| For those children who would like something, even more adventurous, the excel-plus programme offers a wide range of specialist activities. Participants will need to attend for a full week (except the hockey option), and will join the multi sports programme before and after their specialised activities each day. There is a minimum of two hours specialist instruction, five days a week to build confidence and experience in each activity, and, as with the multi-sports programme, children will team up with others of a similar age group and experience to ensure maximum enjoyment, learning opportunities and safety throughout the camp. Each child will receive a certificate of accomplishment either from the venue or from Excel Sports Academy to acknowledge their achievement. Children visiting venues out with the St. George’s venue will travel in a modern, fully equipped, fully insured mini-bus or coach with an appropriately trained driver and the vehicle meeting the recommended standards. Excel Sports staff will accompany the children having undergone the necessary safety training to accompany children. Excel’s staff will remain at the venue at all times, either to assist the specialist instructors where needed but remain on hand to supervise and support the children at the beginning & end of each visit, especially during break times. Places are limited, so please book early!
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| xl football Excel Sports welcome internationally recognised Coerver Coaching to train and further develop players’ interest, ability and performance. Individual, partner and team building skills are practiced in half-day sessions to ensure physical fitness and confidence are developed and sportsmanship is practiced in this new programme. All camps are based around the Coerver ‘Pyramid of Player Development’. This unique Coerver Coaching method is used by Heart of Midlothian Youth team players at the Hearts Football Academy. Children will arrive at the Heart of Midlothian Youth Football Academy at Heriot Watt by minibus for two weekly programmes: Make Your Move (5-12 years) for beginners to intermediate players & Masterclass (8-14 years) for advanced and club players. Coerver football coaches will also lead an additional week at the St. George’s venue. Please bring football boots and trainers for comfort. |
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| xl golf PGA qualified instructors will stimulate new players to learn to play, and motivate the junior golfer to progress during a week of tuition at a number of golf courses including Craigentinny, Portobello, Princes, and Silverknowes. The programme includes 2 hours of coaching followed by course practice each day. By Friday participants will be ready to compete in the new and exciting Excel Sports Golf Championship, followed by the presentation of certificates of merit and. Suitable footwear is advised and own clubs are optional. |
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| xl pre-season hockey Prepare for the new school season with intensive training sessions and games with qualified hockey coaches. All players aged 8 years and over will enjoy this demanding camp, meet new friends and develop skills further to get the best out of this great sport. Three sessions, five times a week will improve the game of all hockey players. Suitable footwear, protection and gum guards are advised, and equipment is optional. |
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| xl horse riding A combination of 5 riding lessons and 5 stable management classes is provided by BHS qualified staff at Houston Farm Riding School in a programme designed for all horse and pony mad boys and girls at different levels of ability. Fun games are arranged for Friday to compete for rosettes, and each child is awarded a certificate of merit by the stables. This specialist activity is suitable for all levels of ability, and riding hats are available for loan, free of charge. Appropriate footwear i.e. school shoes or wellies (although not trainers) is needed and gloves are advised. |
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| xl ice skating Join in the thrill of ice skating at Murrayfield Ice Rink in a week of winter activity in the summer! Resident professional NISA coaches will increase the confidence of any beginner/novice skater and develop the skills of the experienced recreational skater. Time is allotted daily for both coaching and practice sessions. |
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| xl pop video workshop Under the guidance of the Choreographer and Pop Video Director, a dynamic group will rehearse two dramatic performances mimed to music using dance and acting scenes in preparation for a live film finale. Each member will be working as part of a highly charged team to produce a sensational dvd for everyone to take home. Suitable footwear is required (but not essential). |
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| xl rock climbing Alien Rock & the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena will provide SPA trained instructors to help children to enjoy climbing safely and develop the competence of experienced climbers further in a challenging week. Climbing activities deliver rewards mentally and physically in an environment where working together creates great bonds and new friendships. Alien Rock is suitable for 8+, and the EICA suitable for 8+ for climbing, and for children aged 5-7 instruction by EICA coaches is given on the Pebbles small climbing tower, the bouldering walls and a Scrambles soft play session. Every session begins with a safety briefing and update. All equipment needed to climb will be supplied. |
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| xl pre-season rugby Players are coached in this fast and exciting game to improve proficiency in the fundamentals of running, ball handling, and evasion. To support play, players are given drills, essential tips and advice on improving concentration to promote a better understanding of the basic principles of rugby’s attack and defence principles, without being injured. SRU qualified staff will encourage players to become proficient and progress a number of skills in addition to developing leadership and confidence. Focusing on playing techniques to increasing the pace in these sessions, high levels of energy will drive produce a powerful and memorable experience during the week. Whether a beginner or an advanced player, the emphasis will be on having fun throughout the three rugby sessions a day, five days a week to support the player until the new school term begins. |
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| xl snowsports/snow boarding For the skiing or snowboard enthusiast, a ski or snow board week at Midlothian Ski Centre will suit new or experienced participants in a variety of programmes or levels designed to develop their skiing/snowboarding skills during their intensive snowsports week. Professional instruction is given for two and a half hours, five days a week. Following Friday’s assessment, the Centre will award a recognised certificate of competency. Children will be accompanied by sports coaches Monday to Friday and will spend two and half hours on the slopes. Skiers need to be at least 6 years old and snowboarders from 8 years old. Protective clothing, thick socks and gloves are needed! |
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xl tennis You are welcome to bring your own racket, but this is optional. |
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