- From £55/day (early bird)
- Bristol minibus available
- Hot lunch included every day
Academic Summer
at Sidcot School
– Day Camp 2026
More than just keeping them busy
Summer day camp at Sidcot School · 6 July – 7 August 2026
For local and home-educating families · Ages 8–17
A summer that means something
Academic Summer has been building confident, curious and capable young people since 2010 at Sidcot School in North Somerset.
This is not just childcare. It is not just entertainment. And it is not school in disguise.
This is a carefully designed summer day camp where children learn through doing, grow through trying and come home more confident than when they arrived.
Led by experienced teachers, designed with purpose and delivered with care.
What kids actually do at our day camp
Most summer holiday options keep children busy. We give them an exciting learning adventure.
- Science experiments and hands-on investigations
- Drama, public speaking and the confidence to own a room
- Sport, swimming and adventure on 160 acres of Sidcot’s campus
- Creative writing, debate and finding and using your voice
- Critical thinking – how to question, analyse and form your own view
- Teamwork and leadership through projects, challenges and outdoor activities
- FA-qualified football coaching for all abilities
The social side – just as important
One of the most powerful things about Academic Summer is who your child learns with. Children from over 60 countries, all different backgrounds, all with something interesting to share.
When everyone is new, belonging happens faster.
There are no cliques at Academic Summer. No established groups your child has to break into. Every child arrives into the same new, international, welcoming community – and that makes friendship surprisingly easy.
For quieter or more introverted children
Small groups mean every child is known by name. Nobody gets lost in the crowd.
For confident, outgoing children
The range of nationalities and personalities is stimulating and exciting.
For home-educated children
This is a chance to build social skills in the most natural, pressure-free environment possible.
Adventurers
Ages 8–10 · Curiosity and fun
Theme-based learning taught by experienced teachers. Creativity and outdoor adventure in a caring, supportive environment.
Pathfinders
Ages 11–12 · Next steps
Growing in confidence and skills. Collaboration, problem-solving and finding their strengths in a supportive environment.
Explorers
Ages 13–14 · Ready for more
Real subjects, real debate and big questions. Creativity, critical thinking and developing global awareness.
Engagers
Ages 15–17 · Learn for life
University-style thinking. Choose your subjects – entrepreneurship, essay skills, science, presentation skills and more.
Football Day Camp
Ages 8–17 · Pro coaching
FA and UEFA-qualified coaches for all abilities. Technique, teamwork and match confidence.
The right programme for every age
Every group is designed around how young people of that age actually learn, with teachers who understand them, their energy and their needs.
Big Wednesday – where the world becomes the classroom
Every Wednesday we trade the campus for the city, because the best classrooms do not have walls.
Each week a different destination. Included in your weekly bundle or bookable separately at £125.
Date
Destination
What to expect
Wed 8 July
Thorpe Park
High-thrill adventure at the UK's premier theme park
Wed 15 July
London
Museums, landmarks and city life in the capital
Wed 22 July
Dorset Adventure
Outdoor thrills and adventure activities in beautiful Dorset
Wed 29 July
London
Hop-on Hop-off bus, new areas and new experiences
Wed 5 August
Eden Project
The world's largest indoor rainforest – science, sustainability and wonder
Date
Destination
Wed 8 July
Thorpe Park
Wed 15 July
London
Wed 22 July
Dorset Adventure
Wed 29 July
London
Wed 5 August
Eden Project
Simple pricing. No hidden costs.
Book by the day or save with a weekly bundle. Hot lunch and all activities included in every option.
Save up to £140 per week with the full week bundle, compared to booking days separately!
Full week bundle
Best value · £325
- 4 days of learning on campus (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri)
- 1 Big Wednesday trip – coach and all entry tickets included
- Chef-prepared hot lunch every day
- All activities and teaching materials
Academic day
£55 early bird / £70 standard
- Full day programme – 8:30am to 5:30pm
- Chef-prepared hot lunch included
- All activities and teaching materials
- Early bird: book and pay before 26 June 2026
Big Wednesday trip
£125
- Comfortable coach from Sidcot School
- All entry tickets included
- Full staff supervision throughout
- Thorpe Park · London · Dorset · Eden Project
Bristol minibus
£12/day return
- Supervised minibus from central Bristol to Sidcot and back
- Safe, friendly and a great way to start the day
- All-in early bird day: £55 + £12 = £67 including hot lunch
For parents who want more than just keeping them busy
You want your child to enjoy the summer. But you also want it to mean something.
You want them to make friends, build confidence, try new things and come back stronger, happier and more ready for what comes next.
That is exactly what Academic Summer is built for.
Here is what you can expect:
A typical day at Sidcot
The day begins at 8.30am – please arrive at Reception by 8.15am on your first day, where a member of our team will welcome you and get you settled in. The day runs through to 5.45pm.
A chef-prepared hot lunch is included every day, along with all activities and teaching materials. Please come dressed in suitable sportswear and trainers, and bring a refillable water bottle.
Bristol minibus
If you have booked the minibus, pickup from Bristol is at approximately 7.30am, with the return at approximately 6.30pm. We will confirm your exact pickup point before your first session once we know where all our families are based.
- Small, carefully managed groups – your child will never be just a number
- No pressure to conform – different is celebrated
- A programme that rewards curiosity, creativity and critical thinking
- Specialist teachers and staff who understand different learning styles
- Open, honest communication with parents throughout
- World-class facilities: science labs, drama studios, sports hall, pool and 160 acres to explore
Secure your place this summer
We are friendly, there is no obligation, and we are happy to answer every question.
Ready to book?
Early bird rate £55/day – book before 26 June.
Want to talk to us first? We are happy to answer every question before you commit.
Email us at info@academiccamp.org
Call us at 0117 456 9100
WhatsApp Academic Summer lead Helen
Sidcot School, Winscombe, Somerset BS25 1PD
Good summers are fun but great summers change you.
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