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Ages8–17 yrs
FocusEnglish
LevelAll levels
Language lessonsEnglish
XUK Summer School & Camps runs this residential language camp in Devizes, United Kingdom. The camp welcomes children aged 8–17, with sports, arts & crafts, and adventure on the programme. Typically open July to August — new dates coming soon. Sessions last 6 weeks. Activities run in English.
Residential English camp in Devizes, United Kingdom
Summer Camps and English Language Schools for Kids and Teens. Registered & inspected by OFSTED on Early Years & Childcare Registers. XUK is owned and run by brothers Richard and Nicholas Bernstein. XUK Residential: Our residential summer camp for children and teens age 8-17, based at the stunning Dauntsey’s School in Wiltshire. Campers can improve their English whilst choosing from the following options for their stay: XUK Activity - our summer multi-activity residential camp with activities to suit everyone XUK English - our summer language school with exceptional quality English language tuition XUK Excel - our elective activity summer camp where campers focus on one category of activity that’s chosen in advance XUK offers outstanding childcare for 8 to 17 year olds, and has something for everyone. We run for 5 weeks in the summer and campers can choose how long they want to stay with us, from 1 week all the way up to 5 weeks!
What's Included
Accommodation in dormitories at Dauntsey's School
Meals
Daily morning and afternoon activity sessions (sports, arts, adventure)
Evening whole-group activities
One off-site trip to a local town or city each week
Supervision by DBS-checked, trained staff
Optional — available at extra cost
Optional extra trips — Theme Park, Aqua Park, Laser Quest, Stonehenge, London day trip
Optional English conversation classes
Not provided
Leader in Training (LIT) Programme for 16-17 year olds · Welcome Pack · Airport / St Pancras transfer service
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Special focus
English · Languages
The XUK Activity week has a clear rhythm that campers quickly settle into. Mornings are spent with a designated activity group, working through scheduled sessions where children build skills alongside the same familiar faces, which helps friendships form fast. Afternoons switch to choice: campers pick from a varied timetable so a sporty child can chase another game while someone more creative heads for the arts studio or a craft session. Evenings pull the whole camp back together for one big shared activity, from campfires and Staff vs. Campers to the XUK Musical, Murder Mysteries or a Lip Sync Battle. Because the programme is rewritten each week, children who stay two, three or even five weeks meet fresh activities rather than repeats, and each week also includes an off-site trip to a nearby town or city. Families who want to add more can book optional extras such as the theme park, aqua park or the London theatre day, either individually or bundled into the Gold and Platinum packages.
Levels welcomeA1 — BeginnerA2 — ElementaryB1 — IntermediateB2 — Upper intermediateC1 — AdvancedC2 — Proficient
Other included activities
Excursions & trips
Included in the programme
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Salisbury day trip
Bath day trip
Winchester day trip
Chippenham day trip
Aqua park day (optional extra)
Theme park day (optional extra)
Laser Quest afternoon (optional extra)
Stonehenge visit (optional extra)
London day with West End show (optional extra)
Salisbury day trip
Bath day trip
Winchester day trip
Reviews
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Testimonial for XUK Summer School
Dear Nick, we would like to thank you for the wonderful camp the kids had last week. They came back home and couldn't stop telling lovely stories of interesting activities, sports, nice staff and new friends, and everything was well-organized. They even said, "This is the best camp I ever had in my life." (They have been to many camps every year in the Netherlands and abroad.) Since the kids departed early last Saturday, they had no chance to thank and say goodbye to all the staff in person. Please forward our greetings to all the staff. It was an unforgettable experience for our kids. We are very grateful. Thank you. They probably will be back soon.
Mar 2024
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Rebecca, Byron's Mum
Hi Nick and Richard, I just wanted to drop you and the team a line to thank you all for giving Byron and his buddies the best week ever. They honestly had so much fun. I don’t think any of them knew quite what to expect and started off a little nervous, but by the end of the week, when we picked them up, they were buzzing with stories of what they did, the people they met, and of course your XUK team who made the whole experience what it was. I’m so delighted to have been able to send them off on this adventure. I hope you are all having a well deserved rest!! Thank you so much!
Mar 2024
Safety & Supervision
Staff to camper ratio1:4
XUK is registered with and inspected by Ofsted, rated Outstanding at its last inspection. Every staff member is DBS-checked, interviewed and reference-checked, and completes a full training period before campers arrive, with safeguarding leads supporting the team throughout camp. The complete policies and procedures document is shared with enrolled families.
Meals
Residential campers are provided with meals prepared on site, described as fresh and balanced with a mix of familiar and international dishes. Vegetarian options and special dietary requirements are catered for. The venue has its own kitchen and dining facilities, and BBQ nights feature in the whole-camp programme.
Vegetarian
Accommodation & campus
Where your child sleeps
Per bedroom
8 campers
Bedrooms
Shared bedrooms & Private bedrooms
Bathrooms
Ensuite bathrooms & Bathrooms shared between rooms
We have five incredible boarding areas at XUK Our dorms come in all shapes and sizes. We have rooms that sleep one camper up to eight campers. All campers will have access to bathrooms in their corridors. Some are en suite. Dorm groups are divided by age and sex.Dorms are assigned upon arrival, your child will not get a choice of room size. Our priority is to ensure that campers are with/close by to those who are the same/similar age.
Campus facilities
Dining Room
Classrooms
Laundry
Volleyball Court
Games Room
Arts room
Archery
Tennis Court
Basketball Court
Dance studio
Fireplace
Swimming Pool
Running track
Hockey Field
Location & getting there
XUK Excel Camp, Dauntsey's School, Dauntsey School, Devizes SN10 4HE, United Kingdom
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Getting your child there
Airport
£99 · optionalBristol
Pickup service · Dauntsey's School sits in Wiltshire within reach of several airports, and XUK runs an escorted Airport Service so unaccompanied campers are met on arrival and taken to camp by the camp team. The transfer is charged at £99 each way and works best when flights are booked close to XUK's recommended arrival and departure times; journeys outside those windows may carry an additional charge, so it is worth checking the Getting to Camp details before ticketing. Transfers included in the Gold and Platinum packages are set to a specific arrival time.
By car
Drive to camp
Families are welcome to drive their child in and see the camp for themselves at drop-off, meeting the team on site. The address is XUK Residential Camp, Dauntsey's School, Devizes SN10 4HE, in the Wiltshire countryside, with 150 acres of grounds around it. Weeks run Sunday to Sunday, so arrivals and departures both fall on a Sunday. · XUK Excel Camp, Dauntsey's School, Dauntsey School, Devizes SN10 4HE, United Kingdom
Train station
£99 · optionalLondon St Pancras
Pickup service · For campers arriving by Eurostar or long-distance train, XUK operates a St Pancras Service where staff meet children at the London station and accompany them to camp in Wiltshire. It costs £99 each way and, as with the airport service, arriving close to XUK's recommended times keeps things simple and best value. This transfer is one of the options covered by the Gold and Platinum packages, at a specific arrival time.
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