Young People's Courses

Would you like to have fun and meet people from all over the world while improving your English? Marlborough College provides an idyllic, picturesque environment for brushing up your English this summer. A team of experienced and highly qualified English Language teachers will deliver the EFL courses. The General English Programme is perfect for combining with the many exciting activities on offer...

A country sport for the true individualist, fly fishing is like riding a bicycle. Once you have mastered the basics, you never forget. Casting, strategy and tactics, understanding the wily trout, landing a fish and tying knots are all covered in this fascinating course. Fishing on the Manningford Trout Fishery's lakes, you will become competent at a skilled sport that you can...

Hosted at a local professional shooting school, this course caters for both beginners and shots that are more experienced. Taught in small groups, the course covers all aspects of safe gun handling before coaching and practice begins. By the end of the week, you will be shooting a wide variety of targets including driven, crossing and going away targets. There will...

This course is an ideal introduction to mountain biking in the beautiful Wiltshire Downs. The highly experienced tutor will lead you on some fantastic trails through some stunning scenery including Savernake Forest, West Woods, Tan Hill Way and, of course, the Ridgeway. You will also spend time learning some basic technical mountain biking skills and guidance to get you back on your...

The tutor returns with her classical art course, adapted into five workshops to include the theory of art history, coupled with the practical application of materials using various techniques. All levels of ability are encouraged to join this friendly group. The media explored will include pastels, paints, inks and collage. All aspects of this course are intended to further your skills as an...

Come and try your hand at fencing, one of the first sports played at the modern Olympics. In the age of chivalry, duelling was favoured as a method of settling matters of honour due to its grace and simplicity. These remain two of the most attractive aspects of the sport today. It is also very rewarding, developing all-round fitness, flexibility of...

Get into the creative mood this summer with an all singing, all dancing photography week. Expert tuition from a professional photographer will reveal how to take perfect photos to impress friends and family alike. The aim of the course is to get you snapping away just like the professionals, discovering the joy and sheer variety of digital photography. It will be an...

This course is for individuals who wish to discover the world of cricket. No experience is required, as the course will start from the beginning covering the basic components of the game. By the end of the week, you will have experienced game scenarios while putting your newly learnt skills to the test. When learning to bat, bowl and field using soft...

Do you love to dance? Do you watch music videos and your favourite YouTubers and think, 'I wish I could dance like them.' If so, Dancehall, Urban and Street Danceis exactly what you need. This course mixes various different dance styles frequently seen in TV and music videos such as afrobeat, dancehall, hip-hop and street. You will get a chance to create...

New for 2019, the Outdoor Adventures team will be introducing The Dome! Ace the activities during the week to earn extra time in The Dome, where on Friday you will be competing as teams to collect the most gold pieces. Your time-scoring activities include climbing on the College's indoor wall, watersports such as sit on top kayaks and canoeing, navigating...

This intensive week is for those who wish to gain experience in the martial arts and is suitable for complete beginners in addition to challenging the more experienced martial artist. Throughout the week, you will learn the striking, kicking and blocking techniques of the martial arts. You will cover traditional patterns, the anti-bullying and self-defence principles of awareness, avoidance and resolution and...

This course is a circus of shooting activities for the budding marksman including archery, clay pigeon, air rifle shooting and an afternoon of paintball marksmanship over a testing outdoor course. A tournament on the last day will determine the marksman of the week.