Residential
Cambridge Summer Courses with OxSC Camp Oxford
Oxford · Academic · 13–18 yrs
Typically open in June — 2027 dates coming soon
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Ages9–18 yrs
FocusAcademic
Language lessonsEnglish
SeasonJun – Aug
Oxford Summer Courses runs this residential academic camp in Oxford, United Kingdom. The camp welcomes children aged 9–18, with sports and languages on the programme. Typically open June to August — new dates coming soon. Sessions last 1–4 weeks. Activities run in English.
Residential academic camp in Oxford, United Kingdom
Oxford Summer Courses offers exciting 1, 2 or 4-week summer programmes across 40+ subjects for students aged 9-24. Delve into topics you love, guided by an expert tutor, alongside students from all over the world all hosted within an Oxford or Cambridge University college or a top British boarding school. Small class sizes mean that teaching can be tailored to your interests and classes are designed to challenge your perspective and develop new ways of thinking through debate and discussion. Our courses are free from the restrictions of a set syllabus or exams, instead you are supported to explore your passions and really engage with the subject matter. This teaching style mirrors the one used by the University of Oxford, with it's reputation for rapid development and focus on independent and critical thinking skills. We know these skills are essential to unlock effective decision-making and help you decide your own path. To top it off, you will also benefit from excursions to renowned historical sites in the UK to support your learning, social activities to help build new lifelong friendships, formal college dinners and a graduation at the end of your course. At Oxford Summer Courses you can learn without limits - the only questions is: where will your learning take you?
What's Included
Small-group tuition with tutors (maximum 8 students per class)
Residential accommodation in an Oxford college such as Lady Margaret Hall, Somerville, Worcester, St Anne's or St Benet's at St Hilda's
Meals according to age group (full board for 13-15; breakfast and dinner for 16-17 and 18-24)
Social and cultural programme run by the on-course team, including city tours, evening events and talent shows
Full-day excursions to destinations such as Windsor, Bath, Portsmouth, the Tower of London and Blenheim Palace
Pastoral care from trained on-course staff
Travel insurance policy for students studying in the UK
Formal three-course banquet in college after graduation (ages 13-24 in Oxford and Cambridge)
Certificate and letter of recommendation at the end of the course
Not provided
Lunch for the 16-17 and 18-24 age groups · Personal spending money (the site suggests roughly £200-£300 for a two-week course depending on age) · Transport from UK airports other than London Heathrow, which families arrange privately · Scholarships or bursaries are not offered
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Special focus
Academic · Academic
Every Oxford Summer Courses fortnight pairs academic work with a full social and cultural programme run by the on-course pastoral team, so mornings of lessons, seminars or tutorials give way to afternoons and evenings that are already planned but never regimented. The shape of that programme shifts with age: for the youngest students on site it leans towards team building and games that let them burn off energy together, while older groups follow a more professional thread with workshops on CV writing, interview skills, debating and public speaking, plus university fairs, college visits and guest speakers. Students stay with their age group and their small class throughout, which is how friendships form quickly among a cohort drawn from more than 150 nationalities. Full-day excursions, city tours, talent shows and evening socials are set against deliberate stretches of free time, especially for the 16-plus groups, so students practise the independence of moving around a university city responsibly. Days run to a clear rhythm, with breakfast from 07:30, a morning sign-in and a first session at 09:00, and evening activities finishing around 20:00 for the youngest and between 21:30 and 22:00 for those aged 13 and over. The fortnight closes with a formal three-course banquet in a college dining room and a graduation ceremony, a moment many students remember as the high point of the summer.
Other included activities
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Excursions & trips
Included in the programme
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Oxford city tour
Ashmolean Museum visit
Blenheim Palace day trip
Tower of London
Westminster, London
British Museum
Warwick Castle
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Bristol
Bath and the Roman Baths
Oxford city tour
Ashmolean Museum visit
Blenheim Palace day trip
Reviews
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Megan Klee
Phenomenal Experience! Oxford Summer Courses was a phenomenal experience. I especially gained from the tutorial style seminars, as opposed to a lecture seminar. We were expected to learn all of the material prior to the course, and then have a three hour discussion in class, based off of what we read/learned prior. This experience opened my eyes to what learning can be. This style of learning is far more engaging, and likely effective than the mere expectation of hearing material in class and then consuming the information for later regurgitation. This setting fostered critical thinking and emulated a peer-review experience, that is expected in higher academia. I also appreciated and enjoyed being able to engage with my tutor during class, having the time to ask questions and delve into answers. The small class setting made this possible. Lastly, Oxford Summer Courses was a great environment to make friends and acquaintances from different walks of life, with the opportunity to learn about different cultures.
