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Torbay Summer School Programme for Young Persons |
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SUNDAY | ARRIVE TORBAY Introduction to host families | MONDAY
| 09:00 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 12:30 LESSONS take place at 61 Abbey Road Torquay, TQ2 5NN. This is situated close to the town centre and a short walk from the beach and harbour area 13:00 Depart for GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF TORQUAY town centre, harbour and beach area. After the tour you will be able to take in the holiday atmosphere of a busy seaside town and enjoy some time relaxing on the beach www.englishriviera.co.uk | TUESDAY | 09:00 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 12:30 LESSONS 13:30 AFTERNOON EXCURSION ACROSS TORBAY BY BOAT to the picturesque fishing port of BRIXHAM. This is a very pretty town with lots of colourful buildings and shops. It is full of history and has a replica of the Golden Hind commanded by Sir Francis Drake. Take a walk around the harbour and try your hand at catching the crabs along the sea wall! 19:30 DISCO EVENING Meet your group leader at the Disco ‘Play’ on Victoria Parade, for a great evening of music and dancing with a real international flavour |
WEDNESDAY | 09:00 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 12:30 LESSONS 14:00 SPORTS AFTERNOON Meet your group leaders at Cuthbert Mayne School, in Trumlands Road, for an afternoon of team sports including volleyball, football and rounders. Or why not learn how to play cricket, the most English of summer games www.britainexpress.com/History/pastimes/cricket.htm 19:30 DISCO EVENING Meet your group leaders at the Disco ‘Play’ on Victoria Parade, for another opportunity to dance the evening away! | THURSDAY | 09:00 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 12:30 LESSONS 14:00 Meet your group leaders for a BEACH GAMES AFTERNOON or 14:00 Optional visit to QUAYWEST WATERPARK for a swimming, splashing and sliding sensation. www.quaywestbeachresort.co.uk Optional EVENING BOAT CRUISE AROUND THE BAY. This is a superb way to see the English Riviera by night, in all its glory! | FRIDAY
| 09:00 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 12:30 LESSONS 14:00 AGATHA CHRISTIE MILE Pick-up clues along the Agatha Christie Mile to solve the MYSTERY PUZZLE. It’s a great way of exploring Torquay seafront and the harbour www.torbay-online.co.uk/Welcome.asp Optional EVENING LASER GAME at the AMF Bowling centre in Torwood Street Ten-pin & Laser games | SATURDAY | FULL DAY EXCURSION BY BOAT along the south Devon coast to the picturesque historic town of DARTMOUTH on the river Dart www.dartmouthtouristinformation.co.uk | SUNDAY |
‘WALKING RALLY’ Follow the trail, look for clues and answer some questions! Prizes will be given for the best and most correct answers! You will need to bring your map and pen Or Optional PAINT BALL GAME www.ucz.info |
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| 09:00 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 12:30 LESSONS 14:00 SPORTS AFTERNOON An opportunity to play more sport and perhaps try a new one 19:30 DISCO EVENING at ‘Play’ |
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09:00 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 12:30 LESSONS AFTERNOON WALK AND VISIT TO COCKINGTON VILLAGE to see typical Devonshire thatched roof cottages in one of the quaintest villages in England. You are able to observe Potters, Blacksmiths, Carpenters and glass blowers working in the traditional way. Remember to bring your camera! www.countryside-trust.org.uk 19:00 Optional BEACH BARBECUE An excellent opportunity to socialise with all your new friends and enjoy food al fresco. Vegetarian food also available | WEDNESDAY | 09:00 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 12:30 LESSONS 3:00 AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO the Roman City of EXETER, the County town of Devon, with its famous cathedral and maritime museum. The historic quayside with industrial buildings and warehouses has been transformed into a beautiful area of shops and cafes, and the old Custom House is the oldest in the country! 19:30 DISCO EVENING Your last chance to have a dance and music evening at an English Disco! | THURSDAY | 09:00 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 12:30 LESSONS 14:00 TEN-PIN BOWLING AFTERNOON Pitch your skills against the other members of your team Ten-pin & Laser games Optional PIZZA MEAL EVENING at a local Italian restaurant. Enjoy an Italian pizza and a ‘goodbye dinner’ with your friends | FRIDAY | 09:00 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 12:30 LESSONS PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES AND PRIZES! FREE TIME for last minute shopping and relaxation on the beach or 14:00 Optional visit to LIVING COASTS where you can see birds and mammals in a natural environment and the penguins up to their amusing antics! | SATURDAY |
DEPART TORBAY Please remember: Your passport or identity card Travel documents To give the keys back to the host family! |
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This is a typical programme for young persons. Certain activities or excursions may be changed, but are correct at the time of publishing this page. The ‘Optional’ activities are extra to the programme and subject to sufficient numbers of students wanting to take part. Optional activities can be paid for at the school. | |
This is a typical programme for young persons. Certain activities or excursions may be changed, but are correct at the time of publishing this page. The ‘Optional’ activities are extra to the programme and subject to sufficient numbers of students wanting to take part. Optional activities can be paid for at the school. |
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