4 exciting overseas summer camps for kids to try out
Thinking of sending your kids overseas for a productive summer holiday? Look no further. We've put together four exciting international camps for kids in Australia, the UK and Canada.
Aussie Summer Camps
Attendees of this outdoorsy programme will stay on an island within proximity of the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia and learn how to surf, snorkel and kayak, as well as take part in other water sports. Children will also get the chance to witness local Aboriginal rituals and experience Australian bush culture.
Where: Brisbane, Australia.
Ages: 12-16.
When: Sat 1 Jul-Thu 20 Jul.
Cost: 4,500AUD.
Contact: Email Michelle Lovell at michelle@aussiesummercamps.com.
Shakespeare's Globe Summer School
Aspiring thespians will love Shakespeare’s Globe summer school programme, a week of intensive drama and performing arts activities for children passionate about acting and theatre study. Students will work with actors, voice experts and movement coaches and perform on The Globe stage.
Where: London, United Kingdom.
Ages: 16-19.
When: Mon 24 Jul-Fri 4 Aug.
Cost: 800GBP.
Contact: Visit learningenquiries@shakespeareglobe.com for more info.
International Music Camp
A camp that takes place in Manitoba, Canada the International Music Camp programme will be running a wide range of music courses this summer: from choir and garage band classes to audio technology sessions, there’s something to interest musically inclined kids. Campers will also get the chance to take part in group and solo performances.
Where: North Dakota, United States.
Ages: Varies depending on the programme.
When: Sun 18 Jun-Tue 1 Aug.
Cost: 3,040USD.
Contact: Visit internationalmusiccamp.com.
Centauri Arts Camp
If kids are more into writing, the Centauri Arts school, based in Wellandport, Ontario runs creative and film-writing classes for children aged nine-18. At the sessions children will develop their writing skills through a range of activities, with the help of professional authors and screenwriters.
Where: Ontario, Canada.
Ages: Nine-18.
When: Sun 2 Jul-Sun 20 Aug.
Cost: The two-week day course starts from 950CAD (1,895CAD, including boarding and meals).
Contact: Visit centauriartscamp.com.
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