Summer Day Camps In Oxford & London
Build confidence, friendships and skills with 40+ activities & English lessons – places limited!
Non-Residential Programme For Ages 6-12
Ultimate English - Summer Day Camps
Where Learning English Meets British Summer Fun
Ultimate English is the perfect blend of high-quality English lessons and a vibrant British day camp experience, delivered in partnership by two leading organisations: Summer Boarding Courses (SBC) and Ultimate Activity Camps (UAC).
Designed for international children aged 6–12 and running Monday to Friday through the summer, Ultimate English combines structured language learning with over 40 action-packed activities each week, alongside local British children. We create a warm, friendly environment for building confidence, friendships, and real-world English.
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Who is Ultimate English For?
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Children aged 6–12
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Families looking for both English learning and holiday fun
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International students wanting to integrate with UK children
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Children staying in the UK who need care from Monday to Friday
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Families wanting a safe, structured programme with excellent communication
The Best of Both Worlds
What makes Ultimate English special?
Ultimate English combines the expertise of SBC’s international teaching with UAC’s outstanding activity provision to create something unique. For many children, going to a summer camp is one of the highlights of their summer. So why not combine learning and fun with our English language summer day camps? They blend an enriching English learning experience with an action-packed activity programme.
English Language Lessons - Summer Day Camps
Students study English in two focused 50-minute lessons each day, grouped by level from beginner to advanced. Classes are capped at 12 students, so teachers can give individual attention and adapt lessons to each child’s needs.
Lessons are built around lively themes, from city life to History Week, and follow a communicative approach that puts speaking first. Students practise real, usable English through conversation, problem-solving and everyday scenarios, building confidence quickly and naturally.
Learning is hands-on and varied. Lessons include games, creative projects, group tasks, simple experiments, outdoor activities and short presentations, keeping students engaged and involved throughout.
After lessons, students move straight into their chosen activity programme, where they mix with local English-speaking children and put their language skills into practice in real situations.
40+ Engaging Activities!
Every week, children will enjoy an exciting and unrivalled programme of activities. With over 40 different activities on offer, the programme has something for everyone, from art and creative sessions, to sport and adventure.
For more information about the Summer Day Camp timetable, please download our sample timetable below. Please note this timetable is for illustrative purposes only and is subject to change.
Summer Programmes Day Camp Locations
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Chandlings School
Chandlings Independent School is located just 5 miles outside of Oxford, set in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. The school offers 60 acres of grounds, including sports pitches, playing fields, green open spaces and woodland for children to enjoy. The school also has a swimming pool and excellent classroom facilities for English language lessons. Chandling’s close proximity to Oxford provides families the perfect opportunity to combine academic enrichment with the delights of the Oxford summer school experience, allowing parents to indulge in the city’s offerings while children can make the most of a summer outdoors.
Location: Chandlings Prep School, Bagley Wood Rd, Boars Hill, Kennington, Oxford OX1 5ND
- Location: Oxford
- Ages: £6-12
- Duration: 1-4 Weeks
- Price: £695 Per Week
- English Level: All Levels
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Headington Rye School
Headington Rye is one of the UK’s leading independent schools and is located just a short walk from the centre of Oxford. The school boasts outstanding and well-equipped teaching and sports facilities set amongst extensive grounds. Facilities include a large heated indoor swimming pool, all-weather astroturf for tennis and hockey, modern sports hall, and dedicated classrooms for arts and crafts.
Location: Headington Rye School, London Rd, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7PB
- Location: Oxford
- Ages: 6-12
- Duration: 1-7 Weeks
- Price: £795 Per Week
- English Level: All Levels
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Dragon School
Set within 22 acres in North Oxford, Dragon School offers superb facilities for activities. Highlights include spacious playing fields, an all-weather astroturf pitch, a heated indoor swimming pool, and versatile spaces like the Lynam Hall theatre and “The Rink” studio. Creative spaces such as specialist workshop spaces and art studios provide an excellent environment for dynamic day programmes.
Location: The Dragon School, Bardwell Rd, Oxford OX2 6SS
- Location: Oxford
- Ages: 6-12
- Duration: 1-5 Weeks
- Price: £795 Per Week
- English Level: All Levels
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Holy Cross School, Kingston
Holy Cross is an Independent Prep School set on a stunning 8-acre site with beautiful grounds and historic listed buildings located on Kingston Hill. The facilities within the school include two tennis courts, an astro turf, and a brand new gymnasium. The location in Kingston makes it a perfect destination for families visiting London. Please note that swimming is not available at this site.
