What is Summer School?
The Friends Summer School is a residential Quaker event for young people from the North West of England and North Wales.
Summer School offers sports, discussions, creative workshops, worship, co-operative activities, music, drama… and more.
The age range is 11-17, but this includes anyone who is 10 and going to be 11 before the 1st of September.
Most young people that come have some Quaker family connection or are friends with Quakers, but as long as you want to be part of a “Quaker community,” you’re welcome to come along!
Summer School 2026
When is Summer School 2026? Sunday August 2nd to Saturday August 8th
Where is Summer School 2026? FSC Preston Montford, near Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
How much will it cost ? £370 plus £30 for coach travel
Is there any bursary help? Yes, we don’t want anyone to be put off by the cost of Summer School. Bursary help can be provided by Local and Area Quaker Meetings and direct by Summer School.
Is there more information? Yes, click on the link to open and download our leaflet
How do I apply? We have an online application form included in the leaflet or just click on the link below.
“Summer school is the week that sustains us through the year. If I am sad, I reach for my cosy glow and reading it reminds me of all the happy memories and people and it really cheers me up. When you’re at summer school, you can be yourself and I know nobody will have a problem with that. I don’t know if I ever want to leave.”
