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Embassy Summer Guide 2016 Chichester
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Welcome to Embassy Summer in Chichester. Our classrooms, accommodation and sports facilities are all located right on the campus of Chichester College. We offer lots of beautiful countryside and lots of local shopping. We’re close to Brighton and Portsmouth, and London is a direct train ride away. Come visit us this summer. Best regards, Mikee Glen Kerr, Assistant Operations Manager
About Chichester ·· Located on the Chichester College campus with plenty of open green spaces and a quick walk to town situated on England’s south coast ·· One full day excursion and two half day trips each week ·· Easy train ride to London Age range: 10 – 17 Dates: 26 June – 7 August Nearest station: Chichester Time to central London: 90 minutes Centre capacity: 180 Primary nationalities include: Argentinian, French, Italian, Portuguese and Turkish
Transport hub
Time
Gatwick
1 hours 15 minutes
Heathrow
1 hour 20 minutes
Stansted
2 hours
Luton
2 hours
St Pancras International
2 hours
Chichester
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What to expect
Location - Accommodation - Facilities Chichester centre is based at Chichester College, with a beautiful campus that is close to the town centre and the train station The historic town itself is situated on England’s south coast, roughly halfway between Brighton and Portsmouth. Facilities include a large self-service dining hall, spacious modern classrooms and access to a nearby swimming pool. On-site sports complex includes: sports hall for indoor sports. Outdoor tennis courts, and grass pitches for games like football and rounders are available at certain times during the week. Chichester centre offers modern high quality ensuite and standard rooms. The majority of both are single occupancy, although students may be assigned to twin versions. The rooms are given a deep clean once during the 2 week program. The cleaning includes a linen change and laundry facilities are available on site. Facilities
Availability
Laundry
Onsite
Towels
Not available
Kitchen
Not available
Safe
Available in the Embassy Office
Damage deposit
£30
Lost key cost
£10
Night security
24 hour security provided
Multi-faith chapel
Not available
Wifi
Students can use an onsite computer suite at various times during the week. WiFi is also available in some common areas.
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Chichester sample programme 2016 Week 1 Morning
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
26 June / 24 July
27 June / 25 July
28 June / 26 July
29 June / 27 July
30 June / 28 July
1 July / 29 July
2 July / 30 July
Arrivals/optional trip to London
Testing/induction or lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Local visit to Chichester
Half day trip to Brighton with Walking Tour
Sports/art/nature walk
Half day trip to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Sports/crafts/dance
Full day trip to London with walking tour and shopping
Afternoon
Evening
Week 2
Morning
Week 3 Morning
Disco
Quiz night
Karaoke
Bingo
Disco
Indoor sports
Get to know you
Capture the flag
Culture club
Outdoor sports
Bar games
Art and craft
Film night
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
3 July / 31 July
4 July / 1 August
5 July / 2 August
6 July / 3 August
7 July / 4 August
8 July / 5 August
9 July / 6 August
Optional trip to Thorpe Park
Local visit to Chichester
Half day trip to Brighton Sea Life Centre and walking tour
Sports/art/nature walk
Half day trip to Salisbury Cathedral
Sports/crafts/dance
Full day trip to Oxford with walking tour and museum visit
Testing/induction or lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Outdoor sports
Disco
Art and craft
Karaoke
Murder mystery night
Disco
Coast guards and smugglers
Meet and greet
Egg drop
Culture club
Indoor sports
Basketball tournamant
Quiz night
Film night
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
10 July
11 July
12 July
13 July
14 July
15 July
16 July
Optional trip to London and attractions
Testing/induction or lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Local visit to Chichester
Half day trip to Brighton with Palace Pier visit
Sports/art/nature walk
Half day trip to Portsmouth Natural History Museum
Sports/crafts/drama
Full day trip to London with river cruise
Afternoon
Evening
Week 4 Morning
Fools gold
Hunt the leader
Human PacMan
Coastgaurds and smugglers
Capture the flag
Disco
Fools gold
Karaoke
Talent show
Disco
Human PacMan
Get to know you
Egg drop
Culture club
Millionaire
Art and craft
Reading club
Film night
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
17 July
18 July
19 July
20 July
21 July
22 July
23 July
Optional trip to Chessington World of Adventures
Local visit to Chichester
Half day trip to Brighton Pavilion
Sports/Crafts/Dance
Half day trip to Arundel Castle
Sports/crafts/drama
Full-day trip to Bournemouth with visit to the Oceanarium
Afternoon Evening
Find the leader
Sports
Afternoon Evening
Fox and hounds
Star Game
Fox and hounds
Testing/induction or lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Cat in the bag
Disco
Art and craft
Karaoke
Casino night
Disco
Hunt the leader
Meet and greet games
Egg drop
Culture club
Film night
Outdoor sports
Scavenger hunt
Film night
Final Sunday of Centre 7 August Morning/ Afternoon/ Evening Above is a sample schedule. Actual schedules may vary.
