Free short courses for adults this summer
During the student holidays, we will be hosting a summer school for adults with a wide range of short courses and taster sessions taking place throughout July and August.
If you live in the Rotherham or Notthinghamshire areas and are aged over 19, you don’t have to travel far to have a memorable summer.
Rediscover your love of learning, top up your skills, and escape the boredom with a skills-based course taking place right here on your doorstep.
Ranging from one-hour workshops to three-week-long courses, our short summer courses are taught at our College campuses: Rotherham College, North Notts College and Dearne Valley College.
Not been in education for a while? Don’t sweat it!
These short courses are relaxed and friendly, with lots of hands-on learning.
You’ll be taught by our experienced and approachable staff in an informal setting within the Colleges.
And best of all, our short courses are completely free for all adults – regardless of your income or current employment status.
So, which course will you sign up for?
Summer courses at Dearne Valley College
To sign up for one of the below short courses at Dearne Valley College, please call 01709 513355 or email learn@dearne-coll.ac.uk.
Sugar Craft/Cake Decorating
When: Monday 15th July
Time: 9.30am – 12pm
Family History Research
When: Monday 15th July
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Learn to Knit
When: Friday 12th or Friday 19th July
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
DIY Multi Skills in Construction
Duration: Three weeks
When:
Tuesday 16th July – Friday 1st August 2024
(Tuesday – Friday each week)
Choose from the morning or the afternoon session:
Morning session: 9am – 12pm
Afternoon session: 1pm – 4pm
Brush up your basic DIY skills in joinery, plastering, bricklaying and tiling. Learn how to repair or reskim plaster, hang a door, fit skirting boards, and tile your bathroom with hands-on practical activities.
We also have four day long courses that will be running on the following dates
Monday 8th July – Thursday 11th July 2024
Monday 29th July – Thursday 1st August 2024
Monday 5th August – Thursday 8th August 2024
Monday 12th August – Thursday 15th August 2024
Here’s what will be happening throughout the four day long courses:
Monday
All activities are designed to develop a range of knowledge skills and behaviours through digital technology physical activities, team building and command tasks.
10am – 11am
Welcome and introduction, followed by team building and communication activities, listening skills, fun and physical challenges.
11am – 12pm
Team building tasks, fun and physical challenges.
12pm – 12.30pm
Lunch break.
12.30pm – 2pm
Esport skills activities: Understanding digital technology and the range of careers in esport.
Tuesday
All activities are designed to develop a range of knowledge skills and behaviours through digital technology physical activities, team building and command tasks.
10am – 11am
Team building activities focused on problem solving.
Fun and physical challenges, working as a team and following instructions to solve problems.
11am – 12pm
Low ropes/outdoor activities, fun and physical challenges in groups.
12pm – 12.30pm
Lunch break.
12.30pm – 2pm
Learn how to stay safe online and social media.
A digital fun task.
Wednesday
All activities are designed to develop a range of knowledge skills and behaviours specific to healthy living and wellbeing, application of digital technology and taking part in physical and team building activities.
10am – 11am
Understanding healthy eating: Design a healthy well-balanced snack and list the ingredients – summer theme.
11am – 12pm
Team sports activity session: Understanding the health benefits of sport.
12pm – 12.30pm
Lunch break.
12.30pm – 2pm
Esport Challenge: Participate in esport games.
Thursday
All activities are designed to develop a range of knowledge skills and behaviours specific to healthy living and wellbeing, application of digital technology and taking part in physical and team building activities.
10am – 11am
Cooking Skills: Create a healthy well-balanced snack or drink.
11am – 12pm
Fitness activity session: Understand the benefits of regular exercise.
12pm – 12.30pm
Lunch break.
12.30pm – 2pm
Esport challenge: Participate in esport games.