Camp XL - Track 3

July 31 - August 6 (6 nights)
Worcester, West Midlands
Ages 11-14
£ 199

Availability: Boys =

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Track 3 gives you the best of both words: Each morning you'll get to enjoy a range of different activities both on and off site (whacky games, competitions, crafts, go-karting, graffiti spraying, archery, mountain boarding and much more), but during the afternoons you'll get to concentrate on your one chosen specialty (details below).

This means you'll get plenty of time to make new friends and try out lots of exciting new things as we all do things together, but then join a more intimate group that will focus on the one discipline that you'll keep for the duration of camp. Whether you just want to try something new or improve your existing skills, you'll find that one of the three tracks on offer is sure to be the perfect fit!

Your base for Track 3 is "Gaines' - Camp XL's centuries old manor house in the Worcestershire/Herefordhsire countryside. There are acres of grounds in which to play, and lots of games and hang-out corners indoors. This is where we'll take a little time each day to explore what God has to say to us from His word, the Bible. We'll have a brief small group discussion in the mornings, and then a 'big top' style evening meeting. Whether you are a Christian or not you're sure to find these times fun, engaging and informative.

The XL Factor

Think you have what it takes to wow an audience with your voice? Reckon you're the next Pixie Lott or Jay Z? Join us on The XL Factor and see!

We'll work with you to rehearse and polish a number songs and then give you the stage so you can perform one or more of these at our final night's gala dinner. You'll learn about voice projection, proper microphone use, and the importance of a great stage presence.

At times you'll work on polishing a solo item, and at others you'll work with friends in a band. You'll also get to explore different several musical genres - some come prepared to be pushed beyond your usual comfort zone! Think you have the XL Factor?

Game On!

Game On! is choc full of sporting action, so come prepared to break a sweat.

We'll certainly make time for sports you already know and love (yes - of course we'll play football!), but we'll also introduce you to others that you may not have come across before (like Lacrosse).

The Studio

Spend your afternoons getting super creative in The Studio as you get to grips with 35mm film processing and digital video editing.

Using our own professional quality photography darkroom, you'll experience the thrill of seeing your images slowly revealed as the chemicals work their magic. You'll soon appreciate why so many professionals continue to choose traditional film over digital media!

But there's room for modern technology too! You'll be using this as you shoot your own stop animation movie and then edit it on professional level computer software before burning it to disc so you can take it home to wow your family and friends.

The Venue & Accommodation

Track 3 runs at the Gaines Christian Youth Centre - Camp XL's fabulous Georgian manor house in the heart of the English countryside on the Worcester/Hereford border.

Sleeping accommodation will be in one of the manor house's several bunk-bedded dorms. The house also has lots of recreational facilities - indoor and out - and several acres of grounds to enjoy.

Travel Help

If coming by train, you'll need to get yourself to either of Worcester's two mainline rail stations: "Worcester" or "Worcester Foregate Street". Let us know what train you;re o, and we'll send one of our team to pick you up for the 10 mile drive in to the countryside where our manor house sits.

If you plan to drive, then you can find a map and driving directions here