English + Dance Academy Camp

Exsportise Summer Schools

Dance camp for boys and girls.

Age: 9-17 years old.

Dates, 2026:
28 June–4 July,
5–11 July,
12–18 July,
19–25 July,
26 July–1 August,
2–8 August

Exsportise has been running summer camps since 1988, offering language and sports programmes that really work. Courses are held in one of three excellent English boarding schools and combine English language learning with sport.

The company was founded by Dutchman Bram van Asselt. A former top-level hockey player and sports development specialist, Bram saw an opportunity to create something special and unique. He initially founded Exsportise to offer professional sports training to young people in the UK. Then in 1997, Exsportise began offering English language courses alongside sports training, using sport as a catalyst for learning and developing English.

The aim of the summer camp is to to ensure that all students leave Exsportise with improved English, motivation to dance, new friends from all over the world and memories that will last a lifetime.

Every year, over 60 nationalities attend the summer camps. Friendships are developed through a common interest - dancing. Children eat, study, train and develop together. They have so much fun that they don’t even notice that they are learning English!

The program includes 2 tracks:

• The English program is taught by experienced teachers and involves 3 hours of lessons per day. Students improve their language skills, improve their vocabulary, develop fluency. They also develop such important skills for learning in the 21st century as critical thinking, communication, creativity, problem solving, teamwork and leadership. English is further improved during classes at a specialized sports academy.

• Dance Camp is the perfect summer experience for dancers of all levels. Here, children study various dance disciplines and styles: jazz, contemporary and street dance. Each week includes 15 hours of dance classes, and the course ends with a big performance for the whole camp. This is one of the best dance camps in the UK.

Key factors

• Exsportise is one of the best summer schools for sports training and English language.
• The summer camp uses a dual approach to improving English: language training + specialized sports academies, which are conducted in English by experienced teachers and professional coaches. This ensures that every child progresses, regardless of their talent or initial experience.
• Since its establishment in 1988, Exsportise has trained over 25,000 students. Today, most children come to the summer camps from abroad to learn a combination of professional sport and English.
• Dancing is a great social activity and a confidence builder. If a child is confident in their performance, they will be confident in life situations off stage. Knowing how to dance also contributes to an active lifestyle in general.
• The average ratio of coaches to dancers is 1:10.
• The program includes 15 hours of language lessons per week and 15 hours of dance lessons and training.
• The maximum size of language classes is 150,000. 14 people, which allows for individual attention to be given to each student.
• The school has a Director of Studies who ensures that teaching and learning are of a high standard.
• The summer camp is home to all staff, including medical staff and those who monitor the stay and well-being of the students (the staff to children ratio is 1:4).
• The Exsportise programme is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
• At Exsportise, English becomes an integral part of the children's daily lives. English is spoken all around, practiced during lessons, training and during all leisure activities. This is a real immersion in the language environment and the opportunity to apply in real life what children have learned in the classroom.
• Participation in the sports camp requires that the child has at least one year of dance experience.

Facilities

The dance program takes place in one of three British boarding schools. All schools are in close proximityclose to London’s main airports and carefully selected to provide the ideal environment for students to learn together and grow.

1. Oundle School

Summer camp capacity is 160 students. The camp accepts children aged 11–17.

Oundle School is one of the UK’s most prestigious boarding schools, renowned for its academic excellence and world-class facilities. Situated in a beautiful rural county in central England, the school offers easy access to Cambridge and London. It is located in the safe and charming town of Oundle, often compared to a miniature Oxford for its academic atmosphere and stunning architecture.

It offers state-of-the-art facilities, including the flagship Oundle School Sports Centre. The school grounds include spacious playing fields, sports halls and a sports centre, an indoor heated swimming pool, hard-surface tennis courts and a floodlit sports pitch with artificial turf.

2. Seaford College

The summer camp has a capacity of 160 people. The camp accepts children aged 10-17.

