Frequently Asked Questions

Only registrations officially submitted via the official Registration Forms will be processed. Please fill in the form accordingly:

• SILC & Champittet Summer Leadership Camp in Switzerland: Register here
• Junior and Senior Gstaad Summer Leadership Camp in Switzerland: Register here
• SILC Creative & Entrepreneurial Summer Camp in France: Register here
• Sea & Island Adventure in France: Register here

Certainly, it is possible to register for multiple sessions, and for multiple camps. Even more, you may even opt for combining different camps. For example, you may choose to attend one of our two-weeks camps in France and after that attend a two-week camp in Switzerland. Should you wish to explore the various possibilities, please contact us and we will be delighted to assist you.

Yes, absolutely. Our summer camps also accommodate day camp options.

We offer five boutique summer camps; each camp is unique and comes with its own dates:

In Switzerland:
SILC & Champittet Summer Leadership Camp in Lausanne, Switzerland:
– Session 1: 1 July – 14 July
– Session 2: 15 July – 28 July

Senior Gstaad Summer Leadership Camp in Château-d’Oex, Switzerland:
– One week: 14 July – 20 July 2024
– Two weeks: 14 July – 27 July 2024
– Two weeks: 21 July – 3 August 2024
– Three weeks: 14 July – 3 August 2024

Junior Gstaad Summer Leadership Camp in Château-d’Oex, Switzerland:
– Session 1: 14 July – 20 July

In France:
SILC Creative & Entrepreneurial Summer Camp in Cannes, South of France:
– Session 1: 29 June – 12 July
– Session 2: 13 July – 26 July

Sea & Island Adventure in Corsica, France:
– Session 1: 29 June – 12 July
– Session 2: 13 July – 26 July

The choice of the camp depends on the specific preferences and goals of the student and their family. Consider factors such as the student’s interests and activity level. Additionally, preferences for location—whether it’s Switzerland or France—and the type of adventure, whether at sea, on an island, in the city, or in the mountains, all play a role in decision-making. To make an informed decision, we recommend reaching out to us and scheduling a Zoom call with our team. This way, we can assess individual needs and provide a tailored proposal for a summer camp experience. Each child is unique, and our aim is to nurture that uniqueness by offering personalised attention in selecting the right summer camp.

Please click here to schedule a direct call with our dedicated team.

We welcome both day and boarding students. The programme for day students starts each day at 9 AM and finishes at 6 PM. Should day students wish to join the evening activities (after 6 PM) that will be possible and you will be informed timely.

Boarding and day students will do all activities together and our friendly staff fosters bonding among all students. The biggest difference is that boarding students sleep on campus, whilst day students do not.

There isn’t a specific deadline for registration; it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Given the boutique and small-scale nature of our camps, spots tend to fill up quickly. We recommend registering as soon as you known your preferred camp to secure your child’s place. Early registration increases the likelihood of securing a spot in the camp of your choice.

Students should arrive on the communicated official first day of the camp. Early arrivals (i.e., one day prior) are only allowed in prior consultation with the camp management. There will generally be extra charges for early arrival.

We recommend arrivals and departures be organised between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. In this way, you will guarantee that your child arrives to camp when most of the camp participants have arrived and will get the best of their camp experience. Arriving outside this time frame may be subject to additional transportation fees.

If your child is traveling alone and they are below 15 or 16 years old (depending on the airline), they may travel with a service called Unaccompanied Minor Service (UM Service). Usually the airline will require additional information from our end.

If you are interested in this service for your child, please inform us and your personal concierge will be in contact to assist you. Generally, students above 15 or 16 can travel on their own without a UM Service.

For SILC & Champittet Summer Leadership Camp and Junior and Senior Gstaad Summer Leadership Camp in Switzerland, the airport of pick-up is Geneva Airport.

For the SILC Creative & Entrepreneurial Summer Camp in Cannes, South of France, the airport is Nice Côte d’Azur Airport.

For the Sea & Island Adventure in Corsica, France, the airport is Figari-Sud Corse Airport.

Yes, absolutely. We provide pick-ups and drop-offs at both the dedicated airport or nearby train station (10:00 AM to 3:00PM). This is included in the camp fee. For different times and locations, charges will apply.

Many activities are done in harmony with all our students. In some instances students may be divided into smaller age appropriate groups for specific activities.

Generally speaking, we ensure that all students enjoy this unique adventure all together.

Absolutely. Every student that participates at our summer camps in France and Switzerland are fully insured throughout their time at camp with a premium accident, liability, and health insurance.

Our camps are an immersive English speaking experience where students can develop their language skills (English or French) through natural interactions. Our summer camps focus on acquiring vital 21st Century Skills such as communication, team work, global citizenship, creativity, entrepreneurship, and goal setting, among other skills.

Absolutely, your child and their friends can share a room together. We strive to meet the preferences of our students and their families regarding room arrangements. It’s important to mention that we can only arrange students of the same gender to share a room. While we understand the desire for friends or siblings to room together, for a more enriching international experience, we strongly encourage students to share a room with new friends from different parts of the world. Rest assured, we will ensure they are placed with someone of the same age group.

Our dedicated team places great emphasis on the manner our students are roomed. We take into consideration many aspects such as languages spoken, student background, gender, age, and country of origin, among other factors. Please note that students are accommodated with other students from the same gender. Should a family want friends or siblings to be together, our team would be delighted to accommodate your wishes, communicated prior to camp.

Your child will have their phone with them. Therefore, you may reach out to them directly at the moments when they can use their phones. In general, phones are allowed before breakfast 7:30-8:00, on bus rides to and from the activities, during leisure time before dinner 18:00-19:00 and again just before bedtime 21:30-22:00, strictly following the rules given by the Camp Manager.

Additionally, in case of emergencies, you will be given a contact number that will be 24/7 available at your disposal.

We recommend students bring approximately 100 Euro or CHF 100 per week to the camp. Mainly for personal purchases during our excursions outside the campus.

Yes, visits are possible and must be arranged alongside camp management in advance.

Depending on the camp, returning students are in for an exhilarating comeback, featuring new-exclusive and thrilling outdoor adventures like sailing and paragliding—full list available to each camp upon request. Students can also dive into greater responsibilities, stepping into leadership roles among senior trainers, gaining insights into our camp operations, event planning, and activities management. The journey extends beyond the known, as students explore a myriad of skills, delve into their favoured leadership modules in greater detail, and embrace new and relevant topics such as media training and photography.

It’s not just a return; it’s a dynamic experience where they refine existing skills and unlock new horizons, from talent development to mastering study, presentation and interview skills. This new chapter builds upon the previous adventure, fostering a progressive and enjoyable learning environment, and igniting excitement for many more future comebacks.

Our camps offer an exciting and well-balanced daily programme, uniquely blending thrilling outdoor activities, team challenges, and engaging leadership training sessions and games, designed to be memorably fun, while being combined with learning outcomes for personal development.

Divided into three slots—morning, afternoon, and evening—the day begins at 7:30 with a wake-up call and breakfast at 8:00. The Morning Assembly at 8:30 sets the tone, leading into amazing camp activities on- and off-campus from 9:00 to 17:30, with a lunch break. Dinner is served at 19:00, followed by the exciting Evening Programme from 20:00 to 21:30 – extended on select days for added excitement.

In case of sickness, your child’s well-being is our top priority. Our premium insurance provides 24/7 access to online consultations and in-person doctor appointments near our campus. After a medical assessment, we follow guidelines rigorously.

Communication with families is constant, keeping you informed and involved in decision-making, including adherence to doctor prescriptions and next steps, whether it involves returning home, staying on campus in isolation, or any other necessary measures. Rest assured, medication is provided only with family approval and in accordance with your provided health and consent form.

The Personal Action Plan is a tailored booklet, designed for students to navigate and shape their leadership journey. Through thoughtful consideration of our leadership modules and camp experiences, students have the opportunity to choose and prioritise topics that resonate most with them. This strategic process allows them to craft a comprehensive plan, fostering self-reflection, defining actionable steps, and cultivating a constructive routine. Aligned with their personal purpose and motivations, the Personal Action Plan becomes a guiding tool for sustained growth. It helps them work towards goals in various aspects of life, including academics, personal projects, study routines, and more, ensuring a holistic approach to their development.

Mobile phones are allowed, but their use is restricted to specific times during the day and these times are subject to the programme for safety reasons and to not disturb the activities. In general, phones are allowed before breakfast 7:30-8:00, on bus rides to and from the activities, during leisure time before dinner 18:00-19:00 and again just before bed time 21:30-22:00, strictly following the rules given by the Camp Manager.

For the rest of the day, night and depending on the programme, students may be required to keep their phones at a safe location or give their phones to the staff member who keeps phones safe in a staff room.

We prioritise the safety and enjoyment of our students, maintaining a well-balanced ratio of 1:6 between students and trainers. In certain camps, this ratio can be even go down to 1:3 or 1:4. This balance ensures that each student receives personalised attention and contributes to an enriching and enjoyable experience.

The main language of operation at all of our camps is English.

Our locations are as unique as our camps are. Each private campus is representative of its area, the nature, and culture that surrounds it in both Switzerland and France.

SILC & Champittet Summer Leadership Camp in Swtizerland:
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Junior and Senior Gstaad Summer Leadership Camp in Switzerland:
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SILC Creative & Entrepreneurial Summer Camp in France:
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Sea & Island Adventure in France:
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All trainers who manage and run our camps are part of our international and multilingual senior training team, bringing different expertise to the variety of our leadership training modules. Hence, our core team of senior trainers consists of musicians, filmmakers, project managers, marketers, media trainers, educators, entrepreneurs, ski instructors, nutritionists, drama teachers, actresses, photographers, mountain guides, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Yes, each of the participating students will receive a personalised letter and a certificate of completion.

We would like to invite you to visit our YouTube channel to view all our camp videos. Here you will find engaging and informative videos that we prepared together with our students. Additionally, you may follow us on Instagram to view exclusive camp content.

Each of our camps is unique in its nature. All but one of our summer camps welcome students from 11 up to 17 years old. Our Junior Gstaad Summer Leadership Camp welcomes students from 7 up to 10 yeas old. Each year we see a healthy balance of ages, genders, and backgrounds at camp. This ensures the international ambiance at camp and enriches our students’ camp experience.

Our students come from all over the world. See the world map below to see which countries we welcomed students from during last summer.

Our unforgettable experiences are in Switzerland and France. Our various private campuses invoke a safe and open environment for our students to enjoy and with activities close by!