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Suitable for children from 6 months - 17 years

Spring Sensation (Spring Camp) 2024

25 March - 5 April

Overview

Spring into life and join us for some fun and adventure. Across two weeks, we have a variety of courses and workshops on offer for students of all ages.

From playgroup for the youngest learners to debate and coding for our secondary students plus online options too, we really do have something for everyone!

With morning classes and afternoon workshops, we’ll keep your children busy and engaged this Spring.

Discover Our Spring Camps This Season

Language
Sports
Playgroup
Arts
STEM
Workshops
Online

Spring Sensation - Kindergarten English (Unaccompanied)

3 - 5 years (For K1-K3)

Spring into life and join us for an exciting week of fun and adventure as we explore a variety of super stories. This course uses drama, games, story books and art to develop language skills with a particular focus on building confidence and communicating in English.

In Spring Sensation, students will:
- Explore stories from well loved early years authors such as Jez Alborough and Eric Carle
- Use role play to explore topics and bring characters to life
- Unleash imagination and creativity through art and discovery
- Be immersed in a rich, English speaking environment to build their understanding and enjoyment of the language

This course is a great opportunity for your child to develop their communication and language skills. Through a range of engaging and fun activities, Spring Sensation builds confidence in a number of vital skills such as speaking and collaborating with others.

Spring Sensation - Kindergarten Mandarin (Unaccompanied)

3 - 5 years

This course uses drama, games, story books, art to develop language skills with a particular focus on building confidence and communicating in Mandarin.

In this course, students will:
- Develop confidence in listening to and communicating in Mandarin
- Explore amazing stories throughout the camp
- Use role play to explore topics and bring characters to life
- Unleash imagination and creativity through art and discovery
- Be immersed in a rich, Mandarin-speaking environment to build their understanding and enjoyment of the language

This course is a great opportunity for your child to develop their communication and language skills. Through a range of engaging and fun activities, Winter Wonderland builds confidence in a number of skills which are required in primary interviews, such as asking and answering questions, interacting and working with others.

*Students can come to all weeks as the curriculum is different each week

Drama

Drama Stars (4-6 years)
Drama Loop (6-8 years)


Drama Star's theme: Minions (week 1), The little Mermaid (week 2)

Drama Loop's theme: Wonka (week 1), Kung Fu Panda (week 2)

Introducing speech, presentation, expression and articulation, 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.

Course content:
- Learn drama and presentation skills
- Perform individuals and as a team
- Play fun and challenging games to build your performing skills
- Participate in a filmed performance

Spanish Through Art & Culture

Ages 7-11 Years

Join us this spring as we travel in time through the richness of Hispanic music, customs, people and colours. Each day, students will build their understanding of the language through a different component of the culture. As students become immersed in Hispanic art and culture they will develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Not only will this course enrich their communication skills but it will also instil a love for art and broaden their knowledge of different art techniques.

Upper Primary Debate - Debate & Dialogue

Ages 9-11 Years

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 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.

Make News Make Sense

Ages 12-16 Years

Students will hone their 21st century skills as they delve into the news. Through text analysis, debate and discussion students will review media articles and make sense of the world around us.


In this course, students will:
- Develop 21st century skills: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication
- Identify language and literary devices in the media and how this can influence everyday life
- Understand how media works and can influence global affairs
- Respond to articles and formulate an argument
- Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper or magazine

Swimming Clinics

Ages 3-16 Years

ESF Sharks Swimming delivers swimming lessons during holiday clinics. Our qualified coaches will help swimmers develop their comfort level in the water and improve stroke technique through fun games and activities.

Football Clinics

Ages 5-11 Years

ESF Lions Football is running fantastic football camps during the term break.

Join us for this fun camp to improve skills, develop techniques, play games, and enjoy playing on the world-class pitch at KGV. Football Camps are coached by our expert coaches who will help your child to develop their love of the game of football!

Multi-sports Camp

Ages 3-10 Years

Multisports Camps provide a safe and enjoyable environment for students to develop their skills and self-confidence in a range of activities - both as an individual and within a group or team dynamic.

We will introduce your child with a socially positive experience, increasing their love of sport and improving their sporting skills all through the medium of fun and game-based development.

