Family English Summer Camp in Cambridge

The programme is created for parents and children roughly aged 5–13 who want to combine a family holiday with English study in a classic university setting. Its goal is to build confidence in English for both adults and younger learners through a mix of classroom work, shared activities and cultural excursions. Lessons follow a general English syllabus with 20 lessons (about 16.7 hours) per week, with adults studying at the refurbished St Giles Cambridge and children in nearby classrooms. Classes are small, and younger learners follow age-appropriate, communicative lessons focusing on speaking, listening and practical language for everyday situations.

The full package includes 20 morning lessons per week, 3 afternoon activities per week, 1 full-day excursion per week on Saturdays, light lunches on weekdays, and homestay accommodation with breakfast daily. Families can also select additional options such as extra excursions or personalised arrangements through the school on request.

Accommodation options include homestays, hotels and self-catering apartments within commuting distance of the school, allowing families to select the comfort level and privacy that suits them. All options are arranged with approved hosts or partner providers to offer a safe, welcoming base for both adults and children.

The full package includes daily breakfast and weekday lunches when booked with the recommended options, helping families keep mealtimes simple during busy course days. Special dietary needs can be catered for on request for an additional fee.

The program includes 1 full-day excursion and 3 afternoon activities per week. Activities and excursions may include punting, visits to BeWilderWood, college tours, the Botanical Gardens, sports in the park, and trips to locations such as London, Brighton, and Stratford-upon-Avon. Activities are designed so that parents and children can spend time together, practise English informally and enjoy Cambridge and the surrounding region.

Facilities available to families at St Giles Cambridge include modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards or projectors, a self-access study centre, student café, free Wi‑Fi and a bookshop. The central location offers convenient access to public transport and the city’s main attractions used during lessons and excursions.

St Giles is a long-established English language provider with specific expertise in junior and family programmes in the UK. Adults study at the fully refurbished St Giles Cambridge school. Children study at a nearby location with excursions and activities. Class sizes are up to 12 students for adults and 15 for children. The general staff-to-student ratio is 1:20. Qualified EFL teachers, structured timetables and an international mix of students help create a supportive environment where adults and children can progress in English and enjoy a shared study holiday.