Summer English Academy: From Foundations to Academic Excellence (Day Camp)

Age 4–6 | Phonics & Language Discovery

Core Focus:

• Introduction to phonics (letter sounds, blending, segmenting)
• Listening and pronunciation
• Speaking in simple words and phrases

Learning Approach:

• Phonics taught through songs, rhythm, and physical movement
• Story-based learning using classic fairy tales and picture books
• Role-play, puppetry, and sound games to reinforce language
• Craft and creative activities linked to sounds and stories

Intended Outcomes:

• Recognition and production of key phonetic sounds
• Confi dence in responding to and using spoken English
• Positive emotional engagement with English learning

Age 6–8 | Oracy, Vocabulary & Early Writing

Core Focus: 

• Development of clear pronunciation and spoken confidence 
• Vocabulary expansion through storytelling and themes 
• Introduction to guided reading and simple sentence writing 

Learning Approach: 

• Structured story exploration and dramatisation 
• Vocabulary games and collaborative challenges 
• Guided writing activities with visual support 
• Simple creative writing tasks (e.g. story endings, character descriptions) 

Intended Outcomes: 

• Ability to retell stories orally using appropriate vocabulary 
• Improved reading confidence and comprehension 
• Growing independence in written English 

Age 9–11 | Verbal and Written Communication

Core Focus: 

• Building confidence and clarity in spoken communication 
• Strengthening written comprehension and vocabulary development 
• Listening to analyse information for verbal discussion and written summary

Learning Approach: 

• Guided group discussions and collaborative tasks to practice spoken English
• Project-based learning with written and verbal outputs
• Listening activities followed by verbal reflection and written analysis
• Integrated tasks that require both teamwork in speaking and coordination in writing  

Intended Outcomes: 

• Increased confidence and proficiency in spoken English
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend, discuss, and write about written and spoken texts
• Effective use of English for collaborative work, combining verbal exchange and written planning

Age 12–14 | Creative Writing and Expression

Core Focus: 

• Everyday spoken communication and fluency 
• Reading for general understanding and key ideas 
• Simple, structured writing for self-expression 

Learning Approach: 

• Communication-focused activities such as role-play, interviews, and guided conversations 
• Reading short, accessible texts connected to students’ interests 
• Creative tasks such as storytelling, short scripts, posters, or digital-style presentations 
• Small-group projects that encourage cooperation rather than formal debate 

Intended Outcomes: 

• Greater confidence using English in everyday situations 
• Ability to understand and respond to short written texts 
• Willingness to express ideas creatively in spoken and written English