At a glance
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Course Location
Galway
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Course Dates and Prices
Please check our Summer Calendar
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Duration
2 weeks+
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Arrival days
Saturdays
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Class Size
15 max
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Student Age
12 to 17 years old
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Groups
Groups (10 students+) must be accompanied by a Group Leader
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Entry Requirements
Minimum level of English: A2 Pre-Intermediate
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Cultural Activities
2 cultural activities per week
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Accommodation
Residential
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Transport to School
Homestay students are driven to school or walk if within walking distance. Residential students walk.
Programme Introduction
Known as the City of the Tribes and City of Festivals, Galway warmly welcomes people from both near and far to explore its cobbled streets and experience the lively atmosphere of buskers and performers singing and dancing on the street.
Galway STEAM programme is the perfect combination of learning 21st century skills in an authentic Irish environment surrounded by culture and nature, it will not disappoint!
Learner Profile
This programme is for learners from age 12-17 who are interested in improving the 21st-century skills of communication, collaboration, creative problem solving and digital information through the medium of English. It gives them an engaging and meaningful context for developing these skills, through a programme that encourages them to engage with other cultures and explore the science, technology, engineering, arts and maths of the world around them in Galway, the only city along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.
Learner Outcomes
Future Learning’s summer STEAM programme is about much more than incorporating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math into the afternoon activity programme. The STEAM workshops engage students’ creative and critical thinking skills in multi-sensory interaction with the physical world and help them develop the language to describe those experiences.
By the end of the course, participants will have
Galway STEAM Programme – Summer School
Our Incredible Young Learner Summer STEAM Galway campus is located at the University of Galway which is a leading global university established in 1845, located on the banks of the River Corrib right in the heart of Galway City.
The extensive campus buildings all have large classrooms which are filled with natural light and each room has the latest modern technology to complement our technology-enhanced programmes. University of Galway also has the added bonus of being right in the city centre which is great for group leaders and for half-day excursions.
Sample Timetable – Galway STEAM Programme
Our summer school program is designed to offer a unique learning experience for all participants, providing a perfect balance of educational and enjoyable activities. Check out our exciting Sample Schedule for our Galway STEAM Residential programme.
Accommodation – Galway STEAM Programme
Residential Accommodation
Our pristine campus residence, Goldcrest Village, consists of bright, spacious and self-catering apartments within walking distance of Galway City. These apartments contain 4-6 individual single en suite bedrooms, as well as a shared kitchen and comfortably furnished living area. All bedrooms come with an en suite bathroom and are furnished with built-in storage and a study desk.
- – Goldcrest Village is a secure gated development located beside Galway Summer campus
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Samples of STEAM activities & Cultural Excursions
As we are located at University of Galway, we like to utilise all the facilities of the campus and we have created a unique afternoon programme which has a strong link with the morning lessons. Sample afternoon workshops which are led by qualified teachers include:: Electronics, Science, Baking, Robotics, Photography, Art, Drama and Music + lots more!
Galway International Art Festival
Every July, Galway International Arts Festival brings flocks of international guests and artists with amazing exhibitions and performances – a ‘must visit’ for our students too! Future Learning’s Galway Cultural Programme takes place at University of Galway Campus right in the heart of the city, accommodating our students onsite at its modern student residence.
Engineering & Maths
Astronomy & Rocket: making explore the planets’ relationship to one another by building a scale model, and then, in teams, you will build a rocket and launch it.
Material workshops: work with materials such as wood, plastics and metal in a safe and friendly environment – an example is a mobile phone holder, wood carving or decorative metalwork.
Arts & Perfomances
Photography: create unique photographic works of art using the latest photo editing software and techniques
Drama: Inspired by traditional Irish legends for example, you will devise a script, produce and make a video recording of an original production.
Weekend Excursions
Each Saturday all students travel by private coach on a full day excursion. Some of the places we like to visit involve showing our students the wonderful nature and landscape which Ireland has to offer. Sample example excursions include:
- Galway City Tour
- Outdoor trips: Cliff of Moher, Connemara National Park, Kylemore Abbey, Athenry Castle.
- Activities are combined with sports, guided tours and fun!
Evening Activities
The students have a busy schedule with five exciting and engaging evening activities and two supervised free evenings. The two free evenings allow for some much-needed downtime where students get to hang out with their friends after a busy day of lessons and afternoon activities or a full-day excursion. Sample Activities:
- Evening Walking Tour of Galway
- Escape Rooms
- Table Quiz
- Treasure Hunt
- Disco
- Gaelic Sports
