Discover the Best Performing & Creative Arts Summer Camps in the UK
Discover the best performing & creative arts summer camps in the UK, hand-picked from our directory of accredited providers.
An inspirational insight into the three disciplines of musical theatre: singing, acting and dance.
Enjoy a fun-filled, six day residential stay full of creative activity; the opportunity to make a new musical, build skills in singing, movement and acting, and find others who share a love of musical theatre.
An inspirational insight into contemporary and classical actor training working with professional directors and tutors on a project and practical workshops.
This intensive summer course, led by Mariah Gale, actor, director and Associate Artist at the Royal Shakespeare Company, is ideal for exploring the texts of Shakespeare.
Ideal for instrumentalists and singers who want to develop their skills in jazz and rock music, feel inspired and have lots of fun.
Join us for a vibrant two-week residential drama summer school in Surrey, England, for young people passionate about acting and theatre-making.
We're bringing some of your favourite musical movie moments to the stage! Ultimate Performance Academy, is a theatrical childcare experience, inspiring the next generation of young performers.
Perfect for campers who want to create, concentrate, and develop their artistic skills.
Bede's Pro Music is a dynamic summer programme for 12-17 year olds offering intensive, practical tuition in core areas like performance, production, and musical theory, alongside dedicated English language classes, with opportunities to explore diverse musical genres.
Sing in glorious Cambridge chapels under world-class choral directors, staying in a historic college in the most intensive square mile of choral singing on the planet, improving your vocal technique, learning from leading musicologists and making new friends who share your love of choral music
The Performers College International Summer School is one of the most highly regarded programmes for young performers worldwide, offering a comprehensive range of classes across all performing arts disciplines.
A dynamic week of studio training and expert mentorship for future music producers at Leeds Conservatoire.
A joyful, music-filled week for young Suzuki musicians and their families, combining top-quality teaching, vibrant performances, and summer fun in the beautiful surroundings of Bryanston School.
An inspiring week of high-level music-making for young musicians aged 11–16, set on a world-class campus where talent, collaboration, and creativity thrive.
Join young musicians from around the world for an unforgettable week of orchestras, ensembles, and creative exploration at EYSM—where talent grows, friendships form, and music takes centre stage.
Join young musicians from around the world for an inspiring week of expert tuition, ensemble playing, and musical adventure in the heart of historic Wells.
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| Course | Provider | Subject/Type | Destination | Duration | Fees | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musical Theatre Summer Course for ages 16-17 | Guildhall School of Music and Drama | Dance & Drama, Music, Arts | London | 1 week | £895 / 1 week | View |
| British Youth Music Theatre Summer Camps | British Youth Music Theatre | Arts, Music, Dance & Drama | London | 6 nights | £780 - £955 | View |
| Acting Summer School for ages 16-17 | Guildhall School of Music and Drama | Dance & Drama, Film Making, Arts | London | 2 weeks | £1,475 | View |
| Acting Shakespeare Summer Course | Guildhall School of Music and Drama | Arts, Dance & Drama, English Language, Humanities | London | 5 days | £675 / 1 week | View |
| Jazz & Rock Week | Guildhall School of Music and Drama | Music, Arts | London | 1 week | £715 / 1 week | View |
| Residential Drama Summer School for ages 13-17 | Guildhall School of Music and Drama | South England | 2 weeks | £3,295 / 2 weeks | View | |
| Ultimate Performance Camp with Ultimate Activity Camps | Ultimate Activity Camps | Arts, Dance & Drama, Music | London, Oxford | 4-day course | £279 (4-day course) | View |
