Leysin Summer Leadership Camp Switzerland
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
This camp is based in the alpine village of Leysin, where students reside in a historic former Palace Hotel 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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AN AUTHENTIC SWISS EXPERIENCE:
One of Europe’s Best Summer Leadership Camps in Switzerland!
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.
A programme like no other
Our camp encourages students to step beyond their comfort zone, explore new domains, and engage in a wide array of experiences. 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.
Two-week programme for ages 13-17
Ages
13-17 years old
Dates
Session 1: July 4th – July 17th 2026
All-inclusive Fee, including insurance
All-inclusive fee per student (two weeks): CHF 7.400,-
Camp Information
The fee
The fee is all inclusive and covers the entire camp programme packed with activities, as well as pick up from and drop off at Geneva International Airport or Geneva Train Station during regular pick-up/drop-off times* if required.
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.
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.
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.
*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 summer camp is just awesome because of the cool people and how they teach things in a fun way. It's not like regular school; it's more like a big playground of fun activities that make you feel happy and excited. The friends you make there become like your summer family, and the way they teach you stuff is not boring at all – it's like learning while having a blast! What's really cool is that they made learning interesting by letting you do things with your hands, experience a glacier, jump from one tree to the other at the High Ropes Park or jump from cliffs during Canyoning. It's like a break from the usual school routine, and you get to try out all kinds of fun stuff. From working together as a team to doing cool creative things, every day is full of new adventures and chances to learn something new. The summer camp is not just a break from regular life; it's a super fun journey that you'll always remember. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Dimitri, Ukraine
I did so many things this past weeks that I didn't think I would do in my life. I went canyoning, I went to a Glacier with my friends, I slept in a mountain hut in the middle of nowhere up on the glacier. I went through so many things, I met so many interesting people from all over the world. It is truly worthwhile. Very thankful to the entire team, to Martin, to Marianna and to everyone else who was there for all of us. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
William, United States
Everyone is really just like one big family and I honestly didn't expect it. I didn't really expect to get this close to so many new people from around the world here. I really didn't, it's great, it's amazing, I love it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Xiao Lu, China
This camp is really active and you always have something to do, which is really fun. The Gstaad Summer Leadership Camp makes me feel like I can go anywhere and do anything. I am so happy that my parents chose this camp for me! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ivan, Russia
THE LEYSIN SUMMER LEADERSHIP CAMP SWITZERLAND
The Leysin Summer Leadership Camp offers a highly developed personal growth programme, built on years of experience working with students from around the world. Throughout the camp, participants actively develop core domains of their personal growth, including communication, goal setting, prioritisation, and teamwork.
Our campus is situated in Leysin, a beautiful town nestled in the Vaud Alps. This location provides students with immediate access to the environment, maximizing time spent engaging in exciting outdoor activities. Students are fully immersed in our “learning by doing” concept, undertaking dynamic challenges such as canyoning, river rafting, rock climbing, and via ferrata while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills.
The exciting programme concludes with a Course Completion Certificate and a comprehensive Personal Action Plan (PAP). This tailored document effectively outlines all the 21st Century competencies and skills mastered. Our alumni regard the PAP as a valuable tool for future development, providing a clear overview of their learning for mentors and educational institutions. This unique blend of experience and education is designed to be highly fun, meaningful, and genuinely rewarding for our students!
A typical day at our Leysin Summer leadership camp
Example of 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.
Activities throughout camp include
- Glacier expedition and overnight stay at our mountain base
- Ice climbing
- Nature & Mountain Hike including a first aid training in the Swiss mountains
- Rock Climbing
- High Ropes Course
- Canyoning
- The Boat Game: Build a boat with your team and set sail!
- Bushcraft
- Mountain Biking
- Karting
- Dance workshop
- Fun excursions to various spectacular places
- And more…
Leysin Summer Leadership Camp
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A campus in the midst of nature nestled between a beautiful valley, traditional villages and the Swiss Alps
Our campus is set in the alpine village of Leysin, a destination celebrated for its extensive outdoor experiences. Students are based in a historic former Palace Hotel, which provides an exceptional and unique atmosphere for the summer. Surrounded by the striking Vaud Alps, the location offers immediate access to world-class activities and stunning landscapes, ensuring every student has the opportunity to explore and embrace the best of Switzerland.
OVERVIEW
- 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.
Facilities
Students are accommodated with the utmost attention to detail and comfort in our traditional and comfortable Swiss former palace hotel. Each room is shared with only one to two other students with the possibility to have friends or relatives share the same room. Care is taken to house students with those from other nationalities, languages, and backgrounds to enhance the international experience.
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.
Reserve without risk: no deposits and full refunds
Secure your child’s place now without worrying about any financial impact as we do not ask for deposits and offer a full refund before the start of camp!
To assist you to the best of our abilities, we offer full refund in case:
1. Cancellation until 15th May 2026.
In the following case, SILC Academy will provide a partial refund:
1. Cancellation from 15th May 2026 until June 1st: 80% refund on the total camp fee
2. Cancellation from 1st June 2026 onwards: 50% refund on the total camp fee
No refund is made for cancellations as of 15th June 2026, inability to obtain an entry visa for Switzerland, a shortened stay, missed activities or workshops, withdrawal or dismissal during the camp, and in case of force majeure circumstances such as events/occurrences that are out of the control of SILC Academy such as, but not limited to, natural disasters, pandemics, airport strikes, accidents, technical difficulties, conflicts, fire, and bad weather conditions.
Leysin Summer Leadership Camp in Switzerland
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