Activities
& Trips

We believe what students learn outside the classroom at Charterhouse is just as valuable as their studies. This is even more true for our summer school, where students are in a new country surrounded by exciting new people for just a short two weeks. By combining an exciting programme of activities and experiences with trips to some of England’s most famous cities, we ensure students get a rich, all-round experience while also creating a close-knit family atmosphere. Students enjoy as many of our state-of-the-art school facilities as possible with new friends whilst also experiencing the best of Britain outside of the school grounds.

Afternoon Activities

After afternoon electives, students get to choose from 3 daily-changing activities to enjoy before dinner. These always include something sporty and something creative. Offering a relaxed and informal break from learning, activities allow students to make the most of the facilities on offer and find additional common interest with other students. Examples of activities include:

Evening Programme

After a day of learning, our evening programme provides students with the opportunity to connect with each other on a whole new level. The only time in the day that every student at Charterhouse Summer School comes together, our vibrant evenings are an integral part of creating the family atmosphere and sense of belonging that students carry with them long after they leave us.

Students will join a house team for the duration of their stay and will return to the same house in future years if they join us again. Each team includes a range of genders, nationalities and ages. These teams form the basis of the evening activities and are designed to encourage international friendships, and develop key leadership skills.

Our staff carefully craft these special evening events to create a friendly but competitive atmosphere between teams.

Our evening programme includes:

• Fashion Show

• Mission Impossible

• Casino Night

• Disco

• Talent Show
  Lip Sync Challenge

• Team Trials

• Treasure Hunt

Trips

London - Full Day

Spend a full day in London, seeing the city’s most famous sites like The London Eye, Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Horse Guards, St. James’s Park and Buckingham Palace. Experience the vibrant, bustling streets of the UK’s Capital city and the stunning views on the River Thames, before enjoying some of the best shopping London has to offer as we go in search of those gifts and souvenirs to take home for family and friends.  

Thorpe Park Theme Park - Full Day

Home to thrilling rides, attractions and live events, Thorpe Park resort is the ultimate destination for thrill seekers featuring some of the UK's most popular roller coasters and amusement park rides. Reach new heights with Stealth the UK's fastest roller coaster launching riders to 205ft at 80mph in just 2.5 seconds!

Hampton Court Palace - Half Day

Discover the home of Henry VIII! 

Experience the public dramas and private lives of Henry VIII, his wives and children in the world of the Tudor court. Admire Henry’s Great Hall and Tudor kitchens. Discover the spectacular baroque palace built for William III and Mary II and explore Hampton Court Palace’s outdoor spaces and 60 acres of magnificent gardens.

Cultural Trip to Windsor - Half Day

Discover the Historic charm of Windsor! Students will enjoy an exciting half-day cultural trip to Windsor, home to one of the most iconic landmarks in British history – Windsor Castle, the world’s oldest and largest inhabited castle. There will be some time to explore the streets and buy some souvenirs or presents for the family back home. This trip offers a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in British culture and experience an authentic historic English town