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Programmes for Ages 11–13

Intensive and residential programmes for pre-teens — academic prep, leadership, drama and elite sports

90 programmes available

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White Lodge, Richmond Park / Covent Garden

The Royal Ballet School

RBS Summer Intensive

Elite ballet training at the Royal Ballet School — classical technique, repertoire, and performance at White Lodge and Covent Garden.

Ages 11–18
20 Jul – 1 Aug

From £1,000 / 2 weeks

Residential
Le Rosey Summer Camps — Le Classique
Rolle (Lake Geneva), Switzerland

Institut Le Rosey

Le Rosey Summer Camps — Le Classique

The flagship Le Rosey summer camp at the Lake Geneva campus — 11 morning academies, 30+ afternoon activities, and weekend excursions with students from 50 nationalities.

Ages 8–15
6 Jul – 24 Jul

From CHF 13,000 / 3 weeks

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Manacor, Mallorca

Rafa Nadal Academy

Rafa Nadal Academy Summer Camp

Train at Rafa Nadal's academy in Mallorca — 5 hours of daily tennis, sports science, and Mediterranean lifestyle.

Ages 8–17
29 Jun – 5 Jul

From €1,500 / week

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Wimbledon, London SW19

Wimbledon Tennis Camp

AELTC Junior Tennis Camp

Play tennis at the All England Club — the home of Wimbledon. Official junior camps with LTA-qualified coaches.

Ages 8–17
20 Jul – 24 Jul

From £550 / week

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Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park

Guards Polo Club

Guards Polo Club Junior Programme

Learn polo at the Royal family's polo club — Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park. Junior instruction with HPA-qualified coaches.

Ages 8–17
6 Jul – 10 Jul

From £1,500 / week

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Eton College, Windsor SL4

Eton College Summer Schools

Eton College Summer School

Study at Eton College — academic subjects, public speaking, and leadership on the most prestigious campus in the world.

Ages 12–17
5 Jul – 18 Jul

From £2,495 / 2 weeks

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Sophia Antipolis, Nice

Mouratoglou Academy

Mouratoglou Junior Tennis Camp

Train at Serena Williams' former coach's academy — elite tennis camps on the French Riviera with full boarding.

Ages 8–18
29 Jun – 5 Jul

From €1,800 / week

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Various UAL colleges, London

UAL / Central Saint Martins

UAL Short Courses for Teenagers

A catalogue of short courses across UAL colleges — architecture, art & design, fashion, and the International Summer School — for ages 11-18 across London campuses.

Ages 11–18
7 Jul – 11 Jul

From £690 / session

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British Virgin Islands, Mediterranean, Galapagos

ActionQuest

ActionQuest Live-Aboard Sailing Programme

Live aboard a yacht and sail the Caribbean or Mediterranean — PADI scuba certification, navigation, and marine biology.

Ages 13–18
21 Jun – 11 Jul

From CHF 6,000 / 3 weeks

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Oxford, England

Oxford Royale

Oxford Summer School

Academically ambitious teens study AI, medicine, law, and more in Oxford University colleges — for Oxbridge aspirants.

Ages 12–18
5 Jul – 18 Jul

From £6,995 / 2 weeks

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Street, Somerset

Millfield School

Millfield Summer School

Multi-activity summer school at Britain's premier sporting school — choose from 60+ sports and academic subjects with world-class facilities.

Ages 6–17
6 Jul – 12 Jul

From £850 / week

Residential
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Cowes, Isle of Wight

UK Sailing Academy (UKSA)

UKSA Junior Sailing & Watersports

RYA sailing, powerboating, windsurfing, and kayaking at the UK's premier watersports centre on the Isle of Wight.

Ages 8–18
6 Jul – 11 Jul

From £650 / week

Residential
Le Rosey Excellence Camp
Alps & Arctic

Institut Le Rosey

Le Rosey Excellence Camp

Fill your children's holidays with wonderment — a 2-week journey through the Swiss Alps and the Arctic aboard a sailing expedition.

Ages 13–16
5 Jul – 20 Jul

From CHF 16,300 / 2 weeks

Holiday campResidential
Le Rosey Chyulu Wilderness Camp
Chyulu Hills, Kenya

Institut Le Rosey

Le Rosey Chyulu Wilderness Camp

Adventure is out there — a 1-week wilderness experience between Mount Kilimanjaro and the Chyulu Hills in Kenya.

