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15-18 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 - Boarding
Start | 7/12/2026 |
End | 7/25/2026 |
Duration | 2 Weeks |
Price | £7,495 |
July - Day
Start | 7/12/2026 |
End | 7/25/2026 |
Duration | 2 Weeks |
Price | £5,995 |
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 |
Ages 16–18
This camp at the University College London campus is the perfect gateway to engineering for ambitious 16–18-year-olds. Designed to give students a career-focused experience, this programme combines real-world projects, industry visits, and expert-led workshops to prepare teens for a future in engineering.
You’ll learn from industry professionals and academics at world-class institutions while collaborating with peers on innovative solutions to real challenges.
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👩🏫 Expert Tutors – Small classes (average 7, max 12) led by passionate educators and industry mentors.
🛠️ Project-Based Learning – Work on practical, real-world engineering challenges.
📊 Industry Exposure – Visits, workshops, and guest lectures from engineering leaders.
🎯 1:1 Career Coaching – Personalised support to help shape your career path.
📝 Professional Development Workshops – Build essential skills for success at university and beyond.
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Module 1: Theory & Research �*
Explore civil, mechanical, sustainable, and aerospace engineering. Analyse case studies, apply real-world data, and learn how research drives innovation.
Module 2: Practical Experience 🛠️
Gain hands-on exposure with sessions at the Dyson Institute, robotics masterclasses with the School of Coding, and industry visits to Jaguar Land Rover or Transport for London.
Module 3: Real-World Project �*
Tackle the challenge of improving London’s transport system. Meet with Transport for London and the London Assembly, research existing solutions, and pitch your innovative product to professionals.
Module 4: Professional Development �*
Bridge the gap between education and the workplace through guest lectures and panels with experts from MIT, Stanford, Cambridge, Airbus, Siemens, and Rolls-Royce.
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Experience life in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic cities:
🛏️ Accommodation – 13 nights in UCL student residences (Astor College or John Dodgson House). Single bedrooms (standard or ensuite), common rooms, study areas, and social spaces.
🍽️ Meals – Breakfast & dinner provided daily; catering teams accommodate dietary needs.
🌍 Location – Between Bloomsbury and King’s Cross, with easy access to London’s cultural and industrial hubs.
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After classes, enjoy a vibrant mix of activities and excursions:
🏛️ Visit iconic London landmarks
🏟️ Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park tour
🏆 West End theatre show
🏙️ Explore world-famous museums (including after-dark visits!)
🎤 Talent shows, quiz nights, and ice-breaker games
🎮 Indoor skate park, sports, and social events
🍽️ Formal dinner at Hard Rock Café or a top London restaurant
🎓 Graduation party & prizes
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📅 Arrival Day – Sunday, 2 pm–4 pm (registration & accommodation check-in).
🛫 Heathrow Shared Transfer – Escorted transfer service from Heathrow T3 to UCL.
Departures: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00 on arrival day
Returns: 07:00 & 12:00 on final Saturday
💷 Fee – £100 each way (booked after enrolment).
🚖 Optional taxi services available (e.g., Addison Lee).
📦 Full travel details and emergency contacts included in the Welcome Pack.
💰 Pocket Money: ~£80 per week for lunches & souvenirs (ATMs & cards widely accepted).
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✔ 13 nights’ central London accommodation 🏙️
✔ Breakfast & dinner daily 🍽️
✔ 30 hours of engineering-focused tuition ⚙️
✔ Real-world project workshops 🛠️
✔ 1:1 career coaching 🎯
✔ Detailed career development plan 📝
✔ Visits to leading industries 🏭
✔ Guest lectures & panel discussions 🎤
✔ Full social & cultural programme 🎉
✔ Formal dinner at a top London restaurant 🍴
✔ Graduation ceremony & certificate 🎓
✔ Comprehensive summer school insurance 🛡️
✔ Mentor family photograph 📸
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✨ This programme gives teens a unique chance to immerse themselves in the world of engineering at University College London. With industry-led projects, world-class mentors, and London’s energy at your doorstep, it’s the ultimate preparation for a future in engineering.
Activities
Accommodations
Students will reside at Astor College, UCL’s student accommodation in Fitzrovia, central London.
Astor College features modern communal lounges, an outdoor courtyard, and open plan dining areas.
Provides a comfortable base for attending workshops, industry visits, and social activities.
Accommodation includes single bedrooms, both standard and en-suite.
Access to common rooms and social spaces with pool tables and quiet study areas, perfect for downtime.
Breakfast and dinner provided by experienced catering teams in the accommodation.
Catering staff familiar with various dietary requirements.
Students with food allergies should speak to staff at mealtimes for allergen information.
Dietary information is shared with catering teams prior to student arrival.
During term time, the accommodation is used by University of London undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Excursions
Transportation
Arrival Time: Participants should arrive between 2 pm and 4 pm on the first Sunday of the program, with registration and accommodation showings upon arrival.
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 £100 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.
Optional taxi service available with Addison Lee (Travel to and from the program is not included in the participation fee.)
Lesson Plan
Module 1: Theory and Research
Module 2: Practical Experience
Module 3: Real-World Project
Module 4: Professional Development
Sample Tutors
Nathan J:
PhD in the Bioelectronics Research Group at the University of Cambridge's Department of Engineering.
Master's in Engineering (MEng) in Electronic Engineering and Nanotechnology from the University of York.
Master of Research (MRes) in 2D Materials from the University of Cambridge.
His specialty includes biocompatible flexible electronics, conductive polymers, and 2D materials.
He focuses on developing advanced organic electrochemical transistors for neural interfacing.
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: £100 each way.
Pocket Money Advice: Money we recommend that participants bring £80 per week to cover lunch each day, plus 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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