Incredible adventure Camp for young English learners

Adventure camp for kids: A unique approach to language learning with a rich program of activities and excursions for ages 7-17.

Within each of us lies a Tom Sawyer or Huckleberry Finn calling us to embark on imaginative journeys and explore nature. Would you like to learn various survival skills in nature, compete in building rafts or camp houses, try your hand at archery and fencing, all while learning English and making friends from around the world? Verbalists take you to an adventure camp where imagination becomes reality – heading to Marchants Hill in the heart of England!

School and Camp Organizer – PGL

Our long-standing partner, the British PGL, is a world-leading and the largest organizer of summer adventure camps in the UK. With over 60 years of experience, they have provided language and adventure camps for over a hundred thousand young people, now held at 16 prestigious locations – 13 in the UK and 3 in France.

When it comes to safety and working with young people, the Verbalists language network has gained an excellent reputation globally. This is primarily because we ensure that all our partner educators in the field of educating minors have experience, expertise, and high ratings from independent regulatory bodies. PGL excels in this!

PGL organization is the founder of the BAPA (British Activity Providers Association), responsible for monitoring and evaluating the work of educational institutions focusing on children’s adventurous activities. Among numerous accreditations, notable ones are awarded by the British Council and the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA).

All English language teachers at PGL school hold the CELTA certificate (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

Marchants Hill Campus

This is the most popular center in PGL’s offerings, among other reasons, due to its excellent location. Marchants Hill summer camp is ideally positioned – Heathrow Airport is just over an hour away from the camp, and major tourist destinations like London, Oxford, Brighton, and Windsor Castle are nearby. The center is located on the slopes of the plateau near Hindhead in the Surrey region.

Address: Tilford Road, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6RF.

➡️ You can view the camp map here.

It boasts sports fields, excellent facilities for up to 20 adventure activities, a lake for water sports, and 45 hectares of open space and lush greenery for all the challenges and needs of a real adventure park. Click here for a description of the camp’s key features.

➡️ English School for Kids – for a virtual tour, click here.

Safety

Marchants Hill center undergoes regular independent inspection controls and is licensed by BAPA (British Activity Providers Association), AALA (Adventure Activities Licensing Authority), and BCU (British Canoe Union).

The PGL program organizer ensures that safety is always at the highest level. Children are provided with professional equipment that is regularly checked.

PGL instructors and staff with years of experience working with children, licensed by the UK regulatory body for teaching outside the classroom (LOtC Council), provide control and continuous support during the camp stay.

The mission of the PGL camp is to refine the English language skills of young participants and strengthen their independence, resourcefulness, courage, and adventurous spirit. Here’s how:

Program

This summer English school for children is designed for ages 7-17. Participants are divided into groups by age (7-10), (10-13), and (13-17).

The teaching method is communicative, so each student participates in interactive group work or projects. The English lesson schedule is 20 hours per week (15 hours), with classes held alternately in the morning and afternoon in small groups with a maximum of 12 students. The entire program is designed so that English is perfected not only in lessons but also during organized activities.

During the summer months, British children also stay at the camp, which is ideal for young people from other parts of the world for their more complete integration and faster learning of the English language.

Activities and Adventures

The full-day program is divided into morning and afternoon activities. During extracurricular activities, the focus is on group work, building children’s confidence, developing leadership skills, responsibility, and teamwork, overcoming fears and shyness in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Friendships for a lifetime are forged after activities beside the campfire, during disco nights, and through various games.

Numerous age-appropriate activities take place on excellent courses in a controlled environment and with the help of experienced, specially trained instructors. Some of these activities include:

• building camp houses in nature from natural materials; learning the basics of first aid;
• survivor – learning the basics of navigation and meteorology, as well as wilderness survival training;
• climbing an artificial rock wall (under close supervision and using safety equipment);
• aeroball – an activity that involves a trampoline, a basketball, and a hoop… it’s up to you to imagine the concept 😊
• archery and fencing;
• sensory trail – a favorite activity of Verbalists during which, with the help of staff and friends, we overcome obstacles with our eyes closed;
• Jacob’s ladder – team climbing on giant ladders; raft building and kayaking; trapeze and trampoline training;
• various classic sports activities.

