Spring Sensation (Spring Camp) 2025

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.

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.

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
● Develop confidence for primary school interviews
● Be immersed in a rich, Mandarin speaking environment to build their understanding and enjoyment of the language

3 - 5 years

Join us for an enchanting journey in our Imagination Station programme, where creativity meets sustainability! Children will explore their imagination, transforming everyday materials into magical creations that spark joy and innovation. They'll learn the basics of planning and design, turning their ideas into actionable projects. As they document their creative processes, they'll develop essential writing skills and construct their masterpieces using recycled materials. Watch your child thrive in a fun environment that fosters critical thinking, teamwork, and a love for the planet—all while having a blast!

5 Key learning skills

1. Creative Thinking: Generating innovative ideas and expressing them through written descriptions or presentations.
2. Problem-Solving: Analyzing challenges and articulating solutions in discussions or reports.
3. Collaboration: Engaging in group discussions, sharing ideas, and practicing active listening to enhance communication skills.
4. Planning and Organisation: Writing project outlines and organising thoughts clearly in both spoken and written formats.
5. Environmental Awareness: Researching and presenting information on recycling and sustainability, fostering vocabulary development and comprehension.

Drama Stars (4-6 years)
Drama Loop (6-8 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 live performance at the end of the course.

Course content:
Learn wide-ranging skills in acting, movement and theatre-crafts
● Perform individually and as a team
● Play fun and challenging games to build performance skills
● Create costumes, props and set pieces
● Create and present a live performance

Drama Star's theme: Moana (week 1), The Lion King (week 2)

Drama Loop's theme: Wicked (week 1), Madagascar (week 2)

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
● 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.

Students can come for 2 weeks - each week is different

Ages 11-14 Years

Transform your public speaking journey through our dual-focused programme that combines the prestigious LAMDA Speaking in Public foundation with the dynamic storytelling style of TED talks. Perfect for teens, this course helps students build confidence while mastering essential presentation skills.

Students will discover:
● Crafting compelling narratives that capture audience attention
● Developing clear, structured presentations with purpose
● Managing stage presence and body language
● Using voice effectively through pitch, pace, and tone
● Handling impromptu speaking challenges with confidence
● How to turn their passions into powerful stories that inspire change
● The art of crafting “ideas worth spreading”
● Skills to present with authenticity and confidence
● Methods to use voice, movement, and stage presence effectively


This programme empowers students to speak about what matters to them, whether it’s climate change, technology, art, or social justice. They will learn to transform their interests into compelling presentations that can influence and inspire others.

For students interested in formal speech qualifications, this course provides an excellent foundation in the fundamental techniques used in LAMDA Speaking in Public examinations. The skills developed align with LAMDA’s respected speaking curriculum, offering a pathway to future qualification opportunities.

Our integrated approach means students don’t just prepare for exams – they develop real-world communication skills that will serve them throughout their academic and professional lives.

Ages 3+ years

Beginner Level (SW1B to SW1A, Ages 3-7)
Sharks swimmers aim to achieve water confidence and awareness through repetitions over a consistent period of time. Children will learn breath control, floating, and arm movement, streamlined kicking, kicking on a board, submersion drills, reflex action, and survival skills. The coaching team teaches lots of kicking drills to develop a very strong “motor” for both freestyle and backstroke. Comfortable, well-balanced head and body positions are taught at the Beginner Level.

Improver Level (SW2 to SW2A, Ages 5-9)
The focus is also on short-distance drills to achieve straight arms, super-stretch freestyle and backstroke, and advanced deep water awareness activities. Correct side breathing technique in freestyle is now taught and now that children have perfected a streamlined head and body position. More backstroke drills and breaststroke kicks are introduced. The coaching team will slowly start longer distances with focusing on efficient stroke technique.

Advanced Level (SW3 to SW5, Ages 7+)
With a good foundation in freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke techniques, the coaching team will introduce advanced stroke technique drills and start distance swimming. Butterfly skills and drills will be developed while race dives, turns and push-offs are further advanced. Maintaining an excellent stroke technique and introducing the squad works to be ready for the competitive level.

Ages 5-11 Years

Beginner Level 1 (FBCU7, Ages 5-6)

Designed for young children starting to learn football. Through fun games and activities, players will develop essential skills. It's ideal for kids with no prior experience.

● Engage in dynamic and imaginative football-related activities.
● Ensure each child receives a football to maximise ball contact time.
● Develop essential fundamental football skills.
● Introduce challenging activities to push boundaries.

Beginner Level 2 (FBCU9, Ages 7-8)

For students with basic football experience. This programme helps young players enhance their skills. It’s a great opportunity for children to learn more and practice specific skills, with one-on-one activities and small matches.

● Engage in 1v1 attacking and defending scenarios.
● Foster intrinsic motivation for both football and an active lifestyle.
● Strengthen the players' overall comprehension of football.
● Prepare young football players through small side games and mini-matches

Improver Level 1/2 (FBCU11/FBCU12, Ages 9-11)

Designed for players with basic experience and looking to improve their football skills. It focuses on enhancing speed, quickness, and technical movements through fun and challenging activities.