Basketball Clinics

Ages 5-17 Years

ESF Tigers will be delivering basketball camps to improve players' individual technical skills and to enhance their knowledge of team-play fundamentals.

The sessions will comprise mini-stations covering fundamentals such as passing, shooting and dribbling, and will include small-sided games and competitions to test a player's skill level.

If you want to keep your skills up over the break so that you're ready for the rest of the term, don't miss out on this great opportunity!

Tennis Clinics

Ages 4-11 Years

ESF Tennis will provide fun filled classes over the school holiday aimed at developing your child's skills and enjoyment of the exciting sport of tennis.

Our enthusiastic and qualified coaches provide a supportive and enjoyable learning environment and will help your child to develop a love of tennis!

Our tennis clinics are open to all young students - both ESF and non-ESF players.

Gymnastics Clinics

Ages 5-10 Years

Tumble, roll, bounce, flex, and cartwheel your way through the school holidays with an ESF Gymnastics clinic! Our clinics are aimed at developing your child's fundamental gymnastics abilities through floor, beam, and vault skill-building.

Our friendly and qualified coaches provide a supportive and enjoyable learning environment, and will help your child to develop a love of the sport!

Our gymnastics clinics are open to the public.
Fencing

Fencing Clinics

Ages 5-8 Years

Watch your children transform with the fencing mentors at ESF! Students in this programme learn the art of the sword with confidence, mastery, and discipline! This programme is suitable for beginners and advanced students.

ESF Fencing is headed by former two-time Olympian coach, Mr. Lau Kwok Kin. He will first take players through the basics of the sport and competition rules before advancing them through the curriculum so they can compete with different clubs across Hong Kong.

Krav Maga Clinics

Ages 5-8 Years

Our Krav Maga course heightens children's awareness of everyday safety issues and enables them to learn self-defense techniques in a relatively short amount of time. Classes are carefully adapted to match the student's respective age, as well as their physical and mental abilities. Through a specially designed Krav Maga training program and games-based activities, children are taught how to recognize common threats like bullies and kidnappers, and even dangerous situations like fire and natural disasters.

Outdoor Adventure Camps

Ages 7-11 Years

2-day, 3-day or 5-day options available in Sai Kung and Mui Wo+ Cheung Chau. (also operates during public holidays.)

*This is not an overnight camp, please arrange drop-off and pickup your child each day.

Unleash your adventurous spirit at our Spring Camp! Dive into canyoning, Coasteering across serene waters, engage in epic beach battles, and get Lost in the Wild. Join us for an unforgettable experience in the great outdoors!

*Please click HERE for the details of Sai Kung and Mui Wo adventure camps

Spring Sensation - Playgroup (Accompanied)

13 months - 3 years (1 Adult + 1 Child)

Our play-based learning approach allows our youngest students to develop their curiosity and build early skills in a safe, comfortable environment. Through the exploration of spring-themed stories and rhymes, students will participate in a variety of hands-on activities to develop their fine motor and gross motor skills, cognitive and language development, and through our sensory activities they will have some messy fun!

Spring Sensation - Little Explorers (Unaccompanied)

2-3 years

Let us take your children on a spring adventure this April where we will immerse ourselves in a world of stories, art exploration and singing.

From observing little bugs to growing plants, your children will explore all the wonderful things Mother Nature has to offer this spring. “Little Explorer” is the perfect programme for those willing to get ready for unaccompanied pre-nursery and kindergarten, and to experience learning and socialising through ESF’s play-based curriculum, in a safe and supportive environment.

Drama

Drama Stars (4-6 years)
Drama Loop (6-8 years)


Drama Star's theme: Minions (week 1), The little Mermaid (week 2)

Drama Loop's theme: Wonka (week 1), Kung Fu Panda (week 2)

Introducing speech, presentation, expression and articulation, 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.

Course content:
- Learn drama and presentation skills
- Perform individuals and as a team
- Play fun and challenging games to build your performing skills
- Participate in a filmed performance

Spanish Through Art & Culture

Ages 7-11 Years

Join us this Spring as we travel in time through the richness of Hispanic music, customs, people and colours. Each day, students will build their understanding of the language through a different component of the culture. As students become immersed in Hispanic art and culture they will develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.