The fun doesn’t stop even when it gets dark because then comes “hide and seek” but in a much larger concept than we’re used to, campfire, “capture the flag” game, photo challenge, disco nights…

Excursions

Excursions are responsible for shopping and socializing. However, excursions are also essential for learning about history and British culture, and the location of the Marchant Hill camp is ideal for reaching London and other popular destinations without long bus rides. The price of the two-week program includes two full-day and two half-day excursions.

Full-day excursions:

• London, sightseeing, and shopping (Westminster Bridge, Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, and Covent Garden);
• Oxford (visit to the oldest university, lunch by the river, shopping, and other activities).

Depending on the schedule and the number of weeks, the following half-day excursions are available:

• Portsmouth, one of the world’s most famous ports and home to the Royal Navy;
• Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world and the favorite residence of the British queen;
• Brighton, a favorite seaside resort;
• Thorpe Park, a famous European amusement park.

Accommodation

Accommodation is within the campus, and the staff takes special care of its quality. There are 4-6 students in a room with a private bathroom. The residence provides bedding. Rooms are cleaned once a week. Participants should bring their towels, and we recommend two – one for showering and one for wet activities.

The stay is on a full board basis. The food in the campus restaurant is excellent and diverse. You can view a sample menu here. On days of full-day excursions, a lunch pack is provided.

⚠️ What to Bring

Since we, the Verbalists, are always here for everything you need, here are some tips on what to bring on the trip because this adventure requires a bit more clothing that may get dirty or wet 😊 Click here to see what we suggest packing in collaboration with the school.

Prices and Program Dates

Arrivals and departures take place on Saturdays.

Individual departures: June 27, July 4, 11, 18, and 25, as well as August 1, 8, and 15.

2026 PRICES – ADVENTURE CAMP AND ENGLISH SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN (ages 7-17)

Accommodation	Program	TWO weeks
Student residence within the campus (room with a bathroom, 4-6 beds in a room) full board	20 hours + activities + excursions	2250

The price includes

English language school, a rich program of daily activities, two full-day and two half-day excursions, complete teaching materials, diagnostic test at the beginning of the course, and a certificate upon course completion, accommodation in the school residence on a full board basis, and airport transfers (from Heathrow airport).

The price does not include

Registration £50, airfare and related airport taxes, travel insurance and cancellation insurance, the British consulate fee for processing visa applications (if visa is needed), pocket money.

Application Process

Please fill out and sign:

• Application Form (download here) and
• Terms and Conditions (download here), and
• send them back to info@verbalistseducation.com

Filling out the PRODIREKT Application Form and Terms & Conditions does not secure a place on the program, nor does it mean you are under obligation to attend the course you are inquiring about. It is simply the first step in the application process, so that we can give you precise program details and check availability on the desired course. A contract is signed directly with the school, and a place is confirmed after a deposit or the whole course fee is settled.

Verbalists is one of the world’s largest and most reputable language networks, connecting people to the power of languages and joy of journeys that inspire, surprise and entertain.

The Verbalists Language Network is part of the PRODIREKT Education Group, which is a certified representative and partner of prestigious schools and colleges in world renowned university centers.

When you enroll for foreign language study abroad with Verbalists you are not only getting the expert advice, guidance and dependability of an accredited organization and a world-leading language network, but you also enjoy special privileges, such as:

• scholarships offered only to PRODIREKT/Verbalists students and our International Ambassadors;
• special discounts – you often pay less than what a school charges for the same program;
• enrollment advantages – faster processing, lower or no deposits, no charge when you change your booking;
• priority in reserving your residential or homestay accommodation;
• less strict cancellation policy;
• free visa application assistance;
• travel and airport transfer arrangements;
• in case of some young learner programs, guidance and care of our staff and group leaders during the duration of a program.

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This adventurous summer program is filled with challenges, excitement, and fun every day. Every day, all day long. A great way to spend the summer, isn’t it!

Adventure camp and English school for children – We are running something so beautiful! 😊 

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