Summer Program

Age: 7-10 (15-20 June), 10-13 (22-26 June)
Dates: 15-26 June
Enrollment: up to 15 students
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley campus via the community arts building entrance

Creative Connections Camp brings students together for a week of hands-on fun, teamwork challenges, and creative exploration. Campers will rotate through exciting daily stations—tackling creative projects, cracking problem-solving puzzles, and energizing movement games. Campers will build friendships, unleash their imaginations, and showcase their talents in a fun end-of-week celebration. Plus, Friday brings an adventure to St. John's Wood Playground for outdoor team-building games! No experience necessary—just bring your creativity, energy, and team spirit!

As both weeks follow the same program and activities, we suggest booking onto one week only to ensure your child enjoys the full experience without repetition.

Age: (weeks 1-3), 4-6 years old; (weeks 4-8), 4-5 years old
Dates: 15 June-7 August

Enrollment: up to 40
Hours: 9 am-3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: ASL via the early childhood playground
 

Especially designed with our youngest participants in mind, this offering provides a safe environment in which children engage in a variety of activities crafted around a weekly theme. There is an emphasis on fun and cooperative play, combined with a structure that enables children to continue to build confidence and make new friends—the hallmarks of the Discovery Camp program. For all children in this offering, an hour of swimming is included each week. Parents/guardians will be informed which day swimsuits and towels are required. Formerly known as Kindercamp, this offering is suitable for children age 4-5. Please note that children must be 4 years of age before they can enroll in Discovery Camp and should be able to use the bathroom without assistance. We reserve the right to cancel enrollments of children too young or too old to attend our programs.

Age: 10-12
Dates: 20-31 July
Enrollment: up to 12 students
Hours: 9 am-3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley Place campus and around London
 

Would you like to make new friends, and discover and explore London tourist attractions? If so, this is the camp for you! On Monday, students explore a London Tourist Guide and choose the locations they would like to visit during the week. Each morning, students write their plan for the day, then take a trip to museums, parks and sights in London. Students who wish to practice their French- and Spanish-speaking skills have the option of conversing the entire week in French or Spanish with their camp leaders. We travel on TfL to visit places around London, so students need to arrive each day with an activated children's Oyster card. Students are encouraged to bring £5-10 each day, in case they wish to purchase items from local markets.

Age: 5-7

Dates: 15 June-21 August

Hours: 9 am-3:15 pm
Cost: £530

Location: Canons Park (drop off and collection at the community arts building on Waverley Place. Participants are bused from ASL. Latecomers need to make their own way to Canons Park if arriving after 9 am)
 

This camp offers children the opportunity to participate in a day of fun-filled activities that include kickball, soccer and crazy cricket, as well as many others. These activities are organized for short periods and on a less intensive level than for older children. Campers also have the chance to visit the mud kitchen and sandpit, play hide and seek, and spend quiet time in the learning hut. Campers bring their own packed lunch.

Age: 6-8 (6-10 July) 7-9 (20-24 July) 8-11 (3-7 August)

Dates: 6-10 July; 20-24 July; 3-7 August
Enrollment: up to 15 students
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley Place campus and local parks
 

This is the camp for those who want to play games, explore local parks and playgrounds around St. John’s Wood, have picnics outside, and finish with a splash-and-play session in ASL’s six-lane swimming pool, while making new friends and having fun! No swimming experience required but children must be comfortable with being in the water.

Age: 6-9 years old
Dates: 6-17 July
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley place campus

Join us for an opportunity to learn the geography and diverse culture of the world. Each day, we explore interesting facts about the continent in fоcus and engage in hands-on activities that enhance our knowledge and creativitу. From Africa's deserts to South America's rаinforests, Asia's mountain ranges, and Antarctіca's snowy landscapes, each day brings new adventures. Our aim is to spark curiosity, creativіty and a greater understanding of the diverse world we live in while encouraging teamwork and global awareness. Activities: engaging in cultural crafts, playing interactive games (such as scavenger hunts and board games), tasting snacks from аround the world, preparing simple dishes like tropical fruit salad and Greek salad,‍ learning traditional dances, and more. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate all allergies with the snacks/food we provide.

