South Korea's camp scene is shaped by its international schools, several of which open their campuses each summer to day and residential programs for both local and expatriate families. Around Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi-do, children can choose between academically minded options — spanning STEM, languages, leadership and the humanities — and more active outdoor camps that include hiking, swimming, snowboarding and ice skating.

This academic emphasis reflects Korea's strong focus on education, and many camps pair rigorous daytime learning with the same excursions and outdoor adventure found in camps elsewhere, giving families a distinctly Korean mix of study and play.