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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- The Irish Sun
American-style summer camps in the UK that kids will love – with breaks in the school holidays from £83
For anyone who wants the fun of an American summer camp without the long-haul flight, there are some right here in the UK. 5 PGL has 10 summer camp sites across the UK Credit: PGL 5 Kids can stay at the holiday camps between one and seven nights Credit: PGL Holiday camps are ingrained in American culture, a rite of passage that entertains kids over the summer holidays and gives their parents a break. In the UK, our answer to this is PGL, which is designed to do exactly that. There are summer camps all over the country, whether you're heading to Suffolk, Lancashire or Wiltshire. Kids can stay at the camps between one and seven nights. Read More on Holiday Parks The children are split up depending on their age, and are grouped as from eight to 11 years, 11 to 13 and 13 to 16. For peace of mind, PGL camps have been approved by OFSTED, have world-class safeguarding, expertly trained teams, and 24/7 care. Now for the fun part, kids can do a range of activities including abseiling, archery, climbing, fencing, laser tag, Some activities, like 'Survivor', teach children how to find shelter in the woods and learn basic navigation skills. Most read in Family During the evening, there's US-inspired entertainment including film nights, silent discos and roasting marshmallows around a Holiday Park in UK village that looks like Greece 5 Two of the UK sites are dedicated to water sports and activities Credit: PGL 5 Other activities include laser tag and 'survivor' Credit: PGL With the Trailblazer package, which is available on seven-night stays, children get to take on an extra interest or hobby on top of the best of PGL's multi-activity activities. This can be anything from pony riding lessons to bush craft and baking sessions. And for parents who want to join in on the fun, families are welcome on certain breaks too. The family options are available at two locations in the UK, Barton Hall in Devon and Caythorpe Court in Lincolnshire. During their stay, families get to compete against each other in a series of challenges, like seeing who's fastest flying down the zip wire, or the best at scaling up the climbing wall. One visitor wrote a review on Another added: "The kids had such a great time with activities like the giant swing, zip line and archery. " Some sites even have trips to the local theme parks as part of the adventure. Boreatton Park in Shrewsbury has day trips to Alton Towers and And Marchants Hill in Hindhead has days out to Thorpe Park and Other holiday camps specialise in water activities, at Liddington and Osmington Bay kids can go canoeing, build rafts and sail across the nearby lakes. All the packages include accommodation, three meals a day, and a full program of daytime and evening activities, including equipment and instruction from qualified holiday camp leaders. Currently, there's 40 per cent off the multi-activity camp on stays of selected one, two, three, four and seven nights. You can now get a one night stay from £87 per night - Here's another Plus, ten campsites in the I spent a summer at a USA holiday camp Jenna Stevens spent time at a summer camp in America working as a counsellor - and here's what she thought... As a Brit brought up on a diet of American movies and TV shows, I've always longed to be part of a US summer camp. Thankfully, I could. As summer camps often look for international staff to bring their skills across the pond. My days started at 6:30am - going from snoozing my alarm at home, to getting kids' teeth brushed, boots on and out the door before 7am was quite the change from my routine as a 21 year old back in England. Each morning we'd gather on the sports field to raise the American flag, a key part of camp culture that we Brits soon had to get used to. After knocking back blueberry The days were filled with everything from archery to animal care, ziplining to basketball. My group of girls and I would sit under a tree and make friendship bracelets, as they requested song after song by Taylor Swift on my Walmart speaker. Our lunches were traditionally American: sloppy joes (bolognese in a burger bun with cheese), hot dogs and chicken tacos. Afternoons were spent cooling off in the pool followed by chill time in our cabins. The kids would stay for one or two weeks at a time, but the camp environment made you grow close - so saying goodbye to them was always the hardest part. We'd end the week with a campfire, roasting marshmallows and sharing our favourite memories - Jenna Stevens 5 You'll find American summer camps right here in the UK with PGL Credit: PGL
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
American-style summer camps in the UK that kids will love – with breaks in the school holidays from £83
