Full Day Summer Camps

Upper Kindergarten: 4 – 5 years
Primary: 6 – 8 years

Join Commander Earth for 4 weeks of adventure as he travels over, under, forwards and backwards throughout the world, space and time! This course uses drama, games, story books, art to develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills whilst broadening knowledge and experiences. With four weeks of programmes to choose from, students will embark on an exciting new journey each week, such as….

Over – creep through the jungle to learn about wildlife; trek through the rainforest and meet indigenous tribes and endangered species

Under – dive into the sea and explore the magnificent coral and hidden treasures; discover ways to protect our oceans through conservation and environment related projects

Backwards – travel back in time when dinosaurs roamed the earth to discover more about extinction; brave fire breathing dragons to save the princess from the castle tower

Forwards – launch into space for a galactic adventure; design cities of the future and 

The course materials are on  4 week rotation, meaning Weeks 1-4 are different every week and Weeks 5-8 start the rotation again. 

P1 / Year 1 starters

This course is for kindergarten graduates who will be starting P1 after the summer. It provides a boost of skills, confidence and independence through lots of fun games, drama and activities in an ESF primary school setting. 

Over the course of two weeks, students will practise a range of essential skills which will provide an important foundation to ease their transition into primary school. This includes development of their understanding of the following: up to 100 high frequency words; capital letters and simple punctuation; basic sentence structure; speaking clearly during presentations; vocabulary development through a range of medium including art projects. 

**The course materials are on a 2 week rotation, meaning Weeks 1-2 are different and Weeks 3-4 start the rotation again. 

**Students can enrol for 1 or 2 weeks of classes but 2 weeks is recommended 

Ages 6-8 Years

Reader’s Theatre is a technique to develop reading with understanding and fluency. Using a variety of scripts to practise and apply new techniques, students will:

•         become immersed in Reader’s Theatre to bring scripts to life as they work together to read and act out stories and their own writing
•         practise phonics, pronunciation and intonation through character portrayal and presentations
•         build vocabulary and creativity through their own script writing
•         be immersed in a rich, English speaking environment to build their understanding, confidence and enjoyment of the language.

This course is a great opportunity for your child to develop their English language proficiency. The carefully selected scripts give students essential practice in oral reading fluency and public speaking. The scripts also provide an opportunity for group interaction and student cooperation.

This is a one week course, therefore we suggest:

Lower Primary (Ages 6-8 years), Upper Primary (Ages 9-11 years)

Whether you know oxymoron from onomatopoeia or haiku from hyperbole, each week students will learn a range of techniques, vocabulary and grammar as they explore different text types.

Week 3 / 7 – Creative Writing: Creative juices will be flowing this week as students explore poetic and literary devices to bring their ideas to life. Our budding writers will then present their work at Open Day at the end of the week.

** Please note that students need to be at the early writing stage to join the Lower Primary Writing programme. This includes spelling some commonly used words and attempting to write sentences independently. Students who do not meet this requirement will be better suited to the Commander Earth programme in which there will still be some writing components but at a more appropriate level.

Primary Writing runs every other week; therefore, we would suggest:

Ages 7-11 Years

Spanish is a vibrant language with a fascinating culture. This summer, we are excited to offer a brand new Spanish course, in which students are immersed in the Hispanic art and culture as they develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Each day, students will build their understanding of the language through a different component of the culture. From latino music to indigenous art, students will travel in time through all the richness of Hispanic music, customs, people and colours. An immersion into different activities and art projects that will enrich not only their communication skills but also their love for art and their knowledge of different art techniques.  

**The course materials are on a 2 week rotation, meaning Weeks 1-2 are different and Weeks 3-4 starts the rotation again. 

**Students can enrol for 1 or 2 weeks of classes but 2 weeks is recommended

Lower Primary (6-8 years old), Upper Primary (9-11 years old)

Technology is advancing and the world is evolving: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) has come to the fore and it is now vital for all students to know the essentials of this subject…. or lose out!

Students will gain vital hands-on skills as they dive deep into engineering, design and simple technology challenges. Not only will they learn about the scientific method, they will also develop an understanding of a range of text types such as explanations and reports as they write up their experiments.

Week 2 / 6 – Ancient Science: From ancient irrigation methods to mummification, students will step back in time and complete STEM challenges based on ancient civilisations

Week 4 / 8 – Science Carnival: Students will become immersed in the carnival theme in which they will work on a series of mini-projects, including putting their knowledge of forces and motion into action by building their own carnival game to be played at Open Day

Primary Science runs every other week, therefore we suggest: 

Lower Primary (6-8 years old), Upper Primary (9-11 years old)

This course focuses on the basic fundamentals of the English language. The lessons will provide a firm foundation for understanding and being able to apply basic grammar rules which are essential for communicating effectively. 

Students will work on  sentence structure and grammar to improve communication skills through a range of engaging writing and speaking activities. 

Everyday English for different life scenarios, in both formal and informal settings, will also be covered. This includes essential English for overseas travel and basic email English.  

*Please note that First Steps in English courses are only for beginners or those at a very basic level of English. If your child has a good grasp of English, please choose a different course from the range on offer from ESF Language & Learning. 

**The course materials are on a 2 week rotation, meaning Weeks 1-2 are different and Weeks 3-4 start the rotation again. 

**Students can enrol for 1 or 2 weeks of classes but 2 weeks is recommended 

Debates are fun and engaging activities that exercise the brain to use all four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking, sometimes concurrently.

In this course, students will:

• Understand how debating works, what the rules are and how to debate effectively
• Use formal language, persuasive techniques and connectives in a speech
• Structure ideas on a given topic, using evidence and examples to enhance arguments
• Develop critical thinking, collaboration and communication skills
• Learn to express themselves confidently, coherently and assertively

This course is suitable for students who are new to debating and those who have already developed a taste for debating in their primary schools.  It can also prepare them for a variety of opportunities that they will come across in their secondary schools.

This is a one week course, therefore we suggest:

Drama Star (5-6 years), Drama Loop (6-8 years), Drama Circle (8-12 years) 

Combining acting, music, movement and theatre-crafts, students will study an engaging theme and become the characters of the story. There will be a filmed performance at the end of the course.

 Students will:

•   Learn wide-ranging skills in acting, movement and theatre-crafts
•   Perform individually and as a team
•   Play fun and challenging games to build their performing skills
•   Create costumes, props and set pieces
•   Create their own filmed performance

Students can enrol for one or two weeks.