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The Outward Bound Trust:
The Outward Bound Trust is the UK's leading provider of authentic outdoor learning , adventures and personal development for young people (11-24yr olds). We have four centres across the UK in Snowdonia (Wales), The Lake Distrcit (England) and The Highlands (Scotland). We 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.

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Courses / Programs:

- Adventures & Expeditions
- 1-week Adventure Unlimited course for action-packed fun
- 3-week expedition programmes for real adventures and incredible wilderness journeys

Why Choose Us?:

Inspiring locations
Photo of Outdoor Activity Centres in the UK Lakes, sea and mountains on the doorstep - that's what sets Outward Bound centres apart. Each centre benefits from a unique environment, always with a focus of providing easy access to the wild open spaces that surround us. Dormitory style rooms with 4-10 people of your own age and gender per room, mostly en-suite.  

Real and wild adventures
Trekking up mountains and crossing lakes, climbing breathtaking summits and abseiling down rock faces. Choose from a truly thrilling range of activities and experience incredible places as you make new friends from all over the world.

Saftey and expertise
The safety of our participants is of paramount importance to us. We have been welcoming young people to our centres and accompanying them on adventurous journeys in the wild for over 70 years. As a result we have an enviable safety record and an outstanding team of experienced instructors.

Licensed Centres
We comply fully with all relevant legislation and all of our centres are licensed under the Adventure Activities Licensing Scheme 1996.

Financial Assistance
We also offer financial assistance to those who need help paying for a course – currently over 50% of participants get part of the course fees paid for them.

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Address: Hackthorpe Hall, Hackthorpe, Penrith, CA10 2HX, Cumbria, Cumbria, England , UK / GB
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International Summer School for Teens in Imperial College London & Worcester College campus in Oxford, England
Courses / Programs
• The International Summer School for Teens (ISSFT) offers an exciting and educational 3-week residential summer school programme in 2024 in London, England for both British & international students of ages 15 to 18 years old.

• ISSFT offers high school students from around the world the chance to study in the UK during July & August, and to have fun together in a supportive, safe & nurturing environment.

ISSFT's Oxford campus also offers a unique 3-week Residential Summer Programme.

• Our main objective is to provide a world education, see our students grow in confidence and ultimately make good life decisions. Our learning outcomes provide new opportunities for our students, including the chance to appreciate different perspectives.

• We provide a challenging and exciting range of educational classes & electives. We want to prepare the students for their future and to give them essential skills and life tools to flourish.

Students choose 1 Academic course + 1 Elective course, and are encouraged to enjoy social, teamwork and confidence building activities in afternoons & evenings.

Fun sports & leisure activities may include Soccer Football, Cricket, Basketball, Badminton, Table tennis, Volleyball, Softball, Dodgeball, Swimming, Horse riding, Fencing, Hiking, Raft-building, Kayaking, Trampolining, Art, Mindfulness, Cookery, Yoga, Martial arts, Trips / Excursions (London).

“My son radiates with pleasure when he thinks back about his fantastic experience of last summer at  the International Summer School for Teens... A big thank you to all of you!”
-Saskia
3-week Residential Summer Programme in London UK:

• For Boys & Girls ages 15-18 years old (British & international students)
• Students choose 1 Academic course + 1 Elective course.
• Social, teamwork and confidence building activities in afternoons & evenings.

Academic Courses (39 Hours):
• Intensive English Language
• English Literature with Creative Writing
• Global Leadership
• Study Skills - PRE IB including I-GCSE and S.A.T. exam prep

ELECTIVES: Sport / Creative Courses (39 Hours):
• Photography
• Sport & Fitness
• Theatre / Drama / Acting
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Reach Cambridge - Academic Camps in UK & Online
Courses / Programs
• Give your teenager an unforgettable experience at the world-famous Cambridge University! Our summer 2024 camps in Cambridge are still scheduled to take place as normal!

• Located approximately 50 miles north-east of London in the East Anglia region in the east of England, Reach Cambridge offers residential spring and summer courses for high school / secondary school students aged 14-18 from the UK and around the world.

• Our summer programs are 2 or 4 weeks long and take place in July & August.

• With highly trained supervisor staff & teaching staff from the University, we guarantee a program run by professionals who care about your child's safety, education & enjoyment whilst on the immersive cultural experience Reach Cambridge provides.

• As well as an unrivaled academic environment, students experience British culture in the stimulating and distinguished surroundings of the University City of Cambridge.

• Students stay in one of Cambridge University’s colleges or in our central Cambridge headquarters, ‘Reach Hall’.

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

• Reach Cambridge combines classes, lectures and workshops – often led by top academics from leading institutions including Cambridge, Oxford and London universities.

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

2 or 4 week Summer Camps in July / August

• Biotechnology
• Computer Science
• Economics & Business Management
• Engineering
• English Language (ESOL) & Leadership
• English Literature & Creative Writing
• Journalism & Media
• Law
• Life Sciences & Medicine
• Maths
• Physics & Astronomy
• Politics & International Relations
• Psychology
• SAT Preparation
• STEM (science, technology, engineering & maths)

Online Pre-University Courses (more to follow shortly)
Let Me Play Sports Camps
Courses / Programs
• Let Me Play are leading specialists in hosting sports camps and sports tours. We provide residential summer sports camps in Loughborough University, Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England.