As both weeks follow the same program and activities, we suggest booking onto one week only to ensure your child enjoys the full experience without repetition.

Age: 9-11 years old
Dates: 22-26 June, 3-7 August
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley place campus

Take on the role of a forensic investigator this summer! In this immersive mock crime mystery, your team will work to uncover key clues, identify critical evidence, and piece together how the crime unfolded. Using hands-on forensic techniques—analyzing blood samples, examining hair strands, and lifting fingerprints—you’ll collaborate to crack the case. Along the way, you’ll tackle code-cracking challenges and puzzle-solving games that will test your logic and teamwork. Do you have what it takes to solve the mystery before time runs out?

As both weeks follow the same program and activities, we suggest booking onto one week only to ensure your child enjoys the full experience without repetition.

Age: 9-12 years old
Dates: 29 June-10 July
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley place campus

Mystery Detective Camp: Calling all young sleuths! Mystery Detective Camp where campers aged 10-12 will crack codes, dust for fingerprints, hunt for treasure, and solve thrilling cases. Through hands-on activities and logic puzzles, aspiring detectives will develop critical thinking skills while having an unforgettable adventure. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and detective spirit!

As both weeks follow the same program and activities, we suggest booking onto one week only to ensure your child enjoys the full experience without repetition.

Age: 9-12 years old
Dates: 11-15 August
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley place campus and around London

Calling all writers! Storyscape London is a creative writing camp for young storytellers age 9-12 where we use the city to spark our imaginations! Each day, we will visit inspiring London locations such as the British Museum, Regent's Park, and the National Gallery to gather ideas for our creative pieces. We return to campus for engaging writing workshops to help campers build confidence in their creativity, explore new ways of expressing themselves, and bring their ideas to life. The final day of camp offers a chance to share and celebrate our favorite pieces of writing from throughout the week.

Campers who are 11 or 12 will need a Children's Zip/Oyster card for our adventures.

Age: 6-12 years old

Dates: 15 June-21 August

Enrollment: up to 24 students
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Hampstead Heath, (drop off and collection at the community arts building on Waverley Place)
 

Adventure seekers and nature lovers wanted! Come and experience the freedom to roam free as we venture to Hampstead Heath to explore the vast wild nature of north London. Breathe the fresh air, climb trees, build forts—it’s up to you and what the environment presents to us each visit. Learn about the local flora and fauna while developing an understanding of the world and the environment by connecting with your emotions, imagination and senses. Be prepared to have some wild fun and adopt the Scandinavian philosophy: there is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing! We plan to enjoy nature rain or shine, so come prepared. Participants should come prepared for the outdoors: waterproofs, warm layers and outdoor shoes are a must.

Age: 9-13 (22-26 June), 11-15 3-7 July
Date: 22 June-7 July
Hours: 9 am-3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley Place campus

Creative Writing - week 2
Sharpen your pencils… Join ASL alum and published writer Sarah Fletcher for playful, imaginative creative writing sessions. Through prompts, storytelling games, and reading great writers, students will learn how to bring characters, images, and strange ideas to life on the page.

Summer Writing Studio - week 3
This small studio-style program is for students who want to take their writing seriously and build a portfolio of work. Across the week we’ll experiment with poetry, fiction, and creative exercises while developing pieces that students can refine and keep.

