English Language Summer School & Camps
Combine intensive English language learning with thrilling outdoor activities, coastal watersports, cultural excursions, host family accommodation, and dedicated UK airport transfers in Southampton.
Interactive Lessons
Engaging, communication-focused language classes taught by native-speaking CELTA/DELTA qualified tutors.
Action-Packed Activities
Paddleboarding, dinghy sailing, windsurfing, laser tag tournaments, sports, and social nights every week.
Accommodation
Comfortable, vetted host families or student residence options in safe Southampton residential areas.
Transfers & Excursions
Day trips to London, Stonehenge, Winchester & Isle of Wight, plus London Heathrow/Gatwick airport meet & greet.
Learn English in the Classroom. Live It on the Water & Beyond.
At BFluent, our summer camp balances morning English language immersion with unforgettable afternoon and weekend adventures. Southampton's rich maritime heritage makes it the ultimate location for water sports, coastal discovery, and active team challenges.
Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
Take to Southampton's calm waters on professional Red Paddle Co stand-up paddleboards. Led by qualified instructors, students build confidence, balance, and teamwork while practicing conversational English out on the water.
- Qualified safety instructors
- Buoyancy aids provided
- Great balance & confidence builder
Dinghy Sailing & Seamanship
Learn the basics of dinghy sailing in Southampton Water with the iconic Itchen Bridge backdrop. Students master rigging, steering, and wind direction as a crew — an unforgettable maritime adventure.
- Fleet of RS Quba dinghies
- Teamwork & leadership
- Under Itchen Bridge maritime setting
Windsurfing & Board Sports
Catch the coastal breeze with beginner-friendly windsurfing sessions. Guided by certified instructors, young learners develop agility and water confidence while cheering each other on in an energizing environment.
- Beginner-friendly rigs
- Wetsuits & safety gear
- High energy & pure fun
Laser Tag & Team Challenges
Fast-paced laser combat in a state-of-the-art neon arena. High-energy missions, team strategy, and friendly rivalry encourage students from all nationalities to communicate, coordinate, and make lifelong friendships.
- State-of-the-art arena
- Cross-cultural friendships
- Evening & weekend tournaments
Safety, Coaching, and Real-World English Confidence
All watersports are hosted with accredited Southampton watersports centres using top-tier safety equipment (wetsuits, buoyancy aids, certified safety boats). By taking students out of the traditional classroom and onto the water, they naturally communicate in English, follow safety briefings, and build lifelong international friendships.
- 09:00 - 12:30:Interactive English classes & project work
- 12:30 - 13:30:Lunch with tutors & classmates
- 13:30 - 17:00:Paddleboarding, sailing, sports or laser tag
- Evenings:Host family dinner, quiz nights & social events
- Weekends:Full-day excursions to London, Oxford & Jurassic Coast
Summer School Centre: Cantell Southampton
BFluent's Summer School Centre is hosted at Cantell — a very modern school with a fantastic range of academic, digital, and sports facilities. Subject to the UK Governmental Ofsted inspection framework, the centre is rigorously checked for quality and safety every 4 years.
Expert, Qualified Teachers
All classes are taught by experienced teachers with recognised teaching qualifications. As a minimum, all teachers have Cambridge CELTA, Trinity TESOL, Bachelor Degree in Education, or a PGCE.
Action-Oriented Curriculum
Students learn and practice English language inputs in the morning that they then use during afternoon activities. Another key feature focuses on describing what has happened in their holiday, mirroring elements of speaking exams in B1 Cambridge PET, B2 Cambridge First, and IELTS exams.
Spacious, Modern Classrooms
All classrooms are fully modern, bright, and spacious, equipped with full interactive whiteboard technology for an engaging, immersive, and collaborative language learning experience.
Integrated IT Rooms
A number of fully integrated IT suites with a huge range of options for project work and English classes — including digital voice recording, image reproduction, presentations, and research.
Extensive Sports Grounds
Full-size outdoor astroturf football pitch, multiple outdoor 5-a-side astroturf pitches, 4 tennis courts, and an indoor sports hall with full-size basketball, volleyball, and badminton courts.
Reception Security & Assembly Hall
On entering the school there is a security entry system so that no one can enter or leave without reception staff knowing. Includes an assembly hall with computerised lighting & sound for talent shows and parties, plus covered table tennis lunch areas.
Inside the Summer School Centre
Rigorous Safety & Educational Quality Assured
Our Summer School Centre at Cantell is subject to the UK Governmental Ofsted inspection framework, undergoing rigorous 4-yearly checks for educational quality, safeguarding, and student welfare. Every child learns in a secure, supportive environment under 24/7 care.
Enquire for Summer School & Camp Bookings
Places for individual students and organized school delegations are limited each summer. Speak to our summer school team to check upcoming dates, package pricing, and accommodation options.