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Ages 8-12

Explorer Programmes

FIRST STEPS IN THE WIDER WORLD

For children discovering what they’re capable of

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  • First-time boarders
  • Curious, active learners
  • Children ready for their first adventure

Discover The Impact of an Explorer Programme

For many children aged 8 to 12, this is their first time away from home — and that matters. Our Explorer Programmes are designed with that in mind: structured enough to feel safe, active enough to feel exciting and warm enough for every child to settle in quickly and feel genuinely at home.

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Bright blue fencing mask and red protective gear worn by children during fencing class at summer boarding course
Vibrant group of children enjoying summer boarding courses outdoors with a climbing wall in the background.
Creative children engaging in arts and crafts at a summer boarding school.
lego student building colourful robot for summer boarding courses in the UK, engaging in creative STEM activities.
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Explorer Programmes

What your child gets at this stage:

  • Opportunities to build confidence day by day in a safe, caring environment

  • English that develops through practical activities and communication

  • Engaging activities that develop new skills and spark new interests

  • Friendships with children from around the world

  • A Certificate of Attendance marking what they’ve achieved

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Benefits beyond the classroom

What makes this different from school

Learning here happens through play, creativity and hands-on discovery. Children explore English, Maths, Science, History and many more subjects — but through building, making, performing and problem-solving. Every lesson has a purpose. Every afternoon has an adventure in it.

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Understanding you

What parents tell us they value most

Knowing their child is cared for by experienced staff, around the clock. Seeing their child come home more confident, more curious, with a refreshed love of learning and more ready to take on new challenges. Watching independence grow in real time.

Vibrant group of children enjoying summer boarding courses outdoors with a climbing wall in the background.

Campuses

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Ages 8-12
Camp Dragon

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  • A child in a fencing mask and padded jacket fences with a foam sword indoors Explorer Programmes

    Young Explorers

    A supportive, adventure-filled summer at the Dragon School in Oxford, where younger children learn through play, make friends and grow in…

    • Location:Camp Dragon
    • Ages:8 – 12
    • Duration:2 or 4 weeks
    • English Level:A2+
    View CourseYoung Explorers
Serhii

Our daughter absolutely loved the summer Dragon camp

Our daughter absolutely loved the summer Dragon camp and wants to come back again next year

Serhii

Parent · Camp Dragon · United Arab Emirates

Arrange a Free Consultation with Our Admissions Team

We’re here to help you choose the ideal summer experience. Schedule a no-obligation call with a member of our friendly team to explore your options, ask questions, and receive expert guidance tailored to your child’s interests and goals.