International Summer Camps in UK & Canada
Discover the perfect adventure at our inspiring & nurturing overnight International Summer Camps at Twyford School (Winchester, U.K (an hour from London)) and Shawnigan Lake School (Vancouver Island, BC, Canada). We offer a unique experience for 8-16 year olds, packed with a huge and diverse range of activities and adventures.
Our camps are available in one week blocks (Sunday PM to Saturday AM). If multiple weeks are chosen, weekend excursions are provided. We offer up to 6 weeks of camp and each week’s experience will be a unique itinerary.
L&E World Camps 2025
- Twyford School, Winchester, UK 13th July – 2nd August, 2025
- Shawnigan Lake School, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada 6th – 26th July, 2025
Aune (16) – Helsinki, Finland
About L&E World Camps
L&E World Camps brings together young people from around the world mixed with native English speakers allowing them to experience each others cultures as well as learning valuable life skills. Children can partake in our famous Multi-Activity Programme as well as our L&E Plus specialised courses including English Language, Tennis Academy and Young Global Leaders. There is a Full Evening Programme and they will also experience the country taking in exciting excursions at the weekend.
All this, while making friendships that span the globe along the way. With L&E, it is especially relevant that young people develop their independence, their confidence and their communication skills. Again and again, in their own words, they tell us they’ve had the time of their lives.
We have a very simple ethos at L&E World Camps…
“Happy Children Thrive”
We set out to inspire them, and that starts from the minute they arrive. Our exceptional venues; Shawnigan (Canada) and Twyford (UK), hint at some of the magic ahead. Once the camp gets underway, everything buzzes into life with L&E energy. Children return from their adventures with more confidence, new friendships, new skills and broader horizons, but that doesn’t mean the first steps of an overnight camp aren’t sometimes a bit daunting. We do everything we can to make this step as easy and relaxed as possible.
On the first evening of each week new families are all invited for a welcome BBQ, when they drop off their children. This gives them a chance to meet the team and see the facilities their children will enjoy during their stay with us.
We can also arrange airport & train station transfers for a small extra cost. See our Transport Options
Yvonne (Mother) – Amsterdam, Netherlands
What do we do each day?
Our days are jam packed!
Each day is broken into 3 parts and all children will have the opportunity to choose which activities they would like to do each morning and afternoon. Our awesome evening programme is second to none with icebreaker games, theme nights, campfires and of course the legendary L&E Oscars.
| 0815 | Breakfast |
| 0900 | Morning Warm Up Game (e.g. Dodgeball) |
| 0930 | Morning Activities: Adventure, Sport, Creative, English or YGL |
| 1230 | Lunch |
| 1300 | Sweet/Candy Shop & Free Time |
| 1400 | Afternoon Activities: Adventure, Sport, Creative, Tennis Academy or YGL |
| 1700 | Swim or Free Time |
| 1800 | Evening Meal |
| 1830 | Call Home or Free Time |
| 1900 | Evening Activities (Check Schedule) |
| 2100 | Hot Chocolate & Start of Bedtime (Age appropriate) |
Activities
Participants have a choice from a huge variety of activity options each session (morning & afternoon). We pride ourselves on the high standard of tuition, the passion and fun we bring to each.
Multi-Activity Programme
An Adventure, Sport or Creative option is available every session (morning and afternoon) for all campers. Click for more details on activities available.
L&E Plus (Specialised Courses)
Our English Language, Tennis Academy and Young Global Leaders are 15 hour specialist courses that allow the time to develop the understanding of the skill.
Our English Language course is included for our International Campers who would like more time developing their language skills. We can be flexible with their time depending on parent’ preferences.
The incredible Young Global Leaders program (Youth Leadership & Open Minds) is available for our 13-16 year olds.
Hone your racquet skills and summon your inner Roger Federer or Serena Williams on the L&E Tennis Academy
We just have fun and get to do what activities we want. My English has improved
Julie (14) – Paris, France
Evenings Activities
Every day between 1700 – 1800 we always offer the children a chance to relax with some free time in our indoor heated swimming pool (UK) or spectacular lake (Canada). We offer the full overnight experience which means we can carry on the fun into the evening and we have a special activity every night. Our evening activities include:
- Ice Breaker Games
- Science Nights
- Camp Fire Nights
- Movie Nights
- Talent Shows
- Team Competitions
- Laser Tag/Water Fights
- Incredible Theme Nights
- + Lots more…
He told us that all birthday & Christmas money had to go towards an extended stay at L&E for next year!
Andrew (Father) – Milan, Italy
What happens at the weekend?
For children staying multiple weeks the weekends can be seen as your bonus!! It’s a time to relax a little and spend more time with your new friends. There will be some fantastic trips organised over the weekends. (Excursions change depending on which weeks – see individual camps for details!)
- Twyford, UK (Winchester, London, Oxford & Bournemouth are all options)
- Shawnigan, Canada (Victoria, Vancouver & Local Beaches & Attractions are all options)
Safety
As a mother, the best thing about L&E is to know that your children are incredibly well cared for.
Beatriz (Mother) – Spain
Your child’s well-being is our top concern. Our team is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where children can thrive. We have a dedicated staff available 24/7, including a nurse available on call. All of our staff have been carefully selected for their ability to connect with children and ensure a positive camp experience and have had Criminal checks.
Arrival & Departure
We understand that this can sometimes be the most stressful part of arranging camp so we try to be as helpful as possible. Airport and Train Station transfers are available but please check with us before booking anything as we have limited capacity.
Why are L&E World Camps different?
I was expecting that it was just a normal camp like the ones in America but it is much more. It focuses more on bonding between campers and gives everyone an opportunity to do what they want to do. L&E is truly the best camp I have been to so far. It is a great oportunity to meet new people and create genuine friendsips that you will always remember.
Victoria (14) – Washington DC, USA
The essence of World Camps is so many things to so many different children. There’s no single way to pin it down. It’s the laugh between new friends from different countries, sharing a joke. It’s the quiet linking of arms as life-long friendships are forged. It’s the look of pride beaming from the face of someone who’s met a challenge head-on and triumphed. It’s the sound of easy, satisfied silence, returning tired-out from a day of physical activity. It’s the sound of fast chatter on the phone as someone can’t wait to tell home what they’ve achieved. It’s the exhilarated shouts after abseiling down a cliff. It’s the splash in the lake. It’s the sound of voices, creating, working towards a goal together. It’s the wood-smoke smell of the campfire and of slowly-toasting marshmallows, after another jam-packed day.
- A maximum of 70 residential children each week (Meaning we can get to know each child really well)
- High level of interaction from leaders (Our policy is 1:5 Staff to Child Ratio)
- A personal service like no other International Summer Camp can offer
- We really do care about each individual
- A large proportion of the children will be native Local English speakers which means English is spoken socially all the time (the best way to learn!)
- We limit large groups of one nationality so that we have a great balance at camp.
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand that there are so many possible questions you will want to have answers for, therefore over the past 15 years we have collated a page of the most popular questions from parents and children. We believe most will be listed but if not, please schedule a call-back at a convenient time for yourself. We’ll be happy to discuss all aspects of L&E World Camps with you. You could also send us an e-mail any time at worldcamps@learnandexperience.com
What children, parents and staff say!
Contact Us
If you still have more questions please schedule a call-back at a convenient time for yourself. We’ll be happy to discuss all aspects of L&E World Camp with you. You could also send us an e-mail any time.
