Young bookworms will go through the whole process of creating a book. Using creative writing skills to form the story and making their own paper with natural materials.

These new courses are ideal for football fans of all abilities. With particular attention paid to fun and learning, ex-professional footballers will deliver a host of activity and skill sessions as well as small sided matches. A great opportunity for all players to enjoy and improve their game.

These tournament days promise to be packed full of the usual fun, nail-biting excitement and spectacular goals. Every team can look forward to several matches in the morning and afternoon tournaments. A fantastic way to finish a week of football with Bristol Pro Soccer.

A superb opportunity to get some top quality coaching from professional coaches. Modern coaching geared towards improving technical and tactical skills in batting, bowling and fielding.

This fantastic course will give a great insight to the world of fashion design. Under professional guidance, you will bring your own designs to life with the use of simple patterns, cutting and sewing. A fun and rewarding course for all abilities.

Using the top quality College playing surface, professionally qualified coaches will use a variety of training drills and techniques as well as small-sided matches to maximise fun and learning.

Registration: Please note that this course will take place at Clifton College Sports Ground, Abbots Leigh at 1000. Early and Late Stay (0800–1800) available on-site. Players should bring sticks and gum shields.

Fantastic afternoon introductory cricket sessions for the Juniors. Professional coaches will use a fun approach to aid learning and to develop early cricketing skills.

A fantastic opportunity for the Juniors to enjoy outdoor exploration of the landscape. A variety of exciting age specific creative activities linked to the great outdoors make these afternoon sessions rewarding and enjoyable.

Please note that Juniors will travel by minibus to Abbots Leigh with qualified staff. Children will require outdoor clothes, wet weather gear and a change of footwear.

With the new season just around the corner, this afternoon session will give the Juniors a safe and fun insight into the modern game and initial skill development.

The first part of each morning will be spent in Bristol Zoo’s Education Centre concentrating on different daily topics. The main Zoo grounds will then be explored for related wildlife.

The typical Kids’ Club day includes a host of activities we feel 8–13s will enjoy. Swimming, as ever, is a part of each day’s activities. The other three main daily activity sessions are designed with varying interest and ability groups in mind. We continue to promote self expression, confidence building and, of course, fun in all of our sessions providing as much choice as possible.

Looking at the diverse role of masks around the world, this 2 day course will provide all materials and tuition for participants to devise and create 3 different types of mask. Using papier mache, paper craft, modrock and paint techniques, there’s lots of fun to be had on this global creative journey.

Under the close supervision of a professional music technician, you will have the opportunity to create beats and baselines using a groove box and computer software. Students can also sing or rap over their newly written instrumentals, taking home a CD of their finished track.

A unique and exciting 2-day course learning skills such as launching a boat, basic boat handling and the use of safety equipment. Great fun under expert supervision.

A great opportunity to get some last minute training in before the new season. Professionally qualified coaches will pass on knowledge and experience and help players of all positions develop individual and team performance.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to leap, feet first, into the Redgrave Theatre of Dreams. Working with an experienced actor, young thespians are invited to embark on an intense 4 day dramatic extravaganza. Working on all aspects of theatre production, from improvisation, devising, scripting to make-up and costume. A final afternoon performance for friends and family will be the ideal way to complete this unique course.

This senior course will build from the basics of batting, bowling, and fielding. A variety of methods from the professional setting will cover the technical, tactical, mental, and physical aspects of the game. This course will be enjoyed by those cricketers who want to work hard and see improvements in their game.

An exciting adventure challenge that will see you part of a small team with your own staff supervisor, pitting your wits against others as you unravel the treasure trail around the heart of Bristol. Navigate your way by following clues and taking on team challenges in the best possible time. The course will require you to Mountain Bike and Canoe certain stages as well as Walk/Run as you compete for the title of Top Rats!

The morning sessions, with the guidance of professional coaches, aim to improve all areas of modern game play. Tuition will also aim to develop weak areas and maximise strengths.

A true adventure day learning ancient skills such as animal tracking, shelter building, wilderness cooking and nature awareness. Practise moving silently around woodland and making string out of plants!

Run by professional coaches, these afternoon sessions are ideal for beginners and intermediate standards. Various technique, skill sessions and fun drills will help improve each individual aspect of your game.

An amazing week looking in-depth at Kayaking and Dinghy Sailing. Course to include equipment education, basic control of craft, rigging, launching and mooring.

Work with wire mesh to create a sculpture suitable for enhancing the home or to be used as a frame for a growing sculpture in the garden. The perfect opportunity for young artists, gardeners and environmentalists to try their hand at a new skill.

