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Sam Ridgway founded Learn & Experience in 2009 to bring together young people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Over the past 13 years, with the support of his family and team, L&E has grown from a small camp to hosting hundreds of children across the UK and Canada. Our focus is on personal growth, whether it's through summer programs, international study experiences or both. Our vision is clear: VENTURE – CONNECT – GROW. We believe in challenging young minds, fostering connections between individuals, and facilitating personal development through adventure, curiosity and empathy.
At L&E we have a focus on a personal journey for each and every individual that completes a program with us. We are known for our cultural immersion within camp; bringing different cultures and people together to form one whole unit; which is something very special to us. We have a clear philosophy that every child should have an enjoyable summer, meeting new people and create that sense of adventure, curiosity and empathy.
Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Learn & Experience currently has 2 programs available; 1 TBD.
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Overnight Camp
Coed Ages: 8 - 15 Traditional (multi activity)
$1,536 to $6,770
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Overnight Camp
Coed Ages: 8 - 15 Traditional (multi activity) , Leadership (multi)
$4,350 to $8,899
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Overnight Camp
Coed Ages: 13 - 17 Travel
$3,000 to $4,000
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Our registration process is simple: just visit our website, click "book now" and you'll be directed to our portal. There, you'll create an account, enter your and your child's details and choose the session you want. That's all! We encourage new applicants to reach out for a meeting with one of our team members to answer any questions and begin your journey with us.
Payment Options:
Deposit required with acceptance | Yes |
Credit card payment | Yes |
Discounts
Discount for 2nd child | 5% |
Learn & Experience (L&E) specializes in crafting personal journeys for youth. Founded in 2009 by Sam Ridgway, L&E has grown to be a renowned provider of enriching youth experiences in the UK and Canada. They offer three main programs: World Camps for ages 8-15, Teen Travel for ages 14-17, and a School Placement Service for ages 11-17. The World Camps in the UK and Canada immerse participants in a blend of cultural exploration and academic engagement. In the UK, camps offer a mix of historic and modern settings, while in Canada, the stunning Shawnigan Lake provides a backdrop for outdoor adventures. These camps nurture personal development, global perspectives, and meaningful connections. The Teen Travel program offers an adventurous journey through the UK's historic landmarks and Canada's breathtaking landscapes. Designed for cultural immersion and personal development, these travels create lasting memories and broaden global perspectives. L&E's School Placement Service leverages extensive knowledge of the UK, U.S., and Canadian education systems to match students with suitable schools, guiding families in finding the right educational path. With a focus on individual care, L&E ensures that each experience, whether at a summer camp, during a travel program, or through school placement, is memorable and transformative.
World Camp: Try something new at World Camp
Always go in with the thought you want to try everything, don’t just go for sports or creative aspect because I think you get the most out of World Camp when you try everything.
Teen Travel: Life lessons whilst having fun!
The best thing about Teen Travel is that you get a lot of life lessons out of it but you can still have fun while doing it. It’s all fun and you can enjoy yourself and you can enjoy being with people from different back... Show More
Teen Travel: It looks like it’s out of a movie
I’m someone who really likes landscapes and nature and stuff so I would probably say my favourite place was the Scottish Highlands, it was a landscape out of a movie. Everyone talks about Loch Ness and about the Highland... Show More
Teen Travel: I can't choose the best thing about the trip!
I don’t think I can choose the best thing about the trip, I think the whole thing. Travelling, visiting new places and doing things that I’ve never done before.
Teen Travel: It's good freedom
It was a lot more independent than I thought it would be because I knew you’d be being watched by the Travel Mentors, but a lot of it was decided by us as a group, like what we’d be having for meals, where we’d go an... Show More
The biggest skill that L&E has taught our children is good communication skills
We are so impressed with the experiences that the children have when they go to L&E. They come home so much more confident and their pride in their achievements are clear. They have made fabulous friends from all around th... Show More
They always come back with great memories
Julie has been attending L&E for 7 years and Charlotte for 5 years. They always come back smiling, so happy about their stay,with great memories; these few days every year made them grow in confidence and openness.
Welcome to Learn & Experience. I am delighted to introduce you to our World Camps. The last 15 years has been an incredible journey since launching our first camp in the UK.
We have since hosted over 100 camps and programs in 8 countries and I'm delighted to announce a brand new camp for 2024 at the exceptional venue, Shawnigan Lake School, Vancouver Island, Canada.
All our World Camps can be combined with our exciting Teen Travel and Youth Leadership programs. Take a look at our website which will give you the opportunity to create a summer of a lifetime.
We have a focus on the personal journey. We care about every individual and want their experience to be the best. We always offer high staff to child ratios. This enables us to focus on specific targets whether it’s developing personal, social, practical or language skills.
I will be delighted to answer any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you.
