CENTRE MANUAL GROSVENOR HALL

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1 CENTRE MANUAL GROSVENOR HALL

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3 GROSVENOR HALL Cosmopolitan centre having some of the best activity facilities in Europe. Grosvenor Hall offers a unique learning experience within an outstanding purpose built environment. KEY INFORMATION LOCATION: Kingswood Centre, Grosvenor Hall, Kennington, Ashford, Kent TN25 4AJ LOCAL AREA: Nestling in the heart of Kent, Ashford is one of the country's fastest growing towns in England and still manages to retain its rural appeal. The town centre has a range of shops, cafes and restaurants. There is one of the biggest Designer Outlets 10 minutes away by car, open all year round. In a beautiful setting, cafes and restaurants and more than 80 boutiques, they offer something for everyone. NEAREST AIRPORTS: London Gatwick, London City, London Heathrow, London Stansted EUROSTAR TERMINAL: Ashford International TRAIN STATION: Ashford International FERRY TERMINAL: Dover DATES: Kingswood operates throughout the year for closed groups. From 21 st June 2014 to 31 st August 2014 the standard summer programme will be available AGE RANGE: Recommended age range SAFETY: Safe and secure environment with boundary fencing, security gates and CCTV

4 ACCOMMODATION: No of beds: 630 Sleeping accommodation consists of en-suite and standard twin, triple and multi bedded rooms. Teachers stay in high quality single en-suite rooms. All student accommodation blocks have fully equipped teacher lounges nearby. BEST BITS: 25,000 Sq Ft Sports Hall 25m indoor heated Swimming Pool High Adrenaline Activity Park including 3G swing, triple zip wire and high ropes course Blue-ray cinema and laser zone Separate dance studio and disco hall Substantial dining facilities, including a Kosher Kitchen for multi-faith groups High Tech Computer LAB Shop Teachers Retreat with computer Free Wi-Fi zones across the centre ENGLISH TUITION: 15 hours of English Tuition per week (20 lessons a week) As part of a 1 week programme, students will receive 15 hours of English language classes comprising 20 lessons per week. Our quality English language courses offer children the opportunity to improve their language learning in a vibrant and exciting environment. Our classes are taught by qualified English language teachers and our curriculum has been specifically chosen to highlight the Kingswood motto of learning by doing. The classes are accompanied by adventurous and exciting activities, to ensure all children are highly motivated both in and out of the classroom. All students receive an end of course report and a certificate of their language level. Trinity College Examinations are available to all groups on request.

5 ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES: 3G Swing Abseiling Indoor swimming pool Field Games Indoor & Outdoor Laser Indoor & Outdoor Climbing Leap of Faith EVENING ACTIVITIES: Blu-ray Cinema Campfire Mini Olympics Pool Party EXCURSIONS: Full Day London Brighton Canterbury Half Day Ashford Royal Tunbridge Wells OPTIONAL TRIPS: Harry Potter World Leeds Castle London & Theatre Thorpe Park Hastings Dover Castle Bluewater Shopping Centre

