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    ISAFA Summer camps

    Improve your English and promote your physical/sports performance in same time through our summer camps

    Enjoy and learn with us !

     

    The ISAFA is delighted to offer you a short-term English and Football Camp at Buckden Towers near the famous city of Cambridge, UK. Buckden Towers is a 12th century small castle in the middle of Buckden village, accessible by car, train and bus only one hour from London.

    The camp is for children (7 to 17 years old) and is based on English learning in the mornings and football activities in the afternoon together with social activities and trips for sightseeing.

    The package is inclusive of English certifications, tuition, study materials, accommodation, training, friendly games with local teams, meals, activities, study tours, internet access, and airport transfers.

    A medico-fitness assessment package is also available for those who want to promote their physical/sports performance.

    Our next camp will take place from the 15th to the 24th of August 2025.

    Places are limited. Get in touch and book yours to take advantage of our early-bird price.

    ENGLISH PROGRAMME

    ENGLISH TEACHING (4 hours in the morning each day)

    A holistic language experience, flexible and fun.

    Students explore the English language and develop life skills through lessons, study tours, arts, science and a combination of small-group and whole-school activities. All our courses use a project-based approach to learning which guarantees that students will study something new in every course.

    English lessons include projects which are designed around themes. Small groups of students work together on their projects focusing on each child’s language knowledge and skills development. This is a true English experience, where students from different nationalities sit together to enhance speaking and understanding.

    STUDY TOURS

    Students enjoy tours to historic UK destinations such as London or Cambridge or legendary monuments (Museums, stadiums, etc….). These tours are designed to improve communication and confidence while developing academic, creative and active skills.

    CERTIFICATION

    Each student will receive a Certificate for General English Speaking Exam (GESE).

    EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

    Children will enjoy indoor and outdoor educational activities, such as:

    Indoor Activities

    • Arts and Crafts to express their creativity through painting, drawing, sculpting, or crafting.
    • Science Experiments using household items to teach children about concepts such as buoyancy, chemical reactions, or magnetism.
    • Board games or card games that incorporate learning elements, such as math puzzles, word games, or trivia quizzes.
    • Dance parties or music sessions where children can sing, dance, and play musical instruments to explore rhythm and expression.
    • Puzzle Challenges of varying difficulty levels to encourage problem-solving skills and spatial awareness.

    Outdoor Activities

    • Guided nature walks to observe and explore plants, animals, and natural phenomena in their environment.
    • Gardening to teach them about plant growth, soil health, and the importance of environmental stewardship.
    • Sports and Physical Activities: Play games like soccer, basketball, or tag to promote physical fitness, coordination, and sportsmanship.
    • Outdoor Art: Set up easels or provide sidewalk chalk for children to create art outdoors, inspired by the natural surroundings.
    • Birdwatching to observe and identify different bird species in their outdoor environment.
    • Environmental Projects such as recycling drives, or tree planting to teach children about environmental conservation and community responsibility.

    FOOTBALL TRAINING

    Athletes will have one training session per day according to a training plan that will be set based on their abilities and levels. The training will incorporate the latest science-based methodologies and principles. They will be delivered by our coaches and physical fitness experts. We would welcome your coaches to participate if they wish as this could be an opportunity to see other coaching schools but also to get involved in coaching other children from other countries/schools.

    Local friendly competitions will be organised to motivate the players and to gain trophies.

    PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT

    Psychological support is available for the athletes on-site and in total confidentiality. Serious cases will be referred to the medical core in local clinics for paid fees.

    CERTIFICATION

    Each student will have a Science And Football Training Certificate at the end of the camp.

    PHYSICAL, PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS

    Guests, athletes and those who want to enhance their fitness/performance could have a series of medical examinations that will be offered by our scientists and medical experts. Each athlete will have the medical results/folder printed to take away and share with their coaches. These include:

    • Body composition and percentage of fat
    • Blood pressure assessment
    • Cardio-respiratory test (VO2 max)
    • Blood test to assess maximal glucose and lactate
    • Power test
    • Agility test
    • Strength test
    • Football specific test

    Costs will be provided on demand.

    ACCOMMODATION

    Students will be hosted at the 12th-century fortified historical manor house Buckden Towers, which used to be a palace and is situated in the Northwest of Cambridge City. Each two students will share a room. Showers and bathrooms will be shared. Companion adults will be hosted in the rooms nearby. There is Wi-Fi internet, study rooms, a library, meeting rooms, gardens, and a gorgeous park with fruit trees.

    The accommodation is full board with breakfast, lunch and dinner offered on-site.

    Buckden village is connected to the cities of Cambridge, Huntingdon and St Neots by bus and to London by train. It is an hour and 40-minute journey by fast train from London Kings Cross station to St Neots (the nearest train station to Buckden Towers).

    AIRPORT TRANSFER

    All students and the delegates will be picked up at their arrival airport and dropped off at their departure.

    INSURANCE

    We would recommend you to seek your own insurance.