Top Programs 2026
Looking for the best summer camps for adults? At Best Summer Courses, we showcase unique programs designed for grown-ups who want to learn new skills, explore hobbies, and connect with like-minded people in inspiring destinations.
Residential Film & Acting experience brings young creatives together to work on a scripted film with industry professionals. The project is shot for cinema and later screened to a public audience at the Imaginarium Film Festival
A transformative experience where young people aged 8-17 from around the world build lifelong skills, friendships, and confidence in the heart of a traditional British boarding school.
An intensive 6-day summer school focused on current developments in combating international fraud, corruption, and money laundering, as well as on international and European anti-fraud mechanisms and procedures.
A transformative experience where young people aged 8-17 from around the world build lifelong skills, friendships, and confidence in the heart of a traditional British boarding school.
An inspiring Swiss Alps leadership adventure where teens develop confidence, creativity and teamwork through real challenges, outdoor fun and collaborative projects.
Embark on a thrilling English and horse riding adventure at Trent College, where students can master equestrian skills and enhance their English language skills, set against the backdrop of Derbyshire's picturesque landscape.
Founded in Verbier in 1987, Les Elfes is a Swiss year-round camp where generations of young people have grown through adventure, independence and an international community.
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.
The University of the Creative Arts International Summer School offers a two-week immersive program in various creative disciplines, including Art and Design Portfolio Development, Multimedia Film Production, and more, enriched with cultural trips in the UK.
FriLingue’s Mathematics Camp St. Bernard in the Swiss Alps is an engaging, week-to-month long junior camp where ages 10–15 enjoy fun, small-group maths lessons by day and outdoor activities, excursions and full-board chalet life in beautiful Liddes, Valais
Favoring an interdisciplinary approach, its aim is to provide training in the understanding, analysis and interpretation of public health problems in the North and South.
Camp Cody is a traditional co-ed overnight summer camp in New Hampshire offering a wide range of activities in a supportive, community-focused environment for children ages 7–15.
Imagine 3 weeks of deep dives: Fashion Management, where you'll build the blueprint for iconic brands; Fashion Marketing & Branding, where you'll craft the narratives that captivate markets; and Fashion Experiences, where you'll step inside Milan's fashion hubs and crack real-world industry challenges.
A fun, English‑immersive creative retreat for 8–13‑year‑olds full of art, drama and music workshops in the stunning Swiss Alps.
A fun, week-long Alpine tennis and language immersion where 10–15-year-olds combine daily tennis coaching with small-group English, French or German lessons and full-board chalet living in Liddes-St-Bernard, Switzerland
Learn Without Limits
From mastering French culture at the Sorbonne to hands-on archaeology in Georgia, summer schools for adults open the door to immersive, life-changing learning. These programmes combine expert teaching, vibrant international communities, and unforgettable cultural experiences. Whether you’re honing culinary skills in Italy, studying journalism in Berlin, or improving English in the USA, every course is the perfect balance of education and adventure – perfect for curious minds who want more than just a holiday.
Explore New Passions
Adult summer courses are more than classrooms—they are gateways to discovery. Picture yourself sailing the Mediterranean, refining wine knowledge with expert sommeliers, or exploring ancient history through archaeology fieldwork. These intensive programmes allow you to immerse in unique subjects while travelling and connecting with like-minded learners from around the world. Whether for career development or personal fulfilment, these programmes offer inspiring ways to explore new passions and gain skills that last a lifetime.
Global Learning Adventures
Summer schools for adults combine education with cultural immersion. Train under master chefs at prestigious culinary academies, join emergency medicine workshops with international specialists, or dive into French history at world-renowned universities. These programmes take place in iconic destinations worldwide, meaning your lessons are paired with unforgettable travel. Whether you’re pursuing academic excellence or simply the joy of learning, you’ll find courses tailored to every interest.
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