SBC Summer Camp
British summer schools built around academic progress, real friendships and an itinerary students actually look forward to.
About
Why SBC
Summer Boarding Courses offers different kinds of summer experience as children grow: playful discovery for younger learners, broader adventures for teenagers and more focused academic preparation for older students. Across its programmes, learning sits alongside activities, residential life and an international community. Families can choose a setting and pathway that match the child now, whether that means a first stay away from home or an introduction to future study.
- Explorer, Adventure and College Pathways
- English, academic and creative subject choices
- Programmes designed for different stages of childhood
- Welfare Managers and House Parents on campus
Campuses
Where students stay
Locations give each programme its own identity. Dragon School and Headington provide Oxford school settings, Eton offers another boarding-school environment, and Earlscliffe is based in Folkestone. College-focused options include Oxford and Cambridge. The campus is linked to the programme and age group, rather than being an interchangeable place to stay.
Oxford
Oxford
Eton, Berkshire
Eton, Berkshire
London
London
Folkestone, Kent
Folkestone, Kent
Cambridge
Cambridge
Chandlings School
Chandlings School
Headington Rye School
Headington Rye School
Dragon School
Dragon School
Holy Cross School, Kingston
Holy Cross School, Kingston
Fulham Cross School
Fulham Cross School
Sutton High School
Sutton High School
Shrewsbury House School
Shrewsbury House School
Broomwood Prep School
Broomwood Prep School
Crosfields School
Crosfields School
Programmes
A summer school for every age
At Camp Dragon, younger children build functional English through play, themed discovery and practical tasks. Adventure programmes broaden the mix of learning and experiences for teenagers. College Pathways introduce older students to more focused areas such as medicine, business, engineering or university preparation, with entry requirements specific to each course.
Daily life
What a typical day looks like
For younger campers, the day moves through discovering a theme, developing ideas, trying a challenge and sharing what they have created. Older pathways have their own academic schedules. Across the residential experience, shared meals, house routines and social time help students develop friendships and become more comfortable using English.
Beyond the campus
Trips and excursions
Excursions are planned around the campus and students. Camp Dragon, for example, publishes outings to Oxford and Warwick Castle alongside its themed learning programme. Other campuses have different experiences, so families should look at the itinerary associated with their chosen course rather than expect one shared trip schedule.
Personalise it
Subjects and activities
Activities are part of how students learn to collaborate and try something unfamiliar. Camp Dragon examples range from creative construction and art to sports, outdoor challenges and evening performances. Older programmes connect activities with their own subject and age group, giving each stay a balance of purposeful learning and time to enjoy camp life.
Safety
Pastoral care
Each campus has a Welfare Manager supported by House Parents. Before arrival, the team collects information about medical, dietary and additional needs. Welcome talks, house inductions and regular check-ins help students settle in, while trained staff support homesickness and social wellbeing. Parents are involved if concerns need follow-up.
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