The activity programme for Easters course is outlined on the following pages and further activities will be added upon student preference and demand
However, courses are flexible so students can study for as many weeks as they wish
Week 1
11th Mar - 17th Mar
Week 2
18th Mar - 24th Mar
Week 3
25th Mar - 31st Mar
Week 4
1st Apr - 7th Apr
Week 5
8th Apr - 14th Apr
Week 6
15th Apr - 21st Apr
Welcome to York
17th March 2024
The activity programme for Easters course is outlined on the following pages and further activities will be added upon student preference and demand
However, courses are flexible so students can study for as many weeks as they wish
Look for clues in our mediaeval streets
18th March 2024 at 16:00
Treasure Hunts are a city-based puzzle. The answers are found in shop windows and on street signs - but can you find them!
Compete against other teams to find clues and answers around the city centre. Tricky questions will require lateral thinking and good team work to win the prize
The largest Medieval Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe!
19th March 2024 at 14:00
York Minster dominates the city skyline and is the biggest tourist attraction in the region!
Morning classes will give you a taste of some of the Minsters history. In the afternoon we will bring the lesson to life with a guided tour around this amazing building
Strike!
20th March 2024 at 16:00
An exciting evening of bowling with friends at Yorks leading local bowling alley!
How many strikes will you get? The Melton College bowling championship allows bowlers of all abilities to have fun and try their best. Will you triumph and be crowned our inhouse champion?
Meet the locals
21st March 2024 at 14:00
Projects are a great way to get to know the city, speak with locals and visitors while practising your English
You will prepare a team project in your lessons and spend the afternoon completing it in the city centre
How much do you know?
22nd March 2024 at 16:00
Join us for a fun filled general knowledge quiz and some treats to eat and drink, with some cool prizes to be won!
A chance to have fun and test your knowledge in areas such as; geography, history, music, world events and much more in the College Conservatory!
A picture perfect Yorkshire town
23rd March 2024 at 09:30
A truly picturesquese little town with an iconic viaduct and an historical witch!
Enjoy a stroll through the charming streets of one of Yorkshire's most photographed locations.
Changeover day
24th March 2024
On Sundays we say hello to new students, and goodbye to those returning home. We run a transfer service to Leeds and Manchester airports from early morning until the evening
It's always sad to say goodbye, but we are sure you will have had a terrific time with us and shall take home many cherished memories of your time in York!
Get to know our City
25th March 2024 at 16:00
This is our chance to highlight some of the places of interest which make York one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe
We will show you what you need to explore the city on your own, such as the bus stops, where to change money, the main shopping areas and our meeting points for activities in town
More than just trains
26th March 2024 at 14:00
York has a rich railway history and is home to the largest Railway Museum in the World
It's not all about trains and engineering. This enormous museum also includes interactive displays and demonstrations, as well as record breakers and world firsts!
18 holes, a lot of obtacles!
27th March 2024 at 16:00
Choose two from three courses at Puttstars. Navigate your way through the obstacles and play your joker cards wisely to score as many points as you can!
You will need a combination of skill and good luck to win!
Part of the Easter Chocolate Festival
28th March 2024 at 14:00
Sample some of Yorks rich chocolate heritage
York is known as The Chocolate City. Visit the festival Market and see who can finish the Taste Trail first!
29th March 2024 at 16:00
A chance to look back on the week with a little friendly competition!
With the quiz we will be having some Hot Cross Buns - a very tasty English Easter Tradition!
A day at the seaside
30th March 2024 at 09:30
Yorkshire has some of the most dramatic coastline in England with long sandy beaches, high cliffs and some beautiful coastal towns and villages
We will visit Robin Hood's Bay, then go to Whitby, where Dracula first set foot in England. After wandering around the picturesque town, where you can look around the little shops or try some of the best fish and chips in the country, we will stop by Goathland train station on the way home - a must for Harry Potter fans!
Changeover day
31st March 2024
On Sundays we say hello to new students, and goodbye to those returning home. We run a transfer service to Leeds and Manchester airports from early morning until the evening
It's always sad to say goodbye, but we are sure you will have had a terrific time with us and shall take home many cherished memories of your time in York!
Look for clues in our mediaeval streets
1st April 2024 at 16:00
Treasure Hunts are a city-based puzzle. The answers are found in shop windows and on street signs - but can you find them!
Compete against other teams to find clues and answers around the city centre. Tricky questions will require lateral thinking and good team work to win the prize
The largest Medieval Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe!
2nd April 2024 at 14:00
York Minster dominates the city skyline and is the biggest tourist attraction in the region!
Morning classes will give you a taste of some of the Minsters history. In the afternoon we will bring the lesson to life with a guided tour around this amazing building
Strike!
3rd April 2024 at 16:00
An exciting evening of bowling with friends at Yorks leading local bowling alley!