Location: Holy Cross Prep School, George Rd, Kingston, Surrey, KT2 7NU
- Location: London
- Ages: 6-12
- Duration: 1-7 Weeks
- Price: £795 Per Week
- English Level: All Levels
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Fulham Cross School
Fulham Cross Girls School, offers a rich environment that excels in extracurricular and sports facilities. The campus includes a well-equipped gymnasium, fostering physical fitness and wellbeing among students. Additionally, it features a multi-use Astroturf sports pitch, catering to a variety of athletic activities and sports. These facilities, combined with a fully equipped performing arts centre, ensure that students have ample opportunities for holistic development beyond the classroom
Please note we are now fully booked for Turkish nationals.
Location: Fulham Cross Girls School – Munster Road, Fulham, London, SW6 6BP
- Location: London
- Ages: 6-12
- Duration: 1-5 Weeks
- Price: £795 Per Week
- English Level: All Levels
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Sutton High School
Sutton High School is a vibrant and friendly independent school that offers an attractive, green site near the heart of Sutton. Facilities are excellent for our day camps and include an indoor heated swimming pool, tennis courts, and a sports hall. The school is located in south London and allows families to drop their children off and then explore the capital.
Location: Sutton High School Sports Complex, Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 2AW
- Location: London
- Ages: 6-12
- Duration: 1-6 Weeks
- Price: £695 Per Week
- English Level: All Levels
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Shrewsbury House School
Shrewsbury House School offers outstanding facilities, making it an excellent host for our day camps. Located in the peaceful suburb of Surbiton, the campus features a heated swimming pool with a retractable roof, an IRB-certified all-weather pitch for rugby and football, a spacious sports hall, and a modern sports pavilion. Additionally, the site includes well-equipped spaces for arts and crafts, ensuring an inspiring environment for a variety of activities.
- Location: Surbiton, London
- Ages: 6-12
- Duration: 1-4 Weeks
- Price: £695 Per Week
- English Level: All Levels
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Broomwood Prep School
Broomwood Prep offers children a lively day-camp experience on the grounds of one of London’s top prep schools. Mornings bring structured English sessions with tutors; afternoons open up into a wide mix of activities — sport, art, drama, outdoor play and more — all using Broomwood’s excellent facilities, including indoor and outdoor play areas, and well-equipped sports spaces. The setting is secure, welcoming and full of opportunities for creative and active development.
- Location: Clapham, London
- Ages: 6-12
- Duration: 1-4 Weeks
- Price: £745
- English Level: All Levels
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Crosfields School
Crosfields School offers children a lively day-camp experience on its extensive Reading campus. Mornings focus on structured English sessions with tutors; afternoons open into a varied programme of sport, art, drama, outdoor activities and more. Campers make full use of Crosfields’ excellent facilities, including its indoor heated pool, large sports hall, astro pitches, and playing fields. The environment is welcoming, secure and filled with space for children to be active, creative and confident throughout the day.
- Location: Reading, London
- Ages: 6-12
- Duration: 1-4 Weeks
- Price: £695
- English Level: All Levels
Summer Day Camps
Dates & Prices
Summer Day Camps FAQs
Sample Timetable
See our campus sample timetable here.
How are students grouped?
When taking part in activities, children are grouped by age to ensure they get the appropriate level of care and do activities appropriate to their age.
6-7 Years
With an exciting mix of games, sports and art activities, every day is structured to give children the chance to do lots of different activities with new friends. The timetable is packed allowing children to burn off some of their boundless energy!
8-9 Years
Once children reach the age of 8, additional activities such as archery and zorbing are available. . We also get all children in this age group together for our popular ‘Big Game’ sessions.
10-12 Years
Whether it’s zorbing and fencing, or swimming and archery, day camps offer awesome activities for 10-14 year olds to try. Team work and socialising is also an important factor to this age group, so our ‘Wide Game’ sessions bring all the children together where they can mix and enjoy larger team building activities.
What time do the camps run?
Our camps are convenient for parents no matter what your plans are whilst in the UK. They are open Monday to Friday with activities from 09:30 to 16:30, however parents can drop off from 08:30 and collect until 17.15 at no extra cost.
