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Start Strong with Creativity, Leadership & Exploration
Creativity - Discover and Shape Your Talents
Explore, discover and express yourself with a variety of creative activities, from photography, filmmaking, drawing, sketching and painting to music and dance. Let your imagination run free, try many new experiences and delve deeper into those that interest you.
Entrepreneurship - Turn Ideas into Action
From media training to branding, storytelling, website building and social media, learn the knots and bolts of getting your ideas across to the right audience in the most effective and powerful way, developing your confidence, communication and entrepreneurial skills.
Adventure - Explore, Challenge, Enjoy
Besides the rich creative and entrepreneurial programme, the camp includes many exciting outdoor activities such as canyoning, rock climbing, snorkelling or mountain biking as well as excursions through the breathtaking surroundings. Enjoy the South of France like never before - in Cannes and Nice.
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Book a ConsultationSILC Creative & Entrepreneurial Summer Camp in the South of France!
Our popular summer camp gives students the opportunity to develop essential 21st century skills, build confidence and discover what they love, all while enjoying fun, active days in the beautiful mountains, forests and lakes around us. From the moment they arrive, students become part of our welcoming SILC family, where friendships are made and memories last a lifetime. With a caring, supportive atmosphere and a varied, exciting programme, every student is encouraged to try new things, feel included and have an unforgettable summer.
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Learn with artistic masterminds and well-known entrepreneurs
The programme is offered by our diverse team of senior trainers and industry professionals, from award-winning photographers to well-established filmmakers and contemporary artists and storytellers as well as visiting experts. They have both the passion for and experience working with students from around the world and are eager to share their knowledge and expertise with you.
A Summer Art Programme for Everyone in the French Riviera
The camp offers you the opportunity to explore and develop your talents in fun and creative ways and is designed for students who want to explore a wide range of experiences, for those eager to delve deeply into a particular creative skillset or for students with an entrepreneurial or artistic spirit. At the same time, this is also the perfect experience for students with no creative, artistic or entrepreneurial experience but seeking to discover their talents and potential in the Cannes and Nice area.
Creative Summer Camp Journey
Throughout our summer camp in the South of France, students experience the full journey of creativity and leadership, from generating an idea to bringing it to life with confidence. They learn how to turn inspiration into action, understand how their work can contribute positively to the world around them, and develop the ability to share their ideas in authentic, effective and powerful ways. This immersive summer programme encourages self-expression, collaboration and personal growth, helping students build real-world skills in a supportive, international camp environment.
Explore Creativity in Depth
Our creative summer camp offers a pioneering blend of discovery and focus. Students try a wide range of workshops including visual and performing arts, film-making, storytelling, photography, media training and entrepreneurship, along with exciting outdoor activities. They also develop a personal project during the camp, allowing them to specialise in an area that truly interests them. With tailored guidance and personalised feedback from our expert team, students build confidence and leave with a final project to support their portfolio or university applications.
2 Amazing Weeks in the South of France
Ages
11-17 years old
Dates
Session 1: 6 July – 19 July 2026: Limited spots
Session 2: 20 July – 2 August 2026: Limited spots
While our sessions are usually 2 weeks, we offer flexible stays from 1 to 4 weeks. Contact us to discuss your preferred duration.
All-inclusive Fee
All-inclusive fee per student (two weeks): €6,700
Our fees include airport pick ups and drop offs during the normal hours and insurance.
The fee
The fee is all inclusive and covers the entire camp programme packed with activities, as well as insurance and pick up from and drop off at Nice International Airport if required.
Language at Camp
The main language during camp is English and a basic day to day understanding of English is sufficient. Students will improve their language skills throughout camp in a natural way.
Arrival & Departure
We pick you up and drop you off at Nice International Airport or train station upon arrival and departure. Alternatively, we can welcome you directly at our campus.
Food for all diets
We have a top chef who serves European and international dishes made from fresh ingredients. Salad, vegetables and fruit are always available, and vegetarian, religious and any other special diets can also be catered for.
Your Summer Home in the South of France
Our campus is set at an exclusive private palace between Cannes and Nice, where elegant shared rooms, tranquil gardens, and two shimmering swimming pools overlook the French Riviera, rolling valleys, and mountain landscapes. Just 25 minutes from Nice International Airport, the campus offers a serene and inspiring escape designed for creativity, connection, and discovery.
A TYPICAL DAY PROGRAMME
07h30-08h00 Wake-up
08h00-08h30 Breakfast
08h45-09h00 Morning assembly
09h00-09h30 Leadership topic of the day which is applied during the outdoor activities
09h30-12h30 High Ropes Course or Bushcraft & Forest Games
12h30-13h30 Lunch
13h30-17h30 Canyoning Adventure or Mountain Biking
17h30-18h30 Leisure time
18h30-19h30 Dinner
19h30-21h30 Go-Karting or Scavenger Hunt
Daily Life: Creativity, Leadership & Adventure
From inspiring mornings to unforgettable evenings
Mornings
Mornings are spent either on campus in creative sessions, personal projects and entrepreneurship workshops, or outdoors in the cooler air with activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking or hiking before returning for lunch.
Afternoons
Afternoons offer a varied mix of creative and outdoor experiences — from storytelling workshops in the mansion to interviews in the garden. Students can also enjoy activities such as snorkelling, horse riding, waterskiing and a high-ropes course, creating a balanced and memorable programme every day.
Evenings
Evenings are more relaxed, with options such as barbecues, karaoke, swimming or working on projects. On some nights, students enjoy more active social fun, including golf, laser games or go-karting.
See Our Creative Camp Programme
Camp Programme Week 1
In Week 1 we focus on exploration, self-discovery and self-expression. With guidance from our senior trainers, award-winning photographers, filmmakers and artists, students get to experiment with a variety of creative activities and set out to create their own camp project whereby they focus in-depth on areas of their choice.
Camp Programme Week 2
In Week 2 students continue developing and refining their personal projects, with tailored guidance and personalised feedback from our passionate and experienced team. Students also gain important entrepreneurial skills and knowledge from our visiting entrepreneurs, marketeers and storytellers working for leading brands around the world, thereby developing their creativity, communication skills and confidence.
TURNING INSPIRATION INTO ACTION
From spark to spotlight, students experience the full creative journey. At our residential summer camp, ideas are imagined, shaped and brought to life, then shared with confidence and impact. Along the way, students discover how their creativity can make a real contribution to the world around them, and how to express themselves in ways that are authentic, powerful and uniquely their own.
DISCOVER YOUR PASSION, BUILD YOUR PROJECT
Built on a pioneering concept, the camp blends exploration with focus. Students dive into visual and performing arts, media training, storytelling, filmmaking, photography, entrepreneurship and unforgettable outdoor adventures, while also creating a personal project in an area they truly care about.Supported by our expert and caring team, students gain new skills, grow in confidence and create a project they’re excited to share, all while making unforgettable summer memories.
