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Outdoor Adventure Centres in the UK

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The Outward Bound Trust is the UK's leading provider of authentic outdoor adventures for young people (11-19yr olds). We have four centres across the UK in Snowdonia (Wales), The Lake Distrcit (England) and The Highlands (Scotland).

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Photo of Outdoor Adventure Centres in the UKWe take young people out into the fells, lakes, mountains and lochs, under the constant guidance and expert supervision of our outstanding outdoor instructors. Kayaking on the Dovey estuary, climbing Ben Nevis, camping overnight in the Lake District, sailing on Lake Ullswater or journeying across the Highlands by canoe and on foot, are just some of the challenging activities and real adventures that young people will take part in.

It’s a great way to make new friends and meet people from all walks of life, both from the UK and abroad. 

Breathtaking locations with lakes, sea and mountains on the doorstep - that's what sets Outward Bound centres apart. Unique and stunning environments with easy access to wild open spaces, and over 70 years' experience.

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Reach Cambridge - Academic Camps in UK & Online
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• Reach Cambridge offers UK & international high school students the opportunity to gain an invaluable academic experience through a spring or summer course in one of the top educational facilities in the world.

• We provide unique and academically-rigorous residential programmes for students ages 14-18.

• Located just 60 miles north of London, students stay in one of Cambridge University’s colleges or in our central Cambridge headquarters, "Reach Hall".

• Our challenging and vibrant courses are designed to provide unique introductions to your favourite academic subjects at University level.

• As well as an unrivalled academic environment, students experience British culture in the stimulating and distinguished surroundings of the University City of Cambridge in the south-east of England.

• Reach Cambridge combines classes, lectures and workshops – with a varied program of exciting activities and excursions across Britain.

• Each course is specially designed to complement high school studies, whilst also offering a glimpse of University-style learning.

• Our fun, summer programs help to prepare students for university, and students are encouraged to fully immerse themselves in college life.

• Our programs are tailored to the individual’s study needs and enriched by an extra-curricular program.

• How better for your child to enrich and expand their school curriculum while gaining an insight into life at one of the world's top universities?
2 & 4-week Summer Camps 2023, July & Aug:
•Architecture
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•SAT Prep.

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International Summer Camp UK - Camp Cooper
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• The International Summer Camp UK delivers Camp Cooper, a residential summer camp designed for boys and girls ages 7-17 from the UK and around the world.

• Based in the picturesque village of Crieff, just an hour's drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh, Camp Cooper offers exciting activities, high quality English language tuition and the opportunity to meet new friends. You can choose to stay for 2, 4 or 6 weeks, and transportation is provided from the airport to Camp.

• Our 2018 parents rated Camp Cooper 9.5 out of 10 and 100% of them would recommend us to a friend!

• We ensure that your time at Camp Cooper is an adventure where every day is BURSTING with new and exciting things to do! Campers plan their perfect summer experience with a wide choice of electives, including English language lessons for non-native English speakers.

• Our classes provide maximum opportunities to improve English language confidence. We make learning English fun, through games, journalism, debate, creative writing, planning events, theatre, and creating a camp newspaper.

• During their time at Camp Cooper, we actively encourage campers to develop independence, teamwork and leadership. We focus on forming friendships, inspiring creativity, encouraging learning and having fun.

• Our unique combination of high quality electives, exciting outdoor activities, day trips and evening programmes is exclusive to Camp Cooper, and ensures campers have an exceptional summer experience.
2, 4 & 6-week summer camp for boys & girls ages 7-17:

Elective Activities:
Choose 2 electives per week

• English Lessons - 10 hours per week available
• Football
• Tennis
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• Other Sports (Rugby, Baseball, Ultimate Frisbee, Swimming..)
• Mountain Biking
• Outdoor Adventure
• Film-Making
• Rockstar (Guitar, Drums, Piano, Singing)
• Art
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• Creative Superstar (Ice-cream / Smoothie Making, Baking, T-shirt Design, Comic Book Creation, Theatre & Costume Design, Mural Creation)
• Journalism
• Dance (Street, Hip Hop..)
Let Me Play Sports Camps
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• Leading specialists in summer sports camps and sports tours, Let Me Play provides quality sports camps in Loughborough University, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England.