Age: 11-16
Date: 6-17 July
Hours: 9 am-3:15 pm
Cost: £590
Location: Waverley Place campus

Immerse yourself in the world of debate and public speaking with the Socratic Club. Join our debating club led by our experienced and passionate team, with a focus on current affairs and philosophical topics—a great way for students to develop their skills and confidence in a supportive and motivated environment. Each session works on a new debating skill, helping our students build their argumentation and public speaking abilities, both as an individual speaker and also in a team format—from rhetorical questions to points of information, active listening and summary speaking. Debating and public speaking are exceptionally useful for presentation work and interviews at whatever level. Those that attend this week will be eligible to enter one of our competitions and in turn compete for a debating grade in our unique certification process. For more details, visit our website. Simple email registration is required to access.

Age: 14-17
Date: 22-26 June, 3-7 August
Hours: 9 am-3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley Place campus

Through improv, interactive challenges and public speaking, participants will build confidence, communication and creative thinking. Students will develop presentation, interview and teamwork skills while learning to think on their feet in a fun and supportive environment.

Designed and run by actors, Unscripted programs help participants come out of their shells, be themselves, and prepare for future academic, professional, and social opportunities. Having partnered with leading London universities, including LSE and UCL, the program blends laughter and learning to equip students with greater confidence in people-facing situations.

Students who complete the program will receive a certificate of achievement.

This camp is run by Unscripted Academy. For more information on what they do, visit their website.

Age: 9-11 years old
Dates: 22-26 June, 3-7 August
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley place campus

Take on the role of a forensic investigator this summer! In this immersive mock crime mystery, your team will work to uncover key clues, identify critical evidence, and piece together how the crime unfolded. Using hands-on forensic techniques—analyzing blood samples, examining hair strands, and lifting fingerprints—you’ll collaborate to crack the case. Along the way, you’ll tackle code-cracking challenges and puzzle-solving games that will test your logic and teamwork. Do you have what it takes to solve the mystery before time runs out?

As both weeks follow the same program and activities, we suggest booking onto one week only to ensure your child enjoys the full experience without repetition.

Age: 6-8 (22 June-3 July); 9-11 (15-20 June, 6-10 July)

Dates: 15 June-10 July
Enrollment: up to 15 students
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley Place campus
 

What makes a plant green? Why are there so many different types of plants and animals?  What are elements, and what do they look like? Do you want to take a journey through the human body, look at a strawberry's DNA, or design a model of the Earth? If you do, then welcome to the amazing Science Camp! Join us for fun and hands-on experiments, outdoor activities, quizzes, design-thinking challenges, and exploration time. We investigate animals, plants, the human body, earth systems, space, and materials. Each day, participants perform 2-3 activities on a new topic to engage and promote their scientific interest.  We also encourage students to show their fellow campers a clever trick, an awesome science demonstration, or anything they are passionate about!

Age: 6-8 (27-31 July), 9-11 (3-7 August)

Dates: 15 June-10 July
Enrollment: up to 14 students
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley Place campus
 

Our week-long Science and Math Camp is a fun, hands-on learning experience designed to spark curiosity and build confidence in young learners. Students will explore exciting science experiments, creative problem-solving, and engaging math activities through games, challenges, and teamwork. Each day encourages critical thinking, curiosity, and a love of learning in a supportive, interactive environment—making science and math both enjoyable and meaningful.  

Age: 9-12 years old
Dates: 11-15 August
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley place campus and around London

Calling all writers! Storyscape London is a creative writing camp for young storytellers age 9-12 where we use the city to spark our imaginations! Each day, we will visit inspiring London locations such as the British Museum, Regent's Park, and the National Gallery to gather ideas for our creative pieces. We return to campus for engaging writing workshops to help campers build confidence in their creativity, explore new ways of expressing themselves, and bring their ideas to life. The final day of camp offers a chance to share and celebrate our favorite pieces of writing from throughout the week.

Campers who are 11 or 12 will need a Children's Zip/Oyster card for our adventures.

