Which academies do we offer

Cross Keys consists of four groups. Our 6-13s join one of our Sports, Art or Drama academies. Our 4-5s join the apprentices group where the children try a variety of different activities.

Cross Keys is great for children who have a particular passion. If they'd prefer wider-ranging activities then they may like to try Mini Minors/XUK

Apprentices - age 4 - 5

Our cosy, nurturing environment is perfect for younger children to grow, develop and have fun. Their activities will include:

  • Arts and crafts
  • face painting
  • puzzles
  • parachute games
  • fancy dress
  • bouncy castle
  • singing
  • mask-making
  • weekly show
  • ball pool
  • Mr Tickle the clown
  • story time
  • playground
  • puppet making
  • clay
  • disco
  • Stretch-and-grow

All activities subject to change/cancellation and vary every-week

Sports Academy - age 6 - 13

Sports fanatics will play and train in our sports hall, fantastic playing fields and tennis courts! Their activities will include:

  • Football
  • tennis and short tennis
  • basketball
  • unihoc
  • circus skills
  • summer swimming
  • cricket
  • rugby
  • ultimate Frisbee
  • badminton
  • obstacle courses
  • mini Olympics
  • volleyball
  • judo

All activities subject to change/cancellation and vary every-week

Drama Academy - age 6 - 13

Throughout each week our Drama group learn new techniques and develop old ones. Their main objective is working hard to put on an original show each Friday. They will also take part in:

  • Improvisation workshops
  • contemporary dance and musical theatre- vocal techniques and singing
  • workshops based on imitation and movement
  • choreography
  • games
  • relaxation sessions and the weekly show!

All activities subject to change/cancellation and vary every-week

Art Academy - age 6 - 13

Our artists work on a number of individual and group creative projects. These vary from day to day, ensuring that everyone fulfils their artistic potential. Their activities will include:

  • clay
  • modrock
  • collage
  • marbling
  • printing
  • model making
  • jewellery making
  • origami
  • painting
  • scenery and props for the drama show
  • mask making and loads more.

All activities subject to change/cancellation and vary every-week