BSC Explore England Summer Camp at Bedford School: Residential English Camp

The Explore England Summer Camp at Bedford School is run by BSC on the campus of Bedford School, a boarding school in Bedford, England, occupying around 40 acres. It is a residential camp for students aged 12 to 17. Programme and activities. English is taught in small groups. What distinguishes this camp from a purely campus-based programme is the excursion element: full-day trips to London and Cambridge are part of the programme rather than optional extras, which means a significant portion of the week is spent off site. Sports and evening entertainment fill the remaining time on campus. Accommodation and meals. Students stay on full board in Bedford School's boarding houses, described by the provider as secure. Full board means all meals are included, and living in the school's own boarding accommodation places students on the same site as their lessons. Ages, dates and duration. The camp accepts students aged 12 to 17. One session is currently listed, beginning in early July. Because only a single date is shown, families should confirm with the provider whether further arrivals are available before ruling the camp in or out — one listed session does not necessarily represent the full season. Location and travel. Bedford is a county town in Bedfordshire, in the East of England, roughly an hour north of London by train and close enough to Cambridge for a day trip. Luton and Stansted are the nearest airports, with Heathrow further but well connected. Transfer arrangements are not published and should be confirmed with BSC. Who the programme may suit. This camp may suit families who want their child to see something of England as well as study its language — the London and Cambridge days are built in, so a student returns having actually been somewhere. The 12 to 17 range makes it a teenage rather than a children's camp. Families who would prefer a quieter programme with more time on campus, or who want a specialist subject or sport, should compare the provider's other locations, including its Wellington School camp in Somerset, which takes students from 10.