Prince Bishop International Summer School
Highlights
- Expert-led English, STEM & elite football training
- Beachside setting with 47 acres to explore freely.
- Epic Harry Potter & Dracula themed trips.
- Authentic British experience with native speakers
Overview
Prince Bishop Summer Camp Experience – Language, Adventure, and Coastal Discovery
Set in a stunning Grade I listed beachside boarding house within a wild national park, our camp is built for adventurous, curious minds craving a summer of epic fun, real learning, and unforgettable moments.
Picture this: campfires on the beach, sunset volleyball and rounders straight out of Top Gun: Maverick, and exploring 47 acres of secluded woodland—complete with a treehouse, firepit, and bushcraft skills. All this, plus expert-led learning, international friendships, and high-energy adventure make Prince Bishop Summer Camp a one-of-a-kind experience.
What’s Included:
Your Choice of Summer School Programme
Choose our English as a Second Language (ESL) programme—30 hours of immersive lessons over two weeks, including a certified contribution toward a further qualification—or opt for an alternative programme tailored for native English speakers. Campers can also join STEM and gifted learners’ pathways, designed to challenge and inspire.
Conversation Club with Native Speakers
Boost your fluency and confidence in English through engaging, real-life conversations with native speakers.
Unforgettable Activities & Excursions
Off-site adventures include:
Alnwick Castle Harry Potter Experience
The Big One Aqua Park
Nerf Battle & Bubble Football
Shopping Trip
Paddleboarding along the stunning coastline
On-site experiences include:
Beach campfires
Sunset rounders and volleyball
Bushcraft, treehouse fun, and firepit evenings in our private 47-acre woodland
Leadership & team-building challenges
Football Academy led by DF Next Level Coaching, directed by a UEFA A-licensed coach
All-Inclusive Package
No hidden costs—everything is included:
All entry tickets, transport, and course materials
3 delicious meals per day, curated by our head chef to fuel body and mind
Accommodation in our beautifully preserved, historic coastal boarding house
Graduation ceremony, prom night, and certificate of achievement
Whether you're here to sharpen your English, explore your potential in sport or science, or just live out the most exciting summer of your life, Prince Bishop Summer Camp is the ultimate mix of learning, leadership, and adventure by the sea.
9-17 yo
From 6th July 2025 to 10th August 2025
5 weeks
From $2,005
English
Max 98 campers
Co-Education
Shared
Activities
Activities Included
English Language: 30 hours per fortnight following British Council standards, taught by highly experienced teachers. Daily Conversation Club with native speakers to boost pronunciation, pace, and fluency.
Football Academy: Led by top, UEFA A-licensed coaches offering optional 1:1 sessions for skill development.
STEM: Delivered by STEM professionals with a future-forward curriculum including context-based challenges, team-building, soft skills, and more.
Gifted Workshops: Taught by a Royal Institution Maths Masterclass expert, complemented by Genius Games.
Scheduled Fun & Life Skills Activities: Capture the Flag, Hunted, Movie Nights, Disaster Zone, Crime Scene Investigation, Murder Mystery, and more.
Outdoor Adventures: Paddleboarding, bushcraft in 47 acres of private woodland, and beach sports like rounders and volleyball (think Top Gun: Maverick).
History & Heritage: Walks exploring local history and heritage, plus a special starlit Dark Skies experience.
Magical Trips: Harry Potter experience at Alnwick Castle (filming location) and Dracula experience at Whitby Abbey, inspiration for Bram Stoker’s famous novel.
Dates & Pricing
Dates:
06.07.2025 to 10.08.2025
Price:
£1500 per week
From 6th July 2025 to 10th August 2025
From $2,005
Academics
15 hours per week of English Writing and Speaking supplemented by daily optional Conversation Club with native speakers using bespoke Conversation Cards al uploaded to a Digital scrapbook.
Certificated English Writing and Speaking from Gateway Qualifications with British Council materials.
Certificate of attendance for STEM and Gifted programme.
Certificate of attendance for Football Academy.
Reading Plus App given to use at home after camp for all students to accelerate their reading speed and boost exam scores.
Language lessons
Interactive , engaging lessons taught by Senior Leaders and highly trained language specialists.
Rigorous curriculum with optimal results.