| Art, Craft & Design Summer Residential Camp with XUK | XUK Camps | Arts, Design | 2 weeks on average (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 wks accepted) | £1,160 / week | View | |
| Pro Music by Bede's Summer School (12-17) | Bedes Summer School | Music, Arts, English Language | 2 weeks | £3,890 / 2 weeks | View | |
| Cambridge Choral Academy | Cambridge Choral Academy | Music, History, Arts | Cambridge | 6 nights | £995-£2050 | View |
| Performers College International Summer School | Performers College | Arts, Dance & Drama, Music, Careers, English Language | South England | 10 days | £3,500 | View |
| Music Production with Leeds Conservatoire Summer School | Leeds Conservatoire | Music, Careers, University Preparation, Arts | Northern England | 5 days | £695 - £1,020 | View |
| International Music Summer School at Bryanston | Bryanston | Music, Arts | South England | 1 week | £501 - £1,000 | View |
| Instrumental tuition at the iconic Yehudi Menuhin School | Yehudi Menuhin School | Music, Leadership, Study Skills, Careers, Arts | South England | 1 week | £1,260 to £1,380 | View |
| EYSM for an absorbing and vibrant summer school for Orchestral Instrumentalists, Singers, Accompanists and Composition students | EYSM | Music, Leadership, Arts, Careers, Humanities | South England | one week | £714-954/week | View |
| Wells Cathedral School's Music Summer Schools | Wells Cathedral School | Music, English Language, History, Sports | South England | 7 courses over 3 weeks | £955 - £1195 | View |
| Popular Music Summer School with The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland | Music, Arts, Careers, Leadership | Scotland | 5 days | £325/5 days | View |
| ICMP London Music Summer School | ICMP | Music, Careers, Arts | London | 5 days | £499/5 days | View |
| Intensive Music Learning at Chetham's School | Chetham's School of Music | Music | Northern England | 1 week | £1150 residential; (£1050 non-residential) | View |
| Intensive Dance Tuition at the Royal Ballet School | The Royal Ballet School | Dance & Drama, Careers, Arts, Leadership | London | 2, 3 and 5 weeks | £1,680 to £7,200 | View |
| Dance Musical Theatre and Acting at Tring Park | Tring Park | Dance & Drama, Music, Arts, Careers, Leadership | South England | Sunday to Thursday | £457-£630 | View |
| English, Music and The Summer Programme at Sevenoaks School | Sevenoaks School | English Language, Leadership, Music, Study Skills, Careers | South England | 2-4 weeks | From £4,675 | View |
| CoMA Summer School | CoMA | Music, Arts | Midlands | 6 days | £765-£950 / 6 days | View |
| Heathfield Multi Activity Camp for English girls - day and boarding | Heathfield School | Arts, Sports, Dance & Drama, Photography | South England | 1 to 4 weeks | from £330 per week (Day) and From £770 / per week (Boarding) | View |
| 2-week Summer Courses at Arts University Bournemouth | Arts University Bournemouth | Arts, Design, Film Making, English Language, University Preparation | South England | 2 weeks | £1,699 - £2,965 | View |
| Creative Arts Summer School at Arts University Bournemouth | Arts University Bournemouth | Arts, Design, Fashion, Film Making, Photography | South England | 1 week | £349 - £365 | View |
| University of the Arts London | University of the Arts London | Arts, Design, Fashion, Marketing, Business | London | 3-8 weeks | From 2,500 GBP | View |
| High Wycombe Day Camps with Barracudas | Barracudas Activity | Arts, Dance & Drama, Sports, History, Leadership | South England | 1 week | From £199 | View |
| Multi activity Summer Camps for Kids in Bath, with Supercamps! | Supercamps | Sports, Arts, Dance & Drama, Leadership, Design | South England | From 275 GBP / Week | View | |
| Rochester Independent College Summer School | Summer Boarding Courses | Arts, English Language, History, Study Skills, Humanities | South England | 2 Weeks | 3,350 | View |
| Children's Activity Courses for Ages 6-8, at Marlborough College | Marlborough College Summer School | Arts, Sports, Music, English Language, Study Skills | South England | - | View | |