These new courses are ideal for football fans of all abilities. With particular attention paid to fun and learning, ex-professional footballers will deliver a host of activity and skill sessions as well as small sided matches. A great opportunity for all players to enjoy and improve their game.

This new 2-day football course for the 12–16 year olds will be led by ex-professional footballers from Bristol Pro Soccer. The coaches will use a mature approach to maximising player potential with modern day training techniques. An exciting and rewarding course for players who want to work hard and improve.

These popular, hands-on courses will look at varying themes and recipes. Lots of sweet and savoury recipes will be tried and tested with the results taken home for the family to enjoy. Under close supervision, kitchen hygiene and safety will also be touched upon.

19/7–22/7 BBQ Madness, 3/8–6/8 Tastes From Around The World, 16/8–19/8 Summer Baking

*Cookery students should bring storage containers each day to take home the food they have made.

Two fun filled workshops of singing and dancing to tracks from the ever popular band JLS (9/8) and a variety of modern girl bands (10/8). Each workshop will provide the opportunity to learn the moves and create some new ones. Each day will include tuition, singing and dancing games and a final performance for friends and family.

A fantastic opportunity for girls to get involved in one of the fastest growing female sports. Professional coaches will cover the main elements of the game with fun games and activities aimed at improving skill and enjoyment.

An exciting creative course for the Juniors with a real hands-on approach. Children will use a wide range of materials working towards exciting group and individual pieces. Informative and fun sessions for all 5–7 year olds.

27/7 - Going Potty, 10/8 - Terrific T-Shirts, 24/8 - Paperwork

These 1 day football courses offer a great introduction to the game of football. Coaches will use a variety of activities to maximise learning and enjoyment.

NB: Children should bring suitable clothing and a change of footwear.

This course aims to give younger children a fun and rewarding introduction to the game of tennis. Within a friendly and relaxed environment, children will take part in a variety of fun games with basic technical instruction.

NB - price is in addition to Juniors PM session if child is staying all afternoon

Junior activities are designed specifically with 5–7 year olds in mind. Swimming is an important and enjoyable part of each daily programme with other activities, led by experienced staff, designed to promote individual development and, of course, fun. We believe it is important that the Juniors are able to pursue interests and develop skills through a range of activities.

With exclusive use of the facility booked, the day is sure to be packed full of excitement! A variety of individual and team games will put your shooting skills to the test. Under supervision, players will enjoy timed competitions with adequate rest time in between.

Minis is a service registered for 3 and 4 year old children based at Sharp’s House. This provides a stimulating and creative environment for young children during the holidays. Qualified and experienced staff will support children to engage in age-appropriate activities with particular attention paid to personal development, interaction with others and, most importantly, fun!

Join writer Claire Williamson to create a new play – all told in poems. We will be setting scenes, creating characters and finding out where the story takes us. Let’s see what drama we can make together!

A great chance to polish up those skill and fitness levels in time for the new season. Professionally qualified coaches will use a variety of techniques and fun sessions to get you prepared.

Registration: Please note that this course will take place at Clifton College Sports Ground, Abbots Leigh at 1000. Early and Late Stay (0800–1800) available on-site. Players should bring sticks and gum shields.

A great opportunity to get some last minute training in before the new season. Professionally qualified coaches will pass on knowledge and experience and help players of all positions develop individual and team performance.

Delivered by Extreme Marine PADI instructors, these day courses provide a great theoretical and practical introduction to the world of scuba diving. The morning theory session will include a brief trip to Bristol Zoo to see the tropical fish you could encounter while diving abroad.

This new course for the 12–16 year olds provides a great opportunity for budding fashion designers to gain an insight into the design and production process. With professional guidance this 2-day course will be rewarding and informative.

A true adventure day out in the countryside learning how to identify animal tracks, move stealthily around woodland, build shelters, light a fire and do some basic cooking. You will even get the chance to make string out of plants and tie a few useful knots! The countryside will never be the same again.

A great chance to celebrate the summer with friends and staff! Many party games and challenges will take place with lots of prizes to be won. Fun on the Bouncy Castle and music from a professional DJ will be followed by a party tea.

Join writer Claire Williamson to create new and wonderful stories. We will be thinking about skills such as creating tension and atmosphere and working together to find artistic ways of representing our tales such as performance, pictures and plots.

This exciting course offers a safe and fun introduction to trampolining. Expert tuition and guidance will help develop techniques and create individual routines.

The ever popular, all-action week of outdoor adventure that offers a great chance to sample a complete range of activities including climbing, caving, gorge walking, canoeing, sailing and mountain biking. Great fun for all ages and abilities.