Not only will this course enrich their communication skills but it will also instil a love for art and broaden their knowledge of different art techniques.

Latin Dance - Cha Cha Cha

Ages 5-6 years, 7-8 years, 9 years or above

Latin Dance is a sport and an arts, both of which are important elements in education. This dance programme focuses on 1 of the 5 Latin Dances – Cha Cha Cha. Students will learn the basic steps and rhythm of the dance, improve the awareness in body postures, enhance the expressive power and confidence. Games and rewards will be included which create a fun and engaging environment for learning Latin Dance. This course is a great introduction to Latin Dance but at the same time provides the opportunity to enhance your child’s interest in Latin Dance and existing dancing techniques.

Course content:
- basic steps and dance routine
- standing postures and muscle coordination - body flexibility
- footwork and handwork
- listening and understanding of music rhythms

The contents of the course are different for each week. Students can enrol for 1 or 2 weeks but 2 weeks is recommended since different songs, steps and techniques will be taught in each week.

*New* Pygame Platformer Mastery: Create Your Own 2D Games

Ages 9-12 Years

In this comprehensive 10-hour course, we will explore the exciting world of 2D platformer game development using Pygame. From setting up the development environment to implementing gameplay mechanics, animations, and level design, you will learn the essential skills required to buildyour own engaging platformer game. By the end of the course, you will have a complete, playable 2Dplatformer game that you can showcase to others.

Any students with a basic understanding of Python and Object-Oriented Programming concepts will be good for this course.

Minimum system requirements
- OS: 64-bit Windows 7 or later or OS X 10.11 or later
- Processor: 1.5GHz or faster
- Memory: 4GB (4,096MB) RAM
- Free HDD space: 3GB
- Hardware: keyboard, mouse (preferable)
Chromebooks and iPads are not supported

Coding Adventures in Minecraft Education

Ages 6-9 Years

Combining imagination with builder tools in Minecraft Education Edition, students will hone their creativity while exploring fundamental block-based programming concepts.
In this camp, students will build amazing structures and contraptions, design, code and create their own unique mini-games, features & commands with absolute creative freedom.

In the course, students will:
- Each student is assigned with FREE Minecraft Coding Licensed Account valued at HKD100
- Master block-based programming to bring ideas to life in Minecraft Education Edition.
- Sharpen computational thinking skills through coding in Minecraft.
- Design interactive experiences by crafting custom commands and gameplay elements.
- Foster collaboration and teamwork in coding projects within Minecraft

*All students MUST use their own laptops and chargers with the latest version of Google Chrome installed. No iPads / tablets permitted.

First Steps in Coding

Ages 6-9 Years

Gain an understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript, and get a solid head start in website development!

Using real-world technology, students will create websites and web-based applications. They will build their own coding posters, trivia games, and personalised websites.

Students will end the course with a tech portfolio of the projects they’ve created, which will act as a foundation for future projects that they build.

*All students MUST use their own laptops and chargers with the latest version of Google Chrome installed. No iPads / tablets permitted.

Game Development 101: Start Your Tech Journey as a Game Developer!

Ages 9-12 Years

Game Development 101 is an interactive course where students explore the foundations of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for game creation. Throughout the course, students learn by doing, creating games and interactive experiences that showcase their newfound knowledge. They receive feedback and guidance from instructors to refine their projects and deepen their understanding of game development. The course concludes with an exciting game jam, where students collaborate in teams to develop fully functional games within a set time frame, providing a taste of the dynamic game development
industry and fostering teamwork skills. By the end of Game Development Fundamentals, students will have a strong grasp of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for game development. They will be equipped to continue exploring the world of game creation, ready to design, develop, and bring their own game ideas to life.

*All students MUST use their own laptops and chargers with the latest version of Google Chrome installed. No iPads / tablets permitted.

Retro Arcade Game Design with Makecode Arcade

Ages 12+ Years

Students will create their own unique arcade-style video games using Makecode Arcade, which they can play and share with their peers and family. They will gain valuable skills in computer science and creative problem-solving through designing their arcade games. Makecode Arcade is a beginner-friendly game development platform that uses block-based coding to allow kids to create their own video games and develop understanding in game development principles and logical reasoning.