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Arrivals/departures or optional trip or activities in centre
Chichester sample programme – Intensive – 2016 Week 1 Morning Afternoon
Evening
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Arrivals/Departures or Optional Trip or Activities in Centre
Testing/induction or lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Full day trip
Intensive smaller groups
Half day trip
Intensive smaller groups
Half Day Trip
Activities
Tutorial
Intensive smaller groups Activities
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 2
Activity 2
Activity 2
Activity 2
Activity 2
Activity 2
Morning/ Afternoon/ Evening
Arrivals/departures or optional trip or activities in centre
Above is a sample schedule. Actual schedules may vary.
Chichester sample programme – Summer Plus Dance 2016 Week 1 Morning Afternoon Evening
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Arrivals/Departures or Optional Trip or Activities in Centre
Testing/induction or lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Full day trip
Summer Plus Dance
Half day trip
Summer Plus Dance
Half day trip
Summer Plus Dance
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 2
Activity 2
Activity 2
Activity 2
Activity 2
Activity 2
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Full day trip
Above is a sample schedule. Actual schedules may vary.
Chichester sample programme – Summer Plus Rugby 2016 Week 1 Morning Afternoon Evening
Sunday
Monday
Arrivals/Departures or Optional Trip or Activities in Centre
Testing/induction or lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Summer Plus Rugby
Half day trip
Summer Plus Rugby
Half day trip
Summer Plus Rugby
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 2
Activity 2
Activity 2
Activity 2
Activity 2
Activity 2
Above is a sample schedule. Actual schedules may vary.
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Wednesday
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Courses at this centre • Summer Plus Dance • Summer Plus Rugby • English language lessons • Intensive English lessons
Trips Inclusive trips The trips included in the programme are comprised of one full day excursion and two half day excursions. Likely destinations include: ·· London: Visit the UK capital and enjoy unrivalled choice of shopping, world-class galleries, museums and so much more. ·· Brighton: Come see this historic and colourful city by the sea with great shops, a palace, pier and restaurants. ·· Brighton Royal Pavilion: Take in this unusual and decorative palace and grounds with oriental design influence. ·· Portsmouth: Enjoy this historic town on England’s south coast with wonderful shops and great naval attractions. ·· Oxford: Home to England’s oldest university, you’ll explore grand buildings, museums, shops and colleges.
Optional trips Likely additional trips available from Chichester centre include: ·· Buckingham Palace: Visit the Queen’s Gallery and other opulent rooms in the monarch’s primary home. ·· Chessington World of Adventures: Explore this zoo and theme park with roller coasters and water rides. ·· London Dungeon: Enjoy a spooky tour in London! ·· London Eye: Take a ride on Europe’s tallest Ferris wheel and enjoy fantastic views of London. ·· Madame Tussauds and Marvel 4D Experience: Experience this famous wax museum now with a unique 4D cinema, where you ‘feel’ the film as well as see it! ·· Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition & Rose Tour: Visit the site of two 16th century theatres, the rebuilt Globe Theatre, and the excavated Rose Theatre. ·· Thorpe Park: Come enjoy over thirty extreme rides and attractions at this leading theme park.
