Switzerland is a top destination for summer camps with world-class facilities and stunning natural beauty. In this article, we’ll explore why Switzerland is an ideal destination for summer camp and highlight some of the best summer camps in the country.
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Why choose Switzerland for summer camp?
Switzerland is considered one of the best places in the world to attend summer camp. If you’re looking for top-notch summer camps, Switzerland is the place to be. With their excellent facilities and experienced staff, Swiss camps are renowned for being some of the best in the world.
Switzerland has many famous summits, glittering glaciers, and overwhelming ski resorts that make it a perfect winter playground. However, don’t miss out on the fun during the summer months. The climate during summer is mild without excessive heