Awesome Summer Camps For Tweens And Teens In Hong Kong

LUMINARA ACADEMY: Critical Thinking, Social Skills, Leadership, And Resilience Camp

Luminara Academy, founded by Michelle Machado with a rich international educational background, is committed to developing future leaders. This academy is ideal for tweens and teens, focusing on critical thinking, social skills, leadership, and resilience. Its curriculum, designed for an ever-evolving world, blends traditional education with essential life skills. The program includes interactive challenges, hands-on activities, and team-building exercises that push students out of their comfort zones for meaningful growth.

Students at Luminara Academy benefit from a global perspective and guest speakers from various professional fields, providing real-world insights. Emphasizing holistic growth, integrity, empowerment, community collaboration, and innovation, the academy stands out as a premier educational institution shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

• When: August 12 - 16, 2024: EQ Champion Series (Ages 9-13); August 19 - 23, 2024: Future Leaders Bootcamp (Ages 12-17)
• How Much: From HK$6800 (Early Bird)
  • Book both programs and receive 10% off with the code: Second10
  • First 10 participants receive a FREE 1-hour 1:1 Virtual Personalized Skill Enhancement Session (worth up to HK1200). To be scheduled after completion of the August Summer Programs
• Where: The Yard, San Po Kong, Hong Kong, +1(437) 992-8485 (Whatsapp), contact@luminaraacademy.com, https://luminaraacademy.com

FLIPPING KIDS: Gymastics & Parkour Summer Camps

Flipping Kids Gymnastics and Parkour is celebrated for its high-quality, progressive classes and camps that aim to nurture happy, confident, and strong children. Their purpose-built facility is perfectly suited for learning gymnastics and parkour skills, including handstands, cartwheels, flips, and more. Experienced instructors focus on proper technique within a supportive environment, helping each child succeed and grow.

The venue is well-equipped with bars, beams, a tumbling track, a foam pit, a warped wall, and other apparatus. They offer full-day and half-day camps from 9am to 3pm with flexible scheduling. Catering to all skill levels from ages 2 to 16, including tweens and teens, Flipping Kids provides both regular classes and private lessons, allowing customization to meet individual needs and schedules.

• When: 
  • Week 1 - Jul 2, 3, 4, 5
  • Week 2 - Jul 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
  • Week 3 - Jul 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
  • Week 4 - Jul 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
  • Week 5 - Jul 29, 30, 31, Aug 1, 2
  • Week 6 - Aug 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
• How Much: Gym Fun Camps HK$380/session; Half-day Gymnastics or Parkour camps HK$650/session; Full-day Gymnastics or Parkour camps HK$1050/session *Discount applies for 3 or more days
• Where: Flipping Kids, Shop 101 Savannah Place 3 Chi Shin Street Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong, +852 3563 7264, info@flippingkids.com, www.flippingkids.com

VOX ACADEMY: Music Summer Camps

This summer, Vox Academy is offering offer a 90-minute workshop crafted for both teens and parents, incorporating advanced AI, music, and art creation technologies for a unique and engaging learning environment. Designed to spark creativity and innovation, the workshop introduces AI-generated music and its modern applications, examines the impact of Web3 technologies on the music and art industries, and involves participants in collaborative projects that improve teamwork and creative problem-solving skills. This exceptional educational experience is ideal for families looking to learn together. The workshops are held Monday through Friday, with available morning and afternoon sessions. Each session is priced at HK$750 per person and bookings can be made upon inquiry.

Vox Vanguard (Hong Kong) Limited,  Mid-Levels, Hong Kong, +852 9263 2661, info@voxvanguard.com,  www.voxvanguard.com

TREASURE ISLAND: Adventure And Surf Camps

A favorite in Hong Kong, Treasure Island is known for teaching kids and teens how to surf! For pre-teens and teens, they also offer an adventure summer camp that includes day and overnight camps with a mix of adventure activities: surfing, building rafts, trekking, hiking, and learning survival skills!  Surfs up, get ready to ride the waves! Try their Summer Adventure Camps for teens with fun adventures around the clock and lunch and snacks included too! They have pick-up and drop-off at Central Ferry Pier too!

• When: June 17 – August 23, 2024
• How Much:  HK$5280 *Use special code TIGLL24 and get HK$500 off your booking!
• Treasure Island, Pui O Beach, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, +852 2984 8711, surf@treasureislandhk.com, www.treasureislandhk.com

ACTIVEKIDS: Art, Coding, Chess, Fashion Camps

Join us in celebrating ActiveKids' 20th Anniversary this summer by enrolling your child in one of their exciting camps! They offer a diverse range of options suitable for tweens and teens, including STEM Science, Creative Cooking, International Chess, Arts & Crafts, Robotics & Coding, Entrepreneurial, and Fashion Design camps. Each camp is designed to offer new learning experiences every day, ensuring your child enjoys a summer filled with exploration and creativity. Register now to secure your spot, and if you're among the first 20 enrollments, you'll receive a 20% discount!

