Windlesham - Digital Trailblazers10-13 years

Centres Windlesham - Digital Trailblazers

A Digital Trailblazer is a person who is able to inspire others and create a positive change in the world around them through their words, actions, innovations or style. Our Digital Trailblazers course will harness the positive impacts of 21st Century learning through lessons, workshops and experiences, perfect for students looking for an innovative, unique summer programme at this wonderful site.

The Programme

21C Skills

Description

21st Century Skills develop collaboration, teamwork, creativity, imagination, critical thinking and problem-solving using 21C methods and tools such as blogs, YouTube, video and animation. Learning is task-based and uses English for real purposes. Students are challenged, supported and stimulated.

Aims

Develop soft skills such as collaboration, imagination and problem-solving.
Increase awareness and knowlegde of 21C methods and tools to aid communication
Improve students' general English skills
Extend students' vocabulary especially in the areas of technology, computers and social media
Build students' confidence to use the English they know in speaking situations.
Train students to be effective learners.

Afternoons

Description

After lessons, students participate in a range of sports and recreational activities. This provides the opportunity to carry on learning outside the classroom in small, supervised groups at the same time as having some fun. Sometimes, students will be able to choose their preferred sport or activity.

Aims

Enhance students' fluency in English.
Awaken students' curiosity by explore new sports, activities and games.
Enhance students' skills and technique in sports.
Encourage participation and self-confidence.
Teach students new vocabulary related to sports, games and popular leisure activities.

Examples

Benchball, Cooking, Dance, Drama, Football, Gymnastics, Handball, High 5’s Netball, Jewellery-Making, Martial Arts, Model-Making, Origami, Painting, Quicksticks Hockey, Rounders, Sand Painting, Stoolball, Swimming, Tennis, Touch Rugby.

Evenings

Description

A full programme of organised and supervised social events is offered every evening to encourage students to make new friends and develop their social skills. By actively encouraging the mixing of nationalities, we are helping to create a harmonious international community in which students can live, study in a safe and comfortable environment and enjoy themselves.

Aims

Promote students' relaxation and enjoyment.
Explore some typically English social events, games and activities.
Nurture social skills in an environment of different cultural traditions.
Use English in natural real-life speaking situations.
Forge new friendships.

Examples
African Drumming, Disco, Fashion Show, Karaoke, Messy Games, Mini Olympics, Music Quiz, Pantomime, Talent Show, Treasure Hunt.

Excursions

Description

Excursions are a mandatory part of the programme. We offer students the opportunity to visit places of cultural and historical interest, as well as the chance for sightseeing, shopping and amusement.

Aims

Deepen students' cultural experiences.
Create opportunities for interaction with the real world in fun, relaxed and genuinely interesting ways.
Enhance their knowledge of England and the UK.

Wednesdays

Wednesday trips are a full-day visit and may involve visiting a local place of interest in a nearby town or an off-site activity, such as Country Park, Forest, Laser Zone, Museum, Pier, Pottery Painting, Indoor Rock Climbing, Trampolining.

Saturdays

Saturday excursions are a full day trip and include a cultural, touristic or recreational visit to London or another place of interest such as British Museum, Buckingham Palace, London Dungeon, London Eye, London Zoo, Madame Tussauds, National Gallery, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Thorpe Park, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey.

An alternative sightseeing tour of London will be available every Saturday.

Sundays

Sunday excursions are often more relaxing trips to a local seaside town, such as Brighton or Portsmouth, where students can stroll along the beach, have lunch in the park or do some shopping. Sometimes students will partake in off-site activities.

Academies

Description

Our Academies Programme offers expert instruction to students looking to develop their skills, technique and confidence in certain sports and leisure activities.

Aims

Increase students' competencies and technique in the sport/activity.
Offer inspiring coaching and instruction to motivate students to practise sport.
Learn specific vocabulary relating to the sport/activity.

Academies Available

Film & Animation

LEGO & Coding

Street Dance

Basketball Skills

E-Kart Racing

Horse Riding

Tennis

Further Information

The Academies Programme is suitable for all abilites from beginner to advanced level.

Instruction is given by qualified Bede's or external sports' coaches.

Students can choose 1 Academy option per week.

Academies take place instead of the regular afternoon Sports & Activities.

Dates & Fees

The centre is open for 5 weeks in total, from 06 July to 09 August 2025. Students can arrive on any Sunday and depart on any Saturday.

The recommended minimum stay is two weeks. To maximize the benefit of your experience, you should consider a 3 or 4 week course.

The fully-inclusive course fee is £1,545 per week. This includes a return transfer from selected airports (see Terms & Conditions) and travel insurance. There is no supplement for collecting a UM.

The Course

Students

Age range 10 to 13 yrs. Maximum 130 students per week from different countries. Limits for each nationality to ensure a good mix.

Programme

There is a full programme of task-based projects, sports, activities, social events and excursions, all of which are mandatory and included in the fee.

Lessons

There are 18 hours of lessons per week including 21C Skills Tools and Workshops per week. These are task-based projects that appeal to curious minds using 21C methods and tools such as Blogs, YouTube, Video and Animation, Building an App. Maximum 14 students per class.

21st century skills

Students will develop their Life Skills such as Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving and Teamwork.

Levels

The minimum English level for this course is A2 (Pre-Intermediate). 21C Skills offer task-based learning that is arranged by topic. Some topics may be offered to students of a certain age / English level.

Academies

Basketball Skills, E-Kart Racing, Film & Animation, Horse Riding, LEGO & Coding, Street Dance and Tennis. Supplements are payable. Academies are subject to availability and a minimum number of enrolments.

School Rules

School Rules & Sanctions Poster.

The centre

Facilities

Tennis courts, sports hall, swimming pool, 6-hole golf course, playing fields, drama theatre, forest school, common room, IT Suite.

Accommodation

Separate accommodation on campus for boys and girls. 4 to 10 beds per bedroom. Storage space is available. Bathrooms are shared. Students share their bedroom with children of a similar age and from different countries.

Care

Bede's staff provide excellent care for students 24 hours a day and live in the same sleeping areas as the students. Excellent staff:student ratios (typically 1:5). Individual attention provided. There is a qualified nurse several times a week and access to a doctor if required.

Meals

MEALS FLYER

Healthy meals with a mix of English and international dishes served in the Dining Room. Vegetarian options are always available. Special dietary requirements are accommodated.

Services

Internet is available for students during their free time. Students can make and receive telephone calls. Whatsapp is available. Laundry is done for students at least twice a week. 24 hour emergency contact service for Parents.

Transfer Service

Transfers from/to Heathrow and Gatwick Airports and St Pancras International Train Station are included in the fees between 09.00 and 18.00 (10.00-17.00 for St Pancras). Students are met by Bede's Staff and Bede's Airport Coordinators provide extra care.