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) For anyone who wants the fun of an American summer camp without the long-haul flight, there are some right here in the UK. PGL runs 10 camps across the country where kids from eight years up to 16 can join with thrilling activities from abseiling and canoeing to campfire singalongs - just like they do in America. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 PGL has 10 summer camp sites across the UK Credit: PGL 5 Kids can stay at the holiday camps between one and seven nights Credit: PGL Holiday camps are ingrained in American culture, a rite of passage that entertains kids over the summer holidays and gives their parents a break. In the UK, our answer to this is PGL, which is designed to do exactly that. There are summer camps all over the country, whether you're heading to Suffolk, Lancashire or Wiltshire. Kids can stay at the camps between one and seven nights. The children are split up depending on their age, and are grouped as from eight to 11 years, 11 to 13 and 13 to 16. For peace of mind, PGL camps have been approved by OFSTED, have world-class safeguarding, expertly trained teams, and 24/7 care. Now for the fun part, kids can do a range of activities including abseiling, archery, climbing, fencing, laser tag, high ropes and orienteering. Some activities, like 'Survivor', teach children how to find shelter in the woods and learn basic navigation skills. During the evening, there's US-inspired entertainment including film nights, silent discos and roasting marshmallows around a campfire. Holiday Park in UK village that looks like Greece 5 Two of the UK sites are dedicated to water sports and activities Credit: PGL 5 Other activities include laser tag and 'survivor' Credit: PGL With the Trailblazer package, which is available on seven-night stays, children get to take on an extra interest or hobby on top of the best of PGL's multi-activity activities. This can be anything from pony riding lessons to bush craft and baking sessions. And for parents who want to join in on the fun, families are welcome on certain breaks too. The family options are available at two locations in the UK, Barton Hall in Devon and Caythorpe Court in Lincolnshire. During their stay, families get to compete against each other in a series of challenges, like seeing who's fastest flying down the zip wire, or the best at scaling up the climbing wall. One visitor wrote a review on Trustpilot that described the camp as: "Full on, jam-packed activities ... the children were never bored. Great food too!" Another added: "The kids had such a great time with activities like the giant swing, zip line and archery. " Some sites even have trips to the local theme parks as part of the adventure. Boreatton Park in Shrewsbury has day trips to Alton Towers and Drayton Manor Park. And Marchants Hill in Hindhead has days out to Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventure. Other holiday camps specialise in water activities, at Liddington and Osmington Bay kids can go canoeing, build rafts and sail across the nearby lakes. All the packages include accommodation, three meals a day, and a full program of daytime and evening activities, including equipment and instruction from qualified holiday camp leaders. Currently, there's 40 per cent off the multi-activity camp on stays of selected one, two, three, four and seven nights. You can now get a one night stay from £87 per night - this discount is valid for bookings made up until July 23, 2025. Here's another American-style summer camp in the UK that kids will love – with bunkhouses and beach adventures. Plus, ten campsites in the UK with nearby beaches – and they start from just £15. I spent a summer at a USA holiday camp Jenna Stevens spent time at a summer camp in America working as a counsellor - and here's what she thought... As a Brit brought up on a diet of American movies and TV shows, I've always longed to be part of a US summer camp. Thankfully, I could. As summer camps often look for international staff to bring their skills across the pond. My days started at 6:30am - going from snoozing my alarm at home, to getting kids' teeth brushed, boots on and out the door before 7am was quite the change from my routine as a 21 year old back in England. Each morning we'd gather on the sports field to raise the American flag, a key part of camp culture that we Brits soon had to get used to. After knocking back blueberry pancakes or French toast, and glugging down as much filter coffee as I could manage, the activities for the day began. The days were filled with everything from archery to animal care, ziplining to basketball. My group of girls and I would sit under a tree and make friendship bracelets, as they requested song after song by Taylor Swift on my Walmart speaker. Our lunches were traditionally American: sloppy joes (bolognese in a burger bun with cheese), hot dogs and chicken tacos. Afternoons were spent cooling off in the pool followed by chill time in our cabins. The kids would stay for one or two weeks at a time, but the camp environment made you grow close - so saying goodbye to them was always the hardest part. We'd end the week with a campfire, roasting marshmallows and sharing our favourite memories - Jenna Stevens
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
American-style summer camps in the UK that kids will love – with breaks in the school holidays from £83
For anyone who wants the fun of an American summer camp without the long-haul flight, there are some right here in the UK. PGL runs 10 camps across the country where kids from eight years up to 16 can join with thrilling activities from abseiling and canoeing to campfire singalongs - just like they do in America. 