Activities at XUK Excel

One of the things that makes XUK Excel so unique is the opportunity campers get to follow their passion whilst in our care! Mornings are focused on their selected 'Elective'. This could be something they loved or something new. Electives are a great chance for campers to take ownership of their holiday, develop and improve skills and have a focus!

The rest of the day is spent participating in a great range of activities with fellow campers.

Have a look at our sample timetable to give you an idea of some of the activities that may be on offer during your child's stay.

Boys playing football at XUK Excel activity camp
Boys playing football at XUK Excel activity camp

Sports

Just Play. Have Fun. Enjoy the game!

Sports enthusiasts will develop their skills in a variety of disciplines. Each morning we will focus on two sports. There will be matches and competitions, complimented with a focus on tactics and fitness.

Outstanding facilities include an indoor sports hall, artificial grass pitches, tennis courts and numerous sports pitches with a state of the art pavilion.

Our coaches are qualified and trained to help you improve your skills and maximise your fun.

What you could be doing:

  • Tennis
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Athletics
  • Rugby
  • Volleyball
  • Swimming
  • Water Polo
  • Dodgeball
  • Cricket
  • Hockey
  • Rounders
  • Lacrosse
  • Fitness

All activities subject to change/cancellation and vary every week.

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bridge building activity british summer camp uk near london

Adventure

Are you looking for a new adventure?

Well, this is the place to find it Plenty of this programme has been designed to develop leadership & teamwork, while having a great time!

What you could be doing:

  • Bridge Building
  • Outdoor Cookery
  • Bushcraft
  • Shelter Building
  • Problem Solving
  • Boot Camp
  • Target Sports
  • Firelighting
  • Challenge XUK

All activities subject to change/cancellation and vary every week.

Please note Adventure runs on a two week timetable, if your child is staying for more than two weeks and would like to do two weeks of Adventure, we recommend doing it for two consecutive weeks.

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cookery activity british summer camp uk

Cookery

Bon appétit!

Our cookery elective is perfect for budding chefs and bakers who want to develop their culinary skills to be able to independently create their own delicious dishes. Each week begins with an introduction to kitchen safety & hygiene in our fully equipped cookery room before our campers are introduced to different cooking techniques.

What you could be doing (all from scratch):

  • Soups & Starters - Carrot & Coriander Soup, Spring Rolls...
  • Baking - Focaccia, Cheese Straws...
  • Pasta - Mushroom Ravioli, Vegetarian Lasagne...
  • Desserts - Panna Cotta, Chocolate Souffle...

All activities subject to change/cancellation and vary each week.