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13-15 years old
2 weeks
Weekly hours: 20
Choose your preferred session from the options below and submit your details in order to complete your booking.
June - Day
Start | 6/28/2026 |
End | 7/11/2026 |
Duration | 2 Weeks |
Price | £5,995 |
June - Boarding
Start | 6/28/2026 |
End | 7/11/2026 |
Duration | 2 Weeks |
Price | £7,495 |
July - Day
Start | 7/12/2026 |
End | 7/25/2026 |
Duration | 2 Weeks |
Price | £5,995 |
July - Boarding
Start | 7/12/2026 |
End | 7/25/2026 |
Duration | 2 Weeks |
Price | £7,495 |
July - Day
Start | 7/26/2026 |
End | 8/8/2026 |
Duration | 2 Weeks |
Price | £5,995 |
July - Boarding
Start | 7/26/2026 |
End | 8/8/2026 |
Duration | 2 Weeks |
Price | £7,495 |
Location: Cambridge University Colleges
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Age Group: 13–15 years old
Duration: 2 weeks (13 nights)
Academic Hours: 30 hours of physics tutorials
Average Class Size: 7 students (max 12)
Tutors: Oxford, Cambridge & Harvard academics
Accommodation: Single or twin study bedrooms in Cambridge colleges
Meals: Breakfast & dinner included daily (lunch provided on excursions)
Special Feature: 2 Formal Dinners (👔 bring smart clothes!)
Pocket Money Recommendation: £80 per week
Transfer Service: London Heathrow, £180 each way
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This fantastic Physics Summer Camp in Cambridge University is the perfect gateway for ambitious 13, 14, and 15-year-olds who want to deepen their passion for science.
The Pre-University Physics Program builds on what students already know from school and pushes them further — helping them:
Explore university-level physics concepts.
Develop independent thinking and research skills.
Understand the wide range of degree pathways and careers related to physics.
By the end, you’ll have gained a strong foundation in physics and the confidence to pursue your academic goals further.
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30 hours of expert-led teaching in small groups (average 7 students).
Taught by world-class academics from Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard.
Tutors vetted for excellence, enthusiasm, and supportive teaching.
Learn in an inspiring Cambridge college setting.
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Alongside core physics sessions, you’ll take part in workshops designed to:
Boost confidence in presentations, debates, and research.
Improve study skills for high school & beyond.
Prepare for university-style learning.
Past workshop themes:
Productivity Tips for Students
21st-Century Technology Skills
Critical Thinking & Academic Writing
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Module 1: Classical Mechanics
Extend high school mechanics into complex kinematics.
Explore Newton’s contributions, directly tied to Cambridge history.
Module 2: Wave Phenomena
Study energy propagation in different wave types.
Understand waves in physics beyond water examples.
Module 3: Electronic Engineering
Introduction to circuits, sensors, and communications.
Explore digital systems, fibre optics, and mobile tech.
Module 4: Optics
Study light, lenses, and optical instruments.
Understand how telescopes and microscopes function.
Module 5: Electricity & Magnetism
Explore the physics behind the Industrial Revolution.
Learn how electricity made the “impossible” possible.
Module 6: Thermodynamics & States of Matter
Study solids, liquids, and gases.
Explore energy transfer and material properties.
Module 7: Atoms, Nuclei & Elementary Particles
Understand the building blocks of matter.
Explore nature’s underlying symmetries.
Module 8: Quantum Mechanics
Discover wave-particle duality.
Learn why Newton’s laws don’t work at the atomic level.
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The fun doesn’t stop in the classroom!
On-Campus Activities:
Punting on the River Cam
Zorb football
Games night, quiz night & movie night
Talent show & murder mystery evening
Excursions:
Day trip to Oxford and its historic colleges.
Optional full-day trip to London (sightseeing & shopping).
If not joining London, enjoy traditional afternoon tea in Cambridge.
All activities are led by our friendly mentors, whose job is to make sure you have fun and feel supported.
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Experience two traditional candlelit formal dinners in Cambridge college dining halls.
A unique chance to dine like real Cambridge undergraduates.
Dress code applies: 👔 remember to bring some smart clothes!
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Stay in historic Cambridge colleges (many over 500 years old!).
Rooms:
Single bedrooms (some twin).
Shared bathrooms (1 per 4 students).
Limited ensuite options (priority for medical needs).
Meals:
Breakfast & dinner daily in College Hall.
Lunch provided during excursions.
All dietary & religious requirements catered for with advance notice.
Wi-Fi available throughout.
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Arrival Day: Sunday, between 2–5 pm (rooms ready by 3 pm).
