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East Summer School
East Summer School is back at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from Monday 27 July - Friday 7 August for two weeks of creativity, learning and growth.
Delivered by East Ed, East Summer School is free programme where young people from across east London can connect with industry experts through immersive and career-inspired experiences which unlock creativity and build inner talents.
East Summer School is open to anyone aged 12-17 who lives or studies in Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets or Waltham Forest and there's a massive range of activities to interest every young person, each delivered by industry experts.
From fashion magazine creation with London College of Fashion, UAL to a radio content workshop with BBC Asian Network or lighting and audio design with ABBA Voyage - explore the programme below and book into your favourite session now!
Spaces for each workshop are limited and bookings close on Sunday 12 July.
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Explore the programme
12-14-year-olds
Try out one of these amazing courses for anyone aged 12-14-year-olds:
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Hip-Hop Connection
Explore hip-hop styles, develop your performances skills in a fun and inclusive environment.
- Story-Building from Scratch
Through discussion, writing, drawing and role play, you'll build a world full of characters and history.
- The Content Lab: Mobile Documentary and Creators
Learn how to create short documentaries through digital content creation, interviewing and editing for digital platforms.
Plus many more, see the full timetable below!
See the 12-14 timetable
15-17-year-olds
Plus don't miss these workshops for 15-17-year-olds:
- Explore. Make. Display: Creative Making with V&A East
Step into V&A East Museum and Storehouse to explore galleries, experiment with materials and create your own artwork.
- Backstage at ABBA Voyage: Lighting, Audio and Production
Get behind-the-scenes at ABBA Voyage to discover how a live show comes together. Work with the tech crew to set up a show and bring it to life on stage.
- Sports Exercise Medicine (SEM): what is it and what can I do with it?
Investigate how people recover from injury and improve performance and learn about anatomy, fitness assessment and coaching.
See the whole timetable for 15-17-year-olds by clicking the link below!
Download the 15-17 timetableSIGN UP NOW
Click the link below to sign up to East Summer School 2026. You'll be taken through to our booking portal where you can select 1 activity per week for each participant. Please read and be aware of our booking conditions before selecting your choice of workshop.
Bookings close on Sunday 12 July and spaces are limited.
Sign up nowAccessibility
All workshops at East Summer School have been designed to be accessible. If you have additional access needs please email summerschool@queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk and our team will answer any questions about an individual course. The 'Dance with Sadler's Wells East' course for 15-17-year-olds, has been specifically created to provide an inclusive and accessible space for 3 days of moving and creation.
Hear from a past participant
It boosted my creativity immensely, due to the availability of resources around me and how freely I could use them. I felt like I could do anything with the right tools and it allowed me to be extremely innovative. It was really rewarding when I made something of my own which I’m really proud of!! I also enjoyed the energy around me, from my peers and our tutors that supported us, enabled a safe and inviting environment, inviting enough to be ourselves, which I think is really needed, it brings out more from people - especially in a course like this.
Any questions?
Should you have any questions or need assistance completing the online form, do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing the East Summer School mailbox at summerschool@queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk.
East Ed
East Summer School is delivered by East Ed which is a learning programme at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park made up of East Bank: V&A East, Sadler’s Wells East, UCL East, the BBC and London College of Fashion, UAL. East Summer School is supported by funding from the East End Community Foundation.