Age: 8-10

Dates: 6-31 July
Enrollment: up to 12 students
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley Place campus

This program is aimed squarely at beginners. It’s an introduction to touch typing with a focus on learning and mastering the home row keys (the essential middle row of the keyboard), while improving typing speed and technique. Depending on the student’s individual pace and progression, once they are comfortable with the home row keys, they move on to learning the top and/or bottom row keys. There are a multitude of fun games to help students remember the home row keys and other keys as they progress. Students use the online program Dance Mat Typing to practice their typing skills. Research shows that consistency in practice helps students gain confidence in learning this life skill.

Age: 11-16
Dates: 10-14 August
Enrollment: up to 20 students
Time: 9 am-3:15 pm
Cost: £590
Location: Waverley campus, middle school science

This camp is open to new and experienced players. Campers are grouped by age as well as playing experience. A teacher is assigned to lead the group on an adventure. Over the course of the week, students create characters, play a campaign spanning the entire week, make their own polyhedral dice and 3D print miniatures, and more! Students that sign up for both weeks are given the opportunity to continue the campaign that they started in the first week (subject to re-enrollment). D&D is a game about storytelling in worlds of swords and sorcery. Like games of make-believe, D&D is driven by the imagination. It’s about picturing a crumbling castle in a darkening forest and imagining how a fantasy adventurer might react to the challenges that scene presents.

Age: 6-14

Date: 15 June-14 August

Hours: 9 am-3:15 pm
Cost: £590

Location: Waverley Place campus
 

Emerging Young Engineers Ltd. is a company started by former ASL Teacher, Kojo Baffour, who has extensive experience designing and implementing robotics and coding programs for schools and agencies. At EYE, we guarantee quality learning experiences in STEAM: specifically, in coding and engineering. We have a large team of instructors who have experience with coding and robotics educational technologies as well as teaching. We take a personalized academic approach to meet students where they’re at and build their skills at their own pace, ensuring the light of passion in STEAM continues to shine bright through play and exploration. One of our main missions is engaging and empowering women in STEAM, and we boast that almost half of our current programme participants are girls. We firmly believe in the cross-pollination between age groups in students and we aim to support older students who are looking for work experience and who want to give back to the community by providing them with mentorship opportunities. We have KS2, KS3, and American System NGSS aligned curriculum for activities in various experience levels of Lego Robotics with block coding or Python, game creation with Scratch, and digital storytelling with Delightex, to name a few. You can explore our offerings and get in touch with us on our website: www.eyeedu.co.uk.

Age: 8-10

Dates: 6-31 July
Enrollment: up to 12 students
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley Place campus

This program is aimed squarely at beginners. It’s an introduction to touch typing with a focus on learning and mastering the home row keys (the essential middle row of the keyboard), while improving typing speed and technique. Depending on the student’s individual pace and progression, once they are comfortable with the home row keys, they move on to learning the top and/or bottom row keys. There are a multitude of fun games to help students remember the home row keys and other keys as they progress. Students use the online program Dance Mat Typing to practice their typing skills. Research shows that consistency in practice helps students gain confidence in learning this life skill.

Age: 8-14 years old

Dates: 15 June-3 July; 10-21 August

Enrollment: up to 40 students
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: ASL via the community arts building entrance
 

Participants work on the basic skills of basketball for most of the day, e.g., ball-handling, passing and shooting, and learning offensive and defensive plays. The other part of the day is spent in the ASL swimming pool, where students can enjoy water games, free swim and refreshing fun. Each week, campers should report to the Farmer Family Gymnasium, dressed appropriately for basketball, but also with swimsuits and towels ready for later in the day. Participants can join for one or all weeks. Campers provide their own lunch and drinks.

Age: 10-13 years old
Dates: 15-26 June, 10-14 August
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley Place campus

Participants work on basic cheerleading skills—cheers, chants, jumps and an introduction to stunting techniques. Basic gymnastics skills covered include flexibility and coordination, but exclude advanced tumbling. This program offers a supportive environment for cheerleaders of all levels to improve their individual and collaborative skills in cheer. Athletic wear and trainers are required to participate. Participants are encouraged to wear (or bring) sweatpants for appropriate coverage when doing floor work.