London Heathrow Transfer:
Escorted transfer from Terminal 3.
Departure times: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00.
Return transfers: 07:00 & 12:00 on final Saturday.
Cost: £180 each way.
Details for alternative arrivals provided in your Welcome Pack.
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Transfer Fee: £180 each way.
Recommended Pocket Money: £80 per week (for shopping & extras).
ATMs widely available, Visa & Mastercard accepted.
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13 nights’ accommodation in a Cambridge University college.
Breakfast & dinner daily.
30 hours of academic sessions with world-class tutors.
Carefully designed study materials.
Mentor program & wellbeing support.
2 formal candlelit dinners.
All excursions (Oxford, punting, croquet, etc.).
Optional London day trip.
Comprehensive summer school insurance.
Graduation ceremony & certificate.
Detailed tutor evaluation.
Notebook & pen.
Mentor family photograph.
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✨ This program combines serious academic enrichment with unforgettable cultural experiences — the perfect launchpad into future physics studies!
Activities
Accommodations
College allocation based on dates and subject choice, assigned a few weeks before arrival.
All colleges are central, historical, with unique culture and character.
Accommodations designed for study, not luxury; many buildings over 500 years old, no air conditioning.
Accommodation requests for friends/siblings considered where possible.
Separate male and female accommodations in each college; wi-fi available throughout.
Single or twin occupancy rooms with shared bathrooms (one per four participants); some ensuite facilities available, prioritized for additional needs.
Mixed-gender corridors for ensuite facilities; gender-separated corridors for shared bathrooms.
Welcome Pack includes possible college details for program dates.
Rooms secured with locks, housekeeping access for maintenance.
Breakfast and dinner included on campus
Host venues accommodate all dietary requirements, special attention to religious observances and medical needs (Please let us know if you need to follow any particular religious observances or have any medical requirements that we need to know about.)
As a student, you will experience formal dinner three times during your stay: once per week in Cambridge and at an Oxford University college on the excursion day, making formal hall a memorable occasion, so remember to bring some smart clothes!
Excursions
Transportation
Arrival Time: Participants should arrive between 2 pm and 5 pm on the first Sunday of the program, with registration and accommodation showings upon arrival (accommodation ready by 3 pm).
London Heathrow Airport Transfers: Shared airport transfer service available from Heathrow Terminal 3 directly to Cambridge/Oxford colleges. Pastoral team to meet participants at any Heathrow terminal and escort to Terminal 3.
Transfer departures at 11:00, 14:00, and 17:00 on arrival Sunday; return transfers to London Heathrow Airport depart at 07:00 and 12:00 on the final Saturday.
Transfer Fee: Available for booking post-enrollment at £180 each way.
Detailed information is provided closer to the program date, including contact numbers.
Alternative Arrivals: For those arriving at different airports or by other means, details are in the Welcome Pack sent after enrolment confirmation.
Lesson Plan
Module 1: Classical Mechanics
Module 2: Wave Phenomena
Module 3: Electronic Engineering
Module 4: Optics
Module 5: Electricity and Magnetism
Module 6: Thermodynamics and States of Matter
Module 7: Atoms-Nuclei and Elementary Particles
Module 8: Quantum Mechanics
Sample Tutors
Saul J:
Post Doctoral Research Associate between the departments of Physics and Engineering at the University of Cambridge.
Teaching Physics to undergraduates at Cambridge University since 2015, and bases his teaching work on a core philosophy of training logic, intuition and true physical understanding of material systems.
Abi Oyepitan - Former Olympian: A two-time Olympian and Commonwealth Gold and Silver winning track and field athlete.
Dr Lynda Shaw - Neuroscientist & entrepreneur: A journey in personal development - how to create your own set of tools to fast track success
Dr Nigel Warburton - Philosopher, author & journalist: How do great people find answers to deep and meaningful questions?
Extras
Transfer Fee: £180 each way.
Pocket Money Advice: Money we recommend that participants bring £80 per week to cover any souvenirs that they may wish to purchase. Various banks and ATMs are available throughout Cambridge, and Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted.
Security
This program is accredited by British Accreditation Council (BAC)
Meets global standards for academic provision and student welfare
Top priority for participant safety
Staff undergo enhanced background checks and safeguarding training
Participants assigned to a “Mentor Family” of 10 students
Mentors offer support, advice, and share their experiences
School management and supervision is managed by senior, experienced College Managers in Cambridge, Oxford, London, and Sydney
College Managers trained to Level 3 Safeguarding standards
Resident summer team and college personnel supervise sites 24/7
Encourage student independence within safe boundaries
Team supervision ensures safe and rewarding experience
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