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A unique summer camp in the Swiss Alps
Students spend two exciting weeks based in the mountain village of Leysin, immersing themselves in a wide range of alpine and adventure activities, including via ferrata, rock climbing, zip lining, and canyoning. The programme includes a challenging Glacier Expedition up to 3000 metres, which incorporates essential leadership workshops and offers the chance to enjoy an Alpine coaster, learn about glaciers, and walk between two summits.
A tailored programme for ages 13 to 17
Students reside in a historic former Palace Hotel in Leysin, that offers an exceptional setting for exploration. Participants experience the magnificent Swiss Alps while engaging in a bespoke programme that effectively blends leadership modules, interactive workshops, and high-energy outdoor activities. This balanced approach ensures a unique and rewarding experience for every student.
Real-world learning: 21st Century Skills
Our curriculum features a powerful integration of outstanding adventure activities with a clear learning path. SILC experts are on hand to invite, encourage, and challenge every student to develop their leadership skills through all activities, expeditions, and team challenges. This journey results in a formal Personal Action Plan, an essential tool for continued development that helps students identify future areas of interest.
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Something for everyone
The Leysin Summer Leadership Camp offers a carefully balanced programme, where students are engaged in outstanding activities from morning until evening. Built on a foundation of Swiss quality, our programme expertly integrates workshops from our Leadership Modules. These modules are combined with exciting adventures such as a Glacier Expedition, canyoning, rock climbing, and excursions, making for two weeks of unforgettable fun and learning.
Through our intensive leadership modules, participants learn to identify key areas for personal growth and actively work towards achieving their goals. Furthermore, students are immediately welcomed into our SILC Family, fostering strong, lasting friendships throughout the diverse programme we have created for this camp.
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1 and 2 week programme for students ages 13-17
Ages
13-17 years old
Dates
Session 1: July 4th – July 17th 2026
All-inclusive Fee, insurance included
All-inclusive fee per student (two weeks): CHF 7.400,-
Our fees include airport pick ups and drop offs during the normal hours and insurance.
Please note that if pick-up/drop-off is not possible during regular pick-up/drop-off times (10:00AM-3:00PM), the extra charge for a pick-up/drop-off is 300.- Swiss francs per direction.
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 Geneva International Airport or Geneva Train Station during regular pick-up/drop-off times* 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 interacting with our SILC Team and their peers.
Arrival & Departure
We pick students up and drop them off at Geneva International Airport or Geneva Train Station upon arrival and departure. Alternatively, we can welcome students directly at our campus and parents are of course welcome on arrival and departure days as well.
Food for all diets
We have a top chef who serves European and international dishes made from fresh ingredients. Salads, vegetables and fruits are always available, and vegetarian, religious, medical and any other special diets can also be catered for.
Switzerland's Premier Summer Leadership Camp in Leysin
Key Programme Highlights:
- Expert personal growth: A highly developed programme focused on mastering core 21st-century competencies, including communication, goal setting, prioritisation, and teamwork.
- Premier alpine location: Based in the scenic Vaud Alps, our campus provides immediate access to the outdoors, minimising travel and maximising time for adventure.
- Experiential learning: Students embrace a “learning by doing” approach through dynamic challenges such as canyoning, river rafting, rock climbing, and via ferrata.
- Tangible outcomes: Participants graduate with a Course Completion Certificate and a bespoke Personal Action Plan (PAP) – a valuable tool for future mentoring and educational applications.
- Global community: A rewarding and meaningful experience built on years of expertise working with a diverse, international student body.
Alpine adventure in Leysin
Experience summer like never before in the Swiss Alps
A typical day
07h30-08h00 Wake-up
08h00-08h30 Breakfast
08h45-09h00 Morning assembly
09h00-09h15 Learning about connecting with others and types of communication we can use
09h00-12h30 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
This is just an example of a day. Our camp includes many activities that are aligned with all leadership modules and workshops. All activities are closely aligned with the leadership learning experience.
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The SILC campus in Leysin - authentic Swiss Alps
Based in a historic former Palace Hotel in the alpine village of Leysin, our campus offers a unique atmosphere surrounded by the striking Vaud Alps. This prime location provides immediate access to world-class activities, allowing students to embrace the best of Switzerland. High-quality rooms are shared between two to three students, with the option to accommodate friends or relatives together. To enhance the international experience, we take care to house students with peers from diverse nationalities and backgrounds.
SILC Leysin Boarding Facilities
- Historic Swiss Mountain Resort with a high standard of accommodation.
- Double rooms
- Private showers next door.
- Boys and girls are separated by floors.
- Healthy, fresh and great meals for all possible diets.
- Beautiful private mountain campus in a safe and quiet setting
- Spacious dining room and a large terrace overlooking the Vaud Alps.
- Dedicated conference rooms for indoor games and workshops.
- Well-appointed facilities for leisure time.
Organisation & Safety
Our experienced and international team has all the expertise required to manage the camp with great care, passion, attention for detail, operational excellence and safety.
We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards for creating a wonderful learning experience and looking after the health, safety and well-being of our students. We give all the support needed to ensure students are safe, enjoy their time and perform to the best of their abilities.
