SILC & Champittet Summer Leadership Course

Based in Lausanne by Lake Geneva, the SILC & Champittet Summer Leadership Camp enhances students’ learning and personal development in a fun and inspiring way.

The camp combines fantastic games, unique outdoor activities and excursions with entertaining team challenges and leadership workshops in a beautiful and safe Swiss environment. All activities are guided by a team of senior trainers and professional mountain guides, making for an unforgettable experience at stunning locations lake and mountain in the Swiss Alps!

Incredible activities

Students enjoy amazing challenges, great outdoor activities, a variety of water sports, wonderful hikes in the pure Swiss nature, fun workshops, interactive leadership training, evaluation, and feedback after each activity. All activities and workshops are offered in English and a basic English understanding is sufficient to enjoy the camp to the fullest. This summer camp is packed with great activities and experiences to build friendships for life!

The leadership experience

The development of leadership skills is fully integrated throughout the entire summer camp and goes beyond the leadership workshops like goal setting and teamwork. It is key that students have the time of their life and the opportunity to learn while engaging in practical challenges and a multitude of outdoor activities. Students complete the camp with a Personal Action Plan.

Accommodation

The 40.000m2 campus of Collège Champittet, a prestigious day and boarding school located on the banks of Lake Geneva, not far from the centre of Lausanne and close to the stunning Swiss Alps, provides students with a safe and stimulating environment. The campus offers a familial environment with access to excellent facilities for our students. All together, the camp provides an inspiring place to enjoy and learn. Within the school grounds students have beautiful, cosy rooms and access to our restaurant, excellent sporting facilities, such as sports pitches, tennis courts, and a running track.

Are you ready for a different kind of a summer?

Camp dates

• Session 1: July 1st to July 14th 2024
• Session 2: July 15th to July 28th 2024
• Session 3: July 29th to August 11th 2024

Prices

• Two-week full-boarding: 6000,- Swiss Francs
• Two-weeks day camp: 3400,- Swiss Francs
• Mandatory insurance fee: 250,- Swiss Francs

Reviews from Campers and Parents

“She learned a lot, it was an incredible learning experience for her and this camp is one of the best experiences in her life so far!” – Mother of Catalina (alumna 2022)

“The activities made us practice and apply leadership in every kind of situation. Super cool!” – Guillaume, France (alumnus 2023)