Programme End
8 Mar 2026
In-person Program
Canford Future Scientists (STEM)
by Summer Boarding Courses (SBC)
Future Scientists introduces students to the methods and questions that define modern science.
Last verified: 18 Feb 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
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Key facts
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Ages 11–16
Age range / Year group
Ages 11–16
Location / Region
Wimborne
Cost
From £4,250
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In person
Space & physicsScience
Meals: Accommodation and all meals at Canford Summer School
Certificate: 15 hours of subject-specific academic content per week Maximum class size 15 “Time To Shine” group projects with end-of-week presentations/ceremony Excursions including Thorpe Park and cultural trips to London Social program with sports, performing arts, creative arts, tech and survival academy, plus talent showcase and disco nights End-of-course report and certificate Accommodation and all meals (campus offering)
Outcomes:
- Understand Core Scientific Principles
- Apply Knowledge Through Experiments
- Develop Analytical Thinking
- Communicate Scientific Ideas
TL;DR
Future Scientists introduces students to the methods and questions that define modern science. Across two weeks, students study biology, chemistry and physics through practical experiments, observation and analysis, building both understanding and technique while investigating real problems and presenting clear scientific explanations.
What is Canford Future Scientists (STEM)?
Future Scientists introduces students to the methods and questions that define modern science. Across two weeks, students study biology, chemistry and physics through practical experiments, observation and analysis, building both understanding and technique while investigating real problems and presenting clear scientific explanations.
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Cost and what is included
From £4,250; includes Tuition, accommodation, meals, activities: 4250.
Meals
Accommodation and all meals at Canford Summer School
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2 weeks; Wimborne.
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Students learn to test ideas and explain findings with clarity through experiments, demonstrations and guided research. The course includes designing investigations, collecting and interpreting data, presenting results, exploring new scientific developments and ethical questions, and working collaboratively through group challenges. Teaching is led by educators with a background in the sciences.
Step-by-step process
- 1
15 hours of subject-specific academic content per week
- 2
Maximum class size 15
- 3
“Time To Shine” group projects with end-of-week presentations/ceremony
- 4
Excursions including Thorpe Park and cultural trips to London
- 5
Social program with sports, performing arts, creative arts, tech and survival academy, plus talent showcase and disco nights
- 6
End-of-course report and certificate
- 7
Accommodation and all meals (campus offering)
Key dates and deadlines
Reference date
Programme Start
29 Jun 2026
Programme End
13 Jul 2026
Programme Start
13 Jul 2026
Programme Start
20 Jul 2026
Programme End
27 Jul 2026
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
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Programme End | 8 Mar 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Programme Start | 29 Jun 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Programme End | 13 Jul 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Programme Start | 13 Jul 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Programme Start | 20 Jul 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Programme End | 27 Jul 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
inimum English level: B1+
No science background required; work is open to all (students with experience will still be stretched)
Cost, funding, and what's included
Entry cost
From £4,250
Funding or discounts
- SBC’s Summer Schools Scholarship Programme
What's included
Tuition, accommodation, meals, activities: 4250
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Time to Shine Project: Week One
Time to Shine Project: Week One
Time to Shine Project: Week Two
Time to Shine Project: Week Two
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