Students' English Holiday Club
more than just a language holiday...

SEHC-an introduction to over 30 years of Christian Language holidays

Students’ English Holiday Club has existed since 1970 and celebrates over thirty years of success.  The founder and leader, Reverend Christopher Russell, pastor of the Baptist church in Camberley set himself the task of offering young people from all over Europe the chance to take part in language holidays in a Christian environment. 

Since its start three decades ago, more than 8000 participants from Germany, France, Sweden and many other lands have enjoyed their stay with SEHC- and had the chance to develop their spiritual as well as linguistic understanding in our friendly centre. 

The SEHC philosophy has been to offer all participants, regardless of their denomination (Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran etc.), the opportunity of discovering new ideas and experiences alongside learning a foreign language.  Our themes centralise around God, and not around just one denomination (including Baptists). We encourage young people who may criticise or question Christian beliefs to discuss these problems during our courses- to lead them to a better understanding. 

Camberley- Home Town to SEHC

Camberley lies about 40km southwest of London, in the beautiful county of Surrey. Close to the Royal town of Windsor, Camberley is lucky to have Prince Edward living in its suburbs. The picturesque Sandhurst Royal Military Academy is less than 1km from the Baptist church, from where we offer our courses at SEHC. 

Camberley, and its suburbs have around 45,000 inhabitants, and serves as a centre to the nearby towns and villages. With a sports centre, a large indoor shopping centre, cinema, several parks etc., Camberley is able to offer a little something to suit all tastes. 

The Camberley Baptist Church Centre is host to our language courses, and the starting point for each day’s activities. From the first day, when the host families collect their new “family members”, through lessons, excursions, social activities until the day comes to return to the home countries, our church centre is at the heart of all the SEHC activities. As well as acting as language school, meeting point, organiser of activities for the young people, we also hold church services there. Visitors to Camberley are always welcome at our services (Sundays 11.00 & 18.30, Wednesdays 12.30) and the students are encouraged to attend and take part in our worship during their stay. 



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