● Implement teaching through mini-football matches.
● Drive improvement in the standard of play.
● Engage in high-intensity football activities to enhance fitness levels.

Ages 3-8 Years

Discover the perfect blend of fun and learning at our Multi-Sports Camps, where children can explore a variety of sports in a safe and enjoyable environment. Our programme is designed to cultivate skills, boost self-confidence, and ignite a passion for sports through dynamic, game-based activities.

Foundation (SC0, Ages 3-4)

Focus on enhancing fundamental movement skills while introducing essential sports-specific skills, laying a strong foundation for future participation.

Beginner to Improver (SC1-2, Ages 5-8)

Through engaging activities, children will explore both familiar and new sports, building their physical competence and self-esteem.

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.

Ages 5-16 Years

ESF Tigers are offering basketball clinics to all levels of basketball playing ability.

For beginners/younger players we focus on the core skills needed to become a good basketball player. Dribbling the ball with your head up, being able to use the left and right hand. Passing, Catching, Shooting, and Footwork. All in a fun, challenge, and game based environment.

For more experienced players our coaches will help develop their fundamental basketball skills and basketball IQ using a range of different coaching techniques like blocked practice, serial practice, random practice, and deliberate practice, with varied levels of contextual interference (CI). We believe this mixed in with some constraint-led approach (CLA) training, and teaching games for understanding (TGfU) can help create a more free-thinking and dynamic player rather than a robotic one. All while keeping the energy, challenge, and fun levels high!

Ages 5-8 Years

Our pickleball clinics are designed to be enjoyable, inclusive and effective. We aim to foster a love for the sport while promoting physical fitness and social interaction.

Beginner Level 1 (PBC1A, Ages 5-6)

● ⁠Introduction to pickleball, rules, and basic safety guidelines through fun games and activities
●⁠ ⁠Basic strokes (forehand and backhand), paddle grip, and footwork using age-appropriate equipment and drills
●⁠ ⁠Simple drills and games to reinforce basics, including toss, relay, and target hitting
● Introduction to serving techniques and return of serve through games and partner activities
● ⁠ Introduction to volleys and overhead shots
● ⁠ Small-sided games and activities to develop tactical understanding and teamwork

Beginner Level 2 (PBC1B, Ages 7-8)

● ⁠Review of basics and introduction to advanced techniques through drills and mini-games
●⁠ Footwork drills, agility training, and stroke development
● ⁠Serve and return strategies using drills and game situations
●⁠ ⁠Doubles strategies and positioning with emphasis on teamwork and communication
● ⁠Introduction to spin shots, drop shots, and advanced shot techniques
●⁠ ⁠Match play scenarios with focus on tactics and decision-making

Ages 4-12 Years

Beginner (TENC1, Ages 4-6)

Designed to introduce beginners to the exciting world of tennis:

● Developing essential motor skills essential for tennis
● Enhancing hand-eye coordination
● Improving movement and agility
● Building confidence through target-based games

Improver (TENC2, Ages 7-9)

Tailored for the more experienced young player ready to take their tennis skills to the next level and learn the fundamentals of competitive play:

● Enhancing technical competency
● Developing tactical skills and game strategy
● Improving movement and court coverage
● Introducing point play and match scenarios

Advanced (TENC3, Ages 10-12)

Designed for ambitious young players ready to dive into the world of competitive tennis. This comprehensive course focuses on:

● Developing tournament-ready skills
● Enhancing serve and return techniques
● Building consistency in all aspects of play
● Improving matchplay strategy and tactics

We incorporate specialised drills to sharpen fundamental skills while introducing elements of shot selection and advanced movement patterns to ensure students are ready for competition.

Ages 5-10 Years

Tumble, roll, bounce, flex, and cartwheel your way through the school holidays!
Our clinics are designed to develop your child's fundamental gymnastics abilities through skill-building on the floor, beam, and vault.

⁠Beginner (GYC1, Ages 5-6)

Focus on fundamental movement skills and basic gymnastics techniques:

● Forward rolls and backward rolls
● Handstands against the wall
● Basic balance beam skills (walking, hopping)
● Introduction to vaulting
● Fun games to enhance coordination and agility

Improver (GYC2, Ages 7-8)

Building on basic skills and introducing new techniques:

● Improved handstands and cartwheels
● Round-offs and bridge kickovers
● Balance beam routines (simple sequences)
● Introduction to floor routines
● Vaulting techniques (jumping and landing)

Advanced (GYC3, Ages 9-10)

Refining skills and preparing for more advanced techniques:

● Advanced tumbling skills (walkovers, front handsprings)
● Complex balance beam routines (turns, jumps and cartwheels)
● Vaulting drills (handsprings)
● Introduction to choreography in floor routines
● Emphasis on strength, flexibility, and conditioning

Ages 5-8 Years

Watch your children transform with the fencing mentors at ESF! Our Fencing Clinics is designed specifically for beginners or those who have been learning for less than a year.

In this programme, designed by two-time Olympian Lau Kwok Kin, students will learn the art of the sword with confidence, mastery, and discipline. Under the guidance of our
experienced coaches, players will be introduced to the fundamentals of fencing, including
sport techniques and competition rules.

