Course Description: Exceptional Summer Pre-College Physics Program for Teenagers at Cambridge University Campus

⚛️ Pre-College Physics Summer Program

Location: Cambridge University Colleges

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📌 Key Facts

• 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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📖 Course Description

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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🎓 Academic Experience

• 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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🛠 Academic Skills Workshops

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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📝 Sample Modules

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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🎭 Activities & Excursions

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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🎩 Formal Hall (Highlight!)

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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🏛 Accommodation & Meals

• 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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✈️ Transport & Arrival

• 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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💷 Fees & Pocket Money

• Transfer Fee: £180 each way.

• Recommended Pocket Money: £80 per week (for shopping & extras).

• ATMs widely available, Visa & Mastercard accepted.

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✅ What’s Included

• 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!