Da Capo Academy of Performing Arts is based at the Jersey Accommodation and Activity Centre (JAAC). This partnership means visiting orchestras, schools, and ensembles can combine high-quality rehearsal and performance opportunities with on-site accommodation and catering.

What We Offer School Groups

JAAC and Da Capo offer a compelling package for school groups—combining comfortable lodging, versatile catering, on-site adventure, and enriching music opportunities.

Accommodation & Sleeping Arrangements

• Dormitories for students: 4, 6, 8, and 10-bed dorms with nearby communal washrooms. Private washrooms allocated where possible.
• Teachers & group leaders: Single, twin, or double rooms with en-suite facilities, conveniently located for overseeing student groups.
• Bay View Camping: Group camping field with views over Mont Orgueil Castle and Grouville Bay — a cost-effective, flexible outdoor alternative to dormitory accommodation.

Catering

• Bespoke packages tailored to group needs
• Hearty packed lunches for adventure days
• Hot evening meals in-house
• Dietary adaptations for individual requirements

Booking Support & Services

• Airport or harbour coach and luggage transfers
• On-island transport arrangements
• Bookings for local heritage sites and cultural experiences
• Organisation of leisure and adventure activities with trusted providers

On-Site JAAC Activities

• Field sports: boules, croquet, badminton, volleyball, football — equipment available free from reception
• Archery (age 10+)
• Bushcraft: foraging, navigation, fire-lighting, survival skills
• SPLAT junior paintball: low-impact, great for team-building

Off-Site Adventure Activities

Working with local providers, we can arrange a wide range of exciting experiences:

• Coasteering, rock climbing, abseiling
• Kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding
• Surfing, cycling, or RIB boat trips to Jersey’s offshore reefs
• Guided tours of the island’s coastline, wildlife habitats, and outdoor spaces

Musical Enrichment via Da Capo Academy

Sharing the site with JAAC, Da Capo Academy opens a range of musical possibilities:

• Instrument taster sessions: for non-musical groups curious to try orchestral, wind, strings, or percussion instruments
• Ensemble coaching or workshops: ideal for budding or visiting school music groups
• Live musical performances: informal or formal, within the inspiring setting above Gorey