Summer Program

The ASL Summer Program blends an exciting mix of outdoor and indoor sports, and creative activities for children age 4-17.

Based at our Waverley Place campus and at our playing fields in Canons Park, participants discover new interests, build self-confidence, and learn how to work and play as a group. The Summer Program is open to children from all schools.

Our 2026 Summer Program will run from Monday, 15 June, until Friday, 21 August.

We will open for public registration on Wednesday, 1 April. On this date the booking link will be available from this page.

All our camps are booked in one week blocks so you are able to book around you schedule and your children's different interests.

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Offerings for summer 2026

The Arts

Active Art London, weeks 2-6

Age: 12-16

Dates: 22 June-24 July
Enrollment: up to 12 students
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £590
Location: Waverley Place campus and around London

Join us for an active art experience and express your creativity as we explore London’s exciting internationally renowned art scene.

Discover and draw in the presence of artworks that inspire you in the heart of London. Embark each day on a journey to renowned art galleries and contemporary exhibitions; visit iconic architecture and memorable cultural venues. You will create drawings, prints, and paintings in monochrome and color, responding to buildings and artworks you connect with.

Led by professional artists and gallery educators, we will encourage your creativity and artistic skills. You will develop your confidence to make art on location and in the art studio. We’ll provide a friendly community environment and encourage you to have fun, get to know each other and make friends whilst making art.

We will journey equipped with art backpacks containing drawing and watercolor sketchbooks, portable watercolor paint-boxes and bridges, pencils, graphite, and color sticks.

We will visit: The Courtauld Gallery and Somerset House, The Hayward Gallery and Southbank Centre, The Barbican Centre, The White Cube, Tate Modern and Tate Britain, The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, The National Portrait Gallery, Serpentine Galleries, V&A Museum, Whitechapel Gallery

Each morning we will visit an art exhibition and cultural venue and then enjoy eating packed lunch outdoors at a location where we can draw.

In the afternoon, we return to our art studio to create paintings and prints developed from your morning sketches. We will provide you with art materials, watercolor and acrylic painting, Lino and poly board, and air-drying clay. On Friday, you’ll have all your artwork and sketchbook to take with you.

Each week, we will visit different cultural locations and new exhibitions and lead diverse art workshops. You are invited to join us for more than one week and immerse yourself in new creative experiences and expand your artistic horizons.

Weekly course schedules will be sent to parents and carers a week in advance, ensuring a seamless and organized experience for all participants. Students will need zones 1 & 2 travelcards for Central London.

Adventures in Photography (Digital), weeks 1-6

Age: 12-17

Dates: 15 June-24 July
Enrollment: up to 12
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm

Cost: £835
Location: Waverley Place for arrival and collection, traveling to iconic architecture locations around London

Join us for an inspirational single week of photography, or for several weeks. Open to novice and experienced photographers of all levels. Students learn how to use a digital SLR camera and develop the skills to achieve the image you want to create. Participants discover how to edit their strongest photographs. By the end of the week, you will have a digital photography portfolio on a memory stick to take home. Digital SLR cameras and memory sticks are provided. Students need comfortable shoes to walk* and explore the city, and a Zip/Oyster card to travel on public transport on our adventures. Students are welcome without previous photographic experience or knowledge. Advanced students will be supported to progress from their individual skill level.

Each week will focus on a different theme.

*Please note: we will walk a fair amount. Comfortable walking shoes are strongly advised

Adventures in Photography: Darkroom Magic, weeks 1-6

Age: 9-12

Date: 15 June-24 July

Enrollment: up to 12 students

Hours: 9 am-3:15 pm
Cost: £835

Location: Waverley Place campus and around London

Do you love taking creative pictures? In these workshops, we experiment with photography in many forms—each week with a different theme. These courses are appropriate for both the complete beginner, as well as the student with photography/darkroom knowledge. Every student will experience the magic of creating unusual and unique images to bring home! Each week, three days are devoted to studio/darkroom fun and two days involve field trips around London related to our theme. Trips include the Science Museum, Saatchi Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, London Zoo, and the V&A Museum.

AI-Generated Art Camp, weeks 7 & 8

Age: 10-16

Date: 27 July-7 August

Enrollment: up to 14 students

Hours: 9 am-3:15 pm
Cost: £530

Location: Waverley Place campus

"Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) as you unleash your creativity through different AI-generated art tools. We learn about effective use of these tools, the process and editing, and the considerations and ethics behind creating your own AI images, in addition to learning effective ""prompt engineering"" strategies to craft visually stunning images. Participants hold a gallery of their own AI-generated art on the last day, to which parents/guardians are invited.

