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Summer Camp
HeadStart International School, Phuket will be hosting an exciting range of summer programmes for students ages 4-15 years old in July 2019.
Dates: The summer camp will run from Monday to Friday for the duration of 3 weeks as follows:
- Week 1: 8-12 July
- Week 2: 15-19 July
- Week 3: 22-26 July (not including Dance Camp)
There will also be the option to join a weekend camping trip on 20-21st July, 2019.
Activity Camp for students ages 4-6 years old
This fun-filled activity camp for younger children will encourage learning through play, basic English conversation, group games, messy play, dress up and role play, arts and crafts, singing and dancing, cooking classes, swimming and outdoor activities, and as well as one trip off site per week.
Holiday Camp for students ages 7-11 years old
This action packed holiday programme will encourage older children to make new friends and practice their English in an engaging and lively environment. The camp programme will include a variety of sports based activities, arts and crafts, cooking classes, scientific discovery, as well as one off-site trip per week.
Adventure Camp for students ages 12-15 years old
This summer programme is specially designed for teenagers. Students will have the opportunity to practice their English and social skills while engaging in team building activities, discussing environmental issues and having fun together. The programme will include a variety of sports and island adventures, art activities, as well as practical skills and challenges. *There is an optional weekend camping trip in addition to this.
Dance Camp for students ages 8-12 years old
The HeadStart Dance Academy is launching a Summer Dance Programme for junior dancers between the ages of 8-12. The camp will focus on Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary dance and Acrobatics. Students will learn from international and local professional dance teachers and choreographers in a creative and dynamic environment. They will learn new routines while having fun and gaining confidence. At the end of the week, the students will perform in front of their peers and parents. We will accept a minimum of 6 students and maximum of 16 students per class. The camp will include one outbound trip mid week in order to give them the opportunity to meet students from the other summer camps.
Students will be organised into beginner and intermediate classes depending on their skills. Parents will be expected to notify the dance teachers via the application form regarding the student’s dance history.
Camp Staff
Qualified teachers, coaches and staff will be available during all camp hours to ensure your child enjoys their experience. As safety is of utmost importance to us, our staff is there to make sure your child is supervised at all times. A school nurse will be on site at all times to care for any injuries or students who come down with illness. The school nurse will monitor the students throughout the day to ensure all are well. If a child is ill, the parent will be contacted and the child will be sent home. One member of staff on every off-site trip will be qualified in first aid and basic life-saving techniques.
Our camp staff all speak English and activities will all be conducted in English.
Class sizes, Ages and Grouping
- Students will be organised into classes according to age: 4 / 5-6 / 7-9 / 10-11 / 12-15 years old and will be grouped according to the child’s birthdate.
- We will accept a minimum of 6 students and maximum of 20 students per class.
- Classes with young children will have an additional teacher assigned to the class.
Parent Activity Day
Parents can sign up for a full day of cultural and sport activities each Friday. The fee is set at 2,000 THB. Group discounts apply. The Parent Activity Day package will include a choice of activities such as a Muay Thai workshop, Thai Dance lesson, Yoga class, Thai cooking classes, Paper flower making, Batik painting and use of the 25 meter pool and fitness facilities at HeadStart. An International lunch buffet is included in the fee as well as any food that is prepared in cooking classes.
Dates: 12, 19, 26 July 2019
All parents are invited to a short performance by the students at the end of week party.
Registration and Application
In order to apply for the Summer Camp 2019 or Dance Camp, download and fill out the Application Form provided below. Once all of the information has been filled out and all required documents have been scanned (see list below) email your application to [email protected]. The information you have sent will then be reviewed by the camp manager. You can expect to receive a reply within one week of application. If applying for the Dance Camp, please send your application to Ms Fabienne Mester by writing to [email protected]
List of the documents required: (to be sent as attachments)
- Application Form (see download below)
- Recent photo of student (follow passport regulations)
- Scanned copy of child’s passport picture page
- Scanned copy of parent passport picture page (at least one parent)
- Scanned copy of personal insurance card or policy (Not required, but highly recommended)
School Bus Service
If transportation is required to and from the camp, contact us directly by writing to the school at [email protected]. Buses are available for groups of more than 10 students. The fee is 1,500 THB per day.
Insurance
Our insurance package covers basic accidents that occur on and off-site during camp hours only and is limited to 20,000 THB. Therefore it is highly recommended that you purchase additional health and travel insurance when visiting Phuket.
Fees, Discounts and Packages
Camp fees include lunches, snacks, field trips (including transportation to & entrance fees), all in-house activities and sports, lesson materials, art supplies, a summer camp t-shirt, water bottle, a portfolio folder, a certificate of attendance and basic accident insurance. A full International lunch buffet as well as two snacks will be provided daily. A packed lunch or prearranged meal will be available on field trips.
Terms and Conditions
- An ‘early bird’ discount of 5% will be applied to all payments made before 30 April, 2019. The ‘early bird’ discount is only applicable for students applying for the 3 week camp.
- A sibling discount of 10% will be on offer for a second child in the same family and a further 15% discount will be offered for subsequent children.
- Group discounts of 5% are on offer for groups of 5 or more students applying together.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
A full refund will be made if notice is given before 15 June, 2019. 50% refund will be made if notice is given before 16 June, 2019. No refund will be offered for students who do not show up.
If you are interested in or are an agent looking to send students to the HeadStart Summer Camp 2019, please contact our camp manager Mrs. Anisa Van Der Laan, at [email protected]
| Activity Camp (Ages 4-6) | Holiday Camp (Age 7-11) | Adventure Camp (Age 12-16) | Dance Camp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Week attendance | 12,500 (EB 11,875) | 15,000 (EB 14,250) | 15,000 (EB 11,875) | 15,000 (EB 14,250) |
| 2 Weeks attendance | 24,000 (EB 22,800) | 28,000 (EB 26,000) | 28,000 (EB 26,000) | 28,000 (EB 26,000) |
| 3 weeks attendance | 36,000 (EB 34,000) | 40,000 (EB 38,000) | 40,000 (EB 38,000) | - |
| HeadStart Student (per week) | 10,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 |
| Overnight Trip | - | - | 3,000 | - |
| Bus Transfer (per day) | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Parent Activity (per day) | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Activity Camp (ages 4-6) fees include: lunch, snacks, 1 field trip per week, all activities, lesson materials, art supplies & portfolio, t-shirt, water bottle, basic accident insurance.
Holiday Camp (ages 7-11) fees include: lunch, snacks, 2 field trips per week, all in-house activities, sports, lesson materials, art supplies & portfolio, 2 t-shirts, water bottle, basic accident insurance.
Adventure Camp (ages 12-16) fees include: lunch, snacks, 2 field trips per week, all in-house activities, sports, lesson materials, art supplies, 2 t-shirts, water bottle, basic accident insurance.
Dance Camp (ages 8-12) fees include: lunches, snacks, field trips (including transportation to & entrance fees), a summer camp t-shirt, water bottle, a portfolio folder, a certificate of attendance and basic accident insurance. A full International lunch buffet as well as two snacks will be provided daily. A packed lunch or prearranged meal will be available on field trips.
| Terms and Conditions |
|---|
| Early Bird Discount 5% discount for all applicants who pay in full before 30/04/19 |
| Sibling Discount 10% for second child, 15% for third and subsequent children if paid before 16/06/19 |
| Group Discount of 5% for 5 or more students applying together if paid before 16/06/19 |
| Commission for Agents: 10% for 10-29 students / 20% for more than 30 students |
| Cancellation & Refund Policy full refund up to 15/06/19, 50% refund from 16/06/19 –01/07/19, No refund for no show |
