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2026 AO Summer Camp

Cambridge Connect: Critical Thinking Skills in the Modern World (Day Camp)

Cambridge Connect: Critical Thinking Skills in the Modern World (Day Camp)

Cambridge Connect: Critical Thinking Skills in the Modern World is a rigorous five-day day camp designed for ambitious students aged 14–18 who are preparing for entry into the world’s leading universities. In an age of information overload, artificial intelligence, and persuasive media, academic success depends not only on knowledge, but on the ability to think independently, question intelligently, and communicate ideas with authority. This programme equips students with these essential skills by developing their capacity to analyse complex information, evaluate arguments critically, and express original viewpoints with confidence and precision.

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AISL Harrow Hong Kong, 38 Tsing Ying Rd, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong

Fees include

For day camps, the fee includes study materials, providing the necessary resources for each student's daily activities and learning experiences.

Please be aware that transportation to and from the camp, flight tickets, visa fees, and personal travel insurance are not included in the camp fees and should be arranged separately by the participants.
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Programme Highlights

  • Cambridgeinspired teaching led by public speakers from Pembroke College, University of Cambridge
  • Interactive, discussionbased workshops that challenge students to question, analyse, and debate
  • Smallgroup learning ensuring meaningful participation and personalised support
  • Onetoone tailored feedback to strengthen critical thinking and academic communication
  • Focus on modern critical thinking, including the impact of artificial intelligence, digital media, and misinformation
  • Development of public speaking, leadership, and persuasive communication skills
  • Exploration of realworld global issues to connect learning with contemporary challenges
  • Formal final presentation with structured feedback on reasoning, content, and delivery

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate independent, original thinking — a core requirement for admission to top global universities
  • Evaluate information and sources critically to distinguish fact, opinion, and misinformation
  • Construct and test arguments using logic, evidence, and structured reasoning
  • Identify cognitive bias, assumptions, and persuasive techniques in media and discourse
  • Form balanced, nuanced conclusions on complex and controversial issues
  • Understand and navigate the challenges posed by artificial intelligence and modern technology
  • Communicate ideas clearly, confidently, and persuasively in both spoken and written formats
  • Practise active listening to identify key information and respond thoughtfully
  • Engage in respectful, evidencebased disagreement, articulating alternative viewpoints with confidence

Final Output

Each student will deliver a formal individual speech on a preselected current global issue, demonstrating analytical depth, balanced reasoning, and persuasive communication. Students will also produce a written argument outline supporting their position and receive detailed, structured feedback on both their content and presentation — reinforcing skills that are directly transferable to university interviews, admissions assessments, and academic study.

Camp Details

Dates: 13-17 July 2026

Location: AISL Harrow Hong Kong

Age Group: 14-18 years 

Camp Type: 5-day Day Camp

Language: English

Terms and Conditions

We have a number of policies in place to assure the quality of our programmes, their administration and the safety of the children and staff who take part in them. Please take a moment to review our policies and guidelines.

Please also read through our Personal Information Collection Statement to understand how we may carefully use your personal data.