Highlights
- Great Program
- Inspiring learning activities
- International Environment
- Safe Environment
Focused on Fashion for an enriched camp experience.
Overview
The FASHION, ART & DESIGN Summer Camp at the International School of Milan is an inspiring two-week experience for creative students aged 12–17 who dream of exploring the world of fashion, art and design in Italy’s most stylish city.
Located in Baranzate, on the outskirts of Milan - the world’s fashion capital - the camp combines creativity, culture, and education in a dynamic and international environment. Students take part in hands-on workshops, learn Italian language and culture, and discover the fashion design process from concept to creation.
The programme includes interactive lessons at school, visits to Milan’s fashion, art and design districts, and weekend excursions to beautiful destinations in the surrounding area. The experience blends creative learning with cultural discovery and fun social activities, helping students build confidence, independence and new friendships.
All courses are taught in English and led by experienced professionals and lecturers from leading Fashion and Design Academies. Students of all levels are welcome — from beginners to those already exploring their artistic or fashion interests.
This unique fashion summer camp in Milan is more than just a learning experience — it’s a journey into Italian creativity and culture, designed to inspire the next generation of young designers.
12-17 yo
From June 28 to July 25, 2026
2 weeks
From $2,066
English
Max 60 campers
Co-Education
Private
Activities
ACADEMIC PROGRAMME:
The academic experience is at the heart of the ISM Fashion, Art & Design Summer Camp.
All activities are conducted in English and led by experienced fashion and design professionals who also teach at leading Italian academies.
CORE COURSE: UPCYCLING & SUSTAINABLE FASHION (common to all students):
•UPCYCLING & SUSTAINABLE FASHION: A hands-on workshop where students reimagine and transform exhisting garments through sewing, natural dyeing, and design
ELECTIVE COURSES (students will choose one of following):
•ITALIAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE: Interactive lessons designed to develop language skills and cultural understanding through conversation and games.
•ART & FASHION COLLECTION: A creative journey through the fashion design process — from concept and mood board to sketches and final presentation — allowing students to design their own capsule collection.
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ON-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES:
Residential Campers:
From 5:00 to 7:00 pm, campers enjoy sports, creative workshops, and free time in the boarding area — relaxing and socialising with friends.
After dinner, evenings are filled with fun and engaging activities such as karaoke, quizzes, movie nights, talent shows, and themed events, organised by our camp staff both on and off campus.
Day Campers:
With the Extra Activity Package, Day Campers can join up to three evening activities per week and one weekend excursion.
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EXCURSIONS:
WEEKDAYS: Every other day, campers explore Milan’s most iconic districts and surroundings — visiting fashion, art, and design exhibitions, textile fairs, and fashion houses, with some free time to enjoy the city atmosphere.
WEEKENDS: Residential campers take part in two full-day trips — one to a scenic local lake and another to a historical Italian city — for a perfect balance of culture, exploration, and relaxation.
DAY CAMPERS with the Extra Activity Package may also join one of the weekend excursions.
Dates & Pricing
KEY DETAILS:
Location: ISM at Baranzate, Milan, Italy.
Duration: 2-week camp sessions.
Programme:
•Residential programme (Arrival on Sundays /Departure on Saturdays)
•Day programme (Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00)
Dates:
•Session 1 – Sunday 28th June – Saturday 11th July 2026
•Session 2– Sunday 12th July – Saturday 25 th July 2026
COSTS & DISCOUNTS:
Prices:
•Residential programme: € 3620
•Day programme: € 1750
Discounts:
•Early Bird: 5% Off. (book by 31 January 2026)
•Inspired Educational Group students*: 10% Off
•Returning students/Siblings (applied from the second student onwards) *: 5% Off
* Only one discount may be combined with the Early Bird offer
From June 28 to July 25, 2026
From $2,066
Academics
ACADEMIC STRUCTURE – Classes are divided by age to create a focused learning experience.
AGE GROUPS
•Junior: 12–14 years
•Senior: 15–17 years
CORE COURSE: UPCYCLING & SUSTAINABLE FASHION (common to all students):
•This two-week course guides students through the creative process of transforming existing garments into new, original pieces through upcycling, recycling, and reconstruction. They explore sewing, natural dyeing, and screen printing, developing personal visual boards to inspire their designs. With guided experimentation, each student creates a mini capsule collection of 2–3 reimagined garments—enhanced in colour, finish, shape, and texture—culminating in a professional photoshoot and styling session.
ELECTIVE COURSES (students will choose one of following):
•ITALIAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE – (for beginners and elementary level). Campers immerse themselves in Italian language and culture through interactive lessons that build grammar, vocabulary, and confidence. In small groups, they discuss topics such as culture, fashion, and sustainability while engaging in quizzes, videos, creative workshops, cooking sessions, and local activities. The course strengthens communication skills and independent thinking, with all projects presented at the final school exhibition for families and friends. (A minimum number of enrolments is required for this course; if not reached, students will be placed in the Art & Fashion Collection course.)
•ART & FASHION COLLECTION
Campers explore the creative process of designing a fashion collection, from concept to final portfolio. They learn research, brand identity, mood boards, colour palettes, material selection, and sketching, while gaining insight into the Italian fashion system. Combining theory and practice through collage, drawing, and visual composition, the course builds solid foundations for future studies and concludes with a personal portfolio presented at the final exhibition.
