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A friendly camp for students ages 16-19, we teach courses on Classical Civilisation, Ancient History Latin and Ancient Greek.
Saturday 2nd August - Thursday 7th August 2025
We welcome students 16-19, whether you study Classics already or not!
Offering a variety of topics on ancient history, literature, language and culture, our course is an ideal way to:
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develop a UCAS application
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complete a Duke of Edinburgh residential
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deepen your knowledge of the subject beyond your GCSE/ A- Level courses.
We provide reports for the Duke of Edinburgh award and University talks from our team of qualified teachers.
Join us for courses, quizzes, plays, talks and join a classics community you'll never forget.
About Us
Taster Videos
JACT Classics & Ancient History Summer School has been welcoming classicists to participate in a wide variety of programmes and activities since 2000. We welcome students aged 16-19 whether you study Classics already or not! JACT Classics & Ancient History Summer School has an inclusive and fun camp experience, with courses that cater to those interested in myth, literature, philosophy, history and ancient languages alongside support with Duke of Edinburgh certification and university applications.
Our team of highly-qualified tutors teach Classical subjects year-round and specialise in the modules they offer. If you want to learn more about the tutors on the course, click below.
Not sure what subjects to choose? Check out our taster videos are now freely available to view on YouTube.
Our Programme
Explore new areas with our experienced tutors!
JACT Classics & Ancient History Summer School runs an incredible range of topics according to demand. We provide an awesome program for all our campers, no matter their interests or level of experience. These are the courses we offered in 2024 and our 2025 programme will be finalised in May, based on feedback from last year.
Culture
From Greek Pots to Pop Culture
Classics in Modern Times
Minoans and Mycenaeans
Women and Gender in antiquity
Barbarians in the Ancient World
Art & Architecture
Greek Religion
Literature
Epic Fails and Serious Drama
An introduction to Greek comedy
Epic throughout Ancient World
Personal poetry
An Introduction to Latin Epic
Greek Tragedy
Homer’s Iliad
History
Trade, Tyranny and Intrigue
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Alexander the Great
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Athens at War
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Greek City States: Politics and Power
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Conquests of the Roman Republic
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Julio-Claudian Emperors
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Roman Egypt
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Achaemenid Persia
Language
All Levels, All Abilities
Introduction to Latin
Introduction to Ancient Greek
(for Latinists)
Introduction to Ancient Greek
(for non-Latinists)
Intermediate Latin (tailored)
Advanced Latin (GCSE +)
Philosophy
Ancient Theories for Modern Problems
Philosophy, Ancient and Modern
Socrates and the beginnings of philosophy
Special Activities
Classics out of Class
Included alongside the course!
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Classics Quiz
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Classics Art projects
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Classics Games Nights
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Special Talks from Classicists and Ancient History
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Stagings of Greek tragedy & comedy
Facilities
Your Home Away From Home
Mount St Mary's College is located on the outskirts of Sheffield, just minutes from the M1.
Mount St Mary’s College can be accessed from Chesterfield Station or Sheffield Station. For those travelling by train, Mount St Mary’s buses will collect attendees from these stations on the 2nd of August at 1pm and will drop attendees off on the 7th of August leaving school at 11am at an additional cost of £10 each way.
Mount St Mary's has extensive grounds and excellent sports facilities. The school has been beautifully refurbished and all bathrooms are ensuite as standard.
For more information on travel links to Mount St Mary's College visit the Get Directions page.
Fees & Applications
Tuition & Board
We offer a range of boarding packages to suit different students:
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Shared Room (3-5 people) £410
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Double Room £420
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Private Room (Ensuite) £450
Coach Shuttle
This optional service takes students to and from the Sheffield or Chesterfield stations and Mount St Mary's College. This is payable along with the boarding fee.
Bursaries
Bursaries range from travel grants for students to the full cost of the course. Priority is given to students from state maintained schools in the United Kingdom.
Bookings
Please register on Eventbrite to receive a booking form from our Course Secretary, Elliot Grieve. If you require a bursary to attend, please complete the Application form below. Bursary places will be allocated by Friday 18th April 2025.
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“I would wholeheartedly and without a doubt encourage anyone with an interest in Classics or ancient history to apply to this summer school, as I can guarantee you will not regret it!”
(Eleanor, Bursary Recipient)
The below partners provide bursaries for students who could not otherwise come.
Lytham St Anne's Classical Association
The Cambridge School Classics Project
Cambridge University
The Classical Association
The Jowett Copyright Trust
The Gilbert Murray Trust
The Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies
