First course start
30 June 2026
Published course start date.
English plus Multi-sports Summer Camp in Brighton
Bucksmore's Brighton summer camp pairs English lessons with multi-sports sessions, projects, excursions and residential campus life.

Bucksmore's Brighton summer camp pairs English lessons with multi-sports sessions, projects, excursions and residential campus life.

Current status
Recently closed
Eligibility
Ages 11-15; A1 English
Age range / Year group
11-15
Location / Region
OIC Brighton, UK
Cost
£1,795 per week
Duration
2 or 4 weeks
Format
In-person residential
Class size: 15 students
Accommodation: On-site boarding
Meals: Three meals daily
Certificate / Outcome: Report card and certificate
Study time: 22.5 hours weekly
Excursions: 2 full-day; 1 half-day weekly
Bucksmore’s English Plus Multi-Sports programme combines English-language learning with coached activities including football, tennis, swimming and tag rugby.
Students also take part in academic tutorials, group projects, conversation classes and cultural excursions from a residential Brighton campus.
It is a strong fit for young learners who want English practice to be active, social and embedded in a varied summer routine.
Bucksmore’s English Plus Multi-Sports Summer Camp in Brighton is a residential English-language programme that uses sport, projects and excursions to make language practice practical and social. It is based at OIC Brighton and combines classroom learning with activity sessions in authentic local venues.
Alongside English lessons, students can encounter activities such as football, tennis, beach volleyball and tag rugby. The experience is designed to develop English fluency while building confidence, collaboration and teamwork in an international group.
It makes English practice more natural by linking lessons to sport, projects and daily campus life.
The weekly programme combines coached multi-sports with structured English learning rather than treating activities as an add-on.
Its all-inclusive residential model bundles teaching, meals, accommodation, excursions, insurance and qualifying transfers.
A final CEFR-aligned assessment, report card and Bucksmore certification give families a clear record of participation and progress.
Learners who enjoy sport and want to build English confidence through a busy, social residential experience rather than classroom study alone.
Your child wants a single-sport specialist camp or needs a fixed activity schedule, since the sports programme varies by week and location.
This is a worthwhile option for families seeking a rounded English-immersion experience where sport provides a genuine reason to communicate, cooperate and try new activities. The residential campus, excursions and broad inclusion list make the programme easier to plan as one package.
The main limitation is that it is a multi-sports course rather than a specialist pathway in one discipline. Students who care most about intensive coaching in one sport should compare it with a dedicated sports camp.
Effort level
Moderate.
Best started
Around 2-3 months before the planned summer start.
Main challenge
Preparing for a busy residential routine in English.
Discuss which sports your child is comfortable trying and whether they need any personal kit beyond the items provided.
Gather passport, school and parent or guardian details before beginning the application.
Share medical and dietary information well ahead of arrival, and plan travel documents and flights early if travelling internationally.
Useful if
Your child enjoys active group learning.
Students move between English learning, coached sports, collaborative projects, excursions and evening activities. The sample timetable balances classroom sessions with sport workshops, city visits and supervised social time.
Arrive, settle into the campus and complete English assessment activities.
Join English classes, tutorials, conversation sessions and group projects.
Take part in rotating multi-sports workshops with local clubs or coaches.
Travel on supervised half-day and full-day excursions.
Complete the end-of-course Bucksmore Assessment and receive programme 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
Published course start date.
Second course start
14 July 2026
Published course start date.
| 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 |
Students aged 11-15.
Course page lists A1 English minimum level.
Day students are permitted with parent drop-off.
Parents or guardians provide student information when applying.
Programme fee
£1,795 per week — Fully inclusive programme price.
Funding or discounts
What's included
Tuition and learning materials., Accommodation and three meals daily., Packed lunches on excursion days., Activities, excursions and entrance costs., Insurance and qualifying airport transfers., Personalised report card and certificate of completion.
Complete Bucksmore’s online application form.
Enter the student’s details, passport number and current school.
Provide parent or guardian information.
Pay the required reservation fee to reserve a place when bookings are available.
Arrange travel and submit required transfer information before arrival.
The programme covers the following focus areas.
English language learning
Develop English through lessons, tutorials, conversation classes and project work.
Multi-sports workshops
Try rotating activities such as football, tennis, beach volleyball and tag rugby.
Projects and excursions
Use group projects and cultural visits to take learning beyond the classroom.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
A typical day during the programme.
Students begin the day with breakfast on campus.
English assessment, classes, projects, sports workshops and excursions appear across the sample timetable.
Lunch is scheduled between daytime sessions.
Supervised games, sports, presentations and social activities are scheduled in the evening.
Bucksmore teachers are selected to deliver a premium boarding-school-style learning experience and to extend learning beyond the classroom. The published teacher profiles include English-language specialists with CELTA, DELTA and TEFL qualifications.
Sports activities are delivered with local clubs, professional coaches and experienced instructors.
Separate male and female accommodation is provided on site.
After completing this programme, participants often pursue:
Receive a personalised report card.
Earn Bucksmore certification.
Use assessed English progress to identify next learning goals.
Build confidence communicating in an international group.
Develop teamwork and problem-solving through sport and projects.
The certificate records course participation and is not presented as an external academic qualification.
The programme is based at OIC Brighton, a private boarding-school campus in peaceful countryside surroundings around 10 minutes by coach from Brighton. Students visit Brighton on planned trips and can also take part in wider UK excursions.
Students do not go into Brighton unsupervised.
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