By Sooraj Shah, August 2020
June 2016
March 2016
June 2013
An interview with Richard Bernstein on Essential Travel.
June 2012
Described as the best 'all round' Summer camp in the UK!
June 2009
Described as the 'X FACTOR', this article details some of the aspects of our camp, from our outstanding OFSTED inspection report to what we eat, who would enjoy XUK and our price which compares very favourably to our competitors.
May 2009
It's great to be rated as one of the best Kids Clubs in Britain!
April 2007
"Fed up with whining adults tagging along on your summer holidays? Our junior reporters leave mum and dad at home and check out the best kids-only camps.
XUK (020 8922 9739, www.campsforkids.co.uk): Norfolk camp split into three age groups – this year offering a “Teen Camp” for 13 – 17 year olds, with greater independence and more trips."
April 2007
We were particularly excited about this as we were selected as the first choice residential camp for teens in the UK.
May 2005
We received a call from the Consumer Editor of 'The Week', a magazine that summarises everything you need to know about everything every week. She included this piece at the top of her section on summer camps.
"Experience UK (www.experienceuk.co.uk; 020-8922 9739) This family-run business offers week-long residential camps in Norfolk. Activities range from cookery and drama to clay pigeon shooting. A week costs £299"
February 2005
In Britain, Experience UK, or XUK operates day camps on the edge of London and residential camps in rural East Anglia. The company is run by Lawrence Bernstein, 33, and his brother Richard, 28.
“In the past few years, camps have professionalised” Says Richard Bernstein. “For instance, we’re registered with Ofsted Office for Standards in Education.”
July 2004
We were featured by BBC News online. Their investigation into the residential camp industry focused on XUK and featured Mrs Cohen, whose children have come to camp for a number of summers.
In a related feature, Richard was interviewed by the BBC Radio London Breakfast Show about XUK and his views on safety issues at kids camps
July 2004
Lawrence was interviewed live on Midlands Radio Faz about all aspects of life on camp. The interview lasted half an hour!
Summer 2004
Editions of What's on North West and Hopes and Dreams featured us!
March 2004
Our residential and day camps were the main feature in a holiday article in the JC!
October 2003
Illustrating the hassles involved in creating kids parties and how Mini Minors can solve the problem.
June 2003
The Standard featured us at the top of their feature on kids camps!
June 2003
Over Easter we had a visit from a Times journalist who wrote this very friendly article.
Unfortunately the journalist was unable to visit XUK as it isn't held at Easter. However she was particularly complimentary about what she saw and heard.
April 2003
All about our Swim Club that opens for this year on 28 April.
March 2003
Lawrence was asked to write an article about how to make sure your children go to the right camp.
July 2002
This article explains what goes on at camp, from the perspective of 10-14 year old girls. It has a great emphasises on the friendliness at XUK.
July 2002
'Summer Camps'
Lets readers know that the last few spaces at XUK are still up for grabs!
Autumn 2002
Activity camps, the facts.
April 2002
Highlights the launch of Mini Minors Swimming Club.
July 1999
‘Something for the holidays’
Refers to Cross Keys and Mini Minors and our old motto: "Everybody has Fun".
July 1999
‘Get on course for some holiday fun!’
Includes a huge interview with Richard. Covers his views about camps, safety, discipline, benefits and variety. Refers at some length to Cross Keys and Mini Minors.
July 1999
Explains how Richard founded Cross Keys Academicals, developed Cross Keys Activities and bought Mini Minors.
September 1999
Charts the growth of Cross Keys, and the brothers who run it.
November 1998
Sets out that year’s Christmas camp, and mentions Cross Keys Academicals, the football team from which we took our name.