Why choose SBC Day Camps?
Our courses offer a great mixture of English language lessons and activities with local English-speaking children. Children have a range of over 40 activities to choose from including art, sport, and adventure.
- 10 English lessons per week
- Integrate with English children – 85% British *ratios vary depending on location
- Camps hosted at some of the UK’s best Independent schools
Is lunch provided?
Lunch is not provided, so children must bring a packed lunch from home every day.
A packed lunch is a simple cold meal such as:
- a sandwich or wrap
- fruit
- a snack
- refillable water bottle with your child’s name on it
There is no fridge or microwave at camp. If you want food to stay cold, please include ice packs or insulated bags. If you prefer your child to have warm food, a thermos container is recommended.
Are all activities available at every location?
Activities available depend on specific location facilities. For more information about what is available at each school email info@summerboardingcourses.co.uk
Do you offer transfers for Day Camp bookings?
We do not offer transfers for our Day Camps, as they are non-residential, and children are usually travelling with their parents. However, if you require any assistance at all with locating a suitable train/coach/taxi to get you from the airport to your chosen accommodation, we would be happy to support in finding you the best solution.
Do you offer accomodation?
Our camps are non-residential (i.e. no accommodation) therefore you would be required to drop your child off in the morning and collect in the evening.
If you require accommodation nearby we would recommend visiting booking.com or airbnb.com using the following postcodes:
- Oxford: Headington School, London Rd, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7PB
- Sutton: Sutton High School Sports Complex, Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 2AW
- Kingston: Holy Cross Prep School, George Rd, Kingston, Surrey, KT2 7NU
Will my child make British friends?
Children join the full Day Camp with local British children, and staff actively support integration.
Can siblings be together?
Groupings in activities are made by age, and in lessons by English level. It is not always possible to put siblings together.
What if my child is shy or nervous?
Staff are trained to support settling-in, confidence, and friendship-building.
What happens in bad weather?
Indoor alternatives are always ready. We know you can’t always trust the weather in the UK in summer!
Will my child be with British children?
Yes. The majority of children your child meets at camp will be local British children.
Ultimate English students join the main Day Camps run by Ultimate Activity Camps, where most participants are UK-based families.
Can you guarantee a mix of nationalities in the English classes?
English classes are grouped by level, not by nationality.
This means that:
- If several children of the same nationality (e.g., Turkish, Italian, Korean) have a similar English level, they will likely be placed together.
- This supports their learning best, even though it may reduce nationality diversity within the classroom.
Teachers still ensure English-only communication and design lessons that encourage collaboration with all classmates.
Why might some weeks have more students from one country?
This is normal and depends on when families travel.
Early summer weeks (late June–mid July) sometimes have more international students because UK schools are still in term time. Similarly, some international markets book in large family or friendship groups, which can temporarily increase a single nationality. In rare cases at some sites, especially early in the season, a class may have very high numbers of one nationality.
How do you ensure children still practise English if many classmates share their first language?
Our teachers are trained to manage exactly this situation.
They use:
- pair and group rotations
- structured speaking games
- English-only rules
- collaborative projects
- language frames and prompts
- mixed-ability groupings during activities
Children also spend the majority of the day (outside the classroom) integrated with British children in activities.
Can I choose a week with more British children?
Generally, late July and throughout August see the highest numbers of British children, because all UK schools have finished for summer.
Our Admissions Team is always happy to provide guidance on typical patterns from previous years.
Who runs the activites at camp?
At Camp, students are supervised in activities by UAC activity instructors.
Did you know?
All our residential courses can be offered without overnight accommodation, i.e. ‘non-residential’. This means that you can choose to drop-off and collect your child each day of the course, rather than sleeping at the school. This is ideal for those that wish to stay with their children overnight, or for those that live locally. The programme for non-residential students starts at approximately 08:30 and includes lessons and activities, with the children finishing after the evening activity around 20:00.
Your child will still benefit from the same fantastic academic and social opportunities that our summer courses have to offer!
View our options here.
Arrange a Free Consultation with Our Admissions Team
We’re here to help you choose the ideal summer experience. Schedule a no-obligation call with a member of our friendly team to explore your options, ask questions, and receive expert guidance tailored to your child’s interests and goals.