GUIDE TO OVERSEAS CAMPS

Academic and Continuing Education Ltd (ACE): Two to six-week language and activity courses in Australia, New Zealand, UK, Malta. Ages from 6 upwards. From $3,050 per week, plus airfare. tel 2311-2689 or e-mail info@ace-hk.org.

AFS Intercultural Exchanges: Four-five week programmes ranging from language to environmental awareness. July-August in Australia, Finland, Japan (June-August) and the UK. Ages 14-22. $16,000-$17,500, plus travel. Tel 2802 0383, or visit www.afs.org (click on Hong Kong under Contact Us).

Australia Education Link: Two to three-week courses in centres including Cairns, Sydney and Brisbane. Programmes including English language plus attendance at Australian schools; homestay and dormitory accommodation. July-August. Ages 9-18 years. $20,850-$24,350, including airfare. Tel 2412 5409 or e-mail ael@aelink.org.

Beijing Yew Chung International Summer School: Putonghua focusing on speaking and listening with practical activities, cultural studies and excursions. Beginners to advanced with students placed according to ability. July 11-August 1 or July 11-25. Ages 8-18. Three-week session, $16,300; two-week session, $14,000, plus airfare. Tel 2926 7109 or visit www.ycef.com.

British Council: One to three-week English programmes in the UK. Group programme in July-August for ages 10-16 (young learners) and 17 and above (adult), three weeks, from HK$20,950 + airfare; For ages 8-18 (other academic subjects available), minimum one week, from #415 (HK$5,959) per week. Tel 2913 5555 or visit www.britishcouncil.org.hk.