Summer Schools for 2026 in Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire & West London

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Summer Schools: what’s on, what it costs, and how to get there

If you’re already thinking about how to keep your children active, inspired and happily occupied during the long summer break, you’re not alone. Families across the country rely on Summer Schools to provide structure, fun and learning all in one place. And if you’re organising a summer programme yourself, you know just how important smooth, reliable transport can be.

So what kinds of activities do local Summer Schools offer, where can you find them, what do they typically cost? And because we’re Your Coach Hire we’re biased, of course, but we firmly believe coach travel is one of the safest, most economical and environmentally-friendly ways to get children where they need to be.

What can your child expect at a local Summer School?

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Typical Summer Schools across Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire and West London are designed to keep children engaged, active and social. You’ll find a huge variety of programmes, each offering something different or specialising in a particular activity, so there are lots of options to choose from.

Popular activities:

  • Sports camps: football, rugby, tennis, swimming, gymnastics and multi‑sport days
  • Performing arts: drama, dance, musical theatre and singing
  • STEM camps: robotics, coding, engineering challenges and hands‑on science
  • Outdoor adventure: bushcraft, climbing, kayaking, archery and team‑building
  • Creative arts: painting, sculpture, photography and crafts
  • Academic boosters: maths, English, languages and exam prep

Whether your child is a budding athlete, a young scientist or a creative performer, there will be a programme nearby that should spark their enthusiasm (and wear them out).

Summer Schools near you

If you’re based in or around West London, Berkshire, Surrey or Hampshire, eg Wokingham, Reading, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Woking, Bagshot, Guildford, Basingstoke or Windsor, you’ll find plenty of well‑established summer schools to choose from.

Some popular providers include:

  • Activate Camps – running multi‑sport and specialist camps across Berkshire and Surrey
  • Stagecoach Performing Arts – with summer workshops in Wokingham, Guildford, Windsor and West London
  • Barracudas Activity Camps – operating in locations such as Woking, Farnham and High Wycombe
  • SuperCamps – hosted at prestigious schools in Reading, Ascot, Guildford and surrounding areas
  • Tech Camp UK – offering STEM‑focused camps in West London

These programmes are well‑known for their variety, structure and high‑quality supervision.

Teenage children sitting at dusk around a campfire on Summer Camp

How much do Summer Schools typically cost?

Prices vary depending on the type of camp and the length of the day, but most fall within a range:

  • General activity camps: £40–£70 per day
  • Specialist camps (STEM, performing arts, sports academies): £60–£120 per day
  • Residential camps: £500–£1,200 per week

Many providers offer early‑bird discounts, sibling reductions or multi‑day packages, so it’s worth booking ahead.

Why Coach Travel is the best way to move groups of children

Whether you’re running a summer school or coordinating travel for a group of children attending one, transport is a key part of the planning. That’s where Your Coach Hire makes life easier.

Coaches are ideal for summer school transport because they are:

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  • Safe – professional drivers, seatbelts and high safety standards
  • Economical – far more cost‑effective than multiple cars or taxis
  • Environmentally friendly – fewer vehicles on the road means lower emissions
  • Flexible – minibuses for small groups, full‑size coaches for large cohorts

If you’re based in Wokingham, Reading, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Woking, Bagshot, Guildford, Basingstoke or Windsor, having a dedicated coach ensures children arrive together, on time and ready for the day ahead.

If you’re organising a summer school — or if your child is attending one and you’d like to arrange group travel — Your Coach Hire is here to help. We provide safe, reliable and cost‑effective coach hire across Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire and West London.

Get in touch today to enquire about coach hire for your summer school. Whether you’re planning a single trip or a full summer schedule, we’ll help you make transport simple, safe and stress‑free.



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