Best Summer Camps in Italy

Discover the Best Summer Camps in Italy

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Italy offers a wide array of summer camps that cater to various interests, from arts and sports to language learning and outdoor adventures. Families can find camps in picturesque locations, such as the rolling hills of Tuscany, the stunning beaches of Sardinia, and the vibrant cities of Rome and Florence. These camps not only provide children with the chance to develop new skills and make friends but also immerse them in Italian culture and traditions. Whether your child is interested in cooking classes, soccer training, or art workshops, there’s a perfect summer camp in Italy waiting to be explored.

One week of direct access to the football industry, in the heart of Lisbon.

A unique 6-day IB CAS leadership adventure in the stunning Austrian Alps, combining outdoor activities, cultural immersion, and meaningful service opportunities.

A hands-on STEAM & Sports 4-day summer camp 2026 in Stockholm, where kids aged 5–14 explore Minecraft coding, Roblox, LEGO robotics, creativity, sports, and exciting surprise themes & games through fun, no-boredom learning conducted in both English and Swedish.

Gain hands-on biomedical science experience in real laboratories with expert scientists in Liverpool.

LSE Generate Summer Innovation Bootcamps 2026 are for 15-19 year-olds who want to turn innovative ideas into impact, develop crucial entrepreneurial skills and build networks that will shape their futures.

Two weeks in Oxford exploring the future of business through strategy, AI, innovation and finance, finishing with a proposal and a University of Oxford certificate.

Our summer programmes offer bright, ambitious students aged from 11-16 a taste of Sevenoaks through inspiring academic, music and English courses.

For young people who love films… …whether it’s creating them or acting in them, YFA’s all-inclusive Residential Filmmaking and Screen Acting Summer Camp is a dream come true: a chance to eat, sleep and breathe movies! The camp is held at Culford School (Suffolk), one of the UK’s leading boarding schools, and includes all board, meals, tuition, equipment and activities.

Manchester City Summer Programmes immerse young athletes in world-class coaching, innovative training, and unforgettable experiences. Set in the heart of the Etihad Campus, participants build confidence, sharpen their skills, and gain a deeper understanding of the game - all while forming international friendships and living the excitement of Manchester City Football Club.

Lakefield College School's Summer Academy offers high school students the opportunity to earn academic credits through engaging courses in a supportive and inspiring environment.

LCS’s Overnight Camps blend adventure and experiential learning, offering activities like canoeing, hiking, climbing, and hands-on farm experiences.

College-like academic experience in Oxford & Cambridge for young teens interested in Business and Law

College-like academic experience in Oxford & Cambridge for students interested in Business, Law, and Global Issues

College-like academic experience in Oxford & Cambridge for young teens interested in STEM and Medicine

College-like academic experience in Oxford & Cambridge for ambitious students interested in STEM and Medicine

Survival-based holiday day camps for children aged 7 to 14 years! Adventurers aged 7 to 14 years can go wild during the summer holidays with our Ofsted-registered Ultimate Survival programme.

Investigate how physics, chemistry, biology, and geology shape the ocean during three weeks of academically rigorous, college-level coursework in Woods Hole, taught by PhD-level scientists.

An inspirational insight into the three disciplines of musical theatre: singing, acting and dance.

A structured pre-IB preparation programme that introduces students to IB expectations while building the academic skills, learning strategies, and organisational structure needed to enter the Diploma Programme confident, prepared, and ready for its challenges.

Enjoy a fun-filled, six day residential stay full of creative activity; the opportunity to make a new musical, build skills in singing, movement and acting, and find others who share a love of musical theatre.

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Italy offers a wide array of summer camps that cater to various interests, from arts and sports to language learning and outdoor adventures. Families can find camps in picturesque locations, such as the rolling hills of Tuscany, the stunning beaches of Sardinia, and the vibrant cities of Rome and Florence. These camps not only provide children with the chance to develop new skills and make friends but also immerse them in Italian culture and traditions. Whether your child is interested in cooking classes, soccer training, or art workshops, there’s a perfect summer camp in Italy waiting to be explored.

Best Summer Camps in Italy – Compared

Last updated: 27/01/2026

Course Provider Subject/Type Destination Duration Fees Link
La Biagiola at International School of Archaeology BISA ACT Classics & Archaeology, History, Science, Tech and Coding, Study Skills Italy 2 weeks minimum €2,000/2 weeks View
Junior Football Training AC Milan Junior Camp Sporteventi Amateur Sports Association Football, Sports, Leadership Europe, Italy 1 week + From € 1,310 View
International Camp Sancelso Sancelso Family Camp English Language, Sports, Leadership, Humanities Europe, Italy 1 or 2 weeks From 795 EUR View
Mixed racquet sports training and Italian learning at Oltremare Racquet Camp Oltremare Racquet Camp Tennis, Sports Europe, Italy 1-2 weeks $10,490/ 2 weeks View
Arts, Crafts and Design Classes with Accademia Riaci Accademia Riaci Arts, Design, History, Careers Europe, Italy 1 – 12 weeks From €1,900 View
Orfeo Music Festival Orfeo Music Festival Music Europe, Italy 10 days From $2,850 View
Language and Outdoor Kids Summer Camp in Florence International School of Florence English Language, Sports Europe, Italy 5 days per session €420 or €470 View
Medea Academy 2025 Medea Artificial Intelligence, Medicine, Law, Leadership, Careers Europe, Italy 4 days From 1500 EUR View
Fashions on Florence Educational Travel Adventures Academic, Cooking & Gastronomy, Climate & Sustainability, Performing & Creative Arts Italy 2 weeks $6990 View
Horse Riding and English and Art Centro Ippico Della Berardenga English Language, Equestrian, Arts Europe, Italy 1 week 750 euros View
Biotech Academy in Rome Summer School in Biotech Training III Edition Biotech Academy in Rome Artificial Intelligence, Careers, Science, STEM, Tech and Coding Europe, Italy 5 days 5 days €4000 View
Sustainability Summer School in Sicily Syracuse Academy Climate & Sustainability, Science, Study Skills, Careers Europe, Italy 14 or 28 days From 2,000 EUR View
Italian Cooking Courses with Tuscookany Tuscookany Climate & Sustainability Europe, Italy 1 week $4,200 View
Trulli School Italian Language Camp Trulli School Sports Europe, Italy 2 weeks Unknown View
Florence Culinary School: gelato and sommelier classes Florence Culinary Arts School Culinary Arts, History Europe, Italy 1 – 12 weeks 1750 View
Italian Culinary Arts, Cookiery & Baking with the Italian Culinary Institute Italian Culinary Institute Culinary Arts Europe, Italy 1 – 4 weeks 3295 View
Design in Town Summer camp of design and creativity Design in Town Design Europe, Italy 2/3 weeks From €1.600/ 2 weeks View
International Theatre Summer Academy World Theatre Training Institute Arts, Dance & Drama, Leadership, Study Skills, Humanities Europe, Italy 2 weeks € 750 – 900 tuition fee (get early bird reduction of € 50 until 1 April) View
Arianna & Friends Arianna & Friends Culinary Arts Europe, Italy, Tuscany From 2 to 3 hours + time for lunch or dinner from €480 for 2 people View
Reading Latin & Creative Writing in Florence Calder Classics Classics & Archaeology, History, Study Skills, English Language, Culinary Arts Europe, Italy 10 days $6,800 View

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