The Best Themed Summer Camps for Kids and Teens: Our 2026 Selection

College Champittet

• Switzerland
• 11/13 and 14/17 years old
• English

A summer camp on the shores of Lake Geneva to discover your inner leadership, make international friends and enjoy an adventure of exploration and learning.

Saint-Georges International School

• Montreux, Switzerland
• 16/18 years old
• English

An exclusive summer experience in Montreux, combining stimulating activities, immersion in the St. George philosophy and encounters with young people from all over the world.

Oxford Royale

• University of Oxford, Cambridge, UK and US
• 13/15 and 16/18 years old
• English

Explore over 39 study options at prestigious universities in the UK or the US: an award-winning experience designed to enrich your academic journey.

Bocconi University

• Milan, Italy
• 16/18 years old
• English

Build your summer in Milan by combining two labs from 16 key themes, and dive into Bocconi's innovative approach to teaching.

IE University

• Madrid and Segovia, Spain
• 16/18 years old
• English

Much more than a summer course: an immersive programme blending core courses, skill-building workshops and hands-on projects to explore your academic or professional future.

ESADE

• Barcelona, Spain
• 16/18 years old
• English

Get a taste of life at a world-class business school: develop a global mindset and deepen your business knowledge alongside international experts and leaders.

TASIS England

• Thorpe, UK
• 11 to 17 years old
• English

Enjoy an unforgettable summer on the TASIS England campus: a wide range of courses, sports, activities and trips, all within a vibrant international community.

SILC Academy

• Cannes, France & Gstaad, Switzerland
• 11 to 17 years old
• English

Create, build ventures and live the adventure: a unique camp combining arts, branding, storytelling and outdoor activities, in the heart of the French Riviera and the Swiss Alps.

NYFA (New York Film Academy)

• New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Harvard University, Paris, Florence
• 16/18 years old
• English

Learn film, media and the performing arts through a learn-by-doing approach, alongside industry professionals, in New York, Paris, Florence and beyond.

AMDA

• Los Angeles, New York
• 16/18 years old
• English

Two immersive weeks in Los Angeles or New York to receive top-level performing arts training, designed for the international stage artists of tomorrow.

ARTS ED

• London, UK
• 11-13, 14-16, 16+ years old
• English

Join one of the UK's leading drama schools and hone your talents in Drama, Musical Theatre or Filmmaking, in a supportive and professional environment.

LAMDA

• London, UK
• 16/18 years old
• English

Discover the world of LAMDA with an intensive short course, ideal for taking your first steps or deepening your acting practice to the standards of the great drama schools.

Performers College

• UK
• 16/18 years old
• English

Develop your artistic potential in a dynamic and inspiring environment: acting, dance and creative work with industry professionals, across 4 campuses in the UK.

IED Barcelona : Global Design

• Barcelona, Spain
• 15/18 years old
• English or Spanish

Explore the fundamentals of Product, Interior and Graphic design in a hands-on, creative programme, to express your ideas and build up your portfolio.

IED Barcelona : Fashion Design

• Barcelona, Spain
• 15/18 years old
• English or Spanish

Dive into the world of fashion design: experiment, create your own collection and leave with a portfolio built around your personal projects.

Centrale Supélec

• Paris-Saclay campus, France
• 10th grade students
• French

An immersive week for science-minded high school students: explore science from a fresh angle, meet researchers and experience life at a top French Grande École on the Paris-Saclay campus.

Carl Benz School of Engineering

• Karlsruhe, Germany
• 16/18 years old
• English

Explore mechanical engineering applied to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through hands-on workshops and inspiring lectures, at the heart of the Carl Benz School.

Polytechnique Milan

• Milan, Italy
• 10th / 11th grade students
• English

An intensive introduction to STEM disciplines, taught by professors from Italy's largest technical university (courses in English, fully immersed on the Politecnico di Milano campus).

Sciences Po

• Reims and Paris campuses, France
• 16/18 years old
• English

Dive into the social sciences at Sciences Po: interdisciplinary masterclasses, interactive debates and bootcamps on international relations, AI, climate and diplomacy, online or on the Reims and Paris campuses.

EHL

• Lausanne, Switzerland / Singapore
• 16/18 years old
• English

Explore the many facets of hospitality and business through immersive workshops and real-world challenges, on the EHL campuses in Switzerland and Singapore, for the industry's future leaders.

Glion

• Glion, Switzerland / London, UK
• 16/18 years old
• English

Discover the international culture of hospitality and events by leading a real event project and going behind the scenes of the profession, in London or Switzerland.

Les Roches

• Crans Montana, Switzerland / Marbella, Spain
• 16/18 years old
• English

Immerse yourself in the world of hospitality management: practical workshops, visits to leading hotels and training in the arts of hospitality with the experts at Les Roches, in Switzerland or Spain.

Albert Summer School

• Paris, France
• 10th or 11th grade students
• English

Combine business and data in an intensive English-language programme in Paris, a summer school designed for maths enthusiasts eager to explore economic and digital challenges.

American Camp Association

• North America (mainly USA)
• 11/17 years old
• English

Find the ideal summer camp in the United States with the ACA directory: over 20,000 camps to nurture curiosity, resilience, creativity and team spirit in children and teenagers.