Art, Craft and Design Camp for Teenagers in Wiltshire, UK

Course Description: Art, Craft and Design Camp for Teenagers in Wiltshire, UK

📍 Location & Setting

This creative residential programme takes place on the beautiful campus of Dauntsey’s School in Wiltshire, set within approximately 150 acres of English countryside. The setting offers a safe, peaceful, and inspiring environment where teenagers can focus on creativity while enjoying a full boarding-school experience.

The campus is exceptionally well equipped, featuring a dedicated art block, heated indoor swimming pool, dance studio, adventure areas, extensive outdoor sports fields, and comfortable shared spaces for relaxation and socialising. On-site boarding accommodation and modern dining facilities ensure students are well cared for throughout their stay.

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👩‍🎨 Who Can Attend

This programme is open to UK and international students aged 13–17.

No minimum English level is required, making it suitable for:

• Native English speakers

• Fluent international students

• Learners of English as a foreign language

The focus is creative expression rather than academic language instruction.

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🖌️ Lesson Plan (Creative Focus)

Each morning is dedicated exclusively to art, craft, and design, allowing students to fully immerse themselves in creative work. The programme is designed for young people who enjoy creating, experimenting, and developing artistic skills in a supportive, like-minded environment.

Students explore a wide range of disciplines, including:

• Fine art

• Graphic design

• Textiles

• Photography

• 3D design

Projects vary daily, encouraging creativity, experimentation, and personal expression while learning new techniques.

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⏰ Daily Routine

Mornings:

Focused creative sessions following the art, craft, and design timetable.

Afternoons:

Students choose from a broad range of optional activities such as:

• Sports and adventure

• Arts and crafts

• Dance and music

• Drama and creative workshops

Evenings:

A fully supervised social programme including themed events, team challenges, and relaxed social evenings that help students build friendships and confidence.

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🏡 Residential Accommodation

Students stay in one of five welcoming boarding houses on campus, grouped by age and gender. Rooms range from single to six-bed dormitories, with shared bathrooms on each corridor and some en-suite rooms available.

Room allocation is managed on arrival, with priority given to placing students alongside others of a similar age. Each boarding house is supervised by trained staff who provide 24/7 pastoral care, ensuring a safe, supportive, and reassuring environment for parents and students alike.

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🍽️ Meals & Dining

Students enjoy a balanced, nutritious diet designed to support energy, focus, and wellbeing.

Daily meals include:

• Cooked and continental breakfast

• Hot lunch and dinner

• Vegetarian options at every meal

• Salad and pasta bars

• Desserts and fresh fruit

Special dietary requirements, allergies, and intolerances can be catered for when communicated in advance. Mealtimes also serve as a valuable social experience for students.

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🎭 Activities

In addition to the core creative programme, students can enjoy:

• Sports and outdoor games

• Arts, crafts, music, and dance

• Drama and performance

• Adventure-based activities

Activities are optional and designed to balance creativity, physical activity, and relaxation.

🚐 Transportation & Transfers (Optional, Paid Separately)

For families who would like organised travel support, optional transfers are available at an additional cost.

• Cost: £99 per journey (one way)

• Available transfer points:

• Heathrow Airport

• Gatwick Airport

• Bristol Airport

• St Pancras International (Central London)

Transfers operate at specific scheduled times, and families are advised to confirm transfer availability before booking flights or train tickets. All transfers are supervised, ensuring students travel safely and arrive on campus comfortably.

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🚌 Excursions

Each week includes one cultural excursion to a nearby historic English city, such as:

• Salisbury (medieval city)

• Bath (Roman heritage city)

These trips offer students the chance to explore British culture, landmarks, and local shops.

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✅ What’s Included

• Full residential accommodation

• All meals

• Morning creative programme

• Afternoon and evening activities

• One weekly cultural excursion

• 24/7 trained on-site supervision

• Comprehensive safeguarding and staff vetting

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⭐ Optional Extras (Paid Separately)

Optional enhancements may be added at additional cost:

• Theme Park Day Trip – £95

• Full-Day London Trip + West End Show – £199

• Aqua Park Adventure – £80

• Stonehenge Visit – £65

• Laser Quest Experience – £70

• Leader in Training Programme (Ages 16–17) – £80

• English Conversation Classes (6 hours/week) – £150

• Airport / London Transfers (each way) – £99

• Welcome Pack (merchandise & essentials) – £55

Optional trips run on selected weeks only.