15 April 2026 Message from Founder, Sam Ridgway

Dear Parents, Choosing the right summer experience for your child is not always easy. There are many options, and as a parent myself, I understand how important that decision can feel. At Learn & Experience, our focus is simple: to create meaningful, real-world experiences where young people grow in confidence, independence, and global awareness—while having… Read More

24 November 2025 New for 2026!

We’re excited to let you know that registration for L&E’s 2026 programmes is now OPEN! After another brilliant summer and lots of requests from families wanting to plan early, we’ve released our key 2026 dates for World Camps & Travel Experiences,— so you can secure the week and location that works best for you. 2026 Highlights L&E… Read More

28 July 2025 World Camp UK Week 3

Monday 28th July First last day of camp 😔… but let’s not make anyone sad. Everyone had loads of fun today, especially during the evening activity.  🎨 Creative started the day with scrapbooking, designing beautiful pages filled with memories and colorful touches. In the afternoon, they got really into clay making, crafting trays, tic-tac-toe boards,… Read More

21 July 2025 World Camp Shawnigan Week 3

Our final week is going to be something very special. A lovely first evening enjoying a BBQ under the evening sun and some classic L&E Wide Games… Can’t wait for what’s in store! Monday 21st July We started the day with a classic camp breakfast of bacon and eggs, giving everyone a strong start before… Read More

21 July 2025 World Camp UK Week 2

Monday 21st July Today was full of creativity, teamwork, and a whole lot of style….the trashion kind! Creative campers started the morning with improv acting, warming up with a fun game of Traitors and getting into some seriously hilarious redo scenes. In the afternoon, they moved onto photography and film. Campers learned how to write… Read More

15 July 2025 World Camp Shawnigan Week 2

Monday, 14th July We started the morning with a hearty breakfast of scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and tater tots before diving into some energizing games like Duck Duck Goose, Bulldogs and Splat. Campers then split off for a mix of soccer, rock painting, Young Global Leaders (YGL), or English sessions. After a tasty stir-fry lunch,… Read More

14 July 2025 World Camp UK Week 1

Monday 14th July 📅 Day 1 at Camp!!We kicked off the first day of camp with a high-energy game of dodgeball to get everyone moving and laughing!~For majority of the day campers were split into their chosen activities:Creative made awesome friendship bracelets in the morning with beads, threads, and lots of colorful knots. In the… Read More

7 July 2025 World Camp Shawnigan Week 1

First Night Day 1 – CANADA CAMP HAS OFFICIALLY STARTED !! We have had an amazing first day to camp, starting the day off right with a good game of capture the flag then moving into Young Global Leaders, English, soccer, camp bucket list bingo cards all for our morning activities. We then got refuelled… Read More

1 March 2025 Winner at the British Youth Travel Awards

Winner of the Bronze Award for the Best Experience of the Year! We’re proud to share that Learn & Experience won the Bronze Award for Experience of the Year 2024 at the British Youth Travel Awards! This recognition celebrates our dedication to creating unique, impactful experiences that inspire young people from around the world. A huge thank… Read More

1 January 2025 365 Days of Kindness Around the World

L&E Kindness Challenge Every day for a year, we’ll be sharing videos of Kindness from Around the World. This campaign celebrates diversity and the power of connections to bring us closer together. 💬 Why? Because small acts of kindness can make the world a brighter place. 📽️ What to Expect: ✨ Children from all over… Read More