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Elevate Language Skills - King's Ely, Cambridge
9-14 years old
2 weeks
Weekly hours: 15
Session Dates
Choose your preferred session from the options below and submit your details in order to complete your booking.
July - Boarding
| Start | 7/6/2025 |
| End | 7/20/2025 |
| Duration | 2 Weeks |
| Price | £2,550 |
July - Boarding
| Start | 7/6/2025 |
| End | 7/27/2025 |
| Duration | 3 Weeks |
| Price | £3,405 |
July - Boarding
| Start | 7/20/2025 |
| End | 8/3/2025 |
| Duration | 2 Weeks |
| Price | £2,550 |
July - Boarding
| Start | 7/20/2025 |
| End | 8/10/2025 |
| Duration | 3 Weeks |
| Price | £3,405 |
Discover the vibrant Summer Camp, tailored for students aged 9-14 with an intermediate or higher English proficiency.
- Since 2008, this camp has been a gateway to the prestigious world of Cambridge University, offering a unique blend of education and adventure.
- Each week, students dive into 20 lessons (15 hours) of engaging General English, enriched with themes revolving around the illustrious history and culture of Cambridge University.
- Topics range from profiles of notable alumni, sports traditions, groundbreaking scientific achievements, to comparative studies with other world-class universities.
- This camp isn't just about language development; it's a journey into the heart of academic excellence and cultural discovery, making it an irresistible choice for young learners and their parents.
Although our courses are not endorsed by the University of Cambridge, our summer camp uses University of Cambridge colleges and facilities.
Location
Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4EW
A serene, picturesque city in Cambridgeshire, ideal for young learners.
25 km north of Cambridge, 120 km from London.
Home to a magnificent cathedral established in 1803, a highlight of this medieval city.
Hosts part of King’s teaching centers and student residences.
Traditional English ambiance with shops and a market square.
Small population of 20,000, offering a village-like, friendly atmosphere.
What's Included
English classes (all levels from beginner to advanced)
Residential accommodation, on campus, at the school
All meals
19 sessions of language project or activities per week
2 full-day excursions per week
Transfers to and from London Heathrow or London Stansted on Sundays
Welfare supervision with high staff-to-student ratio
24 hour emergency telephone line
Activities
- Badminton
- Charcoal sketching
- Cake decorating
- Disco
- Talent show
- Cricket
- Swimming
- Origami
- Tennis
- Costume design
- Ultimate frisbee
- Magic wand making
- Basketball
- Movie
- Clay modelling
- Bag design
- Photo-chase challenge
- Postcard design
- Olympics
- Decoupage design
- Rounders
- Felt puppet making
- Football
Accommodations
Rooms are single or shared by two or more students of the same sex and similar age, but different nationality
Shared bathrooms and toilets
Free laundry service by the college staff
A change of bed linen once per week
Comfortable and secure buildings
Staff living on-campus, providing 24-hour supervision
Meals served in a medieval beamed dining hall with a variety of hot, cold, and vegetarian options.
Accommodation for special dietary requirements.
Full English breakfast daily, hot dishes, and salad bar at lunch and supper.
Excursion Days: Packed lunches provided.
Late snacks including soft drinks, cookies, and cake.
Officially recognized as “exceptional” for nutrition, balance, and appeal.
Excursions
2 full-day excursions per week
**London **: Thames river cruise, photo ops at Tower of London, Westminster sights including Big Ben and Parliament, lunch in St. James’s Park. Souvenir shopping on Oxford Street; Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square visit.
British Museum, lunch in Russell Square, Covent Garden visit. City walk for first-time visitors; Science Museum, Hyde Park, and South Kensington shopping for others.
**Cambridge **: City walking tour, climb Great St Mary’s Church tower, shopping at Grand Arcade. Punting on the River Cam and a museum visit on.
Chessington World of Adventures: Family theme park with rollercoasters, a zoo, and an aquarium.
Transportation
Airport Transfers: Included for Heathrow and Stansted arrivals/departures on Sundays.
Arrival/departure time: Arrive by 20:00 on Sunday before course; depart on Sunday after course.
Aim for 14:00-17:00 on Sunday at accommodation.
For transfers to or from Gatwick or Luton airports on Sundays a supplement is charged.
Inform us if arranging your own transfer to accommodation.
Our team meets you at the airport, with transport to accommodation.
Unaccompanied Minors (UM): Check airline rules for under 18 travel; provide our contact details.
Travel Rules for Under 18s: Verify country-specific travel consent requirements. Parental Consent is required for under 18s traveling without parents.
Contact emergency phone if difficulty finding our representative.
Possible one-hour wait at airport for group assembly.
Journey From Airport: Be prepared for a non-stop journey; no toilet stops.
Delayed Flights: We monitor flights; representative will wait.
Lesson Plan
English Tuition
- 20 lessons/15 hours of tuition per week – 3 hours per day on 5 days
- Mixed-nationality morning classes on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- All course materials
- Academic report from your teachers at the end of your stay
- Certificate of studies at the end of your stay
Activity Program
- 19 sessions of language project or activities per week
- Welcome talk and orientation of the course centre on the first Monday of your course
- Wide choice of sports, arts & crafts, cultural and language activities – please see the Activities section and the timetable for more information
- Numerous activity choices per session
- Evening activities 7 days a week
- Activities office & staff
Typical Day
Morning Lessons (09:00-10:30): Focus on "A true friend" with past tenses and speaking practice.
Late Morning Lessons (11:00-12:30): London-themed reading race.
Afternoon Activities:
- 14:00-15:00: Music video planning project.
- 15:15-17:30: Visit to Ely city center.
Evening Activity (19:15-20:30): Disco.
Extras
Gatwick Airport Transfer: 215 GBP/one-way for a car to Cambridge, and 255 GBP/one-way for a car to Sir Edward in Ely.
Pocket Money Advice: Students should bring about £80 per week for personal expenses like souvenirs and snacks. For younger students at residential camps, it's advised to deposit money in the 'school bank' for safekeeping, accessible at set times.
Security
Pleasant and safe surroundings
High quality host schools and colleges
Rules and supervision appropriate to the camp’s age group
First aid trained staff at all camps
A high staff-to-student ratio
At least one Welfare Officer at every camp
Live-in staff at each center
24-hour emergency telephone number
Video
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Are you ready to embark? Here's what you will do:
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Pay the camp deposit
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You will receive a payment confirmation and the Enrolment Form in your email
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Fill Enrolment Form as soon as possible
4.
Await Booking Confirmation letter and pay the remaining balance. Confirmation can take up to 7 days. Do not book flights until this step
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Our Admissions Team will contact you to coordinate airport pickup and dropoff for safe arrival and departure
And you are all set! Prepare for an unforgettable summer camp experience with Best Parents!
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