Age: 13-18
Date: 3-14 August
Enrollment: up to 20 students
Hours: 9 am-3:15 pm
Cost: £835
Location: Boathouse, Chiswick (campers should make their own way to Chiswick rail station, they will not meet at ASL)
 

ASL students have the opportunity to take part in two weeks of crew camps held on the Thames, in Chiswick. The camp is open to students (Grade 8-12) with no previous rowing experience needed. New rowers have a chance to experience a sport they may have never thought about before and experienced rowers have an opportunity to top up their technical skills leading into the next school year.

Age: 5-7

Dates: 15 June-21 August

Hours: 9 am-3:15 pm
Cost: £530

Location: Canons Park (drop off and collection at the community arts building on Waverley Place. Participants are bused from ASL. Latecomers need to make their own way to Canons Park if arriving after 9 am)
 

This camp offers children the opportunity to participate in a day of fun-filled activities that include kickball, soccer and crazy cricket, as well as many others. These activities are organized for short periods and on a less intensive level than for older children. Campers also have the chance to visit the mud kitchen and sandpit, play hide and seek, and spend quiet time in the learning hut. Campers bring their own packed lunch.

Age: 7-10 & 11-14
Date: 6-17 July
Hours: 9 am-3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley Place Campus

Our Futsal Camp is the perfect place to keep your child active while developing top soccer skills. Originating from South America, futsal is an exciting, high intensity version of indoor soccer that has produced some of the world’s greatest players. Played on a smaller pitch with a heavier ball, futsal helps develop creativity, close ball control, and quick decision making, skills that transfer directly to the game. Designed for boys and girls of all skill levels, our camp focuses on improving footwork, agility, confidence, and teamwork in a safe, positive, and energetic environment. 

We will run two age groups: 
Ages 7–10
Ages 11–14 

With the FIFA World Cup in full swing during the camp weeks, we’ll also be keeping an eye on the Round of 16 and Semi Finals matches. Players will have the chance to talk about the games, learn from what the pros are doing on the biggest stage, and enjoy some football themed analysis and activities during the camp. 

What to expect: 
- Mornings focused on skill based training sessions led by our experienced coaches
- Small sided games and challenges to build confidence on the ball
- Afternoons packed with matches, mini tournaments, and team building sessions including laser tag.

What to bring:
- A packed lunch
- Trainers or astro turf soccer shoes

 All equipment will be provided by the camp.

Age: 7-14

Dates: 15 June-21 August

Hours: 9 am-3:15 pm
Cost: £530

Location: Canons Park (drop off and collection at the community arts building on Waverley Place. Students are bused from ASL. Latecomers need to make their own way to Canons Park if arriving after 9 am)
 

To ensure all participants are supported and appropriately challenged, children are placed in age- and/or ability-based groups where possible. Due to the nature of the program, ability levels may be mixed, so the primary focus is on enjoyment rather than high-level coaching. All sports equipment is provided; however, students are encouraged to bring their own tennis rackets if they have them. Students are required to bring their own lunch. Families must select one combination of two sports, for example tennis and multi-sports, or personal sports and soccer, they are unable to repeat the same sport twice.

1:1 Swimming lessons: weeks 1-9
Ages: 4-16

Weeks 1-9, 2:30-5 pm and weeks 4-9, 9:30-11:30 am, 30 minutes per day
Cost: £260
Location: ASL Aquatic & Fitness Center

ASL has a six lane, 25-meter swimming pool. We offer an aquatics program along as part of the Summer Program. Try a weeklong, 30-minute per day 1:1 swimming lesson to improve your child’s swimming ability and water confidence in a short period of time. Ideal for pre-holiday improvements, stroke development, and general safety in the water before school starts in the fall. Visit our swimming pages to learn more about swimming lessons for ASL students and non-ASL students. For 1:1 swimming lessons, swimmers under the age 11 must have an adult on site with them while they attend the sessions.

