14 Day Horse Riding and English Summer Camp for Kids (11 - 17 Years Old) in Cork, Ireland
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This camp offers English courses and horse riding in Ireland. The program is available to junior students between the ages of 11 and 17 years. It offers a combination of language tuition in the mornings with horse riding and cultural activities in the afternoons and evenings.
Highlights
- 20 English lessons weekly
- 5 hours of horse riding training per week
- 1 full-day excursion per week: Killarney National Park, Cahir + Cashe, etc.
- 1 afternoon activity on campus per week: teambuilding games, multi-sports, etc.
- Evening activities: bowling, cinema night, international disco, etc.
- Nightly Irish dancing, board games, international disco, karaoke, or talent show
- 13 nights accommodation with modern and spacious classrooms, soccer pitches, etc.
- Daily meals provided at the campus canteen
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
12 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 4.25
Accommodation
Melbourn Point & Deans Hall
All of Cork English College's (CEC) residential programme students benefit from state-of-the-art, newly built complexes of apartments adjacent to the campus, just a short walk away. The apartments are four and five-bedroomed, and have all modern amenities.
- Single room with private bathroom
- 24-hour security and 24-hour live-in CEC staff
- Desk, storage, and individual key cards
- High-speed Internet
- Shared living room / kitchen
- Communal area
- Laundry facilities
Munster Technological University (MTU)
You will have your own room at the five-star residence on the campus of MTU (residential option). The campus boasts a state-of-the-art leisure complex with two pools - 18 and 25 meters - as well as an indoor multi-sports hall and four all-weather pitches for use by the students. So, rain or shine, there is plenty to keep students occupied.
MTU is located in the residential suburb of Bishopstown, approximately two kilometers from Cork City Center. It is an extremely well-equipped school, with science rooms, language rooms, a business room, a geography room, practical studies rooms, a library, an art room, two computer rooms, and assembly areas.
The school is also equipped for all sports, with two grass playing fields, one all-weather playing field, two tennis courts, and a large multi-purpose sports hall.
The spacious classrooms, combined with the highly qualified and experienced teachers, and matched with a magnificent social program, all contribute to forming a world-class program for children aged between 11 and 17. At all times, the students will be supervised by their own leaders and accompanied by a CEC leader.
Facilities
- Modern and spacious classrooms
- Cinema room
- Dance hall
- International standard athletics eight-lane running track
- 3 soccer pitches
- 2 rugby pitches
- 2 GAA pitches
- MTU Arena, which includes a 1,340m2 hall, two studios, a café, and a 600m2 gym
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided at the campus canteen
Program
During the English and horse-riding program, students will build and develop their confidence in communicating in English, as well as increase their vocabulary and social skills with 20 lessons per week (45 minutes per lesson). They will attend English language classes in the morning at MTU and have the opportunity to go horse riding in the afternoons at CEC's International Horse-riding Centre in Castlemore Stables.
Enjoy the great outdoors on this program while at CEC's energetic and fun equestrian center in the stunning Cork countryside.
At CEC, they believe that learning English should be a fun, engaging, and worthwhile experience, something that all junior programs aim to provide. They have been welcoming young learners to Cork since 1978 and have over 40 years of experience in combining expert English language classes with energetic, enjoyable, and expert sporting activities.
This course is for students who wish to:
- Improve their English
- Be part of an enjoyable and enriching experience
- Build their overall confidence in using English
- Meet and make friends with students from around the world
- Enjoy an immersive Irish experience
- Express their love of horses and the outdoors
Being part of the English and horse-riding program offers students the opportunity to gain proficiency in English while making friends, horse riding, and having fun at CEC in Cork. This retreat combines English language classes with exciting horse-riding activities.
In this exclusive program, students will get the chance to experience horse riding in a fun, exciting, and safe environment. Under the supervision of professional trainers, students will undertake riding, which is catered to suit their ability level, and includes cross-country, fun and games, and stable management.
Benefits
You can expect to:
- Speak more confidently
- Communicate more accurately and clearly
- Use English more effectively
- Develop your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills
- Learn more about Irish life and culture
- Make memories and friends to last you a lifetime
Horse-riding is offered at all levels, ensuring that the program is suited to riders from beginner to advanced levels. Evening activities may consist of disco, karaoke, and bingo. A full-day trip is also provided every Saturday to a venue further afield.
Academic
Classes will run every morning from 09:00 to 12:15 and will be interactive, with the main focus being on improving the students’ spoken ability and vocabulary expansion. All students undergo a placement test before starting their course. A progress test every Friday will ensure that the progress of each individual is monitored on an ongoing basis.
CEC teachers are native English speakers and fully qualified in the teaching of English as a foreign language. All possess a primary degree in addition to TEFL qualifications. All centers are recognized by the Irish Department of Education. The use of course materials is included in the price. The average number of students per class is 10 to 12, with a maximum of 15.
Sample daily schedule
Monday to Friday
- 09:00 - 12:15 English lessons
- 12:30 - 14:00 Lunch break
- Private bus transfer to Castlemore Stables
- 17:00 Horse-riding (one hour)
- 19:00 Dinner break
Evening activities
- Monday: Irish dancing night
- Tuesday: International disco
- Wednesday: Board games night
- Thursday: Karaoke night
- Friday: Talent show
Saturday
- Full-day trip to Killarney
Sunday
- Shopping day
Classes can be scheduled in the morning or afternoon
Included excursions
- 1 full day excursion per week: Killarney National Park, Cahir + Cashel, Michelstown Caves, Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, Cobh Titanic Experience, or Fota Wildlife Park
Location
The course will take place in Munster, Ireland.
- Munster Technological University (MTU)
- Castlemore Stables
Food
All meals during this program are included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Organic
What's included
- Weekly assessment and end-of-course diploma
- 20 45-minute English lessons per week
- 5 hours of horse riding training weekly
- Evening activities
- 1 full-day excursion per week
- National Geographic Learning materials
- Welcome pack with maps and CEC notepad
- 13 nights accommodation
- Full-board meals
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Cork Airport
5 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Dublin Airport
228 km away from your destination
Arrival by plane
Please book your flight to arrive at Cork Airport (ORK) or Dublin Airport (DUB). Transfers from and to Cork Airport (ORK) or Dublin Airport (DUB) are available at additional costs of 80 EUR (50 EUR each if two friends will travel together) or 250 EUR one way, respectively.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 24.2% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 28 days before arrival.
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