Summer Camp UK

  England

• London: 
London
• East England: 
Norwich
• Surrounding London: 
Essex
• South West England: 
Devon
• West Midlands: 
Staffordshire

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: All

Description: Camp UK - Summer Placement / Gap Year

Summer Camp UK
Helping children to become involved in activities. You will meet like-minded people from all backgrounds and many walks of life and make friendships that will remain with you forever. You will learn new skills and abilities, build your confidence and discover a great deal about yourself. A lot of the time is spent outdoors which is blissful in the summer but can be a bit more refreshing especially if you at the top of a climbing tower. You will need to be fit and resilient and ready for a challenge.

Gap Year UK
Our activity centres are made up of enthusiastic and dedicated individuals aged 18-24 who are looking for a gap year programme. We train you in a number of National Governing Body awards in specific areas such as Climbing, Fencing and Lifesaving. This is combined with a Modern Apprenticeship where candidates achieve key skills as well as NVQ qualifications in Activity Leadership. We provide free food and accomodation and a free UK mobile phone, we even offer free laundry. Your training will enble you to supervise younger people wishing to take part in out door sports and subject to your sucessful completion, work permits etc. we may be able to offer you a full time post at the end of your year.

Highlights: Learn new skills, meet young people your own age, receive qualifications.

Qualifications: You need to be aged 18+. You will need to provide evidence of a clean criminal background. This must be an official document from the Police department or government. We will also need two references, one from a professional person, eg a college or school tutor and one from a recent employer or volunteer placement.

Cost in US$: 750/500

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Energetic and outgoing, willing to act as part of a team and work hard to play hard. Willing to try new activites and to learn new skills

Age Range: 18-25

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian and European Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to England Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 5

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Resume

Study Abroad UK's Mission Statement: Study Abroad United Kingdom is committed to providing exchange students in the United Kingdom with a high standard of service. Study Abroad United Kingdom aims to adhere to a strict and rigorous code of conduct. To provide safe and comfortable host family accommodation in the United Kingdom by carefully selecting and screening host families. To work closely with exchange students who study in the United Kingdom, providing students in the United Kingdom with help and support whenever needed. To enable exchange students to experience life with a British family. To encourage the personal development and life skills of students in the United Kingdom by raising cultural awareness. To maintain close links, and share good practise, with parents and partner organisations overseas who send students to study in the United Kingdom. To offer a professional, coordinated and collaborative service, which is friendly, efficient and responsive to the needs of exchange students in the United Kingdom.

Year Founded: 1990