Bucksmore Education provides a wide range of summer camps and activity programs for 7-19 year old non-native English-speaking international students from all over the world, as well as American students. Our academic summer courses take place at schools and university campuses throughout the south of England, in cities including Oxford and Cambridge.

We focus mainly on classic and advanced English language courses for non-native speakers, but we also offer advanced academic options in Cambridge University for native or bilingual speakers of English (students from the US, Canada, the UK, and more).

In addition to classic English language summer camps for kids and teens, we also provide activity camps, leadership courses, and academic tour camps featuring the best of British education. We also offer a specialised subject-tuition programme at Magdalene College, Cambridge University for US students, native speakers and fluent level non-native speakers, ages 16-19 years.

Our programmes focus on providing an unforgettable summer experience for our young learners in safe and secure residential centres in the south of England. Young learners at Bucksmore participate in a wide range of afternoon and evening activities; go on cultural excursions and trips at the same time as improving their English language skills. Our students really do live, study and play as part of a multinational community.

English Language & Activity Summer Camp Programs:

- Bucky Adventure (Activity / sports camp, ages 13-17)
- Bucksmore Young Leaders (Ages 14-17)
- Bucksmore Cambridge / Oxford (Intensive city-based programme, ages 14-17)
- Bucksmore Arts (Visual & performing arts, ages 14-17)
- Bucksmore Summer (Ages 11-16)
- Bucky Kids Camp (Ages 7-10)
- Bucksmore Three Capitals (Academic tour)
- University Preparation Course (Ages 16-18)
- Cambridge Advanced Studies Program (Tutorial Programme for Advanced Students)

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2. UK Film School - Residential Summer Filmmaking Course

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UK Film School provides a residential, 5-day summer filmmaking course for students aged 12-15 and 16-19 years at Garden House in the historic market town of Stamford, Lincolnshire is a fantastic location conveniently situated in the heart of England and only 1 hour by train from London's King's Cross Station (Our summer base has plenty of interesting locations for filmmaking).

Over the course of a week, students have the opportunity to make a film from start to finish using broadcast quality equipment and under the guidance of film and TV professionals.

Students will experience all aspects of filmmaking - including script development, casting, location scouting, cinematography, sound recording, and more.

Our 1-week Filmmaking summer program includes all activities, boarding and meals.

5-Day. Residential Summer Filmmaking Course:
- For students aged 12-15 and 16-19 years old.

Students will experience all aspects of filmmaking including:

- Script Development
- Casting
- Location Scouting
- Cinematography
- Sound Recording

This course fulfills the criteria for a residential for the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.

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3. International Summer School for Teens in Imperial College London & Worcester College campus in Oxford, England

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• 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
• Introduction to Coding and Big Data

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4. Reach Cambridge - Academic Camps in UK & Online

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• Get a unique introduction to your favourite academic subject at University level in the prestigious environment of Cambridge University!

• Reach Cambridge provides residential spring and summer courses for UK & international high school students ages 14-18 years old.

• With a wide range of academic subjects to choose from, our spring and summer camps are taught by experts in the field through interactive classes, lectures and workshops.

• Located just 50 miles north of London, students stay in one of Cambridge University’s colleges or in our central Cambridge headquarters, ‘Reach Hall’.

• Our fun, spring and summer programs give you the opportunity to experience an academically-rigorous summer program in one of the top educational facilities in the world.

• Our challenging and vibrant summer courses are specially designed to complement high school studies, whilst also offering a glimpse of University-style learning.

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

• Your studies will be combined with a varied program of exciting activities and excursions across Britain.

Student Review:
"I had exceptionally high expectations for the Reach Cambridge Course, and I happy to report they were all reached and surpassed. The University is absolutely beautiful, the staff is incredible, and the experience was perfectly unique.'

2 & 4-week Summer Camps 2023 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
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• SAT Preparation
• Social & Political Sciences
• STEM (science, technology, engineering & maths).

Online Pre-University Courses (Contact us for a full online course list).

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5. XUK English Summer Language School, Dauntsey's

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Situated in one of the UK's finest boarding school in Devizes, XUK English Summer Language School provides quality residential summer English language programmes for students ages 8 -17. XUK cater for beginner to advanced level students from around the world, and children can attend for anywhere between 1 and 5 weeks.

Students take English lessons in the morning (15 hours per week) with experienced and qualified English teachers, and have the opportunity to add on intensive English lessons in the afternoon. Children participate in fun activities to practice their English socially in the afternoon and evening. These include sports, art, cookery, dance, drama and much more.

Throughout their stay at XUK English, all students will go on study and sightseeing trips to Bath or Winchester or Salisbury. The goal is to improve your child’s English and for them to enjoy every minute of the experience.

Residential Summer English Language Programme for Students Ages 8 -17:

- 1-5 week options available (you choose)
- 15 hours English language tuition per week
- Maximum group size: 12
- Intensive English classes available
- Fun afternoon activities (sports, art, cookery, science experiments, dance, drama...)
- Cultural trips to Bath, Salisbury or Winchester

Updated: 2024-10-21

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6. Sunshine Studios - Hip Hop Dancing Summer School

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• Sunshine Dance Studios is one of the UK's largest Dance & Arts Studios, with dance courses and classes in various locations in northwest England including Manchester City Centre, Blackburn, and Blackpool.

• We are also offering summer dance programs in Los Angeles, Norway, China, and Egypt for children, teens, and young adults in their 20's.

• At our Hip Hop Dancing Summer Schools in Manchester, Blackpool and Bolton, we offer 2-week Hip Hop intensive summer school programmes for locally-based students and international students.

