🇺🇸 Summer Camps

Summer camps in the United States

The American summer camp is the original: lakeside cabins, campfires, sport at all hours and a camp spirit perfected over generations. For teenagers hungry for a big experience.

Tell me about your child Summer Camps
Teenagers at an American summer camp
Ages10 to 17 years old
Duration2 to 6 weeks (June-August)
AccommodationResidential camp (cabins or residence) · University campus · American family in immersion programmes

The movie-perfect American summer

Wooden cabins by a lake, the camp flag, marshmallow campfires, team tournaments… The American summer camp is not a film set: it is a century-old institution and still the most complete summer experience a teenager can live.

The variety is immense: traditional multi-activity camps, top-level sports programmes, STEM camps, performing arts, filmmaking… And for older teens, university campuses where they sleep in a real college dorm at 15 or 16.

Far away, never alone

I understand the vertigo of sending your child across the Atlantic — I’m a mother too. That’s why I only work with veteran, accredited camps with serious supervision and communication protocols. We organise the trip together and during the stay I keep track of everything, with regular news and a phone that always answers.

Feels too far to start? Ireland and the UK are the perfect first step. Already convinced? The school year in the USA is the next chapter.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How is an American camp different from a European one?

Tradition and scale: American camps have run for generations, with huge facilities (lakes, stables, theatres) and unique activities — waterski, robotics, filmmaking, musicals. And the share of Spanish speakers is minimal.

Is it safe to send my child so far away?

The camps I work with are veteran, accredited (American Camp Association) and supervised 24/7. Travel is arranged with escorts or unaccompanied-minor service and guaranteed pickup — and I follow the stay closely.

Is a visa needed for the summer?

Short camps usually run on ESTA (electronic authorisation); some long academic programmes may require a student visa. I make it clear for your chosen programme and help with the process.

What English level is needed?

For multi-activity camps, intermediate is enough — camp life does the rest. Academic or themed campuses (debate, STEM) call for a higher level. We assess it together.

Does it prepare for the school year in the USA?

It's the best possible trial: your child discovers the country, the lifestyle and the real language, and you see how they cope. Many of my school-year families started exactly like this.

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What families say

A wonderful, highly recommendable experience. Esther, with you every doubt turns into calm, security and trust. Maximum professionalism.
Beatriz R.
Nothing to fault. A fantastic experience, with Esther always attentive and on top of everything.
María B.
Completely at ease in your hands. An incredible experience! A big hug.
Mercedes G.

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