Aug 2023
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Yan Lisa Zhou
My daughter Erica enjoyed the summer camp so much. She has new friends, enlarges her learning scope, and most important, she knows clearly what her goal is. This is a summer camp beyond my expectation.
Aug 2023
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Prisha
Had the time of my life. This experience is so precious to me and I hold it very dear to my heart. I studied the Business and Entrepreneurship 13-15 course and absolutely loved it. My classmates were engaging and the course was made absolutely delightful with my tutor. She made creative activities and held interactive discussions to further my knowledge on business. Apart from the studies, this experience is something I wouldn't trade a thing for. The friends I made... the experiences I had... is something very very dear to me. Attending OSC truly made my 2023 summer the best one I had.
Jul 2023
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Ceren Yilmaz
I had the best experience of my life I had the best experience of my life. For two weeks, I had a chance to learn and explore amazing knowledge by a very kind tutor. Besides the classes, the friendship I had during two weeks, all the great activities and relevant stuff made my experience much more amazing. I recommend it to everyone who is willing to go and see Oxford's fascinating atmosphere with a very informative course.
Jul 2023
Safety & Supervision
24/7 supervision
Meals
breakfast
Provided for all age groups; generally served from 07:30.
lunch
Included for the 9-12 and 13-15 age groups only; not provided for 16-17 and 18-24 students.
dinner
Provided for all age groups; for 13-15s a mixture of college-provided dinners and eating out in local restaurants depending on the site.
Catering depends on age group: the 9-12 and 13-15 groups receive breakfast, lunch and dinner, while 16-17 and 18-24 students are half-board with breakfast and dinner only (staff recommend local eateries for lunch). For 13-15s dinner may be a mix of college-provided meals and eating out locally, and 13-24 students in Oxford and Cambridge attend a formal three-course dinner in college after graduation.
A day at camp
07:30
Breakfast (all age groups)
08:30
Morning sign-in (most age groups)
09:00
First class or activity of the day
20:00
Evening activities finish (younger students)
21:00
Lights out (younger students)
21:30
Evening activities finish (ages 13+, between 21:30 and 22:00)
22:30
Lights out (ages 13+)
Accommodation & campus
Where your child sleeps
Bedrooms
Shared bedrooms & Private bedrooms
Bathrooms
Ensuite bathrooms & Bathrooms shared between rooms
At our Oxford locations, students stay in authentic University of Oxford colleges or top-tier boarding schools, offering a true taste of student life. Rooms are comfortable and secure, with options for single or twin occupancy and shared or ensuite bathrooms depending on the package. Students enjoy access to beautiful college grounds, traditional dining halls, common rooms, and study spaces—blending centuries-old tradition with modern comfort. Meals are provided daily, and staff are on-site 24/7 to support students, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment throughout their stay.
Campus facilities
Dining Room
Classrooms
Location & getting there
Oxford Summer Courses, 18 Beaumont St, Oxford OX1 2NA, United Kingdom
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Getting your child there
Airport
London Heathrow
Pickup service · All Oxford Summer Courses transfers run exclusively from London Heathrow on the official arrival and departure days, where the airport team is stationed at designated meeting points between 9:00 and 16:00 BST; flights timed to land before 15:00 make the last transfer of the day comfortably. Staff are easily identifiable, carry photo identity and an official letter from Oxford Summer Courses, help with luggage and accompany students to the coach or private vehicle that takes them straight to their Oxford college, where on-site staff help them settle in. Families receive full travel details roughly four weeks before the course, including the meeting point, the name and mobile number of the staff member collecting an unaccompanied minor, and emergency contacts; students booked on Premier Transfers are sent their individual driver details in advance. If a flight is delayed the Heathrow team tracks the new arrival time and works within the transfer window, arranging a private transfer or next-day arrival where needed, and the same support applies on departure day with check-in, luggage and airline handover. Students flying into other UK airports need to arrange their own private transport to Oxford, and the team is happy to advise on suitable options and timings.
By car
Arriving by car
Families driving their child to Oxford should plan around the published course times: check-in opens from 14:00 on the first day of the course, and on the final day rooms must be vacated by 10:00 with departure from the site by 12:00. Course dates are inclusive of the arrival and departure days, and students can only be on site between those dates. Parents staying nearby can occasionally meet their child on a free afternoon, provided this is arranged with the team in advance so it does not clash with lessons. · Oxford Summer Courses, 18 Beaumont St, Oxford OX1 2NA, United Kingdom
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