Champittet & SILC Summer Leadership Camp

Lausanne, Switzerland

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SILC Leadership Summer Camp in Switzerland

Hi there, we would like to inform you that, while we have enjoyed the many years at College Champittet, we are excited to share that the camp is no longer hosted at this location. Moving forward, our camps in Switzerland will take place at our stunning campuses in Gstaad and Les Roches, where we continue to deliver the same high-quality experiences and programs that SILC Academy is known for.

We encourage you to explore all of our original SILC Academy camps and the new location by clicking here.

For clarity and transparency, you can still find detailed information about the previous Champittet camp further down this page and through other links provided.

Thank you for your interest and support in SILC Academy as we embark on this exciting new chapter!

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2 Week Residential Camp

Join us for 2 weeks in July and stay at the beautiful boarding school of Collège Champittet by Lake Geneva in Lausanne.

Residential Camp

1 or 2 Week Day Camp

Join us at our day camp for 7 or 14 days from July, from 9:00 to 18:00, also based at our Lausanne campus.

Day Camp

Student Ambassador Robyn shares her summer camp experience!

Summer Camp with amazing activities by Lake Geneva in Lausanne, Switzerland

Summer Camp in Switzerland: Student Leadership

Leadership skills are developed throughout camp through fun and challenging outdoor activities. Our main goal is for students to have the time of their lives while learning at the same time and experiencing Switzerland.

Our international team of senior trainers facilitate students’ development of communication skills, goal setting, time management techniques, teamwork, and many other important life skills.

Our camp is open to all students aged 11 to 17 and is suitable to all fitness and experience levels!

Students will also learn about “savoir vivre” and etiquette, and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of workshops such as first aid training, dancing, outdoor and media workshops while learning to work more effectively in teams.

Highly experienced experts, trainers and guides take students through fun challenges, workshops, games and outdoor activities in a breath-taking mountain setting of the Swiss outdoors. Participants will receive feedback at the end of each activity as well as a certificate and Personal Action Plan at the end of the camp.

Our Campus in Lausanne

The campus of Collège Champittet is located in Pully, Lausanne, a beautiful setting by the shores of Lake Geneva. It is a safe and stimulating environment just steps from the Olympic Museum, and not far from the centre of Lausanne.

The 40.000m2 campus provides students with an ideal environment combining sports, nature, activities and culture. Our campus offers a small family environment with access to excellent facilities for our students. We are based just 2-minutes by foot from Lake Geneva, providing your child with an inspiring place to live and learn.

Within the school grounds students also have access to excellent sporting facilities, such as sports pitches, tennis courts, a running track and a gym which we happily use for some of the activities at camp.

From the SILC & Champittet Summer Leadership Camp, I will definitely take many achievements home, but it's mostly I learned how to collaborate with people I didn't really know before. And all the activities we did together, it made me grow my self confidence and I will definitely go home as a more confident person. There's a lot of great key factors I can take home from the camp. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Natasha, Russia

I think day one was already one of the days that we actually started making connections, which is a great start for the whole camp. It's never boring, it's always full of activities. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Lynn, Kuwait

It is a world of learning experiences because we do something new every day and there's so much to learn in that. It feels like this group of people will keep in contact wherever in the world they are. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Nicolas, Brazil

All the activities and the people that are doing the activities all have such a positive vibe to do what we want to do and that's amazing. That feeling is amazing. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Fatima, Egypt

It's just really satisfying to see that you can grow that much in a day and I would never have thought that was possible before. Everything that I've learned over these past few days, and weeks, I'm very excited to bring them home with me and use them in the school environment and the family environment. I think I'll be able to make friends a lot easier and generally flourish at school and in my environment a lot more. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Collin, United States

Organisation & Safety

Our experienced and international training team has all the expertise required to manage the SILC summer camp with great care, passion, attention for detail, operational excellence and safety.

We are dedicated to the highest standards to create a wonderful learning experience and to look after the health, safety and well-being of students. We give all the support needed to ensure students are safe, enjoy their time and perform at the best of their abilities.

We only work in suitable conditions and we are well informed of any weather condition changes. When needed, we modify the programme of the day according to the weather conditions.

Senior Team & Professional mountain guides

Our staff has extensive experience working with students from international schools around the world through our school workshops, school camps, summer and winter camps, webinars and student leadership conferences. They are a unique international melting pot of passionate, committed and highly experienced experts in the field of leadership, coaching, and consulting, coming together in Switzerland and each bringing their own expertise to our selection of modules.

All trainers who manage and run the Student Leadership Series are part of our international and multilingual senior training team, have full DBS checks, hold Child Protection Certificates from the Educational Collaborate for International Schools (ECIS), and are First Aid & CPR trained.

Depending on the activity, the guide to student ratio is 1:6 or 1:12. Including all trainers, staff, camp and activity managers, mountain guides and boarding staff, the ratio is 1:5 or lower. Trainers participate in activities to assist in the development of leadership skills and to facilitate the learning experience.

FAQ

Why is the SILC and Champittet Summer Leadership Camp no longer held at College Champittet?
The SILC and Champittet camp is no longer held at College Champittet due to our focus on offering enhanced and boutique learning experiences at new locations that better align with the values and goals of SILC Academy. We’ve expanded our camps to a new campus in Les Roches, allowing us to maintain our leadership development programs while providing students with a broader range of outdoor adventures and personal growth opportunities.

Where are the new locations for SILC Academy camps?
Our new SILC Academy camps are held in two stunning locations in Switzerland: Gstaad, a picturesque region in the Swiss Alps, and Les Roches, known for its vibrant learning environment. Additionally, we also offer summer camps in Cannes, France, and Corsica, allowing participants to enjoy a variety of unique, leadership-focused experiences across Europe. (We add all the links to the camps)

What differences can I expect between the Champittet camp and the new camp at Les Roches?
While both camps are grounded in leadership development, our new camp at Les Roches takes advantage of a more dynamic and interactive campus environment, offering students a broader range of activities, workshops, and mentorship opportunities. Les Roches focuses more on integrating leadership skills with entrepreneurial thinking and creative problem-solving, which enhances both personal growth and practical skillsets.

What makes SILC Academy’s camps unique compared to others?
SILC Academy stands out for its focus on leadership, personal development, and a diverse set of outdoor activities. Each camp offers tailor-made leadership modules designed to challenge students, push their boundaries, and foster essential skills like teamwork, communication, and global citizenship. With a rich mix of outdoor adventures like glacier expeditions, rock climbing, and kayaking, combined with leadership workshops, our camps create an unforgettable growth experience in some of the world’s most beautiful locations.

Dates summer camp 2024

Two week residential camp: Boarding camp

Monday 1st July to Sunday 14th July 2024
Monday 15th July to Sunday 28th July 2024

One or two week day camp, every day from 9 AM to 6 PM

From Monday 1st July 2024 for 7 or 14 days
From Monday 8th July 2024 for 7 or 14 days
From Monday 15th July 2024 for 7 or 14 days
From Monday 22nd July 2024 for 7 or 14 days

All-inclusive fees

CHF 6,000.- Two weeks residential
CHF 3,400.- Two weeks day camp
CHF 250.- Mandatory insurance fee for non-Swiss resident

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