2024 Summer camps guide
With the new year now in full swing, thoughts inevitably turn to the long, elusive summer holidays and keeping children entertained throughout.
In this 2024 summer camps guide, we have curated a shortlist of some of the most exciting summer experiences across the UK, US, and Switzerland for children aged 8–17. From multiactivity camps in the Alps to expeditions in Alaska, these hand-selected summer camps aim to inspire a wide range of students –regardless of their age or aspirations.
For more information or help with bookings, contact Quintessentially Education directly.
If you have younger or older children, recommendations are available on request.
*Camps are selected based on extensive research, client experiences, and discussions with providers; we always welcome feedback from past attendees, and continually refine our selection of programmes year-on-year. Commission agreements are in place with select multi-activity summer camp providers.
Contents
• UK
8–13 years old
Activ Camps
Camp Wilderness
Discovery Summer
Mill on the Brue
Camp Beaumont
• US
8–13 years old
Raquette Lake
Stagedoor Manor EXPLO
Camp Laurel
The Road Less Traveled
• Switzerland
8–13 years old
Les Elfes
Summer Camp Montana
Champittet & SILC Leadership Camp
Aiglon College
International Camp Suisse
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14–17 years old
SBC at Eton College
Camp Wilderness
Ruthin Summer Camp
Jonathon Markson Tennis
XUK Excel
14–17 years old
The Road Less Traveled
Sail Caribbean
French Woods
NOLS
Phillips Academy
14–17 years old
Les Elfes
Champittet & SILC Leadership Camp
Le Rosey
Summer Camp Montana
Régent Camps
Multi-activity camps 8–13 years old
Summer camps for school-aged children are a fantastic opportunity for parents and students looking to fill the summer holidays with fun and exciting activities. They’re a great way to keep children’s minds active in preparation for the next school year, whilst ensuring they have fun at the same time.
These camps can also help children build confidence, gain independence, and learn new skills. Many camps focus on outdoor pursuits and getting back into nature, which can be a great way for children to reconnect with the outdoors after a year spent in the classroom.
UNITED KINGDOM
Activ Camps
Best for: London day camps
Location: various across South London
Ages: 4–14
Dates: various July–August
Duration: single day or full week
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Camp Wilderness
Best for: a digital detox
Location: various across the UK
Ages: 8–16
Dates: various July–August
Duration: 3–5 days
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Discovery Summer
Best for: learning the English language
Location: various across South England
Ages: 5–17
Dates: various July–August
Duration: 2–3 weeks
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Best for: variety and flexibility
Location: various across England
Ages: 8–11
Dates: various July–August
Duration: 3–5 days
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Mill on the Brue Camp Beaumont
Best for: a British multi-activity camp
Location: Somerset
Ages: 8–15
Dates: various July–August
Duration: 1–2 weeks
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UNITED STATES
Raquette Lake
Best for: single sex camps
Location: New York
Ages: 6–15
Dates: June–August
Duration: 7 weeks
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Stagedoor Manor
Best for: the arts
Location: Catskills
Ages: 10–18
Dates: various June–August
Duration: 2–3 weeks
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EXPLO
Best for: a study camp
Location: Massachusetts
Ages: 9–12
Dates: various June–August
Duration: 3 weeks
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Camp Laurel
Best for: a multi-activity camp
Location: Maine
Ages: 7–15
Dates: June–August
Duration: 9 weeks
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The Road Less Traveled
Best for: outdoor adventures
Location: Worldwide (Europe, US,
Asia, Africa, South and Central America)
Ages: 12–14
Dates: various June–August
Duration: 2–3 weeks
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SWITZERLAND
Les Elfes
Best for: a traditional Swiss experience
Location: Verbier
Ages: 6–14
Dates: various June–August
Duration: 2–3 weeks
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Summer Camp Montana
Best for: international diversity
Location: Crans-Montana
Ages: 8–13
Dates: various June–August
Duration: 2–3 weeks
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Champittet & SILC
Best for: leadership
Location: Lausanne
Ages: 11–17
Dates: various July–August
Duration: Daily or 1–2 weeks
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Aiglon College
Best for: variety
Location: Chesières
Ages: 8–16
Dates: various June–July
Duration: Daily or 1–4 weeks
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International Camp Suisse
Best for: language lessons and activities
Location: Les Crosets
Ages: 7–14
Dates: various June–August
Duration: 2 weeks
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Multi-activity camps 14–17 years old
Summer camps tailored for teenagers are the perfect avenue for parents and students looking to fill the summer holidays with exhilarating and transformative opportunities.
With many camps focusing on equipping their students with the tools for both immediate and future success, they provide meaningful programmes that keep teenagers’ minds active.
Specialising in helping them to develop leadership, confidence, and independence skills in some of the most beautiful locations around the world.
