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QUICK PAGE LISTING
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Study Centre For 15-25 year olds
The Study Centre will again start at 2.15 with private study for the afternoon. Those wishing to play football can help out in the game on Saturdays at 2pm. There is an OFT session at 3pm (see below) and a leadership seminar at 4.30pm. There is a Wednesday Study Club from 4pm till 7pm.
Sunday 15th January
Afternoon Recollection till 4.30pm. 5pm evaluation session on the Ski Trip. Evening ski slides and news on Kelston’s Olympic Fitness Training (OFT).
Sunday 22nd January
Evening seminar: Books of the Moment and Books of All Time. Includes a presentation on ‘The Facebook Effect’.
Sunday 29th January
Chinese New Year, the Year of the Dragon. Special Chinese meal in Kelston followed by a dragon themed evening.
Sunday 5th February
American Evening, including a cowboy high tea and video. Those who wish may stay for Super Bowl XLVI starting 11.30pm.
Sunday 12th February
Wild Britain with Ray Mears – discovering wildlife in Britain.
Sunday 17th-19th February
The Annual Kelston Retreat at the Lodge, Wickenden Manor. Leaving at 8pm on the Friday and back late Sunday afternoon. Pick up a retreat form.
Sunday 26th February
The Secrets of the Night Sky. A presentation on astronomy, and viewing through Kelston’s Melchior telescope.
Sunday 4th March
How Was Your Week? The Soldier. The first of a series of invitations for professionals to come and tell us what goes into his typical week.
Sunday 11th March
Evening Team Quiz on current affairs and general knowledge.
Sunday 18th March
Afternoon Recollection. Guest Speaker: Understanding the Financial World.
Sunday 25th March
This week’s Question Time from the BBC.
Sunday 1st April
Classic Film Series. A landmark film in the history of the cinema, with an introduction and discussion afterwards.
Seniors For 13-15 year olds, Sat 2pm to 6.30pm
The Seniors will once again start at Kelston at 2pm with football, followed by talks and homework study period. The activity of the day then takes place. There is a Wednesday Study Club from 4pm till 7pm.
Saturday 14th January
Choose your Activity Project. A Chess Competition follows.
Weekend trip to the Forest of Dean at the end of term. Each participant will take control of some aspect of preparing the trip, so sign up early.
Saturday 21st January
Activity Projects. Special visit to Kenley Obsevatory, leaving Kelston 7pm. Drop off: Oakwood 9.30pm, Kelston 10pm. Cost is £6, including high tea.
Saturday 28th January
Hitchcock feature film on the big scene, with surround-sound.
Saturday 4th February
Activity Projects in the afternoon. Newcomers are welcome to join.
Saturday 11th February
Mysterious London - an afternoon exploring some of the lesser-known corners of the capital. 2pm till 6pm from Kelston. Bring a travelcard.
Saturday 18th February
Hidden Talents. Give a short presentation on your special talent, interest, hobby or skill. Kelston retreat weekend for those over 14.
Saturday 25th February
Activity Projects in the afternoon. Progress will be assessed today.
Saturday 3rd March
Ted Wade will give a presentation on his work with snakes. He will also bring some along for the hands-on experience.
Saturday 10th March
Afternoon excursion to Leith Hill to have a go at deer and badger tracking. Followed by a wide game. 2pm to 7pm. Bring £5 and old clothes.
Saturday 17th March
Penultimate Activity Project session. Will you achieve your target?
Saturday 24th March
Slides and videos of the spring term. Presentations of activity projects.
Friday 30th March to Sunday 1st April
Weekend trip to the Forest of Dean on the Welsh border. See sheet.
Juniors 10-12 year olds, Sat 10am - 1pm
Saturday 14th January
Kelston Book of Records out on the common. With welly throw.
Saturday 21st January
Coral Reef Swimming Baths, Bracknell. Bring swimming shorts, towel, packed lunch and £8. Leaving Kelston at 10am and returning for 4pm.
Saturday 28th January
Challenge of the Senses. Decipher the differences between brands.
Saturday 4th February
Juniors Engineering Project: Build a tower in an hour!
Saturday 11th February
Kelston Film Productions: Sit back and enjoy today’s feature film, Jumanji.
Saturday 18th February
Kelston Film Productions: Plot and scripting, based on the feature film Jumanji. Bring props for filming next week.
Saturday 25th February
Kelston Film Productions: Filming of Jumanji 2.
Saturday 3rd March
A morning of Games on the Common 1. Also the premiere of Jumanji 2.
Saturday 10th March
Games on the Common 2: Capture the flag and The Paper Game.
Saturday 17th March
Al Capone theme fancy dress, with prizes. Plus special games.
Saturday 24th March
Annual NBC football tournament. Look out for the information sheet.
Saturday 31st March
Join us for a game of Quick Cricket out on the common.
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INTENSIVE STUDY WEEKS AWAY
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 This is an ideal opportunity to leave behind the usual distractions at home and concentrate on your exam preparations within an atmosphere of intense study. The timetable will guarantee a high number of hours to study each day, with breaks to help you keep your mind fresh and alert. This week is a challenge. It is for those seriously wanting to give of their best in forthcoming examinations, helped  by the presence of others intent on the same purpose.
