Discover the Best Kids Performing & Creative Arts Summer Camps in the UK
Discover the best performing & creative arts summer camps in the UK for kids, hand-picked from our directory of accredited providers.
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.
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 inspiring week of expert tuition, ensemble playing, and musical adventure in the heart of historic Wells.
Experience world-class music education and ensemble performance at Chetham’s Summer School.
Immerse yourself in The Royal Ballet School’s System of Training and unlock your potential in ballet through world-class coaching and performance.
Unleash Your Dance, Singing and Acting Potential at Tring Park
Cultivate your academic and creative potential in the inspiring environment of Sevenoaks School.
An exceptional and thrilling experience for your daughter from a camp which was established in 1993 with over 30 years of summer camp fun for English Students
Unlock your creative potential at Arts University Bournemouth's Creative Arts Summer School, offering a range of immersive courses for young artists aged 7-15 to explore and develop their artistic skills in a vibrant and supportive environment.
Dive into history and fun at Barracudas' Wycombe Abbey camp, where a diverse array of activities meets heritage in a sprawling 170-acre setting.
Explore a world of creativity, sports, and performance at Royal Bath SuperCamps!
Marlborough College's Children's Activity Courses for ages 6-8 offer a lively and varied program, focusing on fun, creativity, and skill-building in a safe and nurturing environment
Train with the best of the West End theatre industry at our West End Academy and Summer School courses at the Dominion Theatre in London.
BYMT's Musical Theatre Camps offer a captivating and intensive 6-day residential experience for young people aged 11-17 (and an Advanced Skills Camp for ages 17-21), focusing on creative theatre training and culminating in a final performance.
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| Course | Provider | Subject/Type | Destination | Duration | Fees | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Creative Arts Summer School at Arts University Bournemouth | Arts University Bournemouth | Arts, Design, Fashion, Film Making, Photography | South England | 1 week | £349 - £365 | 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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| Bucksmore Easter English & Leadership Camps | Bucksmore Education | English Language, Leadership, Exam Prep, Careers, Study Skills | Brighton | 2 weeks | £1560 - £1990 (pw) | 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 |
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