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A parent's guide to residential summer camps
A residential camp is a holiday and a first taste of independence at the same time, and for most families the second part is what makes the decision. Children come back having shared a room with someone from another country, sorted out their own laundry badly, and worked out that they can manage without you for a fortnight. That is worth as much as the tennis.
The practical questions are pastoral rather than academic. Who sleeps on the corridor, what the ratio of staff to children is overnight, how homesickness is handled in the first forty eight hours, and what happens if a child is ill at two in the morning. A camp that answers those clearly and specifically has thought about them. A camp that answers warmly but vaguely has not.
Two weeks is the most common length and, for a first residential, usually the right one. One week can be over before a shy child has settled. Four weeks is a long time to be away at thirteen, however much they insist otherwise in June.
128 camps listed.
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Ages 15 to 19
Ages 19+
Lady Margaret Hall
LMH Oxford Summer Programmes
Experience Oxford University’s world-renowned tutorial teaching system, explore fascinating subjects with experts in the field, and gain new skills to take you further in your…
Ages 15 to 18
Oxbridge Academic Programs
The Oxford Tradition Summer School for Grades 10-12
The Oxford Tradition Summer School, for grades 10-12, offers rigorous academic courses and cultural immersion at Oxford.
Ages 11 to 16
Concord summer
Concord College Summer School
Concord College Summer School offers an engaging and diverse educational experience for 11-16-year-olds, combining academic learning with creative and social activities in a…
Ages 11 to 18
ISC summer camps
ISC Spain Language, Sports & Culture Summer Camps for International Teens
ISC Spain Summer Camps offers the perfect blend of Spanish language learning and sports, set in the lively Mediterranean city of Alicante and Barcelona, boasting Spain's top…
Ages 13 to 18
Immerse Education
Australia Summer School in Sydney
The Immerse Australia Summer School in Sydney offers a unique academic and cultural experience, combining engaging subject studies with exploration of Sydney's landmarks and…
Ages 15 to 17
Summer Boarding Courses
Pre-university and Career experiences at Oxford College
The Oxford College Summer School by SBC offers high school students aged 15-17 an immersive academic experience in a prestigious university setting in Oxford.
Ages 18+
St Clares
Summer English Language Programme with Specialism for Adults at St Clare's, Oxford
Summer English courses for adults, focusing on language improvement, cultural awareness, and a range of activities in Oxford's historic setting.
Ages 18 to 99
Janet Harbison Harp
Adult Donegal Irish Harp Summer School
Immersive 18+ Irish harp course combining expert tuition, workshops, and concerts in beautiful Donegal.
Ages 9 to 13
Young Explorers Club
Junior Multisports Camp in the Swiss Alps (Ages 9–13), Les Diablerets
A week of mountain adventure in a chalet in Les Diablerets for children aged 9 to 13, in English and French, with friends from more than 30 countries.
Ages 16 to 17
Lovell
Adventure and leadership skills development camp (Advanced) with Lovell Camps
Advanced Adventure and Leadership Skills Development: Elevating Thrills, Fostering Leadership Excellence
Ages 13 to 17
Experio Summer
BSC International Summer School with Experio Summer
Our purpose is to create opportunities for young people from all over the world to learn new things, to have new experiences and to make new friends and everlasting memories.
Ages 10 to 17
Lyceum Alpinum
International Summer Camps at Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz
Language learning or digital skills, with sports and creative activities in the Swiss Alps for ages 10 to 17.
Ages 10 - 17
Village Camps
German Language Immersion in Austria with Village Camps
Learn German in the heart of Austria through fun, immersive language lessons and exciting outdoor adventures.
Ages 18 to 60
Villa Musica in Bulgaria
Villa Musica Summer Academy
Music retreat and creative vacation for singers in our luxury music villa on the black sea cost.
Ages 7 to 18
Soccer Camps International
Summer Football Camp with Soccer Camps International
Soccer Camps International offers official youth football camps across Europe, combining elite professional coaching, world-class facilities, full-board accommodation, and…
Ages 13 to 18
ISSOS
Inspirational Cambridge Summer School for Ages 13-18
ISSOS at Cambridge is based in the extensive and beautiful grounds of The University of Cambridge, one of the UK's most prestigious universities.
Ages 12 to 18
Oxford Scholastica Academy
Oxford Scholastica Academy's International Summer Programme in Oxford
Experience the history, culture, and architecture of Oxford while studying on one of Oxford Scholastica Academy's transformational, future-focused courses.
Ages 18+
UCL
UCL Summer School
The UCL Summer School gives students the opportunity to study in central London for three or six weeks over the summer and gain credit from a world top 10 university (ranked…
Ages 8 to 18
Humbolt Institute
German courses and summer camps in Germany and Austria
The Humboldt-Institut offers high-quality immersive German courses for kids, teenagers, and adults at any time of the year.
Ages 9 to 17
Frilingue
St. Bernard Spring Camp
An immersive spring time language and activity camp in the Swiss Alps where kids 9–17 learn French, German or English in small classes while enjoying full-board accommodation…
Ages 13 to 18
ISSFT
International Summer School for Teens - St Andrews
ISSFT St Andrews combines inspiring academics and expert-led electives with seaside adventures, international friendships and a fully supported residential experience in the…
Ages 10 to 18
RV Golf Schools
RV Golf Schools – Ultimate Junior Golf Camp 2027
Junior golf camps for ages 10–18, combining professional coaching, varied Scottish courses, friendships and confidence, with residential and non-residential options.
Ages 9-12 and 13-16
LAS Summer in Switzerland
Language acqusition (French & English) at LAS (Leysin American School)
Leysin American School's Language Acquisition program in Switzerland offers an immersive language learning experience in English and French, combining intensive instruction…
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Residential Summer Camps: your questions answered
What age should a child be for a residential camp?
Most residential camps start at eight or nine, and the majority of first timers are between ten and thirteen. Readiness matters more than age: a child who has managed sleepovers and a school residential will usually be fine, and one who has not may be happier doing a day camp first.
How is homesickness handled?
Well run camps expect it, plan for it and do not treat it as a failure. Ask what the first two evenings look like, how contact with home is managed, and at what point they would call you. Camps that ban all contact and camps that allow unlimited phone use both tend to make it worse.
Can my child contact home during a residential camp?
Policies vary a lot. Some camps have set call times a few evenings a week, some allow phones at fixed hours, and a few are fully phone free. None of these is wrong, but it is worth knowing which one you are booking, because it is a common source of surprise in week one.
What is included in the price of a residential camp?
Accommodation, all meals, activities and evening entertainment are almost always included. Airport transfers, laundry, excursions and insurance often are not. Prices shown here are in the camp's own currency, exactly as the camp quotes them.