“The immediate effect of the camp stays with the kids for a couple of months, but I have found that something deep down inside of their souls changes forever after such experiences.”
2025 DATES
Course 1:
Friday 4 July to Sunday 27 July
Course 2:
Friday 11 July to Sunday 3 August
OVERVIEW
Courses are appropriate for both native English speakers and those who are learning English as a foreign language. In addition to the academic study options, there are also choices which are designed for those who are looking for more of a summer camp experience and who just want to learn new skills, make friends and have some fun.
Art, design, music making, sport, social events and excursions are integrated into the programme, along with an adventure phase in both three and a half week courses.
Many parents are astounded that over such a short time there can be so significant an improvement in their child’s confidence, maturity and skills learnt, combined with such strong friendships developed.
“not 3 weeks in a lifetime, but a lifetime in 3 weeks”
A welcome from the course director, Jo Shirriffs
Summer 2024 was a fantastic experience for all involved, with successful additions and changes to the programme that saw students enjoying new adventures both on and off campus, along the Moray Coast and further afield on the West Coast of Scotland. We are building on these changes for Summer 2025 so watch this space for new additions for 2025.
Feedback from students and parents regularly highlights the importance we place on supporting and nurturing each child individually, as well as building a strong community where all feel welcome and valued. Our rich and inspiring programme means students leave Summer School having formed solid friendships and increased confidence in their own abilities.
Whether you are from the UK or further afield, and whatever your interests and experiences, we are confident that you will find something new at our Summer School, and you will enjoy a summer of learning, challenge, friendship, and most important of all lots of fun!
Please do let us know if we can help with any queries and we look forward to welcoming you to Gordonstoun.
Read what past students think about the courses
It was fun and going to the adventure centre and jumping from the rocks was so exciting and it was the best experience. The drama lessons were so fun. Sports lessons were fun too. Everyone here was so nice.
It was an amazing time and I enjoyed every minute and met amazing people. I would recommend it.
It was a great experience with nice people from all over the world. The food was really good and the adventures were nice. One of the best three weeks of my life!
Great experience, you should come here. I made a huge improvement in English.
GISS is such a good place to go in the summer and it is such a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.
I have done activities I never would have thought I could do, learnt a great deal not only about myself, but about other people and their cultures, and overall had a ball.
A chance to learn new lifetime skills, have fun & make new friends
