What is the programme?
The core programme includes three hours of English classes each morning plus an extra hour of speaking activities after lunch with professional, experienced British Council teachers.
In week 6 at Bredovsky Dvur, we will have the morning English programme only.
Children will improve their English communication and confidence as well as build their knowledge and vocabulary. This is followed by activities in English each afternoon. The classes will focus on communication in English and the skills of listening and speaking.
Our Summer Camp syllabus follows an inquiry/project-based learning approach, considers 21st Century Skills (such as collaborating, problem solving and critical thinking), and includes engaging topic-based lessons which naturally build and connect to the overarching weekly theme.
How will my child benefit?
Your child will develop confidence and fluency in using English, expand their vocabulary and grammatical range and also have a positive experience of learning English which will motivate them in the future. They will also gain some new skills and knowledge and make some new friends. Afternoon activities will be conducted in English so that students have an opportunity to further develop their language skills.
Who will look after my child?
All children will be supervised by an adult at all times while at the school. There will be a supervising teacher onsite at all times, and responsible assistants to supervise lunch and breaks. Afternoon activities will be led either by visiting experts or by teachers with a skill set in the area, with suitable assistants.
What happens if my child is ill or has an accident?
Prior to the registration we will ask you to fill in a form to let us know about any pre-existing medical conditions and, where relevant, a medical contact we should use in case of an emergency. We will also require two emergency contact numbers for all children.
If your child becomes ill or has a minor accident, we will use the contact numbers immediately to advise you of the condition of your child and agree any action. There will be a trained first aider on site at all times to assess any child who is sick. Where the situation demands it, we will contact the emergency services first, and then notify you as soon as possible of the situation.
How will drop off and registration on Mondays work?
There will be registration desks where you enter the school. Having the documents filled in and ready is greatly appreciated and will speed up the process.
We will have more information on this as camp gets closer.
Is the school accessible by public transport?
- Buses 138 and 193 go to Klaruv ustav and ustav Materstvi.
- Bus 193 leaves from Metro stations Budejovicka.
- Bus 138 leaves from Kacerov.
What qualifications do teachers have?
All of our teachers are highly experienced in teaching Primary and Secondary learners and have specialised qualifications in teaching young learners English as a Second Language.
What exactly are the afternoon activities?
The detailed programme may vary somewhat from week to week but there will be different activities every day. We will offer a range of activities in the fields of sport, games, art and theatre. We will also have fancy dress each Friday. Whenever possible, afternoon activities will be outside.
What about lunch and snacks?
A cooked lunch will be provided each day by our catering partners. Snacks may include fruit, sweet and savoury items. Water and squash will be available throughout the day.
What if my child has a special diet?
You should advise us at the time of booking about any allergies or special diets and we will inform you whether it is possible to provide suitable meals.
Can my child bring his/her own food?
Yes, providing it is suitably wrapped. However, we will not be able to discount the price in this case. Children may bring additional snacks of their own choice, but it is not required. Note that we do not have facilities to warm food.
What do I need to provide on the first day?
- Declaration of the child's state of health together with a copy of the child’s insurance card. These documents do not have to be signed by a paediatrician.
- If your child is taking medication, please indicate it clearly and state the dosage and instructions.
- Registration form.
- Items below.
Note that we will require you to provide the above on the first morning. You should therefore allow time to complete these formalities when you drop off your child on the first morning.
What does my child need to bring with them?
- a sun hat, sunglasses, sun cream
- a small bag and drink bottle with a name label
- indoor gym shoes
- outdoor sports shoes with no heels
- comfortable clothes for both interior and exterior
When can I bring my child along to camp?
Between 08.15 and 09.00. Please note the sessions begin at 09.00. On the first Monday please come early as we will need to check all the relevant documents.
Please note that your child’s safety is of the utmost importance to us. Parents/guardians/ adults not registered as one of our teachers or assistants are therefore not allowed past the registration desk either at drop off or pick up. We will have a photo board with photos of the classrooms, teachers, and assistants at the registration desk so that you can see where your child will be and who will be taking care of them.
When can I pick up my child from camp?
At 17.00. Please come on time! We are unable to look after your children after hours, so please make every effort to be waiting in front of the entrance to the reception by 17.00.
Our assistants will only allow children under 11 to leave the designated area once a parent/ guardian (over 14) has arrived to collect them.
Children will not normally be able to leave the camp any earlier than 16:50. In exceptional circumstances, if your child needs to leave the camp earlier, please provide a signed letter.
Contact number:
If you would like to discuss registration details you should contact the usual British Council reception; otherwise, all other contact after the summer camp has started, such as informing us your child will be late, should be directed to the onsite Summer Camp phone.
What we recommend leaving at home:
Any valuable items, jewellery, expensive electronic devices, etc. All clothing should be name-tagged to identify its owner.
Mobile phones:
We ask that children do not use phones during the camp in order to get the best possible experience and interaction with other children and staff.
Course fee and payment
The course fee must be paid in full within three days from registration either by payment card, bank transfer or bank transfer against invoice. For payment against invoice, we need an order approved by a representative of a sponsor company prior to registration.
The course fee includes all learning materials, lunch (when applicable), light refreshment and drinks and the afternoon activities.
Alterations of the course programme
Should there be an insufficient number of students by the start of a course (minimum 6 students), the British Council reserves the right to cancel the course. On cancellation of the course, the full course fee will be refunded.
Refunds
Refunds can only be paid by bank transfer. Please attach your bank account details to your written request.
General Terms and Conditions
Contractual rights and obligations which are not specified in this registration form (application) are governed by the relevant provisions of the Terms and Conditions an actual version of which is published at the website of the British Council and can be found here.
In case of contradiction between the provisions of this application and the Terms and Conditions, provisions of this application have a priority.