Please note: this course is designed to teach effective uses of AI art generation, not AI coding

Art and Design Camp, weeks 1, 4 & 5

Age: 6-8 (15-20 June & 13-17 July), 9-12 (6-10 July)
Dates: 15-20 June, 6-17 July

Enrollment numbers: up to 20
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley Place campus

This camp is a perfect opportunity for children to explore their creativity and dive into the world of art and design. During each week, the camp offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor projects and activities that inspire children to develop their artistic skills and express their unique ideas through various art forms. While engaging in the principles of art and design, children develop their own board games, storyboards and printmaking techniques. The camp is designed to provide an environment that encourages self-expression, fosters imagination and cultivates a love for art in children.

Art Camp, week 5

Age: Ages 7-10
Dates: 13-17 July

Enrollment numbers: up to 18
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley Place campus

This camp is a weeklong exploration of creative ideas with opportunities to sketch, and make and share them in an inclusive setting. A variety of materials are available for students to use as they work on two main projects. Indoor and outdoor spaces on campus will be utilized as sources of inspiration.

Beginner Filmmakers, weeks 6-7

Age: 10-13
Dates: 14-25 July
Enrollment: up to 12 students
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley campus via the community arts building entrance

Calling all film lovers! This camp is an introduction into the world of video production. Campers will learn the fundamentals of filmmaking in a hands-on introduction to video production and editing. By conceiving, planning and executing a series of short creative productions, campers will explore how video techniques are used to create feelings and tell a story.

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.

Ceramics and Creative Arts Camp, weeks 2-3

Age: 6-8 (22-26 June), 9-12 (29 June-3 July)

Date: 22 June-3 July

Enrollment: up to 15 students

Hours: 9 am-3:15 pm
Cost: £530

Location: Waverley Place campus

In this offering, an imaginative and creative exploration of the magical material called clay, participants use a variety of traditional methods and techniques: coiling, slab building, modeling and 'hrowing on the potter's wheel. Students have the opportunity to make and decorate pieces using a variety of bright underglaze colors and slips, and a safe glaze finish. The informal studio atmosphere allows students to flex their creative imaginations and everyone will complete at least one or two pieces. For variety, other creative arts forms will be explored in addition to ceramics.

Creative Connections, weeks 1-2

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.

Creative Writing, weeks 2-3

Age: 9-13 (22-26 June), 14-17 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.

Masterchef and Crafts Camp, weeks 2-3

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.

Perform Theater Camp, weeks 1-8

Age: 5-10
Dates: 15 June-7 August

Enrollment: up to 30 students

Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley campus via the community arts building entrance

Join the Perform Theatre Company for drama, dance and singing. On Friday afternoon, participants perform in a special show with live music and colorful costumes for invited parents/guardians and friends. If a live performance is not possible, a video of the performance will be shared with families. These workshops are run by an energetic team of actors who inspire and encourage the children's creativity, confidence and communication skills. No experience necessary; enthusiasm is all students need for this fantastic course and they will have the time of their lives discovering new talents with their friends.

StoryCraft, weeks 2-5

Age: 7-10
Date: 22 June-17 July
Enrollment: up to 15 students
Hours: 9 am-3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley Place campus

Every morning, we learn about story structure so we can dissect and reinvent simple stories. Campers revamp characters and the central story, tell the tale from a different perspective, explore the anti-story, alter the story experience through an environmental shift, add or take away characters, or tell the audience the thoughts of certain characters. Each afternoon, we use a different artistic medium to further explore the story. Through art, song, drama and movement, we relay the story to each other.

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.

Storyscape London, week 9

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.

Toucan Roar: Comedy Acting Workshop, week 3, 5 & 7

Age: 8-12 years old
Dates: 23 June-3 July, 13-17 July, 27-31 July
Enrollment: up to 24 students
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley campus

Join us for an exciting 5-day drama workshop where laughter takes centre stage! Throughout the week, students will dive into an original comedy script, learning essential acting skills including charcter development whilst building their confidence and self-esteem in a fun, supportive environment.

Throughout the week, students will also explore improvisation, writing their own scenes, developing storytelling skills, and performing duologues, alongside working collaboratively on an ensemble performance. Through engaging rehearsals, theatre games, and creative exercises, students will build confidence, teamwork, and performance skills in a supportive environment.

The week culminates in an exciting end-of-week performance for family and friends, which will also be filmed for those who cannot attend.

This workshop is led by Toucan Roar, a company dedicated to inspiring young performers through dynamic and engaging drama experiences. Our ethos is centred around creativity, confidence, and self-expression. We create a safe space where children can explore their imagination, develop their talents, and build self-belief through the performing arts.

Whether your child loves performing or simply wants to try something new, this workshop promises laughter, creativity, and a memorable experience.

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

Toucan Roar: Dance Workshop, week 4, 6 & 8

Age: 8-12 years old
Dates: 6-10 July, 20-24 July, 3-7 August
Enrollment: up to 24 students
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley campus

Get ready to move, create, and perform in this high-energy 5-day dance workshop led by Toucan Roar industry professionals. Throughout the week, students will learn a variety of fun and dynamic dance routines while developing coordination, confidence, and teamwork.