• Our residential and non-residential summer camps are open to boys and girls. Camps include Basketball (ages 10-21), Football, and Athletics (ages 10-18).

• We also provide optional English language lessons alongside the sports camps, as well as a stand-alone English language camp for juniors and international high school teenagers.

• As well as sports and language camps, we also offer a summer transition camp for pupils moving from primary into secondary school.

• We take sport seriously and our coaches are there to help each individual develop, enjoy and reach his/her maximum potential. Our camps are a fantastic experience for young people of all ages and all abilities.

Parent Review:
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Residential / Non-Residential Sports Summer Camps for ages 10-18:
• Athletics Camp (Coaching in all track & field events)

• Football Players Camp (offers you the chance to train with professional football players)

Sports Summer Camps for ages 10-21:
• Basketball Camp (with international coaches)

Also available:
• English Language Camp for juniors and international high school teenagers
• Optional English lessons
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Arts University Bournemouth - Summer Courses
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• Are you a UK secondary school student or international high school student, or college student with an interest in creative arts and design?

• If so, earn a Certificate this summer from the UK’s leading arts university!

• Access world-class facilities and a highly-acclaimed teaching staff, and create a valuable network of new friends and expert tutors. Benefit from an educational and cultural summer experience to remember with AUB.

• Situated less than 2 hours south of London by train, the University provides a range of 2 and 3-week specialist summer courses to British and international students ages 13+.

• Our comprehensive summer programs include Animation, Adobe Packages, Digital Photography, Drawing, Illustration, Mixed Media, Print Making, Graphic Design, Fashion, and more.

• When you join one of our summer courses, you will have access to the university's state-of-the-art facilities, modern equipment and one of the largest art and design libraries in the south of England.

• All Summer Course students receive an official AUB Certificate of Attendance upon successful completion. University accommodation is available if required.

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2 Week Creative Arts Summer School:
All-inclusive residential course for students of ages 13-16 years old

Sessions / topics include:
• Drawing, Illustration, Graphic Design, Fashion, Digital Photography, Animation, Mixed Media, Animation...

Specialist 2-3 Week Summer Courses:
In June / July / August

For UK & international students of ages 15+ and 18+ years

• Graphic Design and Visual Communication
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• Animation
• Drawing and Illustration
• Fashion and Textiles
• Studio Photography
• Filmmaking
• Creative Makeup
• Portfolio Preparation for the Arts
ISSOS, Summer School 2026 at St Andrews & Cambridge Universities
Courses / Programs
In 2026, ISSOS will again offer stimulating, all-inclusive 3-week summer courses for UK and international students aged 13-18 years old:

St Andrews, Scotland Session 1:  Sun 28 June- Sun 19 July 2026
St Andrews, Scotland Session 2:  Wed 22 July- Wed 12 Aug 2026
Cambridge, England:  Wed 8 July - Wed 29 July 2026.

The programs will be held in July and August in St. Andrews in Scotland and Cambridge in England - university towns that provide a stunning, unique and safe location.

• Both UK summer schools operate from the world-famous universities and take full advantage of their fantastic facilities.

• Our residential summer schools aim to offer a balanced experience of academics, fun and culture.

• ISSOS are proud to provide high quality academic programs which attract students from all over the world, representing over 80 nationalities.
Summer 2026 - Residential Programmes:

Academic Program options - St. Andrews:
• English Language
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with 1 Elective: Film, Art, Theatre, Golf, or Tennis.

Academic Program options - Cambridge:
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ATE Superweeks, Worcestershire
Courses / Programs
Imaginative, fantastic residential adventure holidays for 8-16s, run by The ATE Trust - an Educational Trust and not-for-profit with over 50 years of summer camp expertise.

Our prices include absolutely everything including bed and board, a day trip, equipment, supervision, materials and our prices even include travel to and from the centre from 17 major Uk towns and cities.

Extra services offered include centre stayovers for consecutive Superweeks and Airport Transfers from Birmingham International Airport and Heathrow Airport.
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The Wild Things 10-15 £419 Penn Wood

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UltimATE Fun & Games 8-14 £419 Tythe Barn

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Team:InvestigATE 8-14 £419 Moor Park

Team:ImaginATE 8-14 £419 Moor Park

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