15hours of lessons per week
Schedule
Each day at Prince Bishop Summer Camp begins at 7:30am with wake-up and a healthy breakfast. A short morning meeting at 8:30am sets the tone for the day before English lessons run from 8:45am to 11:45am.
Lunch is served from 12:00 to 1:00pm, followed by exciting afternoon sessions. From 1:00 to 5:00pm, campers either head off on a half-day trip or take part in one of our specialist pathways: STEM, Gifted, or the Football Academy.
Tea is served between 5:00 and 6:00pm, then it’s on to evening activities from 6:00 to 9:00pm, which include scheduled events and our popular Conversation Club.
From 9:00 to 10:00pm, campers enjoy downtime to relax, before lights out at 10:30pm.
Accommodation & facilities
Camp Facilities
Prince Bishop Summer Camp is set within a breathtaking Grade I listed historic boarding school, offering an inspiring and safe environment by the sea. Our boarding houses feature comfortable rooms for 3–4 students, many with sea views, and are supported by 24-hour staffing and security.
Campers enjoy access to a wide range of outstanding facilities:
The Drama Barn, equipped for theatre productions and film nights
A beautiful, traditional lunch hall serving meals curated by our head chef
British heritage gardens and a charming outdoor theatre
Welcoming common rooms for social time and relaxation
A fully equipped sports hall and gymnasium
Expansive playing fields leading to our astroturf pitch
A soft, sandy beach with rockpools and a mysterious smugglers’ cave
47 acres of private woodland with a treehouse, firepit, and space for bushcraft adventures
This exceptional setting combines natural beauty, heritage, and modern comfort—offering the ideal backdrop for fun, learning, and unforgettable summer experiences.
Reviews
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Q&A
Director and Deputy Director are both DSL trained and they oversee all staff. Teachers are all very experienced with lots of Senior Leadership training and roles and can manage and direct Camp Leaders. Coaches are very highly qualified and can manage and direct Camp Leaders. ll staff follow strict protocols ; strict training regimes and communicate with radios at all time to ensure safety; smooth transitions and full supervision of children at all times.
All staff have full enhanced DBS.
All staff have First Aid Training.
All staff have both relevant qualifications and experience for their role.
Some staff have further and higher qualifications , eg UEFA A License; Masters in Education; Lifeguarding.
As well as Enhanced DBS checks , annually al staff must provide references for character and work as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.
We work only with staff we know and have worked with for many years.
Staff training is blended, with both in person and online training provided by DSLs ; SENDcos ; high level coaching companies; DSL training with Psychlogical specialists in First Aid and Mental Health First Aid.
Strictly adhere to our Policy and British Law.
Code of conduct is signed by staff and children and monitored by Director and Deputy Director. This align with all of our policies.
Mobile phones may be used at given times for: contacting home; taken photos with permission(e.g. on trips) but they are kept safe at all times and at the owner’s discretion. We are not responsible for any damage or losses .
Location
The nearest airport to Prince Bishop International Summer School is Leeds Bradford Newcastle Manchester. Airport pickup is available upon request. AIRPORT TRANSFERSTeesside Airport: £100 – Each wayNewcastle Airport: £160 – Each wayLeeds Bradford Airport: £160 – Each wayManchester Airport: £160 – Each way
A fantastic experience in a beautiful location! Perfect for relaxing, exploring and trying a wide range of activities and learning new skills. The experienced staff are so friendly and enthusiastic, whilst ensuring the youngsters are safe and have fun and enjoy every minute. 😊
Such dedication and passion always put into every single course and activity. Lisa and her team provide excellent learning and cultural development opportunities. As an education professional myself, Lisa sets the standard for passion around providing opportunities for ALL children, she cares deeply and this shows in all the courses she provides.
We’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Lisa and the team on a number of school activity programmes, and every single time they’ve delivered something truly exceptional. Their professionalism, energy, and attention to detail are second to none.
Lisa leads with such clarity and care.
Her team are not only brilliantly organised but genuinely passionate about creating meaningful, structured experiences for young people. The feedback from students, staff, and parents has been nothing short of fantastic.
The quality of the programme content, the safeguarding protocols, and the creative delivery are consistently outstanding.
If you’re looking for a team who brings heart, excellence, and results to everything they do, look no further than Lisa and the crew.
I can’t wait to see how Prince Bishop International Summer School continues to grow and inspire in 2025 and onwards.