Location: Wellington College, Duke’s Ride, Berkshire, Crowthorne RG45 7PU
Dates available: 02 Jul –13 Aug
Ages: 10–17
Accommodation: Single standard rooms
Emergency Number: +44 7771 845978
Wellington College is one of the most prestigious independent schools, not only in the UK, but across the world. Founded as a tribute to Duke Wellington, and opened by Queen Victoria in 1859, the College is steeped in history and British educational traditions.
Located in Crowthorne, about one hour from central London, and close to Heathrow airport, Wellington College is like no other school in the world.
Historic and traditional, a truly British experience. This famous and highly respected boarding school provides a world-leading educational environment, and a wealth of first class facilities, all set within an inspirational campus.
All meals are served in a large self-service dining hall on campus.
Breakfast
Continental breakfast including coffee, toast, jam, cereal and fruit
Lunch
2 courses, 3 options including a vegetarian option and halal option
Packed lunches (provided on Sundays): Water, fruit, sandwich, crisps and biscuits/cake
Evening Meal
2 courses 3 options including a vegetarian and halal option
Snacks
Vending machines located in each residence building for drinks and confectionAery
Facilities
Arrival
Students will be welcomed upon arrival at Wellington College where they will register and get their room keys so that they can check-in to their rooms.
Welcome
On the first evening there will be a welcome activity which is designed to ensure students have the opportunity to meet staff and other students and get to know more about the campus, its facilities and useful information which will help them during their stay.
Activities
Activities are organised in between lessons and during evenings. These activities could be on-site or near to the centre. These may include:
Our students get to explore exciting places such as
Oxford: Students can get to know the other famous university city and visit one of its most famous colleges
Cambridge: Explore this charming, iconic city on a walking tour and visit Kings College
Brighton: enjoy this vibrant popular seaside city with beautiful architecture, visit the Sea Life Centre and The Palace Pier
Extra
Each 14-night stay will include a number of local visits to attractions of interest, 4 half-day trips to other exciting places/cities and 2 full-day excursions to other major cities like London, Cambridge or Brighton. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport.
The programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subject to amendments or alterations.
Student may have lessons either morning or afternoon in week one, alternating weekly after that and visits may change.
| Week 1 | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
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| Morning | Arrivals/Departures Onsite sports and activities Optional trip: Cambridge with walking tour and college visit |
Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full-day trip: London with walking tour and visit to the National Gallery |
| Afternoon | On-site sports and activities Crowthorne village walk |
Half-day trip: Reading and Reading Museum |
Mini-olympics | Half-day trip: Windsor and Windsor Castle |
Build your own board game On-site sports and activities |
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| Evening | Welcome games or other onsite activities | Karaoke | Talent Show Basketball Tournament |
Egg Drop Culture club |
Treasure hunt | Disco | Film night Local walk |
| Week 2 | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures Local activities Optional trip: Thorpe Park |
On-site sports and activities Crowthorne village walk |
Half-day trip: Bracknell and Lexicon Shopping Centre |
On-site sports and activities | Half-day visit: Hampton Court Palace |
Arts and Crafts Sport Tournament |
Full-day trip: Oxford with walking tour and college visit |
| Afternoon | Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | ||
| Evening | Welcome games or other on-site activities | Karaoke | Trashion show | Culture club Make your own Video |
Photo scavenger hunt | Disco | Casino night Nature walk |
| Week 3 | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures On-site sports and activities Optional trip: Portsmouth Historic Dockyards |
Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full-day trip: Brighton with walking tour and visit to the Sea Life Centre |
| Afternoon | On-site sports and activities Crowthorne village walk |
Half-day trip: Hampton Upon |
Speed friendship: On-site sports and activities |
Half-day trip: Guildford |
Zombie apocalypse photo workshop On-site sports and activities |
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| Evening | Welcome games or other on-site activities | Karaoke | Sports tournament | Culture club Drama workshop |
Capture the flag | Disco | Bingo and board games |
We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Members of staff are available 24 hours a day.
Student Services
Our student support staff can help you with:
If a student needs medical attention an Embassy staff member will help make an appointment. Group leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group.
LOCAL DOCTOR
New Wokingham Road Surgery
LOCAL HOSPITAL
Frimley Park
INSURANCE
If a student does not have insurance to cover their time abroad, guard.me insurance is available to purchase through Embassy Summer.
SAFE
A safe will be available for the storage of passports, travel documents and deposits.
A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer:
Embassy Summer Schools
Wellington College,
Duke’s Ride,
Berkshire,
Crowthorne RG45 7PU
Thank you for your trust and support!
