Sir Christopher Cambridge: English Summer Camp in Central Cambridge
Cambridge, United KingdomStudio Cambridge
- Latest published dates
- Jul 4 – Aug 1, 2026
- Duration
- 2, 3, or 4 weeks
- Ages
- 14–17
$1,697
Course price for 1 week
Intensive Course
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Sir Christopher is a summer camp for students aged 14-17, combining general English teaching with a full programme of activities and excursions. Located in central Cambridge, the camp utilizes the facilities and residences of Ridley Hall and Newnham College, both affiliated with Cambridge University. The camp has been running for 59 years and offers both classic and intensive programmes, with classes from elementary to advanced levels. Accommodation is provided in single residential bedrooms on-campus, with all meals included. The camp also includes 13 sessions of activities per week and one full-day excursion each week. Transfers to and from London Heathrow or London Stansted airports are provided on Sundays.
Language
English
Program type
Language Camps
Accommodation
Campus
About
About the Course
The course offers 20 lessons (15 hours) per week of English language tuition, with options for intensive programmes providing 28 lessons (21 hours) per week. Classes are multinational, with an average class size of 12-13 students and a maximum of 16. Students are tested online in advance to assess their English level and placed in appropriate classes. The syllabus includes English topic and life skills lessons, with emphasis on speaking, vocabulary, and pronunciation. An academic report and certificate are provided at the end of the course.
What’s Included
The package includes residential accommodation on campus, all meals (3 per day), a full programme of activities, one full-day excursion per week, transfers to and from London Heathrow or London Stansted airports on Sundays, and a high staff-to-student supervision ratio. A 24-hour emergency telephone line is also available. Prices for 2026 range from £1860.00 for 1 week to £5190.00 for 4 weeks, with additional weeks at £510.00 each.
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in single residential bedrooms on-campus at Ridley Hall and Newnham College. The residences offer a safe and comfortable environment, with live-in Studio Cambridge staff providing 24-hour supervision. The residences are situated in quiet residential areas, ensuring a pleasant and secure setting for students.
Meal Plan
All meals are included in the camp package. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided daily, with vegetarian and non-pork options always available. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated upon request. Meals are served in the college dining halls, offering a variety of nutritious and balanced options.
Activities & Excursions
The camp offers a variety of activities, including sports, arts & crafts, cultural and language activities, and social events. There are 13 sessions of activities per week, with numerous activity choices in most sessions. Some unsupervised free time is allowed before or after English classes and each Sunday morning. A full-day excursion is included each week, with destinations such as London, Windsor Castle, Oxford, and theme parks.
Facilities
The facilities include comfortable residential accommodations, classrooms equipped with modern teaching aids, and access to the college's amenities such as gardens, common rooms, and dining halls. The city-centre location provides easy access to Cambridge's attractions, parks, and recreational areas.
Camp Experience
Studio Cambridge has been running summer camps for over 50 years, welcoming students from more than 60 different countries annually. The school is accredited by the British Council and is a member of English UK. In 2024, Studio Cambridge won the UED Turkiye 'Best Summer School' award, marking it as the best in the world, not just the UK. The camp offers a high staff-to-student ratio, with live-in Studio Cambridge staff providing 24-hour supervision, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for students.
Language Camp prices
Intensive Course
28 Lessons · 14–17 yrs · B1–C22026 price
This course is for students with at least an Intermediate (B1) level who want to go beyond general English and actively sharpen their communication skills. The main goal is to add speaking fluency, debating, and presentation techniques to your language toolbox. Its unique feature is the daily Communication Skills module, which replaces daytime activities but still lets you enjoy evening and weekend programmes.
In addition to the 20 weekly Classic lessons, you attend 8 extra lessons (6 hours) of Communication Skills. Here, the methodology shifts to task‑based learning: you debate serious and fun topics, practise presentation skills, act out role plays, and learn “youth speak” from the UK and US. Groups remain small, and the atmosphere is highly interactive – your teacher acts as a coach while you do most of the talking. Materials include debate prompts, video clips, and real‑life scenarios for small talk, anecdotes, and active listening. Classroom activities are designed to push your fluency and quick thinking. You will learn to express opinions clearly, disagree politely, build consensus, and truly listen to others. Because the lessons replace daytime activities, the focus is entirely on speaking, interaction, and building social communication skills that work both inside and outside the classroom.
An extra 6 hours per week of speaking‑focused training in debating, presentations, role plays, and social communication for Intermediate+ students who want to become truly fluent and confident in English.
Daily Schedule
Breakfast
07:30–08:30
Classes
10:00–11:30
Lunch
12:30–13:30
Classes
13:30–17:00
Dinner
18:00–19:00
Evening activities
19:30–21:00
Lights out
22:00–23:00
Included items
Optional Extras
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School
Studio Cambridge
Studio Cambridge, established in 1954, is the oldest English language school in Cambridge, UK. The school offers a range of English language courses and camps, including General English, Intensive English, IELTS preparation, FCE preparation, and CAE preparation for adult students aged 16 and above. We also provide camps for young learners, with three summer camps and one year-round camp for teenagers at schools and university campuses in Cambridge and East England. The school is accredited by the British Council and is a member of English UK. In 2024, Studio Cambridge won the UED Turkiye 'Best Summer School' award, marking it as the best in the world, not just the UK.