6 SAMPLE PROGRAMME: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Week 1 22 June / 20 July 23 June / 21 July 24 June / 22 July 25 June / 23 July 26 June / 24 July 27 June / 25 July 28 June / 26 July Morning Arrival on centre & Orientation or Optional Trip to Leeds Castle Afternoon Skyclimb/Nightline 3G Swing/Fencing English Language courses English Language courses English language Courses English language Courses English Language Courses Jacob s Ladder/Quad Biking Half day to Canterbury with a visit to Canterbury Cathedral Zipwire/Basketball Abseiling/Swimming Evening Climbing Mini Olympics Bottle Rockets Archery Blu-ray Cinema Campfire Disco Full day excursion to London Walking Tour of London and a Thames River Cruise Week 2 29 June / 27 July 30 June / 28 July 1 July / 29 July 2 July / 30 July 3 July / 31 July 4 July / 1 August 5 July / 2 August Morning Arrivals or Optional trip to Thorpe Park Circus Skills/Orienteering Aeroball/Parachute Games Half day to Tunbridge Wells and the Pantiles Basketball/High All Aboard Descender/Field Games Afternoon Archery/Leap of Faith English Language courses English Language courses English language Courses English language Courses English Language Courses Full day excursion to Brighton Walking Tour and visit to Royal Pavilion Evening It Could Be You Pool party Quiz Singstar Disco In the Spotlight Blu-ray Cinema Week 3 6 July / 3 August 7 July / 4 August 8 July / 5 August 9 July / 6 August 10 July / 7 August 11 July / 8 August 12 July / 9 August Arrivals or Optional trip Full day excursion to Morning English Language courses English Language courses English Language courses English Language courses English Language courses to London Cambridge Leap of Faith/Arts & Half Day to Hastings Quad Biking/Team Walking Tour and Trinity Afternoon Crate Stack/Dance Ejay Orienteering/Swimming Quad Biking/Zipwire Crafts Battle Abbey Challenge College Evening Mini Olympics Bottle Rockets Disco Quizzes Blu-ray Cinema Campfire Singstar Week 4 13 July / 10 August 14 July / 11 August 15 July / 12 August 16 July /13 August 17 July / 14 August 18 July / 15 August 19 July / 16 August Morning Arrivals or Optional trip Harry Potter Tour Skyclimb/ Indoor Enterprise Nightline/Team Tech Half Day to Bodiam Castle Mind Challenge/Football High Aquilibrium/Fencing Full day excursion to Herstmonceux Afternoon 3G Swing/ Parachute Games English Language courses English Language courses English language Courses English language Courses English Language Courses Visit to Herstmonceux Castle and Science Centre Evening Laser Zone Pool Party Disco In The Spotlight Climbing Campfire It Could be You Note: There are 3 activities during a morning or afternoon activity session, and 1 evening activity.

7 SAMPLE MENU: Menus vary from day-to-day according to the season and the individual centre but there is always a choice of hot and cold dishes, vegetarian selections and fresh salad bars. We can also cater for students with special religious or dietary needs if you let us know in advance. Students who are off-site at lunchtime will be given a packed lunch, including sandwiches, fruit, biscuits, crisps and a drink. BREAKFAST Selection of cereals, semi-skimmed milk, orange squash, fresh fruit and yogurts, white and wholemeal toast, continental-style breakfasts with croissants and cheese or cooked breakfasts. LUNCH Cajun chicken, cheese and onion pasty, freshly baked jacket potatoes, baked beans, grated cheese, potatoes wedges, sweetcorn, garden peas. DINNER Homemade lasagne, macaroni cheese, sauté potatoes, sliced green beans, cauliflower and either a hot or cold pudding plus a choice of fresh fruit.

8 TRANSFERS: We have a number of transport options available including an escorted shuttle service. Please contact us for further information and advice. TRANSPORT: London Gatwick London City London Heathrow London Stansted CONTACTS: Reception: TIME: 1.5 hours 1.5 hours 2 hours 1.5 hours International Manager: Abel Jeney MEDICAL INFORMATION: We have trained first aiders on site at all times and procedures in place should an emergency occur. However in the event that a hospital visit is required, the nearest hospital to the centre is: William Harvey Hospital: 10 minute drive Doctor: 10 minute walk Pharmacy: 10 minute walk Dentist: 10 minute drive ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: There is a Guest Services Team on centre to help with any queries and ensure your stay at Kingswood is as enjoyable as possible and a night duty team at the reception for any emergencies. FACILITIES: Laundry Drying room Bedding Towels Safes Cleaning AVAILABILITY: Included for any stay over 7 days Available Included Not included Valuables can be put in main safe Rooms and bathrooms are cleaned every 2 nd day Housekeeping will empty bins and clean bathrooms

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