About the experience

Travel. Leadership. Independence.

A Unique Two-Week Experience for Ages 13–16

For teenagers ready for more than a traditional summer camp experience.

Explore & Lead England combines an exciting week of travel and discovery with our highly regarded Young Global Leaders programme to create a transformational experience focused on confidence, leadership and personal growth.

Participants explore iconic destinations, develop greater independence, build international friendships and gain valuable life skills that will benefit them long after summer ends.


Why Explore & Lead?

Today’s teenagers need opportunities to step outside their comfort zones, take on new challenges and develop the confidence to navigate an increasingly connected world.

Explore & Lead has been designed to do exactly that.

Through a combination of travel, cultural exploration and leadership development, participants gain real-world experiences that help them grow into confident, capable and globally minded young people.

The Perfect Combination

Teenagers return home with:

  • Greater confidence
  • Increased independence
  • Stronger communication skills
  • New international friendships
  • Leadership experience
  • A broader understanding of the world
  • Memories and experiences that will stay with them for years to come

Includes

  • Travel programme
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Young Global Leaders programme
  • Activities and excursions
  • Evening events
  • Experienced staff supervision
  • International friendships

Places are limited.

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13-16 year oldsDates 2026UK Residents PriceInternational Price
Experience #14th July – 18th July£2495£2995
Experience #212th July – 25th July£2495£2995
Experience #32nd August – 16th August 2026£2495£2995

Accommodation

  • L&E College Accommodation
  • L&E Approved Hotels
  • L&E Approved Youth hostels

Transport

A combination of Mini-Bus, Trains and Coaches

Length

2 Weeks

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2 Week Schedule

Day 1: Welcome to London & Orientation

  • Arrival & Check-in
  • Walking Tour
  • Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, Leicester

Day 2: Royal London

  • Tower of London
  • Buckingham Palace
  • St. James’s Park picnic lunch
  • Westminster Abbey + Big Ben + Houses of Parliament
  • Dinner near the Southbank

Day 3: Harry Potter Studio Tour

  • Explore the Wizard-ing world of Harry Potter
  • Tour the studio and see where it all started!
  • Enjoy a magic themed lunch

Day 4: By the Seaside in Brighton

  • Stroll Brighton’s famous pebble beach, play games on the iconic pier, and enjoy classic fish & chips by the sea.
  • Explore the colourful Lanes, packed with street art, quirky shops, and independent cafés.
  • Take in stunning ocean views from the Brighton i360 or join fun group challenges along the waterfront.

Day 5: Day Trip to Oxford

  • Train from London Paddington
  • Oxford University Walking Tour
  • Punting on the River Cherwell
  • Covered Market snacks

Day 6: Museum Adventure & Street Culture

  • Science Museum or Natural History Museum
  • Camden Market + Regent’s Canal Walk
  • Explore food stalls, quirky shops, and street art

Day 7-13: Transfer to Campus

Young Global Leaders

After a week of exploration and adventure, participants join our Young Global Leaders programme at Twyford School campus, near Winchester.

Designed specifically for teenagers aged 13–16, the programme develops essential skills for school, university and life beyond the classroom.

Participants Develop:

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Confidence
  • Cultural Understanding
  • Public Speaking

Through interactive workshops, simulations, debates and challenges, participants learn by doing in a supportive international environment.

Day 14: Pickup & Transfers