Getting to Camp

Please ensure to drop off after 3pm and pick up on departure is after breakfast at 10am

We can provide transfers from and to London Heathrow International Airport (LHR) on both arrival and departure dates – this will incur an additional charge of £25 each way.

Accommodation

Our summer accommodation is located in the main school building, which has recently been refurbished and contains dorm rooms that can sleep 4 to 6.

We always have separate quarters for boys and girls and try where possible to put children of a similar age in a room together.

If we you have any special requirements or would like to request to share with a friend, we will try to accommodate you, just let us know in advance.

Meals

At Camp Finborough there is a large dining hall, serving three nutritional meals a day by friendly kitchen staff.

There is always plenty of choice with a selection of international cuisines available and options for both hot and cold buffet food.

Our Camp Leaders eat their meals at the same time as campers to make sure everyone has had enough food and eating healthily.

Dietary requirements can be met when we are aware in advance.

Coaching

This 2-week long course includes 20 hours at the stables; there will be 4 sessions each week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in either the morning or afternoon. (Wednesday will be reserved for an excursion)

Our riding instructors are British Horse Society and Pony Club qualified and they will begin by assessing all students, including basic riding positions in walk, trot and canter. More advanced riders will be able to improve and learn lateral movements on the horse, whilst beginner riders will learn to reach a comfortable riding standard.

The course will progress, with our riding students learning the basics of both dressage and show jumping disciplines with riding games and spending time learning stable management.

The 2-weeks will end with the grand ‘Dressage and Show Jumping Competition’ where riders can showcase their new skills and will be awarded rosettes.

Kit

All riding equipment will be provided, although riders are welcome to bring their own specific protective riding clothing such as jodhpurs and boots.

Excursions

During the 2-week programme, our staff will take all our campers on 3 organised day trip excursions.

These fully supervised trips are the perfect way to spend the day off-campus with new friends – from day trips to big cities such London, Cambridge or Norwich to having a wild time on all the rides at the local theme park; Pleasurewood Hills.

(3 excursions during 2-week programme – Wednesday, Saturday, Wednesday)

Care & Supervision

Our Camp Leaders are responsible for the pastoral care of all those in our care and ensure that everyone is sleeping well, eating well, joining in, making friends and having a great time.

During free time, our teenagers are able to explore the campus with friends, whilst being supervised by their house parents.

International Camp

Our camps are available to children from all over the world.

Integration and immersion is central to how we operate as an organisation, and by encouraging lots of social interaction between different cultures and creating a diverse international community at camp, it can really develop every child’s self-confidence in communicating with others.

Travel Insurance

Xplore has partnered with Endsleigh Insurance to provide invaluable cover specifically designed for Xplore students.

You will receive a summary of insurance cover after booking, however key benefits include:

• Cover for over 90 sports and activities are included as standard (full details are available within policy documentation).
• Cancellation and curtailment of the trip due to accident, illness or sickness.
• If taken ill or have an accident, Endsleigh will pay emergency medical bills and hospital costs that are not covered by the National Health Service.
• Additional costs incurred to repatriate, if medically necessary.
• Reasonable costs to return home if a close relative is seriously ill.
• Reimbursement if luggage is lost, stolen or accidentally damaged.
• Endsleigh will help replace passports, or visas if they are lost or stolen.
• Money stolen either from your person or while locked away, will be replaced.
• If a student accidentally injures someone or damage their property, Endsleigh will cover legal liability.
• Advice and assistance to take legal action is covered.
• Cover for unavoidable or necessary cancellation or curtailment of course before completion due to, death, bodily injury or illness.

As a member of the Advance Payments to Travel Agents (APTA) Guarantee Scheme, underwritten by Evolution Insurance Company Limited, Klub Group Limited complies with the requirements of the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992.

Sample Programme