• This course consists of Hip Hop, Street, Locking, Popping and Break Dancing, as well as English Language and Culture Classes.

• We provide dance courses for children, with camps for 3-6 and 6-12 year olds, as well as courses for teens and young adults ages 12+.

• We have different levels within our camps: beginners, intermediates and advanced (serious dancers or pros) so you can learn at your own pace. Our groups are divided by ability rather than age group.

• In addition, we offer an intense international dance camp for hard core dance training with all the best overseas choreographers. This course is for serious dancers who are wanting to push themselves to their maximum potential.

Hip Hop Dancing Summer Courses:

• 2-week Hip Hop Intensive Summer School for both local and international students at beginner, intermediate & advanced levels. (Ages 12+)

• Intense International Dance Camp (for Advanced / Professional dancers)

• Under 12's Hip Hop Summer School

• House Dance International (HDI) Summer Camp

• 3-6 Years Dance Summer School

• Optional English Language Classes

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For International Students

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7. St Clare's Oxford

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St Clare's is a private, residential English language school in the centre of Oxford, England. We provide short summer courses (2-6 weeks) for juniors, teens, and IB students from around the world.

We have a high reputation for excellent teachers, quality student accommodation, a wide number of activities and excursions. Our summer courses give international students the opportunity to live and socialise with native English speaking students.

St. Clare’s seeks to nurture in our students a life-long passion for learning and an enduring commitment to global citizenship. We welcome students of all nationalities and cultures who will benefit from, and contribute to, our learning community.

As well as academic English lessons, an exciting range of sports, cultural and social activities keeps your child busy all day – around the playing fields, tennis courts, sports hall and heated outdoor pool of the campus.

Summer Courses for Juniors (ages 10-15)
- 18 English lessons per week
- Elementary to Advanced levels
- Duration: 3 or 6 weeks

Summer Courses for Teens (ages 15-17)
- English Language Courses at all levels
- Duration: 2-4+ weeks
- College residence or homestay
- Activity and excursion programme

Summer IB Introduction Course (ages 15+)
- Duration: 3 weeks
- Week 1: Language and Literature
- Week 2: Science and Arts
- Week 3: Mathematics and Humanities

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8. Travel Sport Camp

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Currently, Travel Sport Camp and its affiliate EduKick, host schools and camps in 11 different countries on four continents and continues to grow on a global scale. Travel Sport Camp offers summer sports camps for boys and girls from 10 years old in Cornwall in south-west England, and Bolton, a large town in Greater Manchester, Lancashire, in the North West of England. Our camps are open to children and teens from abroad and also from within the UK.

In our summer camps, all sport training sessions, classes and social activities are conducted in the native language to maximize the educational value of the experience. Daily professional sports training and daytime language and/or chosen curriculum taught by highly qualified teachers make up the core of the TSC program. All ability levels are welcome and no prior sports or English language experience is necessary. All levels of English speakers are welcome, from beginner/elementary up to native speaker. Native English speakers will be scheduled for more activity time and less language instruction time.

Multi-Sport Summer Camp - offers swimming, volleyball, tennis, and basketball. The program is for boys and girls ages 10 to 19, and combines a daily English language course with a sports training program.

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9. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow

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Located in Glasgow City Centre, The Royal Conservatoire is Scotland's national centre of professional vocational training in performance arts. We provide a range of Short Summer Courses in a range of performing and production arts disciplines (Dance, Drama, Music, Production, and Screen) designed for children and young adults ages 1-17 from all over the world.

Each summer we present a packed programme of performing arts classes for young people (and adults). The wide variety of these summer courses are distinctive in the way that we use performing arts to allow our students to share their views, ideas and passions with each other.

Our summer schools are specialist courses designed and delivered by the Royal Conservatoire’s tutors, lecturers and professors who teach our undergraduate and postgraduate students. For the majority of our courses we have an open access policy. We welcome learners at all levels of experience and are committed to reducing barriers to participation in the arts.

The ethos of our work is built upon the belief that the arts can contribute to the development of the whole person. We value inter-disciplinary working, use traditional and contemporary practices to inform our teaching, and support the principle of access to excellence for all.

Short Summer Courses in the Performing Arts:

Music courses:
- Early Years Music (Ages 1-4)
- Guitar (12-17)
- Percussion (12-17)
- Junkyard Jam (8-11)
- How does your Garden Grow? (5-7)
- Music (14-17)

Drama courses:
- The Ghost Ship (9-11)
- Time Capsule (12-14)
- Drama (15-17)
- Devised Theatre (15-17)
- Musical Theatre (15-17)
- Acting with Text (15-17)...

Dance courses:
- Dance Technique (11-14)
- Modern Ballet (10-14)

Screen / Production Courses:
- Performance and Film (15-17)
- Stage Production (13-17)

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10. MJA Language Ltd

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MJA Language run high quality summer English language courses for young people in popular locations in England, UK. These centres are situated in the historic and vibrant cities of York, Durham, Stamford and Manchester. We have a small friendly atmosphere and as a family business, offer an extremely personal service. We have students from all over Europe who come to learn English in a relaxed and fun environment. We deal solely with groups and we offer residential or family accommodation. At each centre we place great emphasis on looking after our students 24 hours a day. Members of our staff, together with Group Leaders, ensure that the appropriate levels of supervision and control are maintained at all times and that help is at hand should it be required.

English Courses with cultural activities:

- Didactic Programme: Our standard English courses involve 15 hours of tuition per week in small groups of no more that 15 students.

- Cultural & Social Programme: Weekday afternoons are dedicated to sport and cultural excursions.