English-Speaking Summer Camps in Europe: 20+ Options Across 10 Countries

This is the post I wish existed when I first started looking for camps abroad. The number one question I get from American families — by a mile — is: "Are there English-speaking camps in Europe?" Yes. Tons. Across nearly every country. I've spent the last few years researching, vetting, and in many cases sending my own kids to these programs, and I've put together every English-language camp I'd recommend, organized by country.

Whether you're planning a multi-country European summer or settling into one city for a few weeks, there's an English-language camp that fits. Let's get into it.

Switzerland

Switzerland has been the home of international summer camps for over a century, and the English-language programming here is world-class.

Village Camps — Leysin

Village Camps has been running international programs since 1972, and their Swiss Alps location in Leysin is the flagship. Two-week sleepaway sessions run in July and August, with morning specialty tracks your child chooses: Adventure, Tennis, English or French Language, Lab Explorers, Sports, or Leadership. Afternoons are all Alps, all the time — mountain hikes, high ropes, lake trips, archery, and rock climbing. The instruction is entirely in English, and the international mix of campers is genuinely impressive.

Ages: 7–17 | Type: Sleepaway | Language: English | Season: July–August

Les Elfes — Verbier

Les Elfes is one of the most well-known international camps in the world. Located in Verbier, they run summer programs from June through August and winter programs from mid-December through late April, all for ages 6–17. Summer activities include hiking, mountain biking, climbing, zip-lining, and water sports. What makes Les Elfes stand out is the diversity — campers come from 75+ nationalities, and the primary language of instruction is English. The accommodation is in traditional Swiss chalets with ensuite bathrooms, which is a level of comfort most sleepaway camps can't match.

Ages: 6–17 | Type: Sleepaway | Language: English | Season: Summer & Winter

Camp Suisse — Les Crosets

Camp Suisse runs compact six-day sleepaway sessions for ages 7–17 in the Portes du Soleil region. English is the primary language, with multilingual staff who can support kids in French and other languages as needed. In summer, the focus is on adventure activities, team sports, and swimming. The all-inclusive pricing (equipment, lift passes, lunches, Geneva Airport transfers in winter) makes it one of the easiest Swiss camps to book without stressing about hidden costs.

Ages: 7–17 | Type: Sleepaway | Language: English | Season: Summer & Winter

Spain

Spain is one of the most popular family travel destinations in Europe, and the English-language camp options — especially in Barcelona — are excellent.

American School of Barcelona (ASB)

The ASB runs a four-week English immersion summer program covering art, robotics, musical theater, and interactive classes. It's a well-established international school with excellent facilities, and the full-English environment means your kids won't miss a beat. The campus is impressive and the organization is tight — a safe bet if you want structure and quality.

Ages: 3–16 | Type: Day camp | Language: English immersion | Season: Summer

BFIS Barcelona (Benjamin Franklin International School)

BFIS offers two distinct English-language summer programs: a Creativity Camp with art, sports, and team-building activities, and a Basketball Camp for more athletically focused kids. Both run as day camps with English as the primary language. The school's international reputation means the staff and programming are top-notch.

Ages: 4–17 | Type: Day camp | Language: English | Season: Summer

ISC Spain — Madrid

If you're basing your family in Madrid rather than Barcelona, ISC Spain runs an English-language teen program for ages 13–18. It's a sleepaway format that combines cultural excursions, language practice, and social activities — great for older kids who want a more independent experience in Spain's capital.

Ages: 13–18 | Type: Sleepaway | Language: English | Season: Summer

Broadway Sitges (IAB Youth Academy)

Just 30 minutes south of Barcelona in the seaside town of Sitges, this musical theatre camp runs weekly sessions from late June through late July. Kids take singing, acting, and dance classes all week, and each session culminates in a real performance for families in a professional theatre. All instruction is in English. Watching your kid take a bow on a real stage in a Mediterranean town is a core memory.