Ages 13–17
18 Jul – 25 Jul

From CHF 5,500 / week

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Chesieres-Villars, Switzerland

Aiglon College

Aiglon Summer Camp

Character-building summer camp in the Swiss Alps — Explorer (8-12) and Eagle (13-16) tracks with Bear Grylls Survival Academy, Manchester City football, and Guildhall performing arts.

Ages 8–16
27 Jun – 3 Jul

From CHF 4,100 / week

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Port Hercules, Monaco

Yacht Club de Monaco

YCM Seadventure Camps

Youth sailing and watersports day camps at the Yacht Club de Monaco — RYA sailing stages, Seadventure programmes for ages 5-15.

Ages 5–15
7 Jul – 11 Jul

From €480 / week

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Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland

College Alpin Beau Soleil

Beau Soleil Summer Camp

Adventure-driven summer camp with hiking, water sports, and mountain challenges in the Swiss Alps.

Ages 8–17
5 Jul – 18 Jul

From CHF 8,100 / 2 weeks

Holiday campResidential
Filling fast
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Bloomsbury, London WC1

Le Cordon Bleu London

Le Cordon Bleu Junior Chef Programme

Learn patisserie and cuisine at the world's most famous culinary school — junior workshops in Bloomsbury.

Ages 11–17
6 Jul – 10 Jul

From £450 / session

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St. Gallen, Switzerland

Institut auf dem Rosenberg

Rosenberg Summer Camp

Two-to-four-week residential camp in St. Gallen with focus courses in coding, robotics, diplomacy, sustainability, fine arts, and performing arts.

Ages 6–18
5 Jul – 19 Jul

From CHF 12,650 / 2 weeks

Holiday campResidential
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Stoke d'Abernon, Surrey

Yehudi Menuhin School

Menuhin Summer School 2026

Intensive one-week residential music course at the Yehudi Menuhin School — violin, viola, cello, harp, piano, composition, and masterclasses.

Ages 11–16
20 Jul – 25 Jul

From £1,325 / session

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Gleneagles, Perthshire

Gleneagles

Gleneagles Junior Golf Academy

Junior golf at the home of the Ryder Cup — PGA-qualified coaching on championship courses in the Scottish Highlands.

Ages 8–17
6 Jul – 10 Jul

From £800 / week

Residential
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Fornells Bay, Menorca

Minorca Sailing Holidays

Minorca Junior Sailing & Watersports

RYA dinghy sailing, windsurfing, and kayaking in crystal-clear Menorcan waters — family-friendly sailing holiday.

Ages 6–16
15 Jun – 22 Jun

From £600 / week

Residential
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Ranelagh Gardens, Fulham SW6

The Hurlingham Club

Hurlingham Junior Tennis & Multi-Sport Camp

Members' junior camps at London's most exclusive club — tennis, cricket, swimming in Fulham grounds.

Ages 5–14
6 Jul – 10 Jul

From £350 / week

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Westonbirt, Gloucestershire

Beaufort Polo Club

Beaufort Junior Polo Camp

Junior polo at Prince Charles's former polo club — HPA-qualified instruction in the Cotswolds.

Ages 8–17
13 Jul – 17 Jul

From £1,200 / week

About Programmes for Ages 11–13

Intensive and residential programmes for pre-teens — academic prep, leadership, drama and elite sports. Our curated selection of camps, workshops and courses is designed for families at London independent schools looking for enriching experiences during holidays and term time. Every programme is vetted for quality, safety, and educational value.

Children in the ages 11–13 age group are at a pivotal stage of development. The right programme can spark new passions, build lasting friendships, and develop skills that complement their school education — from creative arts and sports to academic enrichment and outdoor adventure.

All programmes on Houseroom are independently reviewed. We never accept paid placements or sponsored listings — every programme earns its place through editorial vetting and genuine parent feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of programmes suit 11–13 year olds?
Pre-teens benefit from academic enrichment, leadership programmes, specialist sports coaching, performing arts intensives, and adventure expeditions that build independence and resilience.
Can programmes help with school entrance preparation?
Yes — many academic programmes specifically target 13+ Common Entrance and scholarship preparation, with expert tutors who understand the admissions process at leading independent schools.
How long should a programme be for this age group?
Two-week programmes are the most popular for 11–13 year olds, providing enough time to develop skills, form friendships, and build independence without being away too long.

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