Camlight Summer Schools bring Cambridge-style learning to students around the world. Every programme blends academic exploration, cultural immersion, and hands-on activities — a summer built for growth, discovery, and inspiration.
Designed by University of Cambridge alumni, our courses are delivered exclusively by Cambridge PhD students and researchers. Every cohort also benefits from mentorship and resilience training delivered by Olympic athletes. Our summer schools are open to students aged 14–18 from any country or curriculum.
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Learning by Doing, Thinking, and Creating
Every programme reflects our Cambridge-to-You ethos: rigorous teaching, close mentorship, and a vibrant intellectual culture accessible wherever students are in the world. Students typically choose two core academic pathways, with the option to pursue all three for a more intensive programme. The available pathways are:
Mathematics & Science
Hands-on STEM sessions designed to strengthen analytical thinking, scientific reasoning, and problem-solving. Students explore real-world questions, build conceptual understanding, and experience Cambridge-style supervisions. They may continue their work afterwards through our G2 Scholars Programme, where they develop a high-quality academic paper under the guidance of a Cambridge PhD mentor.
Programming & Artificial Intelligence
An accessible introduction to modern computing, algorithmic thinking, and AI. Students learn programming logic, tackle practical coding challenges, and explore how machine-learning models make predictions and solve tasks — with emphasis on responsible and ethical use of emerging technologies. Students may extend their studies afterwards through our G2 Scholars Programme by developing their code into a structured research project suitable for publication.
Business & Entrepreneurship
A mini-MBA experience where students work through real business problems, run simulations, and build essential skills in leadership, strategy, finance, and marketing. They learn how organisations make decisions, how new ventures are designed and tested, and how teams operate in fast-moving environments. Students may advance afterwards into the Camnova Professional Pathway, which includes mentor-guided projects and internships.
University Guidance
Designed by admissions tutors and academics, this module helps students understand what top universities seek and how to present themselves effectively through strong portfolios, personal statements, and strategic choices.
Cambridge Afternoons
A signature Cantabrium experience featuring debates, public speaking, research workshops, and “Archimedeans” problem-solving sessions. These recreate the intellectual culture of Cambridge — curiosity, discussion, and deep thinking.
Cantabrium Olympic Sessions
Students receive direct mentorship from Olympic athletes who teach high-performance habits, resilience, and the disciplined mindset required to excel under pressure. These sessions form one of the most distinctive pillars of the programme.
