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Sport Academies

Focusing on sport and healthy activities

Improving skills and teamwork

Tennis Academy

Available every week ā€“ 3 x 1.5 hours (Ā£175)

Our professional coaching sessions are managed by former GB Davis Cup player Danny Sapsford. All coaches are LTA accredited. All sessions are designed for small groups (no more than 4 players) of similar standards to gain maximum benefit. Players receive a comprehensive coaching programme including technical, and tactical sessions suitable for all ages and abilities.

Water Sports Academy

Week 2 – 2 x 1.5 hours (Ā£125)

Sessions are held at our local ā€˜Horseshoe Lakesā€™. Students take on the extremely popular sports of Paddle boarding (SUP)and Kayaking, receiving a full safety briefing, skills instructions and most importantly the opportunity to have a lot of fun! All kit will be provided.

Horse Riding Academy

Available every week – 2, 3, 4 and 5 – 3 x 1 hour sessions (Ā£250)

Session 1: Will be assessment of the riderā€™s ability for the complete beginners. They will learn to mount, dismount, stop and steer and possibly attempt a trot depending on their confidence. The more capable riders once assessed will then progress their riding ensuring correct position and correct use of the aids body and balance.

Session 2: Complete beginnersā€™ refreshment as above, and working on pole work, sitting trot and possible attempt at rising trot. Session two for competent riders working on control of the horse in walk, trot and possibly canter using correct school figures, introduction of jump position if showing established seat.

Session 3: Complete beginnersā€™ refreshment as of above, working on rising trot and steering around the arena and some school figures, possibly in trot. Third session for more competent riders to work on cavaletti small fences and canter work.

Our instructors work on classic position and control and will not allow a rider to progress to the next stage unless showing correct position, balance and confidence. We will endeavour to progress and stretch all the riders as individuals.

Horse and Stable Management Academy

Available Week 1 and Week 2 – 3 x 2 hour sessions (Ā£300)

Stable Management: This will cover subject and practical sessions every day from grooming your horse, tack cleaning and fitting of equipment to rugs and fittings for different times of the year. A real insight in to how stable management is so vital when caring and maintaining horses, for them to be in the best condition possible.

Riding Sessions: These follow a similar pattern to the sessions in our Riding Academy with a progression to the final day Hack with views of Windsor Castle, common land and bridleways. An opportunity not to be missed!

Golf Academy

Week 1 and Week 2 – 3 x 1.5 hour (Ā£150)

Our Golf Academy is held just down the road from school, at the ā€˜Royal Ascot Golf Clubā€™. All students receive coaching from PGA (Professional Golfersā€™ Association) experienced coaches over three ā€“ 1 Ā½ hour sessions. The coaches will help to improve your swing, technical ability and game play. Receive expert advice from dedicated coaches while you look to hone your skills in this increasingly popular sport. For all ages and abilities.

Football Academy

Week 3 and Week 4 – 3 x 2 hour (Ā£included)

Our football academy is designed to provide a nurturing environment where girls can enhance their skills, foster a love for the game, and develop confidence both on and off the pitch. With expert coaching, tailored training programmes, and a strong emphasis on inclusivity, we empower our young athletes to reach their full potential.

Multi Sports and ActivitiesĀ Academy

Available every week – 3 x 2 hours (Ā£ Included)

If you want to try your hand at a range of sporting and creative activities, then the Multi Activities Academy is for you. We believe that learning knows no bounds, and every day is an adventure waiting to unfold. Our Academy is designed to ignite passions, nurture talents, and foster lifelong friendships through a diverse range of engaging activities. From arts and crafts to sports, science experiments, and beyond, we offer something for everyone. Thereā€™s every opportunity to take part in a long and varied list of activities, but we canā€™t do them all, so sport and creative art options change each week.

Our creative activities consist of Art and Crafts which could include, pottery, jewellery making, soap making and creating basic designs and prints for T-shirts and Tote bags.

What the girls say

Meeting people from all over the world is amazing, and the staff are very kind. lessons and academies are a lot of fun too

Kateryna - Ukraine (2024)14

I liked the tuck shop!

Delia - Germany (2024)11

I really loved it, I'm sure I'll come back next year because it was awesome.

llana - Spain (2024)12

Most of the staff members were really kind and always happy to help and spend time with you

Lara13

This is a fun summer camp. The staff are nice and campers are extremely friendly

Charlotte10

The friends I made were very helpful and caring at all times

Lee11

The teachers are very nice and always eager to help us when we had questions that we didn't understand

Lee11

It was a very good Summer School

Martina11

I made new friends from the first day I arrived. The staff and teachers made me feel like I'm at home and they always asked me you how my day was. It was beautiful!

Isabella13

I really enjoyed my 2 weeks here. I made a lot of friends and had really fun

Lara13

I love this school. All teachers, friends, lessons, all - I love all!!! It was great fun and interesting.

Alsara16

This is my fourth year here at Heathfield and obviously I love this summer school very much.

Matilde - ItalyFeeling at home and making new friends

My favourite activities were kayaking and archery and I liked all the trips.

Ines - SpainTrips and activities

It was a really creative afternoon and designing t-shirts was so interesting.

Chloe - Hong KongTuesday afternoon - Designing and decorating t-shirts

I really liked the teachers and my classmates. Lessons were great, always interesting and fun.

Elisa - ItalyLessons

Going to the play was an amazing experience and so helpful discussing it before we went.

Lana - Saudi ArabiaMonday evening - Theatre trip

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An amazing experience that your daughter will cherish forever

for girls aged 8 to 17

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