lessons tailored to their level

• Daily performing arts workshops including acting, movement, voice, and stagecraft

• Fun and educational excursions

• Engaging evening activities and social events

Whether your child is a natural performer or just discovering their voice, this course is the perfect blend of language immersion and artistic expression.

🏫 Location & Accommodation

The course takes place at the prestigious OIC Brighton, a newly developed private boarding school campus. Set within 80,000 square metres of enclosed green space and just 10 minutes by coach from central Brighton, it’s the perfect balance of nature and culture.

• Facilities include:

• State-of-the-art classrooms

• Two modern boarding houses (Ainsworth House & Turing House)

• En-suite dorm rooms (single or twin)

• On-site sports areas and recreational spaces

• 24/7 pastoral care by trained staff

All rooms are fully furnished and include a private en-suite bathroom, storage, desk, safe, and wardrobe. Regular cleaning and laundry services are included.

✨ Course Highlights

• Morning English lessons designed to build speaking, listening, writing, and grammar skills through academic tutorials, conversation classes, and group projects.

• Afternoon performing arts workshops develop stage presence, character development, musical theatre, and team collaboration.

• Hands-on excursions that take learning beyond the classroom into real-world settings, including trips to Brighton and the local area.

• West End professional instruction, offering students a chance to work with real actors and industry mentors.

📅 Sample Weekly Timetable

Morning Sessions (08:45 – 13:00):

• Tuesday: Arrivals

• Wednesday: English Assessment Introduction and Testing

• Thursday: Excursion – London Royal & Politics Walking Tour

• Friday: Plus Option – 'From Page to Stage' Matilda Workshop

• Saturday: Excursion – Thorpe Park

• Sunday: English Classes

• Monday: Plus Option – 'From Page to Stage' Harry Potter

Afternoon Sessions (14:00 – 17:15):

• Tuesday: Arrivals / Activity

• Wednesday: Excursion – Brighton Walking Tour

• Thursday: Excursion – London Buckingham Palace State Rooms

• Friday: Project Preparation

• Saturday: Excursion – Thorpe Park

• Sunday: Project Presentations

• Monday: Activity – Capture the Flag

Evening Sessions (19:00 – 21:00):

• Tuesday: Welcome Games

• Wednesday: Activity – Scavenger Hunt

• Thursday: Activity – Trash Fashion

• Friday: Activity – Sports (Student's Choice)

• Saturday: Activity – Movie Night

• Sunday: Activity – Colour Wars

• Monday: End of Week Party

🎟 Sample Topics from Performing Arts:

• Storytelling through movement

• Vocal performance and projection

• Ensemble acting and improvisation

• Behind-the-scenes theatre production

🎉 Social Programme

Each day is balanced with fun, supervised activities such as:

• Arts & crafts

• Outdoor games and team sports

• Movie nights, talent shows, quizzes

• End-of-course showcase to celebrate student achievements

🧳 Travel & Transfers

Complimentary airport transfers are included for all flights arriving and departing between 9:00 and 19:00 on scheduled transfer days. Students arriving as registered unaccompanied minors (UMs) are safely met by staff and supervised throughout the check-in and arrival process.

More transfer details: Arrivals & Departures Info

🍽 Meals & Pastoral Care

• Full board included: 3 nutritious meals a day with snacks

• All dietary needs and allergies are accommodated

• Dedicated house parents, safeguarding officers, and activity leaders ensure 24/7 supervision and support

🏅 Outcomes

At the end of the course, students receive:

• A certificate of achievement

• An Assessment Report, evaluating English language progress based on the CEFR scale