Ages 14 to 18
London, UK
4 days
12 Jul to 16 Jul 2027
Day camp
A transformative STEM experience where students work with NASA astronauts, build confidence and create friendships that last far beyond the programme.
£799
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A parent's guide to day summer camps
Day camps do a job residential camps cannot: they cover the working weeks of the summer holidays without sending a child away. For most families that is the actual problem being solved, and there is no reason to be coy about it. A good day camp is childcare a child looks forward to.
The two things to check first are hours and travel. A camp running ten until three does not cover a working day, and several add an early drop off and late collection for a fee, which is worth pricing in from the start. Then be honest about the journey: forty minutes each way is a different holiday from ten.
Day camps are also the sensible way to test whether a child is ready for a residential one. A week of day camp at nine tells you more about how they will manage at eleven than any amount of discussion in the kitchen.
6 camps listed.
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Ages 14 to 18
Ages 18+
Berlin, Germany
25 days
28 Jun to 23 Jul 2027
Day camp
Push sonic boundaries and take control of your own sound design direction the Catalyst – Institute for Creative Arts and Technology intensive 4-week short course in Berlin. You’ll be learning alongside other artists or producers who are already comfortable using a DAW and have a grasp of the fundamentals of electronic music production, as you hone your skills together in a specialist field.
€2,500
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Ages 5 to 16
Villars-sur-Ollon, Canton Vaud…
11 days
28 Jun to 9 Jul 2027
Day camp
Unforgettable summer adventures in the Swiss Alps, where lifelong friendships begin and every day brings something new.
CHF 6,550
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Ages 14 to 18
London
4 days
12 Jul to 16 Jul 2027
Day camp
Launch your potential with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to design an experiment for space alongside real NASA astronauts and like-minded peers
£799
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Ages 5 to 10
Schonried, Switzerland
20 days
4 Jul to 24 Jul 2027
Day camp
Where Creativity Soars and Adventures Unfold
CHF 4,300
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Ages 11 to 15Schonried, Switzerland
20 days
4 Jul to 24 Jul 2027
Day camp
Fostering Leadership Through Thrilling Adventures
CHF 4,300
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Day Summer Camps: your questions answered
What hours do day camps run?
Nine until four is the most common core day, with many camps offering an early drop off from eight and a late collection until six for an additional charge. Check whether those extended hours are staffed with activities or are simply supervised time, as both are sold the same way.
Are meals included at a day camp?
Some provide a hot lunch, many ask children to bring a packed lunch, and most provide snacks and drinks. It is one of the more variable things between camps, so it is worth checking rather than assuming.
Can I book single days or do I have to book a full week?
Full weeks are standard and usually cheaper per day, but a good number of camps sell individual days, and some sell a flexible block to be used across the holidays. If your childcare need is patchy rather than continuous, ask, because it is often available and rarely advertised.
How much cheaper are day camps than residential ones?
Considerably, since accommodation, meals and evening staffing are the bulk of a residential fee. Use the budget filter above to compare, and note that prices are shown in each camp's own currency.