Barnes summer play school
BSPS 8 to 12 years old
Big Top Adventures is an excursion-based school catering for 8 – 12 year olds. Every day the children are taken somewhere different in and around London. Public transport is used as well as the riverboats and a coach with an experienced driver is hired for longer journeys. Big Toppers will go all over London on
- Museum trips
- art galleries
- pottery cafés
- the National Portrait Gallery for a workshop
- Regents Park Open Air Theatre
- Imax 3D cinema
- London Zoo
- Hampton Court Palace
- Madame Tussauds
- Football Training with Fulham and to visit Chelsea’s ground.
- Windsor Castle
- Biking in Richmond Park.
- London Eye
- River trips
- BBC behind the scenes
The adventures progress and develop each year, with huge emphasise on stimulating the children and educating them without losing their attention!
The maximum amount of children taken out each day is 12 and there are ALWAYS three members of staff to accompany them. The ratio of staff is 4: 1
Packed lunch is required. Children may only bring healthy food. Chocolates, sweets, crisps, cakes, fizzy drinks are not allowed to be consumed. The children and the staff all enjoy lunch together.
schedule 2008
Schedule for Week One 21st July 25th July 2008
Monday 21st July
HMS Belfast - The ship was active during World War II. You can explore all 9 decks. A workshop at 2pm. Explore the hive of activity on the South Bank on the way back to school.
Tuesday 22nd July
Pools on the Park - Swimming and picnic around this lovely outdoor pool. Richmond.
Wednesday 23rd July
Fine Art workshop this entails a visit to a local beauty spot equipped with canvas and brushes. Vanda, our wonderful artist will initiate your child to produce a true masterpiece!
Thursday 24th July
Drama Workshop Celebrating this years very successful musical theatre television show ‘Oliver’. Will you be Nancy or Oliver? Dancing, Singing, and Acting.
Friday 25th July
BBC behind the scenes get behind the scenes at the BBC and see how it all comes together.
Schedule for Week Two 28th July 1st August 2008
Monday 28th July
Football Fun! - Full kit needed (the team you support is fine). Tough training session and then a match to win!
Tuesday 29th July
Black Park, Bucks. A Film Walk in the morning and a Mini Beast workshop after a picnic lunch. This beautiful park offers hundreds of acres of woodland, lakes and rivers, and also is location to lots of famous films from James Bond to Harry Potter. Bring a camera!
Wednesday 30th July
To be confirmed
Thursday 31st July
For Your Eyes Only - Ian Fleming and ‘Bond, James Bond’ at The Imperial War Museum. This is the first major James Bond exhibition ever! Not to be missed.
Friday 01st August
Kew Gardens Kew’s Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop walkway takes you under the ground and then 18 metres up in the air, bringing you close to trees in a way that will take your breath away!
Schedule for Week Three 04th August 08th August 2008
Monday 04th August
BBC behind the scenes get behind the scenes at the BBC and see how it all comes together.
Tuesday 05th August
Coral Reef and The Look Out Discovery Centre. Fast water, Snake River, Rapids, followed by the Look Out centre. (This is in Bracknell, and we travel by school bus). The children needs swimmers and towels.
Wednesday 06th August
Shri Swaminararayan Mandi (Temple) in Neasdon. Travelling by our school bus to this exotic masterpiece that rises above Londons skyline.
Thursday 07th August
Drama Workshop - Celebrating this years very successful musical theatre television show ‘Oliver’. Will you be Nancy or Oliver? Dancing, Singing, and Acting.
Friday 08th August
Tate Modern – Street Art Gigantic new art works have been created on the external walls of the building – the children will also be sketching these great pieces of art. Bring a camera please. Not to be missed!
Schedule for Week Four 11th August 15th August 2008
Monday 11th August
The Household Cavalry Museum (SW1) - An opportunity for a unique “behind the scenes” look at the work that goes into the ceremonial duties and operational roles of the Household Cavalry. Watch troopers working with their horses in the original 18th century stables and hear accounts of their rigorous training. The Museum’s outstanding collection of treasures represents over 300 years of military history and each item on display has its own compelling story to tell. Plus, children’s dressing up area, trails and interactive displays.
Tuesday 12th August
Ceramic Workshop - making and firing in a day under the instruction of Nicola Burton, ceramicist – this is off site.
Wednesday 13th August
Cookery Workshop - The children will plan the day. What to cook etc. Parents will be the tasters! This is off site.
Thursday 14th August
Football Fun! - Full kit needed (your favourite team is fine). Tough training session and then a match to win!
Friday 15th August
Tate to Tate River Service. Fast Catamaran. The Exterior was designed by Damien Hirst Spotty Boat! The children to visit the Tate Modern. Picnic lunch on the river.
Schedule for Week Five 18th August 22nd August 2008
Monday 18th August
Sports Day in Richmond Park - Games, Races, Treasure Hunt and Ice Creams if nobody gets eaten by the deer! Sports shoes a MUST.
Tuesday 19th August
The Bluebell Railway - Travel on a 100% steam-hauled passenger train. Picnic and enjoy the activities on the stations (old fashioned Punch and Judy shows etc). The location of the Railway crosses the border between East and West Sussex. School bus used to pickup the train.
Wednesday 20th August
Fruit Picking at Garsons - Strawberries, Plums, and some vegetables. The children will need a small amount of money for this as they will bring home what they pick.
Thursday 21st August
Food Glorious Food…. What next is the question? Healthy Eating workshop – Interactive, cooking, labelling, (using some of the food from yesterdays visit to Garsons). Takes place at Kitson Hall.
Friday 22nd August
BBC behind the scenes - get behind the scenes at the BBC and see how it all comes together.
