Languages

English, French, German

Our native-speaking teachers are highly qualified to teach their chosen subject as a foreign language. Lessons are tailored to fit each camper's language acquisition level, learning style and interests. We work with small groups to ensure the best experience and personal attention.  Classes are coupled with weekly excursions linked to language learning activities and themes throughout the week.  We aim to build confidence and enjoyment in through language learning.

Highlights:

• 30hrs of lessons per session 

• Encourages independent thinking and learning  

• Improves students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills

• Develops use of grammar and vocabulary

• Builds students' confidence and capabilities 

• Enhances public speaking skills through discussions and debates  

• Small class sizes - maximum 10 students - ensure close support and development 

STEAM

This camp offers a unique opportunity to harness our camper's inner creativity!  It gives the chance for them to create inventions using robotics, design, art, science and more. Over the two weeks, pioneers lead our 30hr course in the creative industry, ensuring that the activities are relevant to today's ever-evolving world and are also linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.  

Camper's will learn about autonomy and are encouraged to build upon their self-confidence, while developing communication and leadership skills by working in a team environment.  

We operate in small groups with campers of similar ages and levels to optimise the learning environment for progress and participation.  

Our experienced staff will guide each student to gain the most from their lessons and weekly excursions, to ensure that they not only acquire new skills and confidence – but that they have fun doing it!

Example Topics covered are:

• 3D Printing 

• Build a to scale Da Vinci bridge 

• Programming Robotics 

• Make a solar powered boat and drive it on Lake Geneva 

• Rapid Prototyping

Performing Arts *Session 1 only

Highly qualified teachers lead our Performing Arts course, which is created to help campers to develop their performance skills, confidence and cultural awareness.  

Whilst the skills developed in the theatre are essential for acting and performance, they are in fact transferable abilities which can be used well beyond the stage and into whatever role you choose to play in life.  

Our dedicated staff will work with campers to culminate their creative and critical thinking abilities, hone their self-awareness, as well as learn empathy, communication and interpersonal skills.  

Example Topics covered are:

• Body and voice

• Building confidence in our imaginative work

• Teamwork across the group

• Learning to both "play" and "create" spontaneously with others

• Developing instinct, stagecraft and technique

• Developing our storytelling skills

• Emotional connection 

Computing *Session 1+2 only

Computing is a new morning option for this year and is on offer due to popular demand. Our exciting and progressive schedule of activities enables campers to develop their computer skills during the camp – and beyond.  

Throughout our computing camp, students will develop creative discipline, leadership and critical thinking skills. This programme is relevant for the real world: campers are offered the chance to learn vital attributes necessary for application across various industries and media.  

Our camp is in partnership with the Addictlab Academy, an international creative lab that has been offering quality computing skills since 1997 and is highly experienced in teaching computational thinking.  

Camper's are even offered the opportunity to participate in real research and benefit from Addictlab's collaboration with scientists from CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, one of the world's largest and most respected centres for scientific research.  

Addictlab's computer and coding scenarios are based on the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals. 

Criteria covered: 

• Coding in Python, Scratch, Minecraft, Java depending on student's level
• Digital Art and game creation – video game and digital character creation
• Robotics using tools such as Microbit, Thymio, Sphero Lego and more
• Digital Media and Data Analysis – creating webpages, editing photos, presenting data as graphics  

Lake and Mountain Camp

The Lake and Mountain camp is designed for those who love adventure! Thanks to our incredible location on Lake Geneva, we have access to some of the best activities and scenery in the world.  

This camp option provides the chance to experience and develop skills in numerous physical activities such as Wakeboarding, Rockclimbing, Sailing, and Mountain biking.  

Campers will learn how to use the natural environment sustainably and improve their skill level and confidence across many sporting disciplines. In parallel, this option allows participants to develop communication and leadership skills by working in a team environment, while enhancing their resilience through a multitude of diverse challenges, all of course within in a safe environment.  

Our instructors give campers the ability to try something new for the first time, while feeling confident in a supportive environment. This allows them to exceed and stretch themselves in a passion they may already have, or develop an entirely new one!   

Highlights: 

• Wakeboarding + Tubing on Lake Geneva.

• Hiking in the beautiful Swiss Alps with an overnight camp in a mountain refuge.

• Rock climbing in the mountains, learn to belay and support one another safely.

• Mountain biking in Swiss resorts. Tailor made bike tracks for all abilities with chair lift and telecabin access.

• High ropes/tree climbing and zipwires across the local forest.

• White water rafting or Kayaking – See the mountain river and countryside from a new perspective.

Example time table:

Tennis Camp

As part of our Tennis Camp, we are proud to partner with Sport Spirit, bringing together a sports community of professional coaches for physical and mental condition training. Sport Spirit are one of Switzerland's most dynamic tennis organisations: 7 students from Sport Spirit camps have become Swiss champions.  

All coaches are ATP/WTA players and qualified at Swiss Tennis and Youth & Sport, and all have extensive experience on the professional circuit as a player or coach.  

Each afternoon will consist of 3 hours of tennis instruction, with a combination of drills, matches and fitness preparation to help build a well-rounded and improved player.  Whether campers are advanced or complete novices, our coaches will push the player's abilities, show them in-depth video analysis and highlight mental tools to keep their focus on the game. We have one coach for every four players and split groups according to ability and needs.  

Highlights: 

• Video analysis 

• Match tactics

• Skill development

• Clay and multi-surface courts

• Elite and professional coaches 

• End of the camp tournament.