Learn English with Moorland Hall

Our carefully tailored programme immerses students in the beauty of England and the richness of its language, with a special focus on the charm of the West Country. Designed to build confidence in spoken English, our engaging activities are led by native speakers, ensuring an authentic and dynamic learning experience.

Inspiring workshops, delivered by specialist professionals in remarkable venues, spark creativity and deepen understanding. Each morning, supervised writing clinics provide a structured space for reflection and skill development, creating a lasting record of progress and discovery.

I would like to sincerely thank you for the wonderful experience that Tessa and Agata had at the camp. The girls will be back tomorrow, and we can’t wait to hug them and hear more about their stories. Every time we spoke to them on the phone, they talked with great joy about the activities and adventures they were experiencing. It is evident that the camp was organized with great care and passion, and this made a real difference. The proposed activities were interesting and stimulating, and the atmosphere you created was welcoming and positive. Thank you again for making this experience so special for Tessa and Agata. We hope to participate again in the future! We will catch up tomorrow!

Ramona

Mum

Daily guided diary sessions

Daily guided diary sessions to record your experiences and practice your written English. Our journal coaching focusses on the use of adjectives and developing writing techniques to create a captivating account of the amazing Moorland Hall experience.

Diary Session

Tavistock Visitor Centre

Historic Court room role play. Students assume the role of Judge, Plaintiff and Jury and follow the process of a trial in the historic court room setting culminating in the inevitable Guilty verdict and sentencing to the cells! Tavistock Guild Hall is a modern museum with fascinating information about the history of the beautiful Stannary Town where the students gather relevant data to complete their quiz.

Tavistock

Eden Project – Going to Extremes Workshop

Students identify and explain plant adaptations suitable for life in the Tropical Rainforest and consider the impact Climate Change will have on these plant communities. We begin in the classroom by considering the location of the world’s Tropical Rainforests and the conditions there. Through the use of a video clip, we highlight just how extreme this environment is and ask the students to identify the key challenges for the plants. The students handle a collection of props that provide them with clues about plant adaptations found in the rainforest. In the Rainforest Biome the students sketch and note examples of plant adaptations for the rainforest ecosystem and begin searching for examples of symbiotic relationships between plants and animals.

On our return to the Core, students share ideas about how particular adaptations give plants a competitive advantage and give examples of how life in the rainforest is interconnected. We briefly review the theory of evolution before considering how changes in the environment, due to climate change, may lead to species being more or less well adapted. Finally, we consider the role of rainforests in climate change mitigation.

Eden Project

Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)

Tour of lifeboat station including presentation on the history of the RNLI and the Looe Lifeboat station including famous rescues over time.

RNLI

Aquarium

Science workshop, dissection and biology class and guided exploration of the sharks and tropical tanks and the whole floor dedicated to the species found along the British coastline.

Aquarium

Daily routine

0730Woken by House Mother
0800 – 0830Diary writing guided session
0830 – 0900Breakfast – cooked and continental, supervised
0915 – 1230Morning activity session or depart workshop/excursion
1230 – 1400Lunch time – cooked or packed, supervised
1400 – 1700Afternoon activity session or workshop continued
1700 – 1830Swimming pool, volleyball etc, supervised
1830 – 1930Evening meal – home-made, supervised
1930 – 2100Evening activity, supervised
2100 – 2200Staggered bedtimes by age, supervised over-night

Sample Summer Camp two-week programme

Week 1
SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
0800–0830Guided
diary session
Guided
diary session
Guided
diary session
Guided
diary session
Guided
diary session
Guided
diary session
Guided
diary session
MorningArrivalKings Tor guided history, legends and geology of DartmoorPadstowRNLI talk and tour of boat housePlymouth National Marine Aquarium dissection workshopCrate build and leap of faithThe Barn indoor climbing
AfternoonTeam challenge, problem solving and social skill developmentSand dunes, sand castle competition and ferry tripLooe SW Coastal PathThe Box City Museum, shoppingHorndon hikeCinema
EveningHouse introductionSnakes and laddersCamp firesPictionarySearch & rescueSlip & slidePizza making
Week 2
SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
0800–0830Guided
diary session
Guided
diary session
Guided
diary session
Guided
diary session
Guided
diary session
Guided
diary session
MorningTie dye t-shirtsQuay West Water ParkHigh ropes and archeryEden Going to Extremes workshop on climate changeSurfing, beach games, rock poolingTavistock Museum and court room role play, town questionnaireAirport transfer
AfternoonDewerstone weasel/gorge walkPaignton PierMountain bikingEden exploreWidemouth BayPicnic at lake, kayak, raft
EveningRoast dinner, camp firesFish and chipsBracelet makingBrentor Church night hikeBeach BBQCream tea, packing, karaoke