We maintain the highest standards for our staff, conducting thorough checks and procedures to ensure their suitability. Before joining our team, all staff undergo Enhanced DBS checks, interviews with senior staff, and training modules. Our campers consistently find our staff to be funny, caring, and cheerful individuals. With a ratio of 1:5, our staff can build strong connections with the children, making them feel comfortable approaching us whenever needed. It's heartwarming to have returning staff year after year, creating a special bond with the campers who love seeing familiar faces.
Location | Address | Pick up | Drop off |
Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal | West Vancouver, BC V7W 2V1, Canada | 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm |
Location | Address | Pick up | Drop off |
Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal | West Vancouver, BC V7W 2V1, Canada | 12:45 pm | 1:15 pm |
Location | Address | Pick up | Drop off |
Manchester Airport | Manchester M90 1QX, United Kingdom | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
Location | Address | Pick up | Drop off |
Aysgarth School | Newton-le-Willows, Bedale DL8 1TF, UK | 1:00 pm | 4:00 pm |
Sports facilities
Landscape
More details about property: The World Camp venues boast remarkable facilities, including a performing arts center, state-of-the-art sports hall, art and design studios, ice rink (Canada), water slides, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, a lake, swimming pool, and many other amenities.
Sleeping Accommodations
Amenities
Washrooms Facilities
More details about accommodations: Learn & Experience use only the very best venues. Our World Camp UK will be hosted at Twyford School, a renowned independent school located just one hour from Central London. Children will sleep in dormitories with each dorm having 4-6 beds. Children will be separated by sex, age and nationality to ensure a true cultural experience. Teen Travel programs are a tour, therefore we have many different property styles, including Airbnbs, hotels, private hostels, yurts… Shawnigan Lake School is a beautiful boarding school in the heart of Vancouver Island, children will sleep in brand-new dormitories with between 4-6 children.
Are meals provided? Yes. We pride ourselves on offering a multicultural dining experience. We offer delicious meals served buffet-style, featuring salad / cold food bar, vegetarian and halal options (on demand) to cater to all dietary needs.
Is Learn & Experience technology free? Children are welcome to bring their devices (mobile phone/tablet/cameras) however we will take them on the first day of camp for safekeeping. The children will have access to their phones/tablets each day for approx 30 minutes to call home after which the phone/tablets will be taken back. Cameras can be used as and when needed by the camper. For Teen Travel the teenagers are welcome to bring phones/tablets and they will keep them with them throughout the trip. We have a phone/tablet policy which they will have to adhere to throughout the trip which includes such things as: no use during meal times, after lights out at bedtime, during meetings unless needed. Excessive use will not be tolerated.
Offers children's birthday party packages: Yes
If your child's birthday falls during their time with us we will help them celebrate with a cake, candles and a rousing Happy Birthday song!
Sierra’s summer experiences with L&E made a tremendous impact on her self-esteem and sense of being. Meeting, mixing, and bonding with young people from all over the world helped her to establish a real sense of belonging and an understanding of the privilege and responsibility that comes with being a citizen of the world.
L&E creates a microcosm that consistently exemplifies what real community is. In this space, the young people are able flourish without judgement or ridicule or constraining social norms. Kind consideration for one another is the underlying vibe or mantra.
With this as a foundation for her summer experiences, Sierra has been able to fully explore what being the best version of self looks like, feels like, and sounds like. Her experiences with the extra activities (horse riding) helped her “find” her true passion. The encouragement from the instructors and the opportunities she had to bond with the horses simply sealed her destiny. Sierra will work with animals – full stop.
Before going to L&E World Camp she was being bullied and picked on at school. The decision to send her to L&E was purely predicated on the fact that we did not want her to grow up feeling like she needed to conform or “be like” just so she could “fit it”.
When we arrived day-1 of her first year; I was helping her unpack and group of girls popped around the corner asking her name and where she was from. Sierra froze and said nothing, so I did all the introductions. I remember thinking “come on Sie get out there” and then I just left the room. Within 5 minutes, she and the entire group came bouncing down the stairs and she was on her way.
As it turns out, her experiences with L&E World Camp have been gateway experiences. Every summer when she returned from camp, she was more confident and secure and capable with a very grounded sense of who she is and what she wants from life.
As a part of Teen Travel, her self-awareness expanded even more. Teen Travel is a truly unique experience because it deems them fully accountable for what happens next. It becomes a good experience only if they work to make if a good experience – as a team they plan, organise, budget, etc. The fact that they are responsible for every single aspect of the allows them to make very adult decisions being fully accountable for the outcome. The practical skills learned as a part of Teen Travel meant that we were more confident in her ability to navigate the international journey to camp every year.
The L&E experience has been a game changer for Sierra. She owns and rocks her self-confidence with ease and grace. That confidence is no longer predicated on the “if they like me”; it is now firmly rooted in the “I will be fine if they don’t”. Her view of the world and its infinite possibility is tremendously expansive. She clearly understands that living life is about the journey, as the destination is just a marker at a point in time and ever changing.
I can never in 1,000 years thank the L&E team enough.
Denise BB (Sierra's Grandmother, USA)
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