For Organisers
English experiences in your country
Key information
camps run for one or two weeks-
free presentation by English Experience Camps to interested parents
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maximum class size of 17 students
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minimum camp size of two classes
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all learning and activity materials provided
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free end-of-camp report and gift for all children
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generous payment for host families
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camps normally run in the summer but can be at other times of year
Setting things up
We’ll do most of the work in setting up a camp, but will need someone with a good level of English to act as our local coordinator – either a teacher or a parent. This person will liaise with staff in our UK office, and be responsible for a series of straightforward tasks. These will include inviting parents to a presentation by a member of English Experience Camps staff at your school or venue, collecting pupil registrations, and gathering the names of local families who are interested in being paid to host teachers and activity leaders while the camp is running.
During the camp
We’ll need enough classrooms and outdoor space in your school or venue to accommodate the number of children booked onto the course. Our local coordinator will need to meet the camp team when they arrive, be on site on the first and last day of the camp, and on the days in between be contactable by phone. There will also need to be someone on site each day of the camp (normally a caretaker or secretary), to offer logistical support if necessary. Day-to-day issues relating to course provision or welfare will be dealt with by our camp coordinator (a senior member of the teaching team).
Want to know more?
The Overseas Courses Team at the UK office will be happy to answer your questions about costs, arranging host accommodation, or anything else. Please contact Manager, Samuel Hemingway.
Email [email protected]
Tel/fax 00 44 (0)1603 622 300 (ext 2)
We can also put you in touch with someone who’s been a local coordinator on one or more of our camps – just ask!
Make an enquiry
If you are interested in working with us to host an English Camp, please fill in the form below and we will be in touch with you soon.
Our children enjoyed every minute of their time spent at the camp that was run by enthusiastic and well-organised teachers.
Barbara - Teacher, Vrhnika (Slovenia)
It always makes me so happy and satisfied seeing our children acting in English, showing their abilities and having fun! Thank you so much!
Nerina - Teacher, Tarzo (Italy)
For students aged 7-14
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For students aged 13-18
Make it happen
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Would you like to work for us?
Apply NowThe English Experience Camps FAQs
Why choose English Experience Camps? 
- We have 25 years’ experience of delivering high-quality English courses to young learners and teenagers overseas.
- We employ native-level, qualified English teachers, experienced course coordinators and energetic, enthusiastic activity leaders who are responsible for the students during the hours of the camp.
- Our camps offer a fun, engaging and communicative approach to language learning. The students will be immersed in English in each activity – sometimes they forget to speak their own language when they get home!
- We offer sport, art and drama activities to further encourage the use of English in different contexts and offer something for all students to enjoy.
In which months do the camps take place?
- Predominantly from June to September
- We are flexible to requests and can arrange camps at any time of year
What do I need to host a camp?
- School premises or suitable building to be available for use (usually during the summer holidays)
- The ability to sign up students to the camp and to find available host families
- Availability to be contactable during the camp to provide support (and/or local support staff)
What is the minimum number of students required for a camp?
26
How many teachers and activity leaders work on a camp?
Staff to student ratios are 9-13 students per staff member.
What is the maximum number of students per class?
- 17
- Our class sizes range from 12 to 17 depending on the total number of students at the camp.
What is the age range of the students?
- 7 to 14 years old (Theme-Based Course)
- 13 to 17 years old (High School Course)
What resources are used?
- Theme-based resources which change yearly
- A separate course for high school students
- All resources and materials are supplied by English Experience Camps.
How many hours of English lessons / activities are there per day?
- The students attend 2 English lessons and have 2 activities per day
- Each session lasts 1 hour 15 minutes, giving a total of 5 hours per day
Where do the staff stay?
- With local host families
- The host families usually have children who attend the camp
How long does a camp last?
1 or 2 weeks from Monday to Friday
In which countries do you currently organise camps?
Italy, Slovenia, Germany, and France. We welcome opportunities from other countries.
What responsibilities would I have?
- To handle school administration and student registrations
- To organise a parents’ meeting to promote the camp
- To receive and safely store all our materials
- To allocate host families to staff
- To assist with arrival arrangements for our staff
- To devise class lists
- To meet our camp coordinator regarding facilities, lunch arrangements etc
- To discuss the requirements of the final performance with the camp coordinator
- To be available to provide support during the camp
