For partners Summer camp PGL Marchants Hill
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Summer camp PGL Marchants Hill
Camp Marchants Hill, like the rest of the PGL network, accepts children from all over the world, although about 90% of holidaymakers are traditionally British. The summer entertainment program does not provide for English lessons: language skills are taught unobtrusively, in a free, friendly environment during games, competitions, sports or crafts.
- Multi-activity (7/4/3 nights - 7-16 years)
The most popular and to some extent classical is the multi-activity program: these are diverse and interesting classes for those students who want to try everything at once. The program includes team games, trampoline jumping, archery or rifles, fencing, rock climbing, cycling, orienteering, rope running, etc. Multi-activities can form the basis of the course, and serve as an addition to any other program - in any case, the course will not allow children to get bored.
- Motorsports (7-16 years)
Multi-activites are organized in the morning, motorcycling - in the afternoon. The program is aimed at active fans of adrenaline: the opportunity to learn a motorcycle, maps or quad is provided. You can start learning with the basics of management - and gradually learn how to drive confidently and create your own driving style! Please note that the course does not provide for the receipt of rights.
- Photography adventure (10-16 years)
Multi-activites are organized in the morning, photography lessons with high-level specialists - in the afternoon. Professional photographers working in the best UK magazines will teach students the basics and subtleties of the photo gallery. Modern technology and equipment are used. By the end of the studying, each student collects his portfolio - who knows, maybe this is the beginning of a long and successful creative path?
- Music Studio (10-16 years)
If you never part with your player - welcome to the music program of the camp! You do not need special knowledge or special education: professionals will show how to create music in the styles of Hip Hop, Rock, R & B, House, Drum and Bass, Garage and Pop. The first half of the day is given to multi-activities, the second half is occupied by musical studies in the studio. Your music can be played at one of the camp parties - let your friends appreciate your talent!
- Explorer (7-16 years)
Three days of entertainment and three days of research on the best attractions are offered to international students. All included in the price, including the entrance to all museums and a trip on the tourist bus.
EXAMPLE OF THE ROUTE OF THE PROGRAM Explorer
| Program | Event |
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| Explorer Day 1 | The London Tour and the London Eye
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| Explorer Day 2 | Madame Tussauds
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| Explorer Day 3 |
Thorpe Park (in addition to 50 pounds)
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Description of Summer camp PGL Marchants Hill
Summer Camp Marchants Hill is located in Surrey, just outside London.
Age of participants: 7-16 years (depending on the chosen program, students are divided into groups according to the age principle).
- Type: PGL camp for children,
- Programs: Multi-Activity Adventure Camps and Specialist Adventure Camps.
PGL offers school trips and residential programs for groups. It also runs camps for children and family adventure programs.
PGL camps have been running for more than 66 years.
Faculties and colleges
PGL Marchants Hill offers the following camp programs:
- Multi-Activity Adventure Camps last 2, 3, 4, or 7 nights, with land, water, and aerial activities including archery, climbing, fencing, raft building, giant swing, rappelling, and team-building challenges, alongside evening entertainment,
- Adrenaline Quest combines PGL adventure activities with two full-day theme park visits,
- Learner Driver combines five half-days of driving experience and driving-theory practice with PGL multi-activity adventures,
- Wicked Experience is a three-night musical theater camp with official West End-inspired workshops led by professionals and PGL adventure activities.
Seven-night Specialist Adventure Camps run during the summer holidays, combining focused sessions with a selection of the main multi-activity program.
Things to know about
- Children may receive calls on their mobile phones when they are not taking part in activities.
Accommodation, meals, prices
The camp offers bedrooms with private toilets and showers. Lodge rooms sleep up to six children, compared with 4–8 in Bethany House. Campers ages 13–16 stay in a separate block with a spacious lounge, a TV, and a pool table. Younger campers stay in Bethany House, a two-minute walk from the main building, dining room, and local shops.
Children receive three full meals a day. The menu includes hot and cold dishes, vegetarian options, plenty of vegetables, salads, and fresh fruit. At the buffet, portion sizes are not limited. Fresh drinking water is always available, and children can have tea or coffee. The camp accommodates food allergies, intolerances, and special diets.
Subjects and sports
Activities Summer camp PGL Marchants Hill
The program includes talent shows, campfire gatherings, competitions, quizzes, team games, and arts and crafts.
- At Marchants Hill, campers can take part in archery, climbing, problem-solving challenges, and raft building,
- Adrenaline Quest participants visit Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventure,
- Four days of Adrenaline Quest are devoted to multi-activity sessions, including Giant Swing, Trapeze, and High Ropes.
Advantages
This summer camp in the UK suits active, independent children who enjoy meeting peers, solving complex puzzles, and finding creative solutions.
The camp price includes accommodation, meals, drinks, activities, and all necessary equipment. Children are grouped by age, with activities and challenges suited to their abilities.
The camp is registered with Ofsted and BAPA, and PGL holds more than 15 governing-body and safety accreditations. All staff undergo DBS checks and training in safeguarding, first aid, and activity instruction. A dedicated night support team is available around the clock. The center has secure boundaries and separate accommodation areas for different age groups.
PGL offers an escorted travel service for children traveling from farther away, including an escorted transfer from Haslemere Train Station to Marchants Hill. International guests are welcome, and PGL centers near London are popular with families from overseas.
Facilities and equipment at Summer camp PGL Marchants Hill
Marchants Hill occupies 45 acres in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Devil’s Punchbowl is within walking distance.
The site includes a Chill Out Zone, Indoor Activity Zone, Lounge/Bar, shop, vending machines, drying room, playing fields and courts, sports hall, table tennis facilities, and parking lot. Wi-Fi and accessible bedrooms are available for campers with limited mobility.
Buildings are risk-assessed. Residential areas are separated, site boundaries are secure, and strict safety standards apply to equipment.
Admission dates and extra charges
The camp price does not include:
- Visa fees,
- Round-trip airfare,
- Transport to the camp, available on request,
- Medical insurance, including the PGL insurance option,
- Bed linen and towels, which children can bring or rent from the center for an additional charge.
Recommended spending money is approximately £5 per day, plus £5–£20 for gifts from the on-site shop during the week. The center holds and distributes spending money securely according to parents’ wishes.
Extras:
- One way transfer - Heathrow 930 GBP
- One way transfer - Gatwick 1030 GBP
- Extra night 43 GBP
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Summer camp PGL Marchants Hill
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
