KES Ventures | Specialist Holiday Courses At King Edward's School, Bath

Start Your Adventure

OriginalImage,Originalspecialist courses: summer 2025

 

specialist courses CURRENTLY on offer at kes this summer:

 

OriginalImage,Commercial,Original

BOYS' INTENSIVE FOOTBALL MASTERClaSS: FA CERTIFIED COACH

Elevate your game with expert coaching! 

Led by an FA-qualified coach, this intensive five-day course is designed to help secondary school boys master advanced techniques, sharpen their skills, and unlock their true potential.

  • Date: Monday 28th July to Friday 1st August 
  • Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
  • School Year Group: Suitable for children currently in Year 7 and Year 8 (In the 2024-25 academic year)
  • Cost: £240.00
  • Course Information - click here
  • Location: King Edward's School, North Road, BA2 6HU
    (For the Art & Photography department, please enter the site via the Upper Entrance and follow the signs)

To book this course, please click on the button below:

BOOK HERE

Please note: There must be a minimum of 10 attendees for the football course to run. If the course is unable to run, you will be issued with a refund, with at least two weeks notice. 

 


OriginalImage,Commercial,Original

girls' INTENSIVE FOOTBALL MASTERClaSS: FA CERTIFIED COACH

Elevate your game with expert coaching! 

Led by an FA-qualified coach, this intensive five-day course is designed to help secondary school girls master advanced techniques, sharpen their skills, and unlock their true potential.

  • Date: Monday 28th July to Friday 1st August (Five-Day Course)
  • Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
  • School Year Group: Suitable for children currently in Year 7 and Year 8 (In the 2024-25 academic year)
  • Cost: £240.00
  • Course Information - click here

To book this course, please click on the button below:

BOOK HERE

Please note: There must be a minimum of 10 attendees for the football course to run. If the course is unable to run, you will be issued with a refund, with at least two weeks notice. 


 


INTENSIVE FOOTBALL MASTERCLASS - COURSE INFORMATION:

meet the coach

David brings extensive expertise as an FA-qualified football coach, with a foundation built on his career as a professional footballer for Bristol City. Over the years, he has honed his coaching skills at several professional clubs and now proudly serves as the resident coach for the KES Senior team. With his wealth of knowledge and passion for the game, David is excited to connect with all of you and deliver exceptional masterclasses that will elevate your skills and understanding of football.

OriginalImage,Commercial,Original

WHAT THE COURSE INVOLVES

Participants will level up every aspect of their play including:

  • Dribbling: Mastering close control and quick changes of direction
  • Passing: Developing accuracy and timing for short and long passes
  • Shooting: Improving power and precision to score goals from various positions
  • Defending: Learning effective tackling, positioning, and marking techniques
  • Goalkeeping: Basic skills for aspiring goalkeepers, including shot-stopping and distribution

Beyond technical excellence, students will explore tactics, including formations, set pieces, and game strategies. The course emphasises focus on teamwork, communication, and the importance of physical fitness. Through a mix of drills, practice matches, and fun challenges, children will boost their agility, coordination, and confidence on the pitch. The aim is to foster a passion for football while promoting sportsmanship and healthy competition.

what to bring/wear
We ask that all attendees bring a large, full water bottle, and a snack. All attendees must wear trainers suitable for the Astro turf, and will also need to bring an extra layer/waterproof.

 


 ThumbnailImage,Commercial,Thumbnail

an introduction to printmaking

Come and explore a range of fun and exciting printmaking techniques during this creative four-day course. The course is open to pupils currently in Year 7, 8 and 9 (from all schools) and is ideal for those who want to develop their artistic skills and explore new media and techniques.
  • Date: Monday 11th August to Thursday 14th August (Four-Day Course)
  • Time: 9:30am-3:30pm
  • School Year Group: Suitable for children currently in Year 7, Year 8 & Year 9 (In the 2024-25 academic year)
  • Cost: £295.00 (Incl. VAT)
  • Course Information - click here

To book this course, please click on the button below:

BOOK HERE

Please note: There must be a minimum of 15 attendees for the Art course to run. If the course is unable to run, you will be issued with a refund, with at least one weeks’ notice.  


 


an introduction to printmaking - COURSE INFORMATION:

WHAT THE COURSE INVOLVES

Each day, you will work from a different starting point and develop observational drawings that will then be transformed into bold and colourful printed outcomes.

Led by art teachers from King Edward’s School and with access to fantastic facilities and equipment, we will cover the following techniques:

  • Monoprinting
  • Gelli printing
  • Lino printing
  • Heat transfer printing
what to bring/wear
  • All attendees will need to bring a nut-free packed lunch (ideally in a cool bag/lunchbox), extra snacks and a full water bottle
  • All attendees will need to wear suitable clothing which you are happy to get messy!

 



To return to the KES Ventures dashboard, please click on the button below:

KES VENTURES DASHBOARD