CLAYESMORE SCHOOL

Exsportise Clayesmore Summer Camp for 9 - 15 year olds

Junior Centre

 
 
 
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Exsportise Clayesmore Summer Camp

Clayesmore School offers exciting summer programmes nestled in the picturesque Dorset countryside, featuring exceptional facilities and a warm, nurturing environment. Our Clayesmore campus is perfect for students aged 9-15, providing a safe and inspiring setting where they can discover new interests and develop their skills.

During their time at Clayesmore School, students will have the opportunity to build confidence, form international friendships with peers who share their passions, and create unforgettable memories.

 

Address: Clayesmore School, Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8LL / Email: Clayesmore@exsportise.co.uk / Telephone (Head Office):+44 (0) 1 444 444 777

2025 dates and what EACH LANGUage summer camp includes

  • 6 July - 12 July 2025

  • 13 July - 19 July 2025

  • 20 July - 26 July 2025

  • 27 July - 2 August 2025

  • Accommodation and all meals

  • 15 hours of English tuition per week – three hours per day, Monday to Friday

  • 15 hours of coaching/teaching, practising and playing per week

  • End-of-course certificate & English reports

  • Comprehensive evening activity programme (including team orange sessions for the social programme)

  • T-shirt and drink bottle

  • Standard Airport transfers from London Gatwick, London Heathrow and St Pancras train station

  • Travel Insurance

  • Cultural Excursion package (stays of 2+ weeks)

  • 24/7 Welfare and Medical support

 
A bright boarding school bedroom, with a cabin bed with vibrant comic book bedding situated under a window, where a flourishing green plant lays. The wooden open shelves to the side of the bed hold various books and wash gels.

Accommodation & meals

Clayesmore School offers students high-quality student residences in secure on-site boarding houses. Girls and boys are accommodated in separate, supervised accommodations. Most rooms have 2-4 beds (with a few select single and larger rooms available) and shared bathrooms. All three boarding houses have comfortable social spaces (common rooms) and facilities where students can relax during their free time and in the evening.

Meals are held in the Main House dining hall. We offer a varied menu with a mixture of British and international cuisine. Two hot choices are always available for lunch and dinner, with a complementary salad bar. Vegetarians and most special diets for medical reasons or religious observance can be accommodated upon special request before your course.

 

 

LOCATION

This centre is situated in the stunning Dorset countryside in the South West of England, close to the charming town of Blandford Forum and within easy reach of the picturesque Jurassic Coast and historic city of Bath.

Accompanied transfers from:

  • London Heathrow – 152 km – 2 hours

  • London Gatwick – 193 km – 2 hours

  • Eurostar London – 150 km – 2 hours 30 minutes

NEAREST TOWNS

  • Blandford Forum – 5 km

  • Bournemouth – 30 km

  • London - 184 km (Nearest Railway link - Gillingham (Dorset)

 
 

EXPLORE EXSPORTISE CLAYESMORE SCHOOL CAMP: LIFE and FACILITIES on CAMPUS

 

Nestled in the scenic landscape of Dorset, our junior centre, Clayesmore School, offers a stunning backdrop for students aged 9-15 from around the globe. It provides an ideal environment for learning, sports, and personal development.

The welcoming campus fosters a modern yet homely atmosphere where students can thrive. Its thoughtfully designed and signposted layout ensures easy navigation between classrooms, recreational areas, and living spaces, allowing students to engage with a wide range of on-site facilities while exploring the captivating local scenery and attractions that enhance their overall experience.

Central to the summer school philosophy is a strong commitment to student welfare. Our dedicated, trained and vetted staff are present on-site to ensure that all students feel safe, supported, and inspired throughout their stay.

 

3 Modern Boarding Houses

4 Hard Tennis Courts

Floodlit Astroturf pitch

3 Full size football pitches

Sports Performance Centre & Sports Hall

Indoor Climbing Wall

Modern Theatre

Dance Studio

Indoor Swimming Pool

Student Social Centre (clubhouse)

Modern Classrooms and EFL centre

• 3 Modern Boarding Houses • 4 Hard Tennis Courts • Floodlit Astroturf pitch • 3 Full size football pitches • Sports Performance Centre & Sports Hall • Indoor Climbing Wall • Modern Theatre • Dance Studio • Indoor Swimming Pool • Student Social Centre (clubhouse) • Modern Classrooms and EFL centre

You can make new friends, experience new things and much more
— Leonard, 11 (Clayesmore School 2024)
  • cLAYESMORE School in dorset is home to our junior Multi-Sport/ACTIVITIES programme designed for 9-15 year olds.

    The centre is situated s located in the picturesque village of Iwerne Minster in the South West of England, close to the traditional seaside town of Bournemouth (42 km) and the vibrant city of Bath (61 km). London’s Gatwick and Heathrow airports are easily accessible by road (200 km and 160 km respectively).

