Milton Abbey Summer School
Highlights
- Student Safety
- Range of Activities & Excursions
- Rural Dorset Countryside Location
- Friendly Staff
Overview
Welcome to Milton Abbey’s Summer School
The Summer School is an extension to the Milton Abbey School philosophy. We recognise that each student is an individual.
Milton Abbey’s Summer School is an unforgettable two-week experience designed for students aged 12-15, set in our secluded and picturesque valley on the 5-19 July 2026. This unique program invites international students to dive into a wide range of sports, creative arts, and immersive English language classes, all while developing essential social skills and gaining first hand insight into British culture.
12-15 yo
From July 5 to July 19, 2026
2 weeks
From $4,175
English
Max 150 campers
Co-Education
Private
Activities
Milton Abbey’s Summer School is an unforgettable two-week experience designed for students aged 12-15, set in our secluded and picturesque valley. This unique program invites international students to dive into a wide range of sports, creative arts, and immersive English language classes, all while developing essential social skills and gaining first hand insight into British culture.
Our exceptional facilities, supported by a dedicated staff, offer a wealth of experiences. From a working farm and stables to a nine-hole golf course, swimming pool, fitness gym, and beautifully maintained grass pitches, Milton Abbey provides the perfect backdrop for students to explore their passions. Participants can engage in hands-on activities like cooking, farming, fashion design, design technology, and music, fostering creativity, curiosity, and self-expression. Join us for a memorable two weeks of learning, friendship, and fun in one of England’s most beautiful settings – an inspiring journey that will create memories to last a lifetime!
Students will have easy access to some of England’s most popular attractions. From the stunning beaches of the renowned Jurassic Coast to the historic cities of Bath and Bristol, you’ll be perfectly situated to explore both natural beauty and cultural landmarks. Just a couple of hours away from London, you’ll experience all it’s famous attractions.
Creativity: Participate in creative and fun activities such as jewellery making, cooking, art and designing your own t-shirts and bags.
Activities: You will have the opportunity to be coached by specialists in a specific sport, or experience a range of different sports and adventurous activities. Sports include tennis, golf, swimming, kayaking, sailing, climbing, and a variety of other exhilarating outdoor pursuits.
Evening Fun: Evening activities start at 19:00 after supper. We have organised activities available every evening including quizzes, games of golf, swimming, movie nights, gym sessions and much more.
Dates & Pricing
Sunday 05 July 2026 to Sunday 19 July 2026
What’s Included in the price:
– Three meals a day
– In-house snacks
– Accommodation
– English classes
– Excursions
– Transport costs during the camp
– All offsite activities
– Laundry
From July 5 to July 19, 2026
From $4,175
Academics
Upon arrival, you will complete an English assessment to help us customise your learning experience during your two-week stay. You will receive English Language lessons and, at the end of the course, be awarded a Milton Abbey English Language Certificate.
Language lessons
Upon arrival, you will complete an English assessment to help us customise your learning experience during your two-week stay. You will receive English Language lessons and, at the end of the course, be awarded a Milton Abbey English Language Certificate.
16hours of lessons per week
Schedule
Throughout the week, you’ll enjoy a diverse range of daytime activities such as tennis, golf, swimming, mountain biking, kayaking, sailing, and climbing. For added excitement, there will also be fun challenges like paintballing to keep things engaging and adventurous.
In the evenings, the fun continues with music competition practice, access to outdoor sports facilities, and a lively disco to cap off your experience in style.
This dynamic mix ensures a perfect balance of challenge, relaxation, and entertainment!
Accommodation & facilities
Residential Houses: Each house can accommodate students in single and shared dorms and will be run by Milton Abbey staff. Each house comes complete with a common room for relaxation during down time.
A True Home from Home: Welcoming, family-style houses where every student is known and valued.
Stunning Countryside Setting: 180 acres, including Dorset estate with a historic Abbey, perfect for learning and living.
24/7 Support & Guidance: Dedicated pastoral care from house staff.
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At Milton Abbey Summer School, our leadership and supervision are carefully structured to create a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment. Our team of experienced house staff, teachers, coaches and activity staff work together to deliver high quality learning, engaging activities, and outstanding pastoral care. With dedicated staff overseeing every part of the programme, from lessons to boarding and excursions, we ensure students are well looked after and able to flourish both academically and personally.
Our staff have a mixture of first aid, residential overnight specific qualifications, coaching qualifications and teaching, to be able to meet the needs of summer camp residents during their time at Milton Abbey.
All staff members undergo comprehensive pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Milton Abbey is firmly committed to equal opportunities and to providing a safe, secure environment for every pupil. We promote a strong culture of vigilance, ensuring that safeguarding is at the heart of all we do and fully aligned with our Safeguarding (Child Protection and Staff Code of Conduct) Policy.
All staff will complete a comprehensive in-person induction programme, complimented with additional online training in the areas of: safeguarding and health & safety.
Milton Abbey is committed to attracting and supporting the very best staff to create a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We expect all students and staff to uphold high standards of care for one another, and we do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind. Discrimination is defined as any behaviour that makes someone feel excluded or treated differently on the basis of characteristics such as age, disability, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation, will result in disciplinary action.
At Milton Abbey, students are expected to uphold a high standard of behaviour that reflects our values of respect, responsibility and kindness. This includes being polite, considerate and supportive towards others, and following staff instructions promptly and respectfully. Pupils should take care of their own belongings and those of others, maintain good personal hygiene, and treat shared spaces with care. They must remain within agreed boundaries and times, participate fully in scheduled activities, and use technology responsibly in line with our acceptable use policy. Bullying, discrimination, or any behaviour that harms another person is never tolerated, and all students are encouraged to report any concerns to a member of staff immediately so we can ensure a safe and positive community for everyone.
You can use your devices to stay in touch with family and friends during free time and before bedtime. There is also a phone in the house for private calls. Pupils should leave phones in the staff office during the day. Safe and filtered Wi-Fi is available in the evenings and weekends. Mobile phone use is not permitted after lights out.
Location
The nearest airport to Milton Abbey Summer School is Bournemouth Airport. Airport pickup is available upon request. Airport Transfers – There and back will be a complimentary coach-transfer from Heathrow Airport at 16:00 on Sunday 5th July 2026. Should any students not be able to make this time, we are happy to arrange individual transfers on a case by case basis.
A very warm hug and gratitude to the entire Milton Abbey family. In these few days, something beautiful and unforgettable has happened.
Our children, once hesitant, unsure, and tightly holding on to comfort zones, have blossomed before our eyes.
They came with backpacks filled with essentials, but also with hearts full of questions and eyes looking for familiarity.
Today, they walk with confidence, speak with clarity, and think with independence. We’ve watched them make choices, solve problems, support one another, and step out of shadows they didn’t even know they were hiding in.
They’ve learned to fold their blankets, but more importantly, they’ve learned to unfold their courage. They’ve woken up not just to alarm clocks, but to responsibility. They’ve laughed together, stumbled together, and stood up stronger together.
Our children, once hesitant, unsure, and tightly holding on to comfort zones, have blossomed before our eyes. Their independence isn’t loud or boastful it shows in the quiet pride of tying their own shoelaces, managing time, or comforting a friend. It’s in the small decisions that speak of big growth.
We’ve seen a glimpse of who they are becoming resilient, empathetic, self-reliant individuals who are learning to trust their own wings.
We send them back home a little taller in spirit, and a whole lot braver.
Thankyou Milton Abbey for everything!
Shalini D – Modern School, New Delhi