First course start
30 June 2026
Two- or four-week option.
English plus Adventure Summer Camp in Brighton
Bucksmore's English Plus Adventure summer course combines English lessons with supervised adventure workshops and excursions in Brighton.

Bucksmore's English Plus Adventure summer course combines English lessons with supervised adventure workshops and excursions in Brighton.

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Current status
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Eligibility
Ages 11-15
Age range / Year group
11-15
Location / Region
OIC Brighton, UK
Cost
£1,795 per week
Duration
2 or 4 weeks
Format
In person
Class size: 15 students
Accommodation: On-campus residential
Meals: Full board
Certificate / Outcome: Report card and certificate
Teaching time: 22.5 hours weekly
Excursions: 3 per week
Bucksmore’s English Plus Adventure Summer Camp in Brighton pairs English language learning with practical outdoor adventure workshops.
Students take part in activities such as sailing, climbing, windsurfing, kayaking and paddle boarding alongside English classes, projects and excursions.
It suits active young learners who want an immersive residential English experience rather than classroom study alone.
English plus Adventure Summer Camp in Brighton is Bucksmore’s residential English course at OIC Brighton. It combines a language curriculum with specialist adventure workshops, group projects and excursions so students use English across the day.
The programme mixes structured English development with supervised activities such as sailing, climbing, windsurfing, kayaking and rafting. Students live and learn in an international campus setting while taking part in a varied social programme.
It combines sustained English study with outdoor challenges that give students natural reasons to communicate and collaborate.
The programme includes regular excursions and at least two off-site adventure activities each week.
Small international groups and a stated class size of 15 support a more social, manageable first residential experience.
The fully inclusive model covers core study, boarding, meals, activities, excursions, insurance and eligible transfers.
Parents can see clear welfare measures including trained staff, campus security and round-the-clock on-site management.
Ages 11-15 who want to improve practical English while trying supervised outdoor activities and living with international peers.
Your child wants an exam-only English course, dislikes active outdoor programmes, or would find a residential schedule overwhelming.
This is a strong option for a student whose confidence grows through doing rather than sitting in a classroom all day. English learning is integrated with projects, excursions and adventure activities, which can make speaking practice feel more purposeful.
Its value depends on fit. Families looking for intensive exam preparation or a highly academic syllabus may prefer a more specialist English course, while adventurous students are likely to get more from the residential, activity-led approach.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
£1,795 per week; includes English tuition and academic materials., Accommodation and three meals daily., Packed lunches on excursion days., Adventure activities and excursion entrance costs., Insurance and eligible UK airport transfers., Bucksmore merchandise, including a reusable water bottle and rucksack..
Accommodation
On-campus residential
Meals
Full board
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2 or 4 weeks; OIC Brighton, UK.
What to check before committing
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Compare with similar programmesEffort level
Moderate.
Best started
Four to six weeks before planned travel.
Main challenge
Adjusting to a full residential timetable in English.
Check the activity packing list and prepare suitable rain gear, trainers, swimwear and a towel.
Gather passport, school and parent or guardian details before completing an application.
Discuss travel, room-sharing expectations and how to ask staff for help if needed.
Useful if
Your child enjoys learning through activity and teamwork.
Students learn English through lessons, academic tutorials, conversation classes, group projects and hands-on excursions. Adventure workshops add regular outdoor challenges and teamwork to the weekly programme.
Arrive at OIC Brighton and complete an English introduction and assessment.
Join English classes, academic tutorials, conversation sessions and project work.
Take part in at least two off-site adventure activities each week.
Join two full-day and one half-day excursion each week.
Complete the end-of-course Bucksmore Assessment and receive course recognition.
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
First course start
30 June 2026
Two- or four-week option.
Second course start
14 July 2026
Two-week option within the published summer window.
Booking status
Summer 2026
Summer 2026 bookings are no longer being taken.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First course start | 30 June 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Second course start | 14 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Booking status | Summer 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Students aged 11-15.
Suitable for young, motivated English learners.
Parents or guardians provide application details.
Day students need parent or guardian drop-off.
Programme fee
£1,795 per week — Fully inclusive price.
Funding or discounts
What's included
English tuition and academic materials., Accommodation and three meals daily., Packed lunches on excursion days., Adventure activities and excursion entrance costs., Insurance and eligible UK airport transfers., Bucksmore merchandise, including a reusable water bottle and rucksack.
Complete the online Bucksmore application form.
Enter the student’s passport number and current school details.
Provide parent or guardian information.
Make the required reservation payment to reserve a space.
Receive pre-enrolment documents, including a visa support letter where needed.
The programme covers the following focus areas.
English language
Practise speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
Academic skills
Develop exam techniques through academic skills sessions and assessment.
Adventure workshops
Try activities including sailing, climbing, watersports, kayaking and high ropes.
Project learning
Use group projects, presentations and excursions to learn beyond the classroom.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
A typical day during the programme.
English assessment, projects, English classes, excursions or specialist activities vary by day.
English classes, adventure options, activities and excursions are scheduled across the week.
Students join games, sports, social activities, project presentations and an end-of-week party.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are built into the residential timetable.
Bucksmore teachers are selected to bring English learning beyond the classroom and make experiences part of students’ development. The listed team includes qualified English-language educators with CELTA, DELTA and TEFL credentials.
The programme states a class size of 15 students.
A discounted day-student option is available; parents or guardians handle daily drop-off.
After completing this programme, participants often pursue:
Build confidence communicating in English inside and outside class.
Develop core language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Practise academic skills and exam techniques.
Receive a personalised report card and Bucksmore certification.
Use the CEFR-aligned Bucksmore Assessment to understand English progress.
The course is based at Oxford International College Brighton, a private boarding-school campus about a 10-minute coach ride from Brighton. Accommodation, meals, classrooms and activities are all based on the same campus, while excursions introduce students to Brighton and wider South Coast and London attractions.
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