5 5 Holiday camps are ingrained in American culture, a rite of passage that entertains kids over the summer holidays and gives their parents a break. In the UK, our answer to this is PGL, which is designed to do exactly that. There are summer camps all over the country, whether you're heading to Suffolk, Lancashire or Wiltshire. Kids can stay at the camps between one and seven nights. The children are split up depending on their age, and are grouped as from eight to 11 years, 11 to 13 and 13 to 16. For peace of mind, PGL camps have been approved by OFSTED, have world-class safeguarding, expertly trained teams, and 24/7 care. Now for the fun part, kids can do a range of activities including abseiling, archery, climbing, fencing, laser tag, high ropes and orienteering. Some activities, like 'Survivor', teach children how to find shelter in the woods and learn basic navigation skills. During the evening, there's US-inspired entertainment including film nights, silent discos and roasting marshmallows around a campfire. With the Trailblazer package, which is available on seven-night stays, children get to take on an extra interest or hobby on top of the best of PGL's multi-activity activities. Holiday Park in UK village that looks like Greece 5 5 This can be anything from pony riding lessons to bush craft and baking sessions. And for parents who want to join in on the fun, families are welcome on certain breaks too. The family options are available at two locations in the UK, Barton Hall in Devon and Caythorpe Court in Lincolnshire. During their stay, families get to compete against each other in a series of challenges, like seeing who's fastest flying down the zip wire, or the best at scaling up the climbing wall. One visitor wrote a review on Trustpilot that described the camp as: "Full on, jam-packed activities ... the children were never bored. Great food too!" Another added: "The kids had such a great time with activities like the giant swing, zip line and archery. " Some sites even have trips to the local theme parks as part of the adventure. Boreatton Park in Shrewsbury has day trips to Alton Towers and Drayton Manor Park. And Marchants Hill in Hindhead has days out to Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventure. Other holiday camps specialise in water activities, at Liddington and Osmington Bay kids can go canoeing, build rafts and sail across the nearby lakes. All the packages include accommodation, three meals a day, and a full program of daytime and evening activities, including equipment and instruction from qualified holiday camp leaders. Currently, there's 40 per cent off the multi-activity camp on stays of selected one, two, three, four and seven nights. You can now get a one night stay from £87 per night - this discount is valid for bookings made up until July 23, 2025. Here's another American-style summer camp in the UK that kids will love – with bunkhouses and beach adventures. Plus, ten campsites in the UK with nearby beaches – and they start from just £15. I spent a summer at a USA holiday camp Jenna Stevens spent time at a summer camp in America working as a counsellor - and here's what she thought... As a Brit brought up on a diet of American movies and TV shows, I've always longed to be part of a US summer camp. Thankfully, I could. As summer camps often look for international staff to bring their skills across the pond. My days started at 6:30am - going from snoozing my alarm at home, to getting kids' teeth brushed, boots on and out the door before 7am was quite the change from my routine as a 21 year old back in England. Each morning we'd gather on the sports field to raise the American flag, a key part of camp culture that we Brits soon had to get used to. After knocking back blueberry pancakes or French toast, and glugging down as much filter coffee as I could manage, the activities for the day began. The days were filled with everything from archery to animal care, ziplining to basketball. My group of girls and I would sit under a tree and make friendship bracelets, as they requested song after song by Taylor Swift on my Walmart speaker. Our lunches were traditionally American: sloppy joes (bolognese in a burger bun with cheese), hot dogs and chicken tacos. Afternoons were spent cooling off in the pool followed by chill time in our cabins. The kids would stay for one or two weeks at a time, but the camp environment made you grow close - so saying goodbye to them was always the hardest part. We'd end the week with a campfire, roasting marshmallows and sharing our favourite memories - Jenna Stevens 5
The Star
30-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Theta Edge gets RM87.9mil fiber job
PETALING JAYA: Theta Edge Bhd has secured a contract from PG Linkaranfiber Sdn Bhd (PGL) for the procurement, construction and commissioning of fiber optic infrastructure along Petronas Gas Bhd 's pipeline right of way (Silica Project) – Package A (Northern), worth RM87.87mil. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the information, communication and technology provider said the contract shall commence from June 25, 2025 and shall continue to remain valid until the completion of the works and the fulfilment of all the contractor's and PGL's obligations under the contract. 'The contract price is based on a non-escalating, all-inclusive fixed lump sum of RM87.87mil for the base scope.' Theta said it will be required to perform the works in accordance with the requirements of the contract and shall ensure that the completed facilities are safe and reliable; be responsible for all procurement, construction, commissioning and other related activities to construct complete, safe and operable facilities; procure and supply all manpower, materials and equipment required for the construction of the facilities.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Austin Riley's solo homer (10)
What happened to Zack Wheeler and the Phillies in game two vs. Braves? Zack Wheeler was cruising through the first three innings, until the wheels fell off in the 4th. The Phillies PGL crew breaks down the 9-3 loss to the Braves in the second game of Thursday's happened to Zack Wheeler and the Phillies in game two vs. Braves? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