Introduction to Basic Fencing Techniques:

● Develop foundational skills in handling a fencing sword.
● Understand the basic rules of fencing.
● Build confidence in a supportive environment.

Join us to ignite your child’s passion for fencing! Enrol today and watch them grow in skill and confidence!

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!

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 Stars (4-6 years)
Drama Loop (6-8 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 live performance at the end of the course.

Course content:
Learn wide-ranging skills in acting, movement and theatre-crafts
● Perform individually and as a team
● Play fun and challenging games to build performance skills
● Create costumes, props and set pieces
● Create and present a live performance

Drama Star's theme: Moana (week 1), The Lion King (week 2)

Drama Loop's theme: Wicked (week 1), Madagascar (week 2)

Ages 8-12 Years

This Drawing Intensive course is for anyone who wants to learn how to draw and develop confidence in drawing. No experience or prior skills are needed! This course draws heavily from the tools and strategies of Dr. Betty Edward’s New York Times best-selling book “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain,” coupled with strategies from other master artists who draw from observation.

We will learn the 5 perceptual skills:
● Perception of Edges
● Perception of Space
● Perception of Angles and Proportions
● Perception of Lights and Shadows
● Perception of the Whole (integration of the above skills.)

Each session starts with a short presentation followed by step-by-step demonstration for each skill. Students will work on fun and engaging exercises designed to access and activate the right brain to learn how to draw and see differently. Students will go home with a portfolio of drawings and a self-portrait.

The skills are straightforward and they can be perfected with practice, just like any other skills. Progress can be dramatic!

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Ages 11-14 Years

Unlock your child's potential with our engaging entrepreneurship programme designed specifically for children aged 11 and up! This programme fosters critical thinking and creativity, empowering young minds to solve problems and innovate. Through hands-on activities, children will learn essential financial literacy skills, helping them understand money management from an early age.

Our supportive environment boosts confidence as students present their ideas and collaborate with peers. They'll enhance their communication skills, preparing them for future success in any field. With a focus on goal setting, children will experience the satisfaction of achieving their objectives.

Students will learn about the following topics through age-appropriate activities:

●Entrepreneurship mindset
●Business skills (presentation, negotiation, team-building)
●Market viability, cost planning, pricing
●Legal considerations
●Fundamental coding concepts
●UX & UI, website building
●Public relations (PR), marketing strategy, search engine optimization (SEO)
●Raising capital and ensuring success
●Importance of data

Real-world applications make learning exciting and relevant, turning education into an adventure. Plus, students develop resilience by learning how to overcome challenges and setbacks. Equip your child for the future and watch them thrive in a world of opportunities! Enrol today and inspire the entrepreneur within!

Ages 6-8 Years (Year 1 - 3)

The TechConnected projects guide students through the creation of useful tools like a
simple infographic, a timeline, a digital diary and other types of creative media. For example, students can make a timeline related to their interests and hobbies. Along the way, students will gather experience and practice in applying their emerging coding skills in using HTML and CSS.
This course is also a perfect development experience for students who joined winter camps
to advance themselves and deepen their HTML and CSS skills and knowledge.


Learning Highlights:
● Explore JavaScript-based video game development and play-test example games to understand best approaches for 2D game design.
● Learn Platformer and side-scroller game design with Phaser and gain real-world game development skills. Learn advanced JavaScript concepts by programming game physics and multiple game levels.
●Create a side-scroller 2D game that contains custom characters, backgrounds, levels
and more. Once the game is completed, it can be shared online with friends.

Ages 11-14 Years (Year 7+)

Around the world, major cities are being transformed into smart cities, improving the urban
environment for citizens, visitors, and businesses, boosting sustainability and efficiency . In
this course, students will learn and ideate their own design then build parts of a smart city to
solve issues such as improving energy efficiency, quality of life and increasing safety just to
name a few. In addition to the autonomous vehicle course, students will gain a comprehensive and holistic understanding of a true smart city.


●Explore Arduino platform, learning how to write code, interface with sensors and
actuators, and create prototypes for smart city applications
● Create innovative solutions to address the challenges faced in modern urban environments
● Learn a comprehensive and holistic understanding of the various components and technologies that make up a true smart city ecosystem
*Laptop is needed for the coding part. Ipad is no applicable
* For safety reasons, the kit is designed as a non-soldering set with advanced technology,
including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. The project outlook may be subject to change
depending on the availability of the required hardware components

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.

Ages 4-5 Years

Embark on an engaging, hands-on adventure where your children will learn the basics of coding through the power of icon blocks, interactive robots and Lego building.

mTinyallows the children to learn the basics of coding with icon blocks. Children will use a Tap Pen controller to learn about robotics and coding.
Spike combines creativity with coding. First, your child will construct amazing Lego creations and develop their fine motor skills at the same time. Then, using an iPad to code, they will bring these creations to life! Children will learn basic mechanic concepts through this Lego coding experience.

With both screenless and iPad-based options available across the week, your child will have the opportunity to explore coding across different platforms and a variety of themes.

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!