Through engaging warm-ups, creative choreography exercises, and group rehearsals, students will explore different dance styles while working together as a dance troupe. The workshop encourages creativity, expression, and collaboration, allowing every child to feel confident performing and contributing their own ideas.

The week culminates in an exciting flash mob performance, where students surprise the playground with their choreography and celebrate everything they have learned. The performance will also be filmed so families can enjoy the moment afterwards.

At Toucan Roar, we believe in creating supportive spaces where young people can express themselves, build confidence, and discover the joy of performing.

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

Young fashion designer, week 1-2

Age: 8-10
Dates: 15-26 June
Enrollment: up to 12 students
Hours: 9 am–3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley campus via the community arts building entrance

Come in and immerse yourself in all fashion-related things for a week! You will not only learn about British fashion icons but will have a chance to make collages inspired by their work. You will also learn how to sketch your ideas like a professional designer and create a lineup of your own. At the end of the week, you will have a sketchbook filled with ideas and a tote bag designed and sewn by you.

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.

Adventure and play

Creative Connections, weeks 1-2

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

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.

Discovery Camp, weeks 1-8

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.

Discover London Camp, weeks 6-7

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.

Elementary Activities Camp (Canons Park), weeks 1-10

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.

Fun, Play and Splash Camp, weeks 4, 6 & 8

Age: 6-8 (6-10 July) 7-9 (20-24 July) 9-10 (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.

Geography explorers, weeks 4-5

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.

Junior Crime Scene Investigators, weeks 2 & 8

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.

Mystery Detective Camp, weeks 3-4

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.

Storyscape London, week 9

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

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

Wild Camp, weeks 1-10

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.

Academic

Confidence & Creativity Lab: Speaking, Storytelling & Improv Skills, weeks 2 & 8

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

Step into a week all about confidence, communication and creativity. This program blends improv, public speaking and practical skills to help students feel like themselves in the moments that matter. Developed by a team with experience in improv acting, corporate training and legal advocacy, the program combines fun interactive learning with real-world skill application.

Across five days, participants will build self-belief, learn to manage nerves, and track their progress in real time. They’ll develop teamwork and resilience skills through group challenges and “rule-change” improv, mirroring real-world setbacks and giving them the chance to make genuine connections along the way.

They’ll get career-ready with structured practice in interviews, presentations and professional communication, and learn to think on their feet and be creative under pressure. Students who attend and successfully complete the program will not only be ready to take on any challenge they face, but will also receive a certificate celebrating their new skill set.

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

Creative Writing, weeks 2-3

Age: 9-13 (22-26 June), 14-17 3-7 July
Date: 22 June-7 July
Hours: 9 am-3:15 pm
Cost: £530
Location: Waverley Place campus

Debating and Public Speaking, weeks 4-5

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.

Junior Crime Scene Investigators, weeks 2 & 8

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

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.

Science Camp, weeks 1-4

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!

Science and Math Camp, weeks 7-8

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.

Storyscape London, week 9

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

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

Touch typing, weeks 4-7

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.

Technology

Dungeons and Dragons Camp, weeks 9

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.

Emerging Young Engineers Camp, weeks 1-9

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.

Emerging Lego Engineers (Level 1: Beginner Robotics), weeks 1-9

Age: 6-8
Enrollment: up to 16 students

Participants will work independently and collaboratively to build Lego robots that come to life. Students will learn how to code these robots with word-block coding and create fun animations to accompany their robot’s movements. Students will share their creations with their classmates throughout the week and will have pictures of their robot creations and their animations sent home so students can continue their creative process at home. This is a great course for students who have a passion for using technology, building with Legos, and digital storytelling.

Emerging Young Animators (Level 2: Intermediate Robotics), weeks 2, 3, 5 & 7

Age: 8-10

Enrollment: up to 16 students

At least one year of robotics/coding experience at a Beginner level.

Participants will learn the fundamentals of a 3D digital animation tool to create games and animations. Students will work collaboratively to build Lego robots and code them to complete several fun challenges. Students will share their creations with their classmates throughout the week. This is a great course for students who have a passion for using technology and are interested in designing 3D computer games as well as building Lego robots that come to life.

Emerging Young Game Creators (Level 2: Intermediate Robotics), weeks 1, 4, 6, 8 & 9

Age: 8-10

Enrollment: up to 16 students

At least one year of robotics/coding experience at a Beginner level.

Participants will express their creativity in storytelling through making digital animations and games. Students will build Lego robots with various mechanisms and develop their coding skills for physical systems. Students will also be able to share their creations with their classmates throughout the week and their digital creations will be sent home so students can share and continue their creative processes at home. This is a great course for students who have a passion for using technology and are keen to bring their imaginations to life through coding.