• We offer Soccer Football, Basketball, Athletics & English Language Camps. 

• Each year, we provide summer camps for UK-based and international students (ages 10-18) that include accommodation & meals. We also offer non-residential camps for local students.

• Our Soccer, Basketball, Athletics & English Language Camps are a great way to meet new friends, build self-confidence, develop skills, and learn new ones from industry professionals.

• Coming from overseas? We offer English lessons alongside all of our camps, as well as a dedicated English Camp! Just ask and we can create a custom English program just for you so you can learn a new language as well as a new sport!

• Best of all, we offer competitive prices too. Group discounts are available. Sightseeing tours are also available with each camp as an extra.

• Our sports camps are situated just 160km / 100 miles north of London, and within comfortable reach from London, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton.

Student Review / Testimonial:
“Every single day was action packed with sport and sessions challenged our technical ability but were always great fun. The experience was worth every moment.”
- Football Camp Participant, UK
Sports Summer Camps for ages 10-18
For pupils from primary school to secondary school.

• Athletics Camp: Coaching in all track & field events.

• Soccer / Football Players Camp: Strategically designed to educate players on what it takes to be a professional footballer.

• Basketball Camp with international coaches.

Language Camps & Academic 
• English Language Camp (run alongside sports camps)

Optional English lessons are available alongside all our sports camps!
The Ingenium Academy International Summer School for Music
Courses / Programs
• The Ingenium Academy summer music courses for high school students & young adults aged 13 to 21: Choose from 6 exceptional week-long programmes and experience online one-to-one lessons with top musicians.

• Located just one hour south-west of London, The Ingenium Academy provides annual residential summer music courses for young musicians from all over the world.

• Our 1, 2 and 3-week programmes in summer 2024 will again take place in the beautiful and historic city of Winchester, and aim to provide a specialised musical education of the highest calibre combined with an immersive cultural experience for talented teenage instrumentalists and singers.

• Seven exceptional musical programmes are offered at our international summer music camp: Orchestral, Piano, Saxophone, Vocal, Composition, Chamber Music, and Conducting programmes.

• The heart of The Ingenium Academy lies within our distinguished faculty, which comprises some of the UK's finest teachers and musicians with extremely high standards of musicianship and expertise.

• Within our environment of creative excellence, you will experience exclusive tuition from world-renowned musicians, performances in top British venues and the opportunity to meet like-minded friends from all over the world.

Student Review:
"The Ingenium Academy was amazing, unforgettable and incredible - the happiest three weeks of my life!"
-  Anna, Cello Student, UK
Online Summer School 2022:
Piano, Saxophone, Composition, Conducting, Vocal, Orchestral.

International Summer Music Camp 2022:
1 week, 2 week or 3 week residential programmes


• Piano: Improve all aspects of piano playing

• Saxophone: Improve all aspects of playing and gain ensemble experience

• Conducting: Gain hands-on experience & tuition in conducting

• Orchestral: Form orchestral & chamber ensembles

• Chamber Music: For musicians with a passion for small ensemble playing

• Composition: For those with a passion for writing new music

• Vocal: Sing with the Ingenium Youth Choir
Hua Hsia Chinese School, North London
Courses / Programs
• Since 2001, we have taught more than 2,000 children and adults aged between 3 and 90 to speak and write Mandarin.

• Hua Hsia Chinese School is one of the UK's leading Chinese language schools, with branches in Hampstead in the borough of Camden in North Central London, and Southgate in the borough of Enfield in North London.

• This summer, Hua Hsia is offering fantastic week-long Chinese activity and culture camps for children ages 3 and up.  

• All of our summer activities place an emphasis on the learning of Chinese language and culture. Our camp uses innovative teaching methods and fun activities to generate children’s interests in learning Chinese.

• Our experienced teachers with CRBs will help the children to explore Chinese language and culture, and even gain some Chinese learning methods.

• We are partially-funded by the Taiwanese government, so experienced Chinese Masters from Taiwan will guide our students to explore Chinese art, practice their physical strength, and practice the Chinese language through fun activities.

• We believe that learning Mandarin cannot be separated from learning Chinese culture, so our dedicated kids summer camp offers students the ideal opportunity to practice their Chinese and experience Chinese culture.
• Chinese Summer Camps (ages 3+)
Duration: 1-week. Activities include: Brush painting, Calligraphy, Chinese Arts & Crafts, Chinese Cookery course, Rhymes and Songs & more.

 Easter Camps (ages 3+)
Our 1-week Easter camps aim to use innovative teaching methods and fun activities to generate children’s interests in learning Chinese.

 Year-round Chinese classes for children 
Ages 5-12 / weekdays with activities

 Private Chinese Lessons during Summer holidays
For children, teenagers & adults at a location that suits you
UK Rugby Camps - Summer
Courses / Programs
This listing placement is available to a UK school or club offering rugby summer camps for British (or international) students. 
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