*All students MUST use their own laptops and chargers with the latest version of Google Chrome installed. No iPads / tablets permitted.

Code the Future with Artificial Intelligence

Ages 12+ Years

AI is a part of our future. There is no better time to start learning the inner workings of how it functions and powers the world around us.

Students will learn about the design and programming behind modern digital assistant software like Alexa, Siri, and Cortana, and explore the technology powering in-car navigation.

Students will use Machine Learning and code to develop and train their own AI personality that can answer questions, complete requests, and chat about topics of their choice.

At the end of the course, students will have created a fully programmed chat-bot simulator, a tech prototype, and a business plan presented as a website. Students can launch their games for their friends and family to enjoy.

*All students MUST use their own laptops and chargers with the latest version of Google Chrome installed. No iPads / tablets permitted.

Game Design & AI with Codey Rocky

Ages 6-9 Years

Codey Rocky, your child’s new coding companion designed for STEM education! From grabbing real-time weather data from all over the world to exploring voice recognition and game design, Codey Rocky gives your child their first taste of Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT). It combines easy-to-use hardware with block-based programming - complete with sensors to collect data & built-in WiFi that lets student’s create simple data-driven projects and games with artificial intelligence extensions.

*All students MUST use their own laptops and chargers with the latest version of Google Chrome installed. No iPads / tablets permitted.
ARVR

CoSpaces Edu: Make AR & VR in the Classroom

Ages 8+ Years

Are you looking for an exciting and innovative way to help your child develop coding and digital literacy skills? CoSpaces Edu: Make AR & VR in the Classroom is the perfect course for students who want to bring their imaginations to life by coding their own VR game and AR project. By using block-based codes, students will learn how to create 3D objects and scenarios to complete their own realistic simulated 3D environments.

Students will also learn how to collect data and information efficiently and effectively, as well as how to share their creations online and experience them with VR headsets or AR merge cubes.

*All students MUST use their own laptops and chargers with the latest version of Google Chrome installed. No iPads / tablets permitted.

Little Dreamers: Messing Around (Accompaniend)

Ages 6-12 Months (1 Adult + 1 Child)
Ages 13-36 Months (1 Adult + 1 Child)

Theme 1: Spring

Make the most of the holidays and get your creative and artistic juices flowing in our Spring Workshops, with flexibility to join for one or all sessions.

Theme 2: Easter Eggs

Eggs-plore this beautiful time of year as we squelch and squidge through seasonal sensory activities. Join us for lots of hippity-hoppity fun!

Spring Sensation - Kindergarten Workshop

Ages 3-5 Years

Unleash your child's creativity at our Spring Camp Workshops for Kindergarten! Inspired by treasured literary works such as "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," "The Little Gardener," and "Say Hello to the Animals," our camp seamlessly blends elements of nature, gardening, and interactions with animals to create a truly magical adventure. Embrace the enchantment as we embark on interactive storytelling sessions, engage in delightful crafts, and partake in engaging games that cultivate a deep appreciation for both reading and the wonders of the natural world. Enrol your child today and watch their imagination flourish like never before!

*Every workshop is different.

Spring Sensation - Primary Workshop

Ages 6-8 Years

Join us for some seasonal fun as students get stuck into a hands-on project.

*Every workshop is different.
Financial Literacy Workshop 01

Financial Literacy Workshop

Ages 8-12 Years

This introductory workshop comprises gamified missions, interactive videos, art & craft creations and board games, through which students will learn about key financial principles like saving, budgeting, goal-setting, and smart spending in a fun-infused learning experience.

Students will also get their hands on the FinPod mobile app, a next- generation financial education platform, to learn and develop good money habits while integrating saving, budgeting, and spending decisions into their daily lives.

Highlights & Outcomes:



  1. Save, Earn, Spend, Share - students will get a taste of financial literacy fundamentals and understanding the concepts of earning, saving, and responsible spending.
  2. Play-to-Learn - students can learn about money while going through fun, interactive and enjoyable experiences in a positive and engaging atmosphere.
  3. Tech-Infused - this workshop leverages technology and the FinPod mobile app, a next-gen financial education platform, to help students learn about managing money in a digital-native environment.
  4. Real-life Perspectives - this workshop focuses on practical aspects in financial education through daily use cases and examples, offering a chance for students to learn in real-life application scenarios.
  5. Ethics and Morals - this workshop incorporates ethical considerations, promoting a sense of responsibility, self-discipline and managing desires etc. to guide students in making shrewd financial decisions.
  6. Application Beyond the Workshop - learning extends into the daily life as students continue their access to the FinPod app, enabling them to keep building and practicing money habits after the workshop.