Language lessons
ELECTIVE COURSE:
ITALIAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE – for beginners and elementary level;
•Campers immerse themselves in Italian language, culture, and history through interactive lessons that build grammar, vocabulary, and confidence. In small groups, they discuss topics such as culture, fashion, and sustainability while engaging in quizzes, videos, creative workshops, cooking sessions, and local activities. The course strengthens communication skills and independent thinking, with all projects presented at the final school exhibition for families and friends.
•(A minimum number of enrolments is required for this course; if not reached, students will be placed in the Art & Fashion Collection course.)
12hours of lessons per week
Schedule
DAY SCHEDULE EXAMPLE:
•8 am to 9 am: Breakfast in the boarding house (For residential students)
•9 am to 12:20 pm: Morning courses (Upcycling & Sustainable Fashion, Italian Language and Culture or Art and Fashion Collection)
•12:30 pm to 1:30 pm: Lunch at the school canteen (or packed lunch during excursions)
•2 pm to 5 pm: Afternoon courses (Upcycling & Sustainable Fashion, Italian Language and Culture or Art and Fashion Collection)
•5 pm: Afternoon snack
•5 pm to 7 pm: Free time with sports activities run by our camp staff such as: Basketball, volleyball, swimming in the school’s swimming pool (pool opens once a week).
•7 pm to 8 pm: Dinner at the canteen (or packed dinner during excursions*)
•8 pm to 9/9:30 pm: In-campus and out-campus activities organised by our camp staff, such as: quizzes, talent nights, treasure hunts, karaoke, bowling, movie night, pizza parties, disco nights and more.
•9:30 pm to 10:30p m: Free time in the boarding house.
•10:30 pm: Lights out.
EXCURSIONS:
• Outings take place every other weekday.
• Wednesdays, Saturday and Sunday are long excursion days.
Accommodation & facilities
The International School of Milan is centrally situated in Baranzate, just a few kilometres from the heart of Milan. As the city’s oldest established school, it is a well-recognised and prestigious landmark among locals. Founded in 1958 by the Formiga family, the school prides itself on delivering exceptional academic achievements, offering students high-quality education and excellent boarding facilities in a welcoming environment.
All our residential students are accommodated in the school's Boarding House, located within the ISM Campus where all the courses and camp activities take place. Campers stay in single or double rooms (with only one triple room available), and each room has a private bathroom shared by a maximum of three students (two rooms).
FACILITIES AT THE SCHOOL INCLUDE:
Indoor swimming pool
Creative arts centres
Music studios
A wide range of indoor and outdoor sports facilities
Theatre
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Q&A
The camp is led by the Camp Director and a Head of Boarding, supported by academic teachers, boarding monitors, and activity leaders. Dedicated staff oversee every aspect of camp life — from lessons and excursions to evening activities — ensuring continuous supervision and pastoral care.
All teachers and instructors are experienced professionals who also lecture at leading Fashion and Design Academies in Milan. Boarding and activity staff have backgrounds in education, youth programmes, or creative fields, and are trained to work with international students.
Yes. All camp staff undergo official background and reference checks in line with Inspired Education Group safeguarding standards.
Before each camp, all staff attend mandatory training covering health and safety, child safeguarding, supervision protocols, and emergency response. Returning staff participate in refresher sessions to ensure best practices and a consistent standard of care.
The camp welcomes students from over 30 nationalities and fosters an environment of mutual respect, cultural exchange, and inclusion. Classes, activities, and room assignments are designed to encourage international collaboration and language practice in English.
Students follow a Campers’ Code of Conduct based on respect, safety, and cooperation. Rules cover time management, appropriate behaviour, care for personal and school property, and safety procedures. Violations are addressed through a three-step disciplinary policy, with parental communication when needed.
To encourage social interaction and reduce screen time, mobile phone use is limited during the camp. Phones may be used:
•8:15–8:45 AM
•5:00–8:00 PM
•During excursions or when off campus
Mobile phones are not permitted during lessons or overnight.
Location
The nearest airport to IS Milan Fashion, Art & Design Summer camp is Milan Malpensa and Milan Linate. Airport pickup is available upon request. THE SCHOOL ADDRESS IS: International School of Milan, Via 1 Maggio, 20, 20021 Baranzate MI.The closest AIRPORTS are Milan Malpensa and Milan Linate.We offer AIRPORT TRANSFER as an extra service (only for residential students traveling alone).We can arrange transfers either one-way or round-trip. On the day of arrival, our camp staff will meet students at the gate, and on the day of departure, they will assist students during check-in.We operate to/from Malpensa Airport and Linate Airport.COSTS:ISM Airport Transfer Costs:One way: € 150Round way: € 280SERVICE TIME WINDOW:The service operates within the following time windows:Sunday (arrival day): For flights arriving between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM local time.Saturday (departure day): For flights departing between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM local time.Please ensure that you book a flight with arrival and departure times within these windows. If your flight falls outside these times, we can arrange a private car transfer. Please see details below.PRIVATE CAR:If the arrival or departure flights fall outside the above time windows, the school can arrange a private car to pick up or drop off the student at the airport. Please notify us by sending an email to: summercamp@ismilan.itCosts:One way: € 190Round way: € 360
