Discover the Best Kids Academic Summer Camps in Europe
Discover the best academic summer camps in Europe for kids, hand-picked from our directory of accredited providers.
Set in beautiful Lugano, the TASIS Summer Programs in Switzerland offer intensive academic courses, an unparalleled performing arts program, thrilling outdoor adventures, advanced sports training, and exciting cultural excursions to students ranging in age from 4–17.
A transformative two-week immersion combining Prof. Jo Boaler’s Mindset Mathematics with creative arts, led by PhD mathematician and BBC presenter Dr. Sara Santos. This is a 10 day journey into doing mathematics creatively, visually, collaboratively through investigations that have multiple entry points (low-floor) and can be extended to the level of curiosity, skill and interest of the participants (high-ceiling).
Engage in high quality academic study and a rich programme of cultural activities, within a stimulating and supportive environment.
The Humboldt-Institut offers high-quality immersive German courses for kids, teenagers, and adults at any time of the year.
Trinity Walton Club's innovative summer STEM program is an exciting opportunity to explore STEM subjects through dynamic experiments and fun challenges, based at internationally-renowned Trinity College Dublin.
Collège du Léman's STEM Camp: Ignite Innovation, Explore Technology, and Shape the Future in a Summer of Discovery.
The Leadership and Social Innovation program at Leysin American School (LAS) in Switzerland combines intensive language courses with a unique focus on leadership and environmental sustainability, offering students a blend of academic rigor and outdoor adventure.
Collège du Léman's Summer Camp in Geneva offers an adventure in creativity, sports, and tech, with the ability to tailor your experience.
Leysin American School's (LAS) summer program in Switzerland offers an enriching academic track focusing on geometry, statistics, and innovation, providing students with a unique blend of challenging courses and hands-on learning experiences.
Our summer programmes offer bright, ambitious students aged from 11-16 a taste of Sevenoaks through inspiring academic, music and English courses.
The Oxford Institute stands as the most prestigious and historic Oxford summer school, delivering an academically immersive experience rooted in centuries of intellectual excellence. Hosted at leading Oxford colleges, the program blends tutorial-style teaching, expert faculty mentorship, and carefully curated curricula across disciplines. Participants benefit from rigorous academic engagement, cultural enrichment, and global peer interaction, gaining insight, confidence, and perspective within one of the world’s most respected academic environments.
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| Course | Provider | Subject/Type | Destination | Duration | Fees | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TASIS Summer Programs | TASIS The American School in Switzerland | Arts, Dance & Drama, Music, English Language, French, Sports | Switzerland | 3 weeks | CHF 3500 - CHF 10,100 | View |
| ArteMatika Summer Course | IngoC | Maths, Arts, STEM, Study Skills, Psychology, Science | Portugal | 2 weeks | €445 (morning only) / €698 (all-day) for 2 weeks, lunch menu available for an additional fee | View |
| Felsted International Summer School | Felsted School | English Language, University Preparation, Study Skills, Arts, Leadership, Sports | South England | 2-4 Weeks | £3,150.00 / 2 weeks or £6,250 / 4 weeks | View |
| German courses and summer camps in Germany and Austria | Humbolt Institute | German, Careers, Study Skills, University Preparation, English Language | Germany, Austria | 2-52 weeks | €965 - €1.490 / week | View |
| STEM Summer Program for Teens at Trinity College Dublin | Trinity Walton Club at Trinity College Dublin | STEM, Science, Maths | Ireland | 10 days | €3,895 | View |
| VR, robotics, programing and science STEM camp with Collège du Léman | Collège du Léman | STEM, Robotics, Computer Science, Science, Tech and Coding | Switzerland | 2 Weeks | 6,500 CHF per 2 week session | View |
| Leadership and social innovation at LAS (Leysin American School) | LAS Summer in Switzerland | Leadership, English Language, French, Climate & Sustainability, Robotics | Switzerland | 3 weeks | 9,000 CHF per 3-week session | View |
| Innovation and leadership skills multi-activity camp with Collège du Léman | Collège du Léman | Leadership, Sports, Arts, Tech and Coding | Switzerland | 2 Weeks | 6,500 CHF per 2 week session | View |
| Geometry, statistics, and innovation at LAS (Leysin American School) | LAS Summer in Switzerland | Maths, Climate & Sustainability, Leadership, Science, STEM | Switzerland | 3 weeks | 9,000 CHF per 3-week session | View |
| Sevenoaks School Summer Programmes | Sevenoaks School | English Language, Music, Study Skills, Leadership, Arts, Exam Prep | South England | 2 - 4 weeks | £4,650 - £5,940 | View |
| Summer Program in Oxford by The Oxford Institute | The Oxford Institute | Oxbridge, University Preparation, Leadership, Study Skills | Oxford | 2 weeks | From 5000 GBP | View |
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