*New* Pygame Platformer Mastery: Create Your Own 2D Games

Ages 9-12 Years

In this comprehensive 10-hour course, we will explore the exciting world of 2D platformer game development using Pygame. From setting up the development environment to implementing gameplay mechanics, animations, and level design, you will learn the essential skills required to buildyour own engaging platformer game. By the end of the course, you will have a complete, playable 2Dplatformer game that you can showcase to others.

Any students with a basic understanding of Python and Object-Oriented Programming concepts will be good for this course.

Minimum system requirements
- OS: 64-bit Windows 7 or later or OS X 10.11 or later
- Processor: 1.5GHz or faster
- Memory: 4GB (4,096MB) RAM
- Free HDD space: 3GB
- Hardware: keyboard, mouse (preferable)
Chromebooks and iPads are not supported

First Steps in Coding

Ages 6-9 Years

Gain an understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript, and get a solid head start in website development!

Using real-world technology, students will create websites and web-based applications. They will build their own coding posters, trivia games, and personalised websites.

Students will end the course with a tech portfolio of the projects they’ve created, which will act as a foundation for future projects that they build.

*All students MUST use their own laptops and chargers with the latest version of Google Chrome installed. No iPads / tablets permitted.

Game Development 101: Start Your Tech Journey as a Game Developer!

Ages 9-12 Years

Game Development 101 is an interactive course where students explore the foundations of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for game creation. Throughout the course, students learn by doing, creating games and interactive experiences that showcase their newfound knowledge. They receive feedback and guidance from instructors to refine their projects and deepen their understanding of game development. The course concludes with an exciting game jam, where students collaborate in teams to develop fully functional games within a set time frame, providing a taste of the dynamic game development
industry and fostering teamwork skills. By the end of Game Development Fundamentals, students will have a strong grasp of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for game development. They will be equipped to continue exploring the world of game creation, ready to design, develop, and bring their own game ideas to life.

*All students MUST use their own laptops and chargers with the latest version of Google Chrome installed. No iPads / tablets permitted.

Retro Arcade Game Design with Makecode Arcade

Ages 12+ Years

Students will create their own unique arcade-style video games using Makecode Arcade, which they can play and share with their peers and family. They will gain valuable skills in computer science and creative problem-solving through designing their arcade games. Makecode Arcade is a beginner-friendly game development platform that uses block-based coding to allow kids to create their own video games and develop understanding in game development principles and logical reasoning.

*All students MUST use their own laptops and chargers with the latest version of Google Chrome installed. No iPads / tablets permitted.

Create Your Own Digital Pet!

Ages 6-9 Years

Through Digital Pet, students will learn to program and visualise the cause and effects of the needs of their chosen animal. Students will learn how to visualise this through inner.HTML, and to reflect the interactivity through JavaScript functions by using arithmetic operators. Students will be challenged to conduct extensive research on the needs and requirements of the chosen animal and incorporate their findings into their Digital Pet projects.

*All students MUST use their own laptops and chargers with the latest version of Google Chrome installed. No iPads / tablets permitted.

Code the Future with Artificial Intelligence

Ages 12+ Years

AI is a part of our future. There is no better time to start learning the inner workings of how it functions and powers the world around us.

Students will learn about the design and programming behind modern digital assistant software like Alexa, Siri, and Cortana, and explore the technology powering in-car navigation.

Students will use Machine Learning and code to develop and train their own AI personality that can answer questions, complete requests, and chat about topics of their choice.

At the end of the course, students will have created a fully programmed chat-bot simulator, a tech prototype, and a business plan presented as a website. Students can launch their games for their friends and family to enjoy.

*All students MUST use their own laptops and chargers with the latest version of Google Chrome installed. No iPads / tablets permitted.
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