Emerging Young Robot Inventors (Level 3: Upper Intermediate Robotics), week 8

Age: 8-12
Enrollment: up to 16 students

Pre-requisites: At least one year of robotics/coding experience at an Intermediate level.

Participants will work in partnerships to construct Lego Technic robots with functions of their own design. Students will discuss ways they could build a robot that could help them in their daily lives and collaborate to draw up a blueprint of how their design will work. They will then execute their plans and go through the design process to prototype and refine their robot and code it to perform their desired functions. This course is targeted to students who are passionate about robotics and building with Legos and thrive in an explorative learning environment.

Emerging Young Robot Olympians (Level 4: Advanced Robotics), weeks 1, 3 & 5

Age: 9-12
Enrollment: up to 16 students

Pre-requisites: At least two years of robotics/coding experience at an Intermediate level.

Students will work in small teams to design robots to compete in this year’s Robot Olympics. They will learn how to build different mechanisms and apply these design principles to enable their robots to compete in Olympic challenges. Students will try using new mechanisms and follow the engineering design process to improve their designs as the week goes on. Robots will be built out of Lego Technic pieces and will be programmed to activate motorized attachments for each challenge. This course is catered to students who are looking to extend their engineering and design skills and enjoy working in teams to build and code Lego robots.

Emerging Young Robotics Competitors (Level 5: Competitive Robotics), weeks 2, 4 & 7

Age: 9-12

Enrollment: up to 16 students

Pre-requisites: At least two years of robotics/coding experience at an Advanced level.

Participants will build Lego Technic robots and learn how to code them to move precisely and use sensor data to make their robots fully autonomous. Students will work through a series of fun programming challenges to put their learning to the test and at the end of the week will tackle the Robot Game Challenge from the FIRST Lego League Challenge: UNEARTHED. This course is targeted to students who are passionate about robotics and are looking to further their computational thinking and engineering skills. This course offers a great opportunity for students who want to excel in robotics competitions.

Emerging Young Python Roboticists (Level 6: Proficient Robotics), weeks 6 & 9

Age: 11-14
Enrollment: up to 14 students

Pre-requisites: At least two years of robotics/coding experience at an Advanced level, and at least one year of experience with Python/Java.

Participants will build Lego Technic robots and learn how to code them with Python; using computing logic, sensor data, variables and functions to make their robots autonomous. Students will use these techniques to tackle various challenges that will test their engineering and computational thinking skills. Once their robot is complete, students will test their robot design against missions to see if they can code their robots to navigate in different environments. This course is targeted to students who are experienced builders and coders and who would like to further their computational thinking skills; and is a great opportunity for students who are looking to extend their engineering prowess.

Touch Typing Camp, weeks 4-7

Age: 8-10

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

Sports

Basketball and Swim Camp, weeks 1-3 & 9-10

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.

Beginner Cheerleading, weeks 1, 2 & 9

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.

Crew Camp (ASL students only), weeks 8 & 9

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.

Elementary Activities Camp (Canons Park), weeks 1-10

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)

Rising Stars Activities Futsal Camp, week 4-5

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.

Sports Camp (Canons Park), weeks 1-10

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.

Tennis

Beginners and intermediate players who want to improve their basic game should sign up early for this class with our coaches. There are games and drills that focus on service, returns, groundstrokes and volleys. Please note that to ensure safe and productive sessions, enrollment is limited for each class. Rackets and balls are supplied, but students with their own equipment are welcome to use it.

Soccer

This most universal of sports is offered for players who want to improve their skills and understanding of the game. For those trying out for a school or club team next season, or for those who just want to have fun learning how to play, our coaches are primed to instruct both the basics and the finer points of the game. The emphasis is on introducing and improving rudimentary skills, such as shooting, passing, heading and dribbling, as well as tackling the more advanced techniques of offensive and defensive play. Students learn in a competitive but friendly atmosphere.

Multi-sports Camp

Personal Sports Camp

Swimming lesson 1:1, weeks 1-9

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.

Yoga, Mindfulness and Swim Camp, weeks 3, 5 & 7

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.

Flag Football, weeks 4-5

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!

Volleyball, weeks 1 & 6

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.

Cooking

Masterchef and Crafts Camp, weeks 2-3

Masterchef and Crafts Camp, weeks 2-3

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

Earlybird 7:45-8:45 am, weeks 1-10

Age: 5-12 years old
Date: 15 June-21 August
Enrollment: up to 20 students
Hours: 7:45-8:45 am
Cost: £75
Location: Blue gym

Early drop off available from 7:45 am each day for families that need an earlier start time. Students can sign up for a relaxing and free play time in the blue gym. Parents/guardians may enter via the community arts building entrance at any time from 7:45 am to drop off campers. We will then register students with their camp leader.