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Camp Dragon
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Location
Oxford
Programs
English + academic subjects
Age
8—12 years old
Accomodation
Residence
For
Сhildren
Age: 8-12 years.
Dates, 2026: 13–27 July, 27 July–10 August.
The course takes place at Dragon School, located in beautiful North Oxford. Founded in 1877, this school has educated famous actors, artists and politicians. Actors Emma Watson (Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films) and Hugh Laurie (Dr. House) studied here. The school aims to “inspire, encourage and develop free-thinking, confident young people who aim for the sun”.
Children will embark on an exciting journey where education meets adventure. Each day is spent exploring key subjects designed specifically for young learners: science, art, history, geography, maths, drama, technology and music. The innovative approach combines traditional teaching with active learning, creating an inspiring environment for every child.
Key factors
- The course has been developed by language experts and qualified play specialists.
- Total immersion: children will explore a range of subjects through interactive lessons, workshops and fun activities.
- The minimum level of English required to study on the course is – A2+ (Pre-intermediate and above).
- Children are supervised 24/7 by their mentors.
- With the perfect combination of classroom and outdoor activities, the summer camp offers hands-on learning experiences that go beyond the classroom.
Facilities
The school boasts excellent facilities, including sports facilities, from beautifully maintained sports pitches to a 25-metre indoor swimming pool and Olympic hockey rinks.
Program
At the heart of the summer camp is the innovative Young Explorers programme, which focuses on developing language skills and exploring exciting topics and subjects. The programme includes 15+ hours of lessons per week. Subjects covered (each day has a theme): Science, Art, History, Geography, Maths, Drama, Technology, Music.
The innovative curriculum is designed to combine lessons and activities where children explore key topics in a dynamic and engaging way to maximise learning. Each topic is covered in four stages: Discover, Develop, Dare and Showtime.
Every morning begins with a whole school assembly, giving a glimpse into the exciting activities planned for the day ahead. This is not just a routine, it is a lively start that sparks the imagination for a day of adventure and learning.
Discover!
A lesson introducing the day’s focus and the foundation of knowledge that will underpin the children’s future learning. These activities form the core of the daily timetable, designed to spark curiosity and a passion for learning. Students are introduced to key concepts of the day. For example, Discover Math brings the wonders of mathematics to life, or Discover Science unveils the mysteries of the scientific world.
Develop!
After Discover, the journey continues with Develop, which encourages teamwork and creativity. These interactive activities build on the day’s discoveries. Children will apply what they’ve learned in a fun, collaborative activity that not only reinforces their learning, but also encourages teamwork and creative expression.
Dare!
A challenge based on the topic the children have been learning about throughout the day. The adventure never ends. A day at Camp Dragon is full of surprises, and none are as surprising as ‘these activities, where each day the kids are given a new unexpected challenge. From nature-inspired art to science-based treasure hunts, the exciting challenges keep kids excited about the unknown. The element of surprise ensures that each day is filled with a little excitement and adventure.
Showtime!
A chance to show off their new knowledge and skills through interactive activities. &nsquo;These are spectacular events where kids show off their new skills in a dazzling variety of fun, active, and interactive activities.
Examples of how kids explore different topics each day:
Topic of the day: “Science – go on a space adventure».
Discover Science:
Children head out into nature to conduct hands-on experiments. Small groups of owlsexplore gravity with pendulum experiments and go on a biodiversity hunt to uncover the wonders of the natural world and learn what it takes to live on another planet.
Build Science:
Kids collaborate on projects to launch paper rockets and explore the principles of physics and aerodynamics, design an experiment for the International Space Station, and understand how life in space affects humans.
Go for it:
Kids embark on an unexpected space-themed adventure that’s challenging, active, and fun.
Showtime:
The day ends with Showtime!, where students present their science experiments, share their findings, and actively participate in challenges, celebrating not only their newfound knowledge but also their team spirit. This marks the end of the space exploration mission.
Topic of the day: “History – get ready for a journey of history!”.
Discover History:
Children will understand the skills needed to be a historian and archaeologist. Why is critical thinking essential? How can you analyse different historical sources to find out what really happened? The first stop is Ancient Egypt, where children will look at hieroglyphs, decipher codes and write their own stories.
Develop History:
As children travel through time, they will find themselves in the 12th century, when Oxford University was founded and the city grew in importance. They will look at why Oxford grew in importance and imagine what it would have been like to live in Oxford at the time.
Go for it:
Pupils go on an unexpected historical adventure as they discover some of Oxford's hidden secrets.
Showtime:
The school day ends with Showtime!, where children proudly present their history projects, as well as diary entries written in the style of a historical Oxfordian.
Accommodation andleg
At Dragon, all children live in purpose-built buildings with shared rooms and shared bathrooms. Camp staff are on hand 24 hours a day to supervise the children. Boys and girls live in separate houses.
Activities
After dinner, children can choose their own programme of activities for the evening. From art to zorbing, these exciting evening activities offer the chance to try new activities or take part in their favourites.
Excursions
Excursions are more than just trips, they are gateways to new experiences, learning and fun. From enchanting castles to the bustling streets of the historic cities of Oxford, each journey is designed to spark curiosity and create unforgettable memories.
Sample excursions on the 2-week programme:
- Legoland Theme Park.
Get creative at Legoland! Children will explore this vibrant theme park filled with interactive rides and fun Lego building activities. - Warwick Castle.
Children will be transported back in time to marvel at medieval towers, dungeons and exciting shows. It’s the perfect combination of history and adventure. - Oxford Adventures.
Children will discover the magic of Oxford as they walk through historic streets, visit iconic landmarks and immerse themselves in the city’s rich history. Explore museums and Oxford University. - Visit to the Harry Potter Studio (optional tour on Sunday).
Children will experience the magic of film making, see stunning sets and learn the secrets behind their favourite characters.
Sample daily schedule
7:00-9:00 - Wake up and breakfast
9:00-9:30 - School assembly
9:30-10:30 - Discover! Activity
10:30-11:00 - Games
11:00-12:30 - Lesson "Develop!"
12:30-13:30 - Lunch
13:30-15:00 - Lesson "Dare!"
15:00-15:30 - Games
15:30-17:00 - Lesson "Show Time!"
17:00-18:15 - Free time
19:00-20:00 - Entertainment activities
20:00-20:30 - Wrap-up and storytelling
20:30 - 21:00 - Lights out
Friday - full day excursion, Tuesday - half day excursion to Oxford, Sunday - day of rest, games and fun.
Price, 2026
£3,995 for 2 weeks.
Included in the price
- Tuition
- Accommodation and meals
- All sports, leisure activities and excursions
Additionally paid
- Visit to the Harry Potter Studio - £225
- Flight
- Visa
- Insurance
- Transfers from and to the airport
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- We choose camps with a minimum number of Russian speakers
- We only place children in good conditions
- We conducted a personal inspection of almost all the schools we offer
- We do not work with the mass segment, only camps for discerning clients
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