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Academic Camps in the United Kingdom 2027

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Best rated Academic Camps in the United Kingdom

Ranked by parent ratings on World Camps and Google, weighted by how many reviews back them. Camps enter with at least 3 World Camps reviews or 20 Google reviews. $ to $$$$ is the price per day.

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    Atlas Summer Courses

    Oxford · Residential

    5.0 (5)4.5 on GoogleSince 2010

  2. 2
    Cambridge Summer Courses with OxSC Camp Oxford

    Oxford · Residential

    5.0 (5)4.5 on GoogleSince 2010

  3. 3
    ISSOS International Summer Schools - Cambridge Camp$$$$

    Cambridge · Residential

    5.0 (3)5.0 on Googlereplies < 24hSince 2005

  4. 4
    Immerse Education

    London · Residential

    5.0 (5)4.5 on GoogleSince 2012

  5. 5
    Summer School

    Acton Burnell · Residential

    5.0 (4)4.3 on Google

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    Reach Cambridge Summer School$$$$

    Cambridge · Residential

    5.0 (15)Since 2003

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    Oxford Summer School Camp

    Oxford · Residential

    5.0 (5)4.4 on GoogleSince 2008

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    Young Adults Summer Programme$$$$

    London · Residential

    4.8 on GoogleSince 1912

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    Cambridge Summer School

    Cambridge · Residential

    5.0 (4)4.4 on GoogleSince 2008

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    Gordonstoun International Summer School

    Duffus · Residential

    5.0 (8)Since 1976

All Academic Camps in the United Kingdom

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17 camps in the United Kingdom

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Choosing a camp in the United Kingdom

Academic camps in the United Kingdom cluster mainly around Oxford and Cambridge, where Oxford Summer Courses and Reach Cambridge put children inside real university colleges for lessons and excursions. Concord College in Acton Burnell runs its own residential academic camp, while Gordonstoun International Summer School in Scotland pairs study with sport and outdoor time.

Ages span from around eight up into the late teens. Choosing here often comes down to setting — a college room in Oxford or Cambridge, a boarding school in the Acton Burnell countryside, or Gordonstoun's woodland campus in Scotland. All are residential and teach in English, and several also build excursions or sport into the week.

Camps in the United Kingdom: the facts

Every figure is computed live from the camps listed on this page.

At a glance

0 day camps · 17 residential camps.

Ages 8–24 overall.

Stays range from 13 to 42 days.

What camps cost

From £3,200 to £6,995 per session across 4 priced camps.

Getting there

15 of 17 camps with transport details arrange airport pick-up.

When camps run

Sessions run July 4, 2027 – August 14, 2027.

Where campers sleep

Shared rooms at 11 camps; private rooms at 13.

Typically 1–2 campers per room.

Meals

All three daily meals are included at 10 of 11 camps.

Languages

Camps here run in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian.

1 camp is multilingual.

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Sessions run July 4, 2027 – August 14, 2027.The bars show published sessions per month — July is the busiest.

Where camps in the United Kingdom take kids

Counted from the camps' own excursion programmes — not a tourist list.

OxfordOxford4 camps go thereLondonLondon4 camps go thereAshmolean MuseumAshmolean Museum3 camps go thereWarwick CastleWarwick Castle3 camps go thereCambridgeCambridge3 camps go thereTower of LondonTower of London2 camps go thereOxford StreetOxford Street2 camps go thereThe British MuseumThe British Museum2 camps go there

Frequently asked questions

What are the best academic camps in the United Kingdom?
Based on parent ratings on World Camps and Google, our top-rated academic camps in the United Kingdom include Atlas Summer Courses, Cambridge Summer Courses with OxSC Camp Oxford, ISSOS International Summer Schools - Cambridge Camp. See the full ranking above — it updates as new reviews come in.
How much do academic camps in the United Kingdom cost?
Prices start from $4,295 per session. Each camp sets its own pricing, and many offer age-based rates and sibling discounts.
What ages are academic camps in the United Kingdom for?
The camps listed here welcome children from 8 to 24 years old. Every camp page lists its exact age groups per session.
Are there both day and overnight options?
No — only residential (overnight) camps are currently listed for this page (17); no day-camp options right now.
How do I book?
Open a camp to see its sessions, live availability and prices, then book online. You'll confirm your child's details and pay securely — no phone calls needed.
Are airport transfers included at academic camps in the United Kingdom?
15 of the 17 camps here that list transport details arrange airport pick-up — check each camp's "Getting there" section for meeting points and times.

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