    Clayesmore School, an exclusive partner of Exsportise for residential summer courses, is a co-educational boarding and day school. The school has modern classrooms; studios for art, ceramics, dance and music; and excellent sports facilities - all designed for the younger student. It is the ideal venue for students to create, explore and learn in safe and secure surroundings.

    Anybody wishing to attend a summer camp at Clayesmore School has the choice of Basketball, tennis, dance, Horse-riding, multi-activity sports or an Arsenal Soccer Schools Academy programme in an enjoyable and engaging environment..

    Address:

    Clayesmore School
    Iwerne Minster
    Blandford Forum
    Dorset
    DT11 8LL

    Telephone (Head Office): +44 (0) 1444 444 777

    Telephone (Clayesmore Centre Office): - available on Course dates only

    Emergency contact number (24 Hours) - available on Course dates only

    Clayesmore@exsportise.co.uk

  • Each Exsportise Language Summer Camp includes:

    • Accommodation and all meals

    • 15 hours of English tuition per week – three hours per day, Monday to Friday

    • 15 hours of multi activities/sport per week

    • End of course certificate

    • Social programme

    • Comprehensive evening activity programme (including team orange sessions)

    • Weekend Excursions (for participants staying more than 1 week)

    • T-shirt and drink bottle

    • Travel insurance

  • Clayesmore School is situated in the beautiful Dorset countryside in the South West of England.

    To support our students on their arrival in the UK, Exsportise offers a standard return accompanied transfer service (included in the price). We understand that our students' summer school journey starts the moment they depart from home. Our goal is to ensure they arrive in the UK feeling safe and enthusiastic about their upcoming summer school experience.  

    For Clayesmore our transfer services are available to and from:

    • Heathrow Airport

    • Gatwick Airport

    • St Pancras International Station

    Standard transfers are available on standard days: Arrival on Sunday & Departure on Saturday - between the hours of 09:00 to 15:00. Outside of these hours, students may have to wait longer.

    Transfers outside of the standard arrival and departure day will incur an additional cost.

    Prices for other airports/locations available on request

  • The available Specialist Academies at Seaford College are:

    Arsenal Football | Multi-Activity Sports | Tennis | Horse riding | Dance | Basketball

    Students can choose either:

    • The English + course: 15 hours of English Tuition per week and 15 hours of coaching/teaching in the chosen specialist academy per week.

      • Example: English (Morning - 3 hours per day) & Tennis (Afternoon - 3 hours per day)

    • One Sport Academy option: For those with a true passion for just one particular sport, they may wish to choose this programme. This offers a total of six hours of coaching per day, three hours in the morning and three hours in the afternoon of one chosen Academy (30 hours total per week)

      • Example: Arsenal Football All-Day (6 hours per day)

    • Two Sport Academy option: For those that thrive more on practical application than classroom learning, this programme may be the better choice especially if the main language requirement is practical everyday use of English. This programme consists of three hours of One Sport Option in the morning and three hours of another one in the afternoon, a total of 30 hours each week.

      • Example: Tennis (Morning - 3 hours per day) & Dance (Afternoon - 3 hours per day)

  • SPORTS AND LEISURE FACILITIES

    Clayesmore School, an exclusive partner of Exsportise for residential summer courses, is a co-educational boarding and day school. The school has modern classrooms; studios for art, ceramics, dance and music; and excellent sports facilities - all designed for the younger student. It is the ideal venue for students to create, explore and learn in safe and secure surroundings.

    This centre has extensive sports facilities including numerous rugby, football and cricket pitches, an all-weather astroturf pitch, a heated indoor swimming pool, an outdoor pool, four netball and tennis courts, cricket nets, an athletics track, an outdoor climbing wall and a sports hall. There is vast open countryside including a “school in the woods”, a playground and a boating lake.

    Accommodation in the boarding houses considers the students’ privacy, sex, age, and special requirements. Most bedrooms have 2-4 beds per room and students share with children of a similar age. The maximum bedroom size is 10, and the bathrooms are shared. Some rooms contain bunk beds. Bathrooms are shared, and common rooms are located in each house.

    This centre has excellent sports facilities including:

    • Extensive playing fields

    • Modern sports centre

    • Sports halls

    • 4 hard tennis courts

    • Heated Indoor swimming pool

    • Floodlit Astroturf pitch

    • Dance studio

    • Theatre

    OTHER FACILITIES

    This centre has a good number of modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards, a modern drama theatre, music and arts facilities. Laundry facilities and dining room.

    Exsportise CLUBHOUSE

    The Clubhouse is a social space, equipped with sofas, TV, recreational games, magazines and tuck-shop where students can relax, socialise and chat in an informal and comfortable setting.

    WIFI: Wi-Fi is available in some communal areas across the campus.


ENGLISH +

Arsenal Football Development

ENGLISH +

Tennis Academy

ENGLISH +

Basketball Academy

ENGLISH +

Dance Academy

ENGLISH +

Horse Riding Academy

ENGLISH +

Multi Activity Sports