How many strikes will you get? The Melton College bowling championship allows bowlers of all abilities to have fun and try their best. Will you triumph and be crowned our inhouse champion?
Meet the locals
4th April 2024 at 14:00
Projects are a great way to get to Projects are a great way get to know the city, boost confidence, and use English outside of the classroom
Each week has a different themed project that will need you to work as a team and complete research on the city and its people. Although teachers will be nearby, each team must complete their tasks independently
A British Tradition
5th April 2024 at 16:00
Nothing is more British than an afternoon tea, complete with scones!
Follow a classic English recipe to learn how to make scones, then enjoy them freshly baked with a cup of tea.
The beautiful Yorkshire dales, followed by a little shopping!
6th April 2024 at 09:30
Bolton Abbey is famous as one of the most beautiful places in The Yorkshire Dales National Park. We will visit the Abbey, walk round the estate and enjoy the scenery
After that we will head to Harrogate for some free time in a pretty little spa town famous for its teahouses and shopping areas
Changeover day
7th April 2024
On Sundays we say hello to new students, and goodbye to those returning home. We run a transfer service to Leeds and Manchester airports from early morning until the evening
It's always sad to say goodbye, but we are sure you will have had a terrific time with us and shall take home many cherished memories of your time in York!
England's best city walls!
8th April 2024 at 16:00
A chance to walk the 3.2kms of York's famous Bar Walls.
We will guide you round and explain the history as we follow in the footsteps of York's medieval residents.
More than just trains
9th April 2024 at 14:00
York has a rich railway history and is home to the largest Railway Museum in the World
It's not all about trains and engineering. This enormous museum also includes interactive displays and demonstrations, as well as record breakers and world firsts!
York's haunted history
10th April 2024 at 16:00
Hear some of York's spookiest ghost stories in one of Europe's most haunted cities!
We will learn about some of the ghost stories in our morning lessons, so pay attention and see how much you can remember!
Meet the locals
11th April 2024 at 14:00
Projects are a great way to get to Projects are a great way get to know the city, boost confidence, and use English outside of the classroom
Each week has a different themed project that will need you to work as a team and complete research on the city and its people. Although teachers will be nearby, each team must complete their tasks independently
How much do you know?
12th April 2024 at 16:00
Join us for a fun filled general knowledge quiz and some treats to eat and drink, with some cool prizes to be won!
A chance to have fun and test your knowledge in areas such as; geography, history, music, world events and much more in the College Conservatory!
Swords and shopping
13th April 2024 at 09:30
The Royal Armouries is home to one of the world's largest collections of arms and armour, but also provides a fascinating insight into some of the wars which have shaped Europe over the last 1000 years.
The museum is in Leeds and a short walk brings us to the shopping area for some free time!
Changeover day
14th April 2024
On Sundays we say hello to new students, and goodbye to those returning home. We run a transfer service to Leeds and Manchester airports from early morning until the evening
It's always sad to say goodbye, but we are sure you will have had a terrific time with us and shall take home many cherished memories of your time in York!
Look for clues in our mediaeval streets
15th April 2024 at 16:00
Treasure Hunts are a city-based puzzle. The answers are found in shop windows and on street signs - but can you find them!
Compete against other teams to find clues and answers around the city centre. Tricky questions will require lateral thinking and good team work to win the prize
How much do you know?
16th April 2024 at 16:00
Join us for a general knowledge quiz and something to eat and drink, with prizes for the winning team!
A chance to see who knows the most about lots of different things; geography, history, music, world events and much more in our fun quiz in the College Conservatory!
At the Hole in Wand!
17th April 2024 at 16:00
Take on York's popular wizard golf course. Use your skills as well as your spells to get round the magical course in as few shots as possible!
Your score at the end of the course will decide which potion prize you take home. Will it be tears of wizard or basilisk blood?
Meet the locals
18th April 2024 at 14:00
Projects are a great way to get to Projects are a great way get to know the city, boost confidence, and use English outside of the classroom
Each week has a different themed project that will need you to work as a team and complete research on the city and its people. Although teachers will be nearby, each team must complete their tasks independently
The largest Medieval Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe!
19th April 2024 at 14:00
York Minster dominates the city skyline and is the biggest tourist attraction in the region!
Morning classes will give you a taste of some of the Minsters history. In the afternoon we will bring the lesson to life with a guided tour around this amazing building
England's largest National Park
20th April 2024 at 08:00
We will finish this year's Easter Course with a trip to the Lake District. England's highest mountains rise above stunningly beautiful lakes, offering breathtaking views and a chance to admire some of the traditional towns and villages in the area.
The Lake District is England's largest National Park.
A Fond Farewell
21st April 2024
On the final Sunday we say goodbye to the Easter Course of 2024. For those returning home, we run a transfer service to Leeds and Manchester airports
It's always sad to say goodbye, but we are sure you will have had a terrific time with us and shall take home many cherished memories of your time in York!