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Professional football training at Benfica academy
FootballFeatured
🇵🇹Seixal (Lisbon)Residential

Benfica Elite Training Camp

Professional-grade football academy with elite coaching staff, video analysis, and full residential facilities. Physically demanding and highly competitive.

Ages 6 – 18
From €1,100 / week
English & Portuguese
This is a professional-grade academy. It is physically demanding and highly competitive. Perfect for serious players; less so for casual hobbyists.
Surfing on the Atlantic coast of the Algarve
OceanFeatured
🇵🇹LagosResidentialDay Camp

Algarve Surf & Sail Academy

Surfing and sailing lessons on the stunning Algarve coast. Small group sizes, all equipment provided, English-language instruction.

Ages 8 – 16
From €850 / week
English
Heavily weather-dependent. Ocean conditions vary daily. Always confirm the week's forecast before booking.
Multi-activity summer program at St. Julian's
MultiFeatured
🇵🇹CarcavelosDay Camp

St. Julian's School Summer Program

The go-to summer program for the Lisbon expat community. Multi-activity with arts, sports, and STEAM in a bilingual environment.

Ages 4 – 13
€350 – €500 / week
English
Fills up by March every year. If you haven't booked by Easter, you've likely missed the window.
Young players training at Real Madrid facilities
FootballFeatured
🇪🇸MadridResidentialDay Camp

Real Madrid Foundation Camp

Train under the Real Madrid methodology at the Valdebebas training complex. The ultimate football camp for aspiring players.

Ages 7 – 17
From €1,295 / week
English & Spanish
High demand from international families. Book 6+ months ahead. Spanish language is not required but helps with integration.
Sotogrande International School summer camp activities
MultiFeatured
🇪🇸Sotogrande (Cadiz)ResidentialDay Camp

Sotogrande International School Summer Camp

Elite summer program at one of Spain's top international schools. Golf, sailing, arts, and academics on a stunning campus.

Ages 3 – 14
From €595 / week
English
Located in a gated luxury community. If you are not staying in Sotogrande, transport can be challenging.
Youth actors performing at the Royal Shakespeare Company
ArtsFeatured
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Stratford-upon-AvonResidential

RSC Youth Drama Intensive

Train with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Acting, stagecraft, voice, and movement workshops in Shakespeare's hometown.

Ages 11 – 18
From £895 / week
English
Intensive and academically demanding. Requires genuine interest in theatre, not just a casual summer activity.
Young players training at Chelsea FC facilities
FootballFeatured
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿LondonResidentialDay Camp

Chelsea FC Foundation Camp

Train with Chelsea FC Foundation coaches at world-class facilities in London. Individual skills and team tactics.

Ages 6 – 15
From £495 / week
English
Youth drama workshop at the Gaiety School of Acting
ArtsFeatured
🇮🇪DublinDay Camp

Gaiety School of Acting — Youth Camp

Ireland's premier drama school runs an intensive summer programme. Acting, directing, stage combat, and voice.

Ages 10 – 18
From €420 / week
English
Very popular with Dublin families. Booking opens in January and the best weeks sell out by March.
Kids doing STEAM projects at Designer Minds camp
SteamFeatured
🇮🇪Multiple locationsDay Camp

Designer Minds STEAM Camps

The most affordable high-quality STEAM camp in Ireland. Science, engineering, art, and maths in a fun, hands-on format.

Ages 7 – 13
From €180 / week
English
Training at Ajax Academy in Amsterdam
FootballFeatured
🇳🇱AmsterdamDay Camp

Ajax Academy Matchday Experience

Train at the legendary Ajax Academy, De Toekomst. Experience the Dutch Total Football philosophy first-hand.

Ages 8 – 16
From €170 / session
English & Dutch
This is a single-day intensive experience, not a full week camp. For a full residential football camp, see Chelsea FC in England.
Institut Le Rosey campus on Lake Geneva
LeadershipFeatured
🇨🇭Rolle (Geneva)Residential

Institut Le Rosey Summer Camp

The world's most exclusive summer camp at the legendary "School of Kings". Arts, sports, leadership, and languages on Lake Geneva.

Ages 8 – 18
$16,277 / 3 weeks
English & French
The most expensive camp in our directory. Unmatched facilities and prestige, but the price puts it out of reach for most families.
Collège Champittet campus on Lake Geneva
MultiFeatured
🇨🇭LausanneResidential

Collège Champittet Summer

Nord Anglia school summer programme with language immersion, sports, and creative arts on the shores of Lake Geneva.