The school is located in the picturesque South Downs National Park in the south-east of England, within easy reach of the beautiful sea coast and the bustling city of Brighton. The school has excellent sports facilities: huge sports playing fields, a modern sports centre, two sports halls, 6 hard-surface tennis courts, an indoor swimming pool and a professional dance studio. The school has excellent golf facilities: a floodlit golf course and a 9-hole golf course.

3. Worth School

Summer camp capacity is 140 people. The camp accepts children aged 9-16.

The school is located in the beautiful Sussex countryside, in an area of ​​outstanding natural beauty. It is an hour's drive from central London and within easy reach of the beautiful coastline and vibrant city of Brighton. The school is the winner of the 2024 Independent Boarding School of the Year award.

The school has excellent facilities and boarding houses that provide a safe environment for pupils. There are excellent sports facilities: large playing fields, sports halls, hard tennis courts, floodlit artificial turf pitch, 9-hole golf course, professional dance studio, theatre. The riding stables are a short drive from the school.

Program

English Language

The English language program includes at least 15 hours of lessons per week. The program is carefully designed to improve English proficiency and confidence, with a strong emphasis on interactive communication.

Children are tested before the start of the camp, after which they are placed in a class based on their current level of English and age. Communication skills are also assessed during an interview on arrival at the camp.

The summer camp is designed for children with English levels from A1 (Beginner - Elementary) to C1 (Advanced). The program does not include those who are just beginning to learn English and know little or nothing about the language, or those who have already reached level C2 (Proficiency).

The camp is taught by dedicated teachers who want to help students succeed. They use interactive and engaging teaching methods in their teaching, making children feel comfortable and encouraging their active participation in the learning process.

There are 3 lessons of 60 minutes each day with a 15-minute break. In each lesson, children develop all language skills, expand their vocabulary, improve the accuracy of oral and written speech and increase their self-confidence. Much attention is paid to pronunciation and fluency in the lessons.

Each three-hour lesson includes the following topics:

• Functional language: grammar / vocabulary.
  Children expand their vocabulary, improve their understanding and use of grammar, improve their pronunciation, improve their understanding of context and use of phrases for specific situations.
• Skills development with an emphasis on language.
  Focus on improving the four basic language skills: reading, listening, writing, speaking. The teaching uses topics that are interesting and relevant to the students. The focus is on productive speaking.
• Sports-based collaborative projects.
  Children participate in projects where they work together to achieve a common goal, developing creativity, teamwork, critical thinking, communication and fluency. These activities are particularly engaging for students, as they explore British culture, develop presentation skills and boost self-confidence in addition to English.

Dancing

Dance Academy

A diverse program of dance disciplines and styles is studied, such as jazz, contemporary and street dance. There are 15 hours of dance classes and lessons per week. At the beginning of each week, all students are divided into dance class groups depending on their level.

Under the guidance of professional dance teachers, children develop their physical fitness, flexibility, technique and strength, as well as performance skills. The program is suitable for all levels of training with at least one year of dance experience.

Daily training structure: Each day begins with a structured warm-up designed to help dancers build strength, flexibility, fitness, and stamina. Following this, focused technique and choreography sessions sharpen skills and creativity, culminating in a recovery cool-down session. By refining body alignment, placement, and execution across various styles, dancers gain versatility and a solid technical foundation. This intensive but supportive training challenges dancers at every level, building confidence and encouraging creative risk-taking.

Performance: With expert guidance from our professional dance trainers from the Acosta Dance Foundation, dancers build towards unique student-led performances, where participants showcase their choreographed dances in front of the camp. Our dance teachers encourage and support students to perform as a group and also express themselves through solo or smaller group performances. The emphasis on performance not only highlights technical progress but also develops teamwork, resilience and stage presence.

In addition to training, children attend a seminar on important topics for any dancer:

• Injury prevention
• Nutrition and hydration
• Psychology
• Preparing for performances

The goal is for children to leave summer camp with invaluable knowledge and strong dance practice, and to feel more fit, strong and flexible.