Age: 6-8 (29 June-3 July); 8-10 (13-17 July); 9-12 (27-31 July)

Dates: 30 June-4 July, 14-18 July, 28 July-1 August
Enrollment: up to 12 students
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley Place campus

This offering teaches children self-awareness and positive self-talk as well as developing physical flexibility, strength and coordination. Together with a daily session of yoga, children practice different breathing techniques, relax to body scans and participate in visually guided and silent meditations to get in touch with their internal landscape. By the end of the week, children will be able to notice their thoughts, feelings, body sensations and be more present in each moment, which helps with their emotional self-regulation, focus and confidence. The offering also involves an hour in the pool where the children will play water games and free swim. Please note that swimming will take place Monday-Thursday only (not Fridays).

No swimming experience required but children must be comfortable with being in the water.

Age: 10-14

Dates: 6-17 July

Hours: 9 am-3:15 pm
Cost: £530

Location: Canons Park (drop off and collection at the community arts building on Waverley Place. Students are bused from ASL. Latecomers need to make their own way to Canons Park if arriving after 9 am)

Looking for an action-packed way to keep your child active this summer? Our Flag Football program is the perfect blend of fun, fitness and skill development! A fast-paced, non-contact version of American football, flag football teaches the fundamentals of the game in a safe and supportive environment. Players develop speed, agility, coordination and teamwork while learning key skills such as passing, catching, route running and defensive positioning. Open to children of all ability levels, the program focuses on building confidence and game awareness through engaging drills in the mornings, followed by exciting scrimmages and mini-tournaments in the afternoons. Whether your child is new to the sport or looking to sharpen their skills, this summer program promises high energy, great coaching and plenty of fun!

Age: 12-17 years old

Dates: 15 June-3 July; 10-21 August
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: ASL via the community arts building entrance

Week 1, 12-14 year olds, Coach Belle Hayward
Volleyball Foundations Plus is a 5-day summer camp designed for beginner–intermediate players who already have some experience with volleyball and are ready to build confidence, consistency, and athletic skills in a fun, supportive environment. Each day would include structured warm-ups, 30–40 minutes of safe jump training and volleyball-specific stretching, skill-building sessions, and plenty of game-based play to keep athletes engaged and moving.

Players will work on passing, setting, serving, attacking, and defense through drills and small-sided games that allow for different ability levels within the same group. The focus is on learning proper technique, improving coordination and court awareness, and gaining confidence through repetition and positive coaching. With a maximum of 14/16 campers, athletes benefit from a high coach-to-player ratio, personalized feedback, and a team-focused atmosphere. Campers will be challenged—but never overwhelmed—and encouraged to try new skills, make mistakes, and celebrate progress.

Week 6, 14-17 year olds, Coach Hai-Binh Ly
This volleyball camp is designed to prepare students for the upcoming fall season through focused skill development, structured gameplay, and video analysis. Participants will need some volleyball experience and will work on core technical skills of serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, and defence, while learning reception (5-1) and defensive team systems. Each day combines technical drills, applied skill work, competitive match play, and video sessions. Campers train in age- and ability-appropriate groups in a supportive, high-energy environment. Volleyballs and nets are provided; students should bring appropriate athletic clothing and footwear (knee pads and sleeves are optional), as well as a packed lunch.

Age: 9-11 (22-26 June); 6-8 (29 June-3 July)

Date: 22 June-3 July

Enrollment: up to 20 students

Hours: 9 am-3:15 pm
Cost: £590

Location: Waverley Place campus
 

Participants use the ASL kitchen and the commons to learning cookery skills and enjoy exciting culinary experiences. Cooking is led by experienced ASL teachers and includes expert instruction from one of ASL's chefs, courtesy of our school caterers Holroyd Howe. Age-appropriate recipes are used as our mini masterchefs prepare dishes. Days include craft experiences to balance out activities.