• When: June 3 - August 30, 2024
• How Much: from HK$1,500 *Exclusive to Little Steps readers: Key in code ‘AK20Anniversary_LS’ to receive a discount!
• ActiveKids Learning Center, Unit A, 1/F, Nan Sang Building, 86 Belcher's Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong, +852 3480 4199, +852 9178 7376 (WhatsApp), info@activekidshk.com, www.Activekidshk.com, as well as multiple locations: DSC International School, Canadian International School, International Christian School, The ISF Academy, YALC, YWCA, Pacific Club, HKJC, and LRC.

FAUST: Drama Camps

Faust Summer Programmes (Summer Theatre, Creative Writing, Musical Theatre) are back with week-long holiday programs aimed to provide a fun-filled learning environment and experience for teens and tweens to develop their self-confidence and teamwork on stage while fostering a respectful environment in which participating students learn from each other’s experiences.

This Summer, they have 3 different week-long programs available in various locations across Hong Kong: Summer Theatre (3 - 15 years) to boost confidence, communication and expressive skills through drama-based challenges, acting and movement!  Creative Writing (6-14 years). Learn and practice new writing techniques to express yourself confidently on the page. Then there's Musical Theatre (8 - 15 years) to develop your child's skills in singing, dancing and acting and learn how to be a triple-threat performer!

• When: June 24 – August 23, 2024
• How Much: HK$3,480 per week
• Faust International Youth Theatre, locations in Sheung Wan, Ho Man Tin and Discovery Bay, +852 2547 9114,  info@FaustWorld.com,  www.faustworld.com.

SPROUT IN MOTION: Social Savvy Camp: Mastering Social Executive Skills for Success

Sprout In Motion, with more than a decade of expertise, specializes in hosting social skills groups and summer camps specifically for neurodivergent learners. These programs are uniquely designed by Dr. Minna Chau, a seasoned child clinical psychologist based in Hong Kong. Their distinctive summer camp utilizes the renowned Social Thinking curriculum to help participants enhance their social intelligence.

The camp is facilitated by speech therapists and behavior therapists who possess extensive experience with neurodivergent learners. It features a variety of engaging activities, including cooking, arts and crafts, and science experiments, all tailored to enrich the learning and social experiences of the attendees.

• When:  June 15-30; July 17 to August 15, 2024
• How Much: HK$1500 per group session / + HK$1000 for a one hour individual session *20% off if you apply on or before May 31. Extra 5% Discount on top of the Early bird promotion if enrolled before May 10.
• Where: Sprout in Motion, 1006 Global Trade Square, 21 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Hong Kong, +852 2563 4800 / +852 6031 3828 (WhatsApp) - Ms Chan, www.sproutinmotion.com

SOCIAL CAUSES SUMMER CAMP: JUSTICE CENTRE: In Hong Kong (Up To Age 18)

This Summer, Justice Centre Hong Kong will again provide training to an ambitious group of Young Advocates interested in exploring a career in law and refugee protection. Young Advocates are briefed by lawyers to provide support in real asylum cases, helping to conduct legal research, prepare submissions, and attend client interviews. The program is packed with site visits and external exposure, including international organizations and the legal sector in Hong Kong. Students will receive one-on-one personal coaching and mentorship from highly qualified international lawyers and develop their research, reasoning, and public speaking skills. The YASC is a great way for students to build their legal experience and profile.

• When: July 2 - 12 | July 15 - 26 | July 29 - August 9, 2024
• How Much: HK$60,000 per session.
• Justice Centre Hong Kong, theDesk, 511 Queen's Road West, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, +852 3109 7359, events@justicecentre.org.hk, www.justicecentre.org.hk, Facebook & Instagram

WANT MORE TWEEN AND TEEN CAMPS FOR SUMMER HONG KONG 2024?

ESF SUMMER CAMPS (Ages 15 months-17 years)

• ESF Sports & Language, Classes will take place at ESF Schools (convenient locations across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and New Territories), +852 27111280, info@esf.org.hk,  www.esf.org.hk/holiday-camps

CAMP ASIA (Ages 4-14)

• Camp Asia at Stamford American School Hong Kong, 25 Man Fuk Road, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 3467 4567, info@campasia.hk, www.campasia.hk

HONG KONG ACADEMY (Ages 3-18): Sai Kung

• Hong Kong Academy, 33 Wai Man Road, Sai Kung, Hong Kong, +852 2655 1111, co-curricular@hkacademy.edu.hk, co-curricular.hkacademy.edu.hk

THE HARBOUR SCHOOL (Ages 4-18): Ap Lei Chau

• The Harbour School, 332 Ap Lei Chau Bridge Road, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong, +852 3905 0180, FISH@theharbourschool.edu.hk,  www.ths.edu.hk/learning/extracurricular/fish-summer

COLOUR MY WORLD (Ages 4-18): Wong Chuk Hang

• Colour My World, Room 108, Marina Tower, 8 Shum Wan Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, +852 2580 5028, info@colour-my-world.com, colour-my-world.com