“This college is very beautiful. I had a good time and met new people” Caterina, Italy “This was the best holiday of my life” Sofia, Italy Chichester Centre Guide 2016
Activities As a Summer Plus centre, Chichester offers students intensive training in two activities – rugby and dance. Students who come to Chichester for rugby or dance will receive 9 hours per week of expert instruction and practice – and will have lots of fun doing it. Each week at Chichester centre is divided between 15 hours of teaching and onsite activities, prepaid excursions and additional optional trips. When students are not in class or on an excursion or on a specialist activity session, they are required to take part in activities in or near the Chichester centre. These may include: ·· Sports such as football, mini-Olympics, rounders, baseball, tennis, volleyball, aerobics and cricket (limited use of facilities) ·· Non-sports activities such as performing arts including drama and dance ·· Local visits to Chichester for site seeing and shopping ·· Evening activities such as discos, karaoke, fashion shows, and egg drop
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Student services
Office contacts
Our student support staff can help you with:
The Embassy office address Chichester centre is: Embassy Summer Chichester Westgate Fields Chichester West Sussex PO19 1SB
·· Changes and upgrades to your academic programme (with approval from parent or guardian) ·· Accommodation matters ·· Airport transfer arrangements ·· Information about local services ·· Advice and assistance for individual and personal problems ·· Emergency contact
In case of emergency A 24-hour emergency telephone number is available all summer: 07771 845978.
Insurance If a student doesn’t have his or her own insurance, StudyCare is available through Embassy.
Safe A safe will be available for the storage of passports, travel documents and the “damage deposit”.
Meals We provide all meals. Please ask us about special diets. BREAKFAST (08:15-08:45) Continental breakfast served seven days a week might include: fruit, cereals, toast, croissants and preserves, tea and coffee LUNCH (12:00-13:00) Lunch is typically a two-course meal including a main course with a meat or vegetarian option, salad, a starch, cake or fruit. For example: Chicken cordon bleu or Mediterranean bake, salad, potatoes or rice and cherry cheesecake or fresh fruit DINNER (18:00-19:00) Dinner is typically a two-course meal including a main course with a meat or vegetarian option, salad, a starch, fruit or cake. For example: Herb chicken or mushroom stroganoff, salad, potatoes or rice, crème caramel or fresh fruit PACKED LUNCHES are provided on the weekends and might include: Sandwich, fruit, packet of crisps, biscuits and bottle of water SPECIAL DIETS Chichester is able offer meals catering for Halal & Celiac diets. It is important that we are advised in advance if a special diet is required. Please check with us in advance.
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Medical information If a student needs medical attention, an Embassy staff member will help make an appointment. Students with a group leader must be accompanied by the group leader. An Embassy staff member will accompany individual students. Note: It is not usual for a doctor to visit the centre, and any trips made to a doctor, dentist or hospital, including transportation, will have to be paid for by the student. LOCAL HOSPITAL Langley House Surgery Langley House, West Street Chichester, West Sussex PO191RW DOCTORS St Richard’s Hospital Spitalfield Lane Chichester, West Sussex PO19 6SE LOCAL DENTIST
Chichester Smiles Dental Practice 46 West Street Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1RP
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What to bring Clothing You will be participating in daily on-site activities and off-site excursions so we recommend that you bring comfortable clothing, a hat and walking shoes. We also recommend that you bring clothing appropriate for occasionally dressing up in the evenings.
Toiletries You must bring your own supplies such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner.
Electrical appliances The standard voltage in our UK centres is 240V. In US and Canadian centres it’s 110V. If you bring electronics such as hair dryers, cell phones, computers or other equipment please bring the appropriate electrical adaptor.
Prescription medication If you take prescription medication, make sure you pack enough for your stay. It is important to pack your medicine in its original packaging in case you’re questioned about them at Customs. We recommend you bring a note from your doctor stating these medications are required.
Emergency information Always make sure important numbers and contact details are entered into your mobile phone and are also written down in your purse or wallet. Please refer to all emergency contact information provided in your arrival packet.
Carry-on luggage We recommend you pack these items in your carry-on luggage in case you need them while you’re travelling:
·· Passport ·· Student Visa (if required)
·· Medical waiver form (if under the age of 18) ·· Emergency contact form ·· Money Information is accurate at time of publishing. Please refer to our website for the latest information.
“We’ve had a wonderful time” Renate, Portugal “Staff are nice and helpful” Camille, France
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