11 February 2026
Written by Marketing Manager, Giovanna Talbot Correa Theme
Choosing the right summer programme is an important decision. When you consider locations, age groups, subject choices, types of venues… The choices can seem overwhelming! Ultimately, Bucksmore understands you want to learn, grow, travel, and make friends in a safe, and supportive environment. At one of Bucksmore’s Oxford venues, d’Overbroeck’s, you can receive an enriching academic experience in one of the United Kingdom’s most respected student cities.
A Nurturing, Modern Oxford Summer Camp
As part of the prestigious international portfolio of schools in the Nord Anglia Education family, d’Overbroeck’s provides a warm, friendly environment where Bucksmore teachers and staff can focus on bringing out the best in every student.
Our free transfers ensure you are met promptly at the airport and brought directly to Oxford. From the moment you arrive, this Oxford summer camp offers a modern, supportive atmosphere where you can start to feel comfortable straightaway.
The d’Overbroeck’s campus is:
- Safe and self‑contained, with secure accommodation that is only accessible with electronic keys
- Led by caring Bucksmore staff that are trained in safeguarding, pastoral support
- Designed to build confidence through Bucksmore’s small classe sizes and encouraging tutors
It’s a place where you are looked after; academically, socially, and emotionally.
A Safe Neighbourhood Students Love: Summertown
Has there ever been a better named neighbourhood to spend your summer in than Summertown? We don’t think so!
While studying in d’Overbroeck’s, you will be staying in Summertown, one of Oxford’s safest, most family‑friendly neighbourhoods. Known for its tree‑lined streets, cozy shops, and relaxed atmosphere, it’s the perfect balance of lively and secure.
Summertown is well-loved for various reasons, most notably:
- Easy walking routes and pedestrian‑friendly areas
- Local cafés, shops, and parks ideal for free time exploring
- A village-like feel within a world-famous city
- Quick, supervised access to central Oxford
It’s the kind of place where you and your family can be reassured you will be able to explore safely and with supervised guidance.
High-Quality Academics That Build Future Skills
Bucksmore’s Young Professionals programme at d’Overbroeck’s is designed to develop confidence, independence, and future-ready skills in your chosen industry. With small classes and passionate tutors, you receive the kind of personalised attention usually reserved for more advanced academic settings.
On a Bucksmore Young Professionals course, you will experience:
- Engaging lessons taught by experienced educators
- Small group tutorials that build critical thinking skills
- Capstone Project-based learning to encourage industry-ready skills
- Earning industry-recognised certificates that can support your future university applications
- Public speaking and leadership practice
- A truly global community of students of over 75 nationalities
Whether you are exploring a new subject or deepening an existing interest, you’ll be intellectually stimulated in a supportive environment. Our subject streams each have their own dedicated course page, which you can explore by clicking below:
A Full Programme of Activities and Excursions
A Bucksmore summer would never be complete without experiencing the best of the United Kingdom’s iconically historic destinations. Every week, you will take part in two full days and one half day excursion to handpicked locations.
All Bucksmore programme prices are inclusive of excursions and on-site activities programmes, which can include:
- Visits to Oxford’s most iconic colleges
- Trips to world-renowned museums in London
- Guided punting on the River Cherwell
- Interactive workshops and team challenges
- Evening events, sports, and creative sessions
A Global Community with Lifelong Connections
Maybe the real treasure of a Bucksmore Oxford summer camp is the friends we make along the way. Picture this: you pack a suitcase and get on a flight, travelling across continents, to study a subject you are passionate about in a picturesque venue in Oxford – and everyone you meet has done the same! Our diverse, welcoming community broadens your horizons and builds global awareness.
Throughout the many decades that our programme has been running, several of our students have formed friendships that last far beyond the summer, often travelling to see one another again or returning the following summer to see friends on a course!
A Summer to Remember
Choosing d’Overbroeck’s with Bucksmore means more than attending an Oxford summer camp. It’s stepping into the rhythms of one of the world’s most inspiring student cities. It’s gaining confidence, making friends from across the globe, and experiencing academic life in a place shaped by thinkers, writers, scientists, and dreamers.
For students who want a summer that combines challenge, creativity, and the magic of Oxford, d’Overbroeck’s is the perfect place to begin.
If you are considering a Bucksmore programme, get in touch with our friendly admissions team to find out more about our wide range of courses for your child today!
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