Electives

The ultimate outdoor challenge, designed to develop leadership & teamwork. Campers will face challenges such as archery, high ropes, fire building & raft building.

Campers will learn the fundamental elements of film-making. It will be an elective bristling with creativity and expression!

We use Canon D700 Cameras and iMacs as our main equipment.

Our English language lessons provide daily instruction from specialist English teachers. Our structured classes are designed to practice camper’s core skills including grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing and listening skills with an emphasis on improving camper’s confidence in spoken English.

Our tennis elective is for beginners to advanced players. Our tennis coach will ensure campers achieve their personal goals and become better players.

Beginners will learn to develop their basic tennis strokes whilst advance players will refine their skills and use their strengths for competitive advantage.

Campers will be given individual and group tuition to develop personal skills in a variety of sports. Camp Cooper has sports fields,  pitches, a swimming pool and sports halls.

Our Sport's specialists are experienced in both British and international sports, making the sports elective ideal for the sports enthusiast.

The football elective is focused on refining player's technical ability - through individual coaching and group activities.

The elective will be fast-paced and will encourage players to develop their skills and confidence. 

Campers will be given the freedom to express their journalistic talents in creating a topical and creative newspaper for the rest of Camp and family & friends to enjoy. 

Campers will get the opportunity to project-manage and write articles for the Camp Cooper newspaper. 

From bracelet making to tie-dye, cartoon illustration to murals, oil painting to creating cardboard forts - there are a wide range of skills to develop in Art.

Whether campers have a passion for traditional art or want to try a crazy craft project; our art elective introduces campers to new art mediums and develops their potential through creative expression.

Creative Superstar is a chance to try everything creative from crafts to baking, t-shirt design to comic books & everything in between.

For all aspiring musicians out there! Rockstar gives campers the chance to develop their music skills by working closely with our rockstar counsellors.

Campers taking the rockstar elective will be put into a band where you will develop skills as well as work towards playing in front of the entire Camp at the end of the week! 

For ages 10-17. Only available at Camp Cooper Crieff

Performing arts is perfect for the budding performer. We combine workshops on different theatre skills and work as a group to devise a unique performance for the whole Camp.

At Camp Cooper Crieff - Performing Arts is a two-week elective (18 hours over the 2-weeks)

At Camp Cooper Edinburgh - Performing Arts is a two-week elective (18 hours over the 2-weeks) for campers staying for two weeks and a one-week elective (8-10 hours per week) for campers staying for a week.

From traditional styles of dance to hip hop, our classes are for beginners and the advanced. Campers are encouraged to work together to form their own dance routines, enabling leadership and creativity.

From absolute beginners to experienced players, golf offers support and guidance through small group and individual tuition.

The golf elective is an additional cost of £200. Only available at Camp Cooper Crieff