Ages: 6–17 | Type: Day camp | Language: English | Season: Late June–July

France

France has more English-language camp options than most people realize, especially in Paris and the south.

American School of Paris

The American School of Paris runs a summer program for ages 3–18, all in English. Younger kids get arts, crafts, games, and outdoor play. Older kids and teens can choose tracks like drama, journalism, and creative arts. It's a well-resourced international school campus, and the English-language environment is seamless. A strong option if you're spending a few weeks in Paris.

Ages: 3–18 | Type: Day camp | Language: English | Season: Summer

Forest International School — Paris

For younger kids (ages 2–12), Forest International School runs a bilingual English-French day camp in Paris. The bilingual approach works beautifully for this age group — kids pick up French naturally while still having the comfort of English instruction. Small group sizes and a nurturing environment make it especially good for first-time campers.

Ages: 2–12 | Type: Day camp | Language: Bilingual English-French | Season: Summer

KidooLand — Antibes

KidooLand on the French Riviera is a standout for several reasons: it's fully English-language, it runs programs for ages 4–16, and it's neuro-inclusive, meaning they actively welcome and accommodate neurodivergent children. The programming combines outdoor activities, creative projects, and beach time. If you're heading to the south of France and want a camp that genuinely cares about every kid feeling welcome, this is the one.

Ages: 4–16 | Type: Day camp | Language: English | Season: Summer

United Kingdom

Obviously, the UK is English-speaking by default — but these camps are worth highlighting for families who want to combine a UK trip with camp time.

Wild Outdoors — Edinburgh

Wild Outdoors runs nature-based day and residential programs for primary school-age kids and up. Think bushcraft, fire-building, forest exploration, wildlife tracking, and outdoor cooking. It's the kind of camp where kids come home smelling like campfire and asking when they can go back. The Scottish Highlands setting is unbeatable.

Ages: Primary school+ | Type: Day & residential | Language: English | Season: Summer & school holidays

SuperCamps — 40+ Locations Across the UK

SuperCamps operates at over 40 school venues across the UK, offering day camps for ages 4–12. Activities include sports, arts, science, cooking, and outdoor games. The sheer number of locations means you can almost certainly find one near wherever you're staying. Flexible booking (daily, weekly, or multi-week) makes it easy to fit around your travel plans.

Ages: 4–12 | Type: Day camp | Language: English | Season: School holidays

Kinship in Nature — London

A forest school program in London for ages 5–11. Kids spend full days outdoors building shelters, climbing trees, making art from natural materials, and learning about the environment. It's small, thoughtful, and the kind of experience that balances out all the screen time of modern childhood. Perfect if you're London-based and want your kids outside.

Ages: 5–11 | Type: Day camp (forest school) | Language: English | Season: School holidays

Netherlands

Amsterdam has become a real hub for English-language family life, and the camp options reflect that.

Little Makers — Amsterdam

Little Makers runs creative arts camps for ages 3–9 in Amsterdam, all in English. Think painting, building, sculpting, and hands-on crafting. The sessions are intimate and well-organized, and the staff is wonderful with younger kids. A great option for families spending time in Amsterdam who need a few hours of camp coverage.

Ages: 3–9 | Type: Day camp | Language: English | Season: Summer & school holidays

Young Engineers LEGO Camp — Amsterdam

If your kid is LEGO-obsessed (and whose isn't?), Young Engineers runs English-language LEGO engineering and robotics day camps in Amsterdam. Kids work through hands-on design challenges, building motorized models and learning basic engineering principles. It's educational without feeling like school.

Ages: Various | Type: Day camp | Language: English | Season: School holidays

NewTechKids — Amsterdam

NewTechKids runs English-language tech and maker camps at Amsterdam's central library maker lab. Weekly themes rotate through robots, machines, catapults, pinball, dominoes, and more. Kids get hands-on with real tools and technology in a creative, supportive environment. If your child is the one who takes everything apart, this is their camp.