Ages 8 – 16
CHF 6,600 / 2 weeks
English & French
Teens in a STEAM innovation lab
Steam
🇵🇹CascaisDay Camp

Nova SBE Innovation Camp

Advanced STEAM and entrepreneurship camp at Nova School of Business & Economics. Coding, robotics, and startup workshops.

Ages 12 – 17
From €680 / week
English
Children exploring nature trails in Sintra
Nature
🇵🇹SintraDay Camp

Quinta Pedagogica Outdoor Camp

Nature-focused day camp in the beautiful Sintra hills. Forest walks, gardening, animal care, and outdoor skills.

Ages 5 – 12
From €290 / week
Portuguese / English
Tennis coaching on outdoor courts in Cascais
Tennis
🇵🇹CascaisDay Camp

Cascais Tennis Academy

Intensive tennis coaching in the sunny Cascais coast. Group and individual lessons with qualified LTA-certified coaches.

Ages 7 – 16
From €450 / week
English & Portuguese
Tech lab with teens coding and 3D printing in Barcelona
Steam
🇪🇸BarcelonaDay Camp

Barcelona Tech & Design Camp

Coding, 3D printing, and digital design in the heart of Barcelona. Creative tech camp for the next generation of makers.

Ages 10 – 16
From €720 / week
English & Spanish
Kids hiking in the Spanish Pyrenees
Nature
🇪🇸Jaca (Aragon)Residential

Pyrenees Adventure Camp

Multi-adventure camp in the Spanish Pyrenees. Hiking, climbing, kayaking, and camping in a spectacular mountain setting.

Ages 8 – 16
From €780 / week
Spanish / English
Kids building robots in a London STEAM lab
Steam
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿LondonDay Camp

NW London STEAM Lab

Coding, robotics, and science experiments in North West London. Project-based learning with real-world applications.

Ages 7 – 14
From £395 / week
English
Multi-sports camp at Millfield School
Multi
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Street (Somerset)Residential

Millfield Multi-Sports Camp

Olympic-level facilities at one of Britain's top sports schools. Football, swimming, tennis, athletics, and more.

Ages 8 – 16
From £750 / week
English
Cycling along cliffs on the Aran Islands
Nature
🇮🇪Inis Mor (Galway)Residential

Aran Islands Adventure Camp

Unique cultural and outdoor camp on Ireland's largest Aran Island. Irish language, cliff walks, cycling, and archaeology.

Ages 10 – 16
From €650 / week
English & Irish
Kids coding at Amsterdam Public Library STEAM academy
Steam
🇳🇱AmsterdamDay Camp

OBA Junior STEAM Academy

Coding, robotics, and creative tech at the Amsterdam Public Library. Project-based learning in a stunning modern space.

Ages 6 – 14
From €250 / week
Dutch & English
Teens debating at The Hague pre-university camp
Multi
🇳🇱The HagueResidential

The Hague Pre-University Summer

Academic enrichment camp for teens interested in international relations, law, and politics. Model UN, debating, and campus life.

Ages 14 – 17
From €895 / week
English
Teens in a Berlin STEM innovation lab
Steam
🇩🇪BerlinDay Camp

Berlin STEM Innovation Lab

Cutting-edge STEM camp in Berlin. AI workshops, robotics, engineering challenges, and visits to tech startups.

Ages 10 – 17
From €580 / week
English & German
Kids hiking in the German Black Forest
Nature
🇩🇪FreiburgResidential

Black Forest Outdoor Camp

Explore Germany's famous Black Forest. Hiking, mountain biking, camping skills, and forest ecology education.

Ages 8 – 15
From €690 / week
German / English
Teens working with robots at Brillantmont innovation lab
Steam
🇨🇭LausanneResidential

Brillantmont AI & Innovation Camp

Cutting-edge AI, coding, and entrepreneurship camp at a historic Swiss boarding school. Robots, drones, and startup pitches.

Ages 12 – 17
CHF 6,830 / 2 weeks
English
Kids hiking in the Swiss Alps at Aiglon
Leadership
🇨🇭Villars-sur-OllonResidential

Aiglon Leadership & Adventure

Adventure and leadership camp in the Swiss Alps. Hiking, climbing, expedition planning, and personal development.

Ages 9 – 16
CHF 7,500 / 2 weeks
English
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