It will take place at Thornycroft Hall in the heart of the picturesque Cheshire countryside. The nearest shop is miles away and there is no television. It is a week to do without mp3 players and mobile phones.
Accommodation will be in single rooms and the study room area will have plenty of space for you to spread out your books and notes. The staff of the Conference Centre will provide all meals and there will be plenty of coffee and tea breaks to keep up the concentration levels. There will be sports, table tennis and throwing an American Football in the breaks.
What should I bring?
We will be travelling up by minibus from London, so there is plenty of room for as many books and reference material as you may choose to bring. Ensure you are well kitted out with pens, pencils, paper and calculators, plus any past papers or syllabuses you are able to bring along. In addition, bring changes of clothes and plenty of sports kit, pyjamas, wash kit and a warm coat. You will not need much spending money.
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ANNUAL RETREATS
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Retreat for Young People
‘Pray and learn to pray! Open your hearts and consciences to the One who knows you better than you know yourselves. Talk to him!’
Pope John Paul II Letter to the Youth of the World
What is a retreat?
A retreat is a short time spent in silence away from your usual surroundings. It offers an opportunity to reflect on how you live your faith in your everyday life; at home and at study, and in your relationships with others. The atmosphere is one of personal prayer and recollection from Friday evening until Sunday afternoon. It is an occasion to learn to pray better and develop a personal relationship with God, while finding the inspiration to communicate your faith and ideals to your friends.
Retreats can be an important milestone in a young life. It may help you to discern your calling in life by allowing you to find out what God wants from you. It will certainly help you to find more room for God in your busy daily life, giving you the impetus to strive for the best results in your studies because that is what God expects from you .
How is the retreat structured?
Doing a silent retreat well is a challenge. The day is quite full, with plenty of time too to pray and reflect on what you have heard. There are meditations and talks on the central themes of the Catholic faith, times for private prayer and a personal examination of conscience, daily Mass and devotions such as the Stations of the Cross and the Rosary.
You may also wish to talk over your thoughts and resolutions with the priest to obtain more personal advice. Confessions are available during the whole weekend.
‘God draws us from the shadows of our ignorance, our groping through history, and, no matter what our occupation in the world, he calls us with a strong voice, as he once called Peter and Andrew: Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.’
Saint Josemaria Escriva
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JUNIORS SUMMER CAMP
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DETAILS OF NEXT TRIP
Full details will appear here in the spring of 2012.
Dates: Easter Week 2012
Cost: approx. £140
Location
Thornycroft Hall, Pexhill Road, Siddington, Cheshire SK11 9JN
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DETAILS OF NEXT TRIP
Full details will appear here in the spring of 2012.
Dates: Spring Half-term 2012
Cost: approx. £55
Location
Wickenden Manor, West Sussex
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Kelston’s Juniors Camp will take place at the Outdoor Education Centre run by Surrey County Council called High Ashurst, at the top of Box Hill, Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey. Families can drive there directly for 12 noon on the first day, and pick up at 3pm on the final day. If you require transport, a minibus will leave from Kelston at 10.30am on the first day and return for 5.00pm on the last day but places must be booked at least one week in advance. The Kelston group will be under the supervision of Kelston leaders but all professional instruction will be given by High Ashurst staff. We will be camping in large tents provided by the centre and we will be looking after our own cooking. There is a toilet block containing flush toilets, hand basins and running water for the use of our group. It is a fabulous location and we are pleased to be teaming up with High Ashurst once again
What to bring
·Sportswear: T-shirts, shorts, socks, trainers, tracksuit bottoms etc
·Pyjamas, towel and toiletries. Torch (optional) and Light anorak
·Good clothes to attend Holy Mass on Sunday
·Sleeping bag (or ask if you can borrow one from Kelston at least one week before leaving)
·No pocket money needed
What not to bring
Anything valuable. Mobile phones are discouraged and may be kept centrally if it becomes an issue
Walkmans, mp3 players, stereos. Electronic games. Knives are not permitted
Before we go
Ensure full payment is made, cheques to ‘Kelston Trips’
Ensure Kelston possesses the Consent & Medical form, already held if a club member
Organise your travel arrangements. Either go to www.multimap.com (enter post code RH5 6DQ) for a map of how to get there from the top of Box Hill or book a place in the minibus if spaces available with Cliff only
The address of the centre is High Ashurst Outdoor Education Centre, Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6DQ. It is accessible from the road running along the top of Box Hill.
Information
Telephone number of High Ashurst for emergencies is 01372 378647
There is a pay phone for outgoing calls in the headquarters block at High Ashurst.
The Outdoor Education Centre carries mandatory insurance cover relating to third parties. Kelston has full insurance cover with London Youth to cover against accidents or injuries and loss of personal possessions.
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SENIORS SUMMER CAMP
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BI-ANNUAL SKI TRIP
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DETAILS OF NEXT TRIP
Full details will appear here in the late September of 2011.
Dates: Late Dec to early Jan
Cost: approx £575
Location
Ski resort: Axamer Lizum, Innsbruck, Austria
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BI-ANNUAL SOCIAL WORK CAMP
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DETAILS OF NEXT TRIP
Full details will appear here in the spring of 2012.
Dates: August 2012
Due to the World Young Day in Madrid, the Social Work Camp will now take place in the summer of 2012.
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