Ages: Various | Type: Day camp | Language: English | Season: School holidays

Italy

English-language camps in Italy are growing fast, especially in Florence, Milan, and the Veneto region.

Canadian Island — Florence

Canadian Island runs English-language day camps for ages 1–12 in the Florence area. The standout feature is the 5:1 camper-to-staff ratio, which is exceptional. Activities include sports, creative arts, and outdoor play, all in English. For families based in Tuscany who want quality childcare with real programming, this is hard to beat.

Ages: 1–12 | Type: Day camp | Language: English | Season: Summer

H-FARM Campus — Venice Area

H-FARM is a 50-hectare innovation campus near Venice that runs English-language tech camps for ages 7–18. Think coding, robotics, digital making, 3D printing, and design thinking. It's one of the most impressive STEM camp facilities I've come across in Europe — the campus itself feels like a tech startup crossed with a summer camp. All instruction is in English.

Ages: 7–18 | Type: Day camp | Language: English | Season: Summer

Labsitters — Florence & Milan

Labsitters runs English immersion camps for ages 3–13 through art and science activities. The approach is clever: kids learn English naturally while they're focused on creative projects and experiments. Locations in both Florence and Milan make it accessible for families in either city.

Ages: 3–13 | Type: Day camp | Language: English immersion | Season: Summer

Portugal

Portugal's camp scene is growing quickly, with English-language options in both Lisbon and along the coast.

Village Camps — Santa Cruz

Village Camps runs a surf and adventure sleepaway program in Santa Cruz, Portugal, for ages 13–17. The Atlantic coast setting is stunning, and the program combines surf lessons, outdoor adventure activities, and the Village Camps community experience — all in English. A great option for teens who want independence and ocean time.

Ages: 13–17 | Type: Sleepaway | Language: English | Season: Summer

Prime School — Lisbon, Cascais & Sintra

Prime School operates English-language summer programs across three locations in the greater Lisbon area: Lisbon proper, Cascais, and Sintra. Ages 3–18 are covered, with programming that includes sports, arts, science, and outdoor activities. The multiple locations give you flexibility depending on where you're staying.

Ages: 3–18 | Type: Day camp | Language: English | Season: Summer

Greece

Go Sun Camps — Greece

Go Sun Camps runs English-language sleepaway programs for ages 8 and up on the Greek coast. Activities include water sports, outdoor adventure, team games, and cultural excursions. The Mediterranean setting is gorgeous, and the English-language programming means American and international kids can jump right in.

Ages: 8+ | Type: Sleepaway | Language: English | Season: Summer

Germany

Kids Camp America (KCA) — 7 German Cities

KCA is a unique concept: English immersion day camps run by ESL-trained native English speakers, operating across seven cities in Germany. For ages 5–16, the camp provides full-day English programming through sports, games, creative activities, and team-building. It's primarily designed for German kids who want English immersion, but it works beautifully for American and international families traveling through Germany too — your kids will feel right at home.

Ages: 5–16 | Type: Day camp | Language: English immersion | Season: Summer

How to Choose the Right English-Speaking Camp

With this many options, here's how I'd narrow it down:

• Day camp vs. sleepaway depends on your family's travel style. Day camps give you flexibility and let younger kids come home to you each evening. Sleepaway camps give older kids independence and give you real time to explore.
• Younger kids (under 6) do best with bilingual rather than full English. Programs like Forest International School in Paris or Montessori-based camps ease kids in gently rather than throwing them into a fully foreign environment.
• Camps run by international schools tend to have the best English instruction. The American School of Paris, American School of Barcelona, and BFIS Barcelona all leverage their school-year infrastructure for excellent summer programming.
• Book 3–6 months in advance for the most popular programs. Swiss camps and Barcelona's top options fill up fast. I start hearing from subscribers in January and February about summer bookings, and by April the best sessions are gone.
• Check the actual English level. Some camps say "English available" but really mean one staff member speaks English. The camps on this list all run their programming primarily in English.

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