| West End Academy - Musical Theatre Summer School taught by West End performers, London | West End on Demand | Dance & Drama, Music, Careers, Arts, Leadership | London | 1 Week + | Various | View |
| Mill Hill International Academic & English Summer Courses | Mill Hill School | English Language, Arts, Science, Maths, Sports | London | 2 Weeks | £3,250 | View |
| Pro Dance by Bede's Summer School (12-17) | Bedes Summer School | Dance & Drama, English Language, Leadership, Careers | London | 2 Weeks | £3,990 / 2 weeks | View |
| Fashion Summer Courses with CSVPA | CSVPA | Fashion, Photography, Film Making, English Language, Arts | Cambridge | 1 Week + | £1,990 pw | View |
| English & Outdoors Summer Courses for Teenagers Aged 13-17, with Marlborough College | Marlborough College Summer School | English Language, Leadership, Sports, Study Skills, Humanities | South England | - | View | |
| Musical Theatre Summer Courses with CSVPA | CSVPA | Arts, Dance & Drama, English Language, Photography, Film Making, Fashion, Design | Cambridge | 1 Week + | £1,990 pw | View |
| Career Preparation Summer Programmes in Oxford & London | Bucksmore Education | Careers, Dance & Drama, Artificial Intelligence, Business, Design | Oxford, London | 2 weeks | £2,470 (pw) | View |
| Filmmaking Summer School for Adults with RCS | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland | Arts, Dance & Drama, Film Making, Music, Careers | Scotland | 1 week + | From £260 | View |
| Academic, Sports & Creative Summer Camps at Stirling University, with ISSFT | ISSFT | English Language, Leadership, Sports, Arts, Study Skills | Scotland | 17 Days | £6.950 | View |
| Musical Theatre Camps in the UK with BYMT | BYMT | Arts, Dance & Drama, Music, Careers, University Preparation | London | 6 days | £675 | View |
| Dance, Drama & Musical Theatre Summer Caps with RCS | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland | Dance & Drama, Music, Arts | Scotland | 1 week + | From £260 | View |
| Gordonstoun International Summer School | Gordonstoun International Summer School | English Language, Sports, Leadership, Computer Science, Arts | Scotland | TBD | View | |
| Summer Short Courses at the University of London | Royal Central School for Speech and Drama | Arts, Dance & Drama, English Language, Humanities, Careers | London | 2 weeks | £1,040 | View |
| Music, Film and Production Summer Camps with RCS | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland | Music, Dance & Drama, Film Making, Careers, Arts | Scotland | 1 week + | From £260 | View |
| Senior Performing Arts Summer Camp for Teens at Taunton School | Taunton School | Arts, Dance & Drama, Film Making, Music, Careers | South England | 2 Weeks | £3,420 | View |
| Photography & Filmmaking Summer Courses with CSVPA | CSVPA | Photography, Film Making, English Language, Arts, History | Cambridge | 1 Week + | £1,990 pw | View |
| Bucksmore Easter English & Leadership Camps | Bucksmore Education | English Language, Leadership, Exam Prep, Careers, Study Skills | Brighton | 2 weeks | £1560 - £1990 (pw) | View |
| 3D Design, Graphics & Illustration Summer Courses with CSVPA | CSVPA | Design, English Language, Arts | Cambridge | 1 Week + | £1,990 pw | View |
| University of the Creative arts International Summer School | UCA | Arts, Design, Fashion, Film Making, Business | South England | 2 weeks | £2,690 | View |
| CAP Summer School (UK) "Creative Futures" | ISCA | Arts, Design, Fashion, English Language, University Preparation | South England | 2 Weeks | £4,215 | View |
| Residential Filmmaking and Screen Acting Summer Camp (Young Film Academy) | Young Film Academy | Film Making, Arts, Dance & Drama | South England | 1 or 2 Weeks | From £1790 / 1 Week | 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 Theatre Week | Riding Lights Theatre Company | Arts, Dance & Drama | Northern England | 6 days | £250 - £450 | View |
| EcoTheatre Summer Camp for Teens | Theatre of the 7 Directions | Arts, Dance & Drama, Music, Climate & Sustainability | Scotland | 10 days | 1500 / 10 days | View |
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