Our Activity Programme
Our activity programmes are specifically designed to include a balanced mix of sports, on site activities, local visits and excursions to ensure our students have fun, make friends, practise their English and learn more about British culture & heritage.
We aim for students to maximise their use of English outside of the classroom and this is achieved through participating in activities, interacting with our staff & making friends with other students.
We also offer optional drama workshops every week in all locations at no additional charge.
Sample Activity Programme
A morning and afternoon activity timetable operates in peak weeks. Students alternate weekly between morning activities and afternoon activities. (*except in Hatfield & London)
*In Hatfield & London students have 5 full days (30 hours) of teaching over 2 weeks and do full day excursions on all other days.
Daytime activities take place between 09:00-12:30 or 14:00-17:30. Full day excursions are usually 09.00 – 18.00. Evening activities take place between 19.30 – 22.00. Exact times may vary dependent on campus & activity.
| 09:00 – 12:30 | 14:00 – 17:30 | 19:30 – 22:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Transfer on arrival to centre | Welcome Party | |
| Mon | Lessons | Orientation & walking tour of city centre | Quiz Night |
| Tue | Lessons | Sports & activities | Team Games Night |
| Wed | Lessons | Half day excursion by coach | Murder Mystery |
| Thu | Lessons | Sports & activities | Disco |
| Fri | Lessons | Local visit | Let’s Dance |
| Sat | Full day excursion by coach | Late Return & Dinner Out | |
| Sun | Full day excursion by coach | Film Night | |
| Mon | Local visit | Lessons | Talent Show |
| Tue | Sports & activities | Lessons | Scavenger Hunt |
| Wed | Half day excursion by coach | Lessons | Karaoke |
| Thu | Sports & activities | Lessons | Disco |
| Fri | Local visit | Lessons | Sports Tournament |
| Sat | Full day excursion by coach | Fashion Show | |
| Sun | Transfer and departure |
Please refer to the sample activity programmes for each centre which can be downloaded from the centre specific page. We will follow the sample programme as closely as possible but please note that all sample programmes may be subject to change. In the event of any changes to the programme we will endeavor to inform agents, group leaders and students at the earliest possible opportunity.
Excursions & Local visits
We believe an important aspect of the study holiday is that students learn about the local history and culture of the area in which they are staying. As such, we put a lot of importance on well-organised and informative trips to places of historic and cultural interest.
We include:
- 3 full day excursions per 2 weeks (8 full day excursion in Hatfield & London)
- Minimum 1 half-day excursion (or premium entrance) per week
- Minimum 2 half day local visits per week
- All entrance fees and travel costs as required for the programme
- Please refer to the sample activity programmes for each centre which can be downloaded from the centre specific page
Sports & On-Campus activities
We organise a mix of sports and other activities on campus so that students can make friends, practise their English, keep fit and have fun. All activity sessions are supervised by Target staff.
- Usually two daytime sports & activities sessions per week, depending on centre
- Sports may include football, basketball, tennis, volleyball, rounders, swimming and beach volleyball, depending on the facilities available
- Other daytime activities may include drama, scavenger hunts, arts & crafts, film & photography projects, talent show preparation etc
- Evening activities may include discos, quizzes, fashion shows, talent shows, treasure hunts, karaoke and more
Activity Staff
Students are supervised by Activity Leaders on all our trips and excursions as well as during all on-site activities. Our Activity Leaders are usually undergraduate students who are interested in working with young international students.
Activity leaders are required to follow strict guidelines on supervision and safeguarding as well as motivating students, being friendly, informative and supportive.
Activity Leaders complete online Safeguarding awareness training, online role specific training, plus basic first aid training prior to the commencement of their contract.
In addition, Activity Leaders receive a full on-site induction with the centre management team.
Activity Managers attend an in-person training weekend prior to the commencement of their contract which includes role specific training, basic first aid training and Advanced Safeguarding awareness training.
In each centre there is an Activity Manager who is responsible for coordinating the programme and managing the Activity Team.
In line with safer recruitment for roles involving responsibility for, or substantial access to, under 18s, all gaps in employment history must be explained, at least two satisfactory references will be obtained, and all staff will undergo appropriate safeguarding and background checks (Enhanced DBS/Disclosure Scotland check required for all staff members and the overseas equivalent for those staff members not normally resident in the UK).