Accommodation and panddancing

1. Oundle School

Accommodation in guarded boarding houses on the school grounds. Girls and boys are accommodated in separate rooms and are supervised at all times. The rooms are mostly 2, 3 and 4 bedded (there are some private single rooms and a few rooms with more than 4 people). The bathrooms are shared.

2. Seaford College

Accommodation is in 2 or 3 bedded rooms (there are some private single rooms and a few rooms with more than 3 people). The bathrooms are shared. Girls and boys live in separate rooms and are supervised at all times.

3. Worth School

Accommodation is in 2 or 3 bedded rooms (there are some private single rooms and a few rooms with more than 3 people). The bathrooms are shared. Girls and boys live in separate rooms and are supervised at all times.

Each school residence has common rooms with sofas, TV, table tennis and table football, and a volleyball court. Here children can relax and socialise in an informal and comfortable environment. Wi-Fi is available in some common areas on campus.

All schools have their meals served in the school canteen. There is a varied menu of British and international dishes. There is always a choice of two hot dishes for lunch and dinner, as well as a salad bar. Special diets for vegetarians and most special diets for medical reasons or religious preferences are available, but these should be advised before the course starts.

Schools have their own refreshment bar in the evenings where children can have a light snack. Fresh fruit is available free of charge throughout the day.

All schools have two nurses, a medical room and several trained first aiders, and are located close to excellent hospitals.

Entertainment

The evening entertainment programme is designed to provide the perfect environment for practising English in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

A dedicated summer camp team plans a variety of activities:

• talent shows,
• movie nights,
• quiz games,
• team games,
• discos,
• Olympic games.
• international nights, where different cultures are represented with their own music, dance and cuisine,
• exciting competitions-races,
• a game of "Treasure Hunt", where children solve clues and problems as they explore the camp.

During the evening, children are constantly under the supervision of Exsportise staff. This gives everyone at camp the opportunity to socialize and get to know each other better outside of English lessons or sports activities.

Excursions

The adventures don't end at camp. The program includes 2 full-day excursions per week on weekends (for those attending the course for 2 weeks or longer).

Excursions are an important and mandatory part of the program and allow students to visit London and other places of cultural and historical interest.res, go to the seaside, and also go shopping. After a busy school week, weekend excursions allow you to enjoy socializing with friends in a more informal and relaxed atmosphere. 

Saturday trips are more entertaining and give children the opportunity to relax and spend a day of adventure and fun.
Usually children go to amusement parks: Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures, Legoland, Thorpe Park.

Sunday excursions are cultural in nature, usually a visit to one of the cities, where students get acquainted with the historical culture of Great Britain and sights.
Examples of excursions:

• Bath
• Brighton
• Cambridge
• Oxford
• Portsmouth
• Southampton

During the day, children have free time to leisurely stroll around the city center, go to a cafe or go shopping.

Sometimes there may be a tour of London. Usually this is a walking tour of London, during which children will be able to see the iconic places of the capital:

• Big Ben
• Buckingham Palace
• Changing of the Guard
• Covent Garden
• 10 Downing Street – official residence of the British Prime Minister
• Houses of Parliament
• Oxford Street
• Piccadilly Circus.
• South Bank is a bustling bohemian area on the banks of the River Thames
• Regent's Street
• Trafalgar Square

Sample daily schedule

8:00 - Breakfast
9:00 - School assembly
9:15 - 3 English lessons (with breaks)
12:45 - Lunch
14:00 - School assembly
14:15 - Sports training
18:00 - Dinner and free time
19:30 - Evening activities
21:00 - 22:30 - Relaxation at home (time depends on the age of the children)
21:30 - 23:00 - Lights out (time depends on the age of the children)

Price, 2026

£1,830 per week.

Included in the price

• Tuition
• Accommodation and meals
• All sports, entertainment activities and excursions
• Transfers from and to the airport

Additionally paid

• Flight
• Visa
• Insurance
• Educational company services

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT FROM OTHER COMPANIES

• We have been working since 1996
• 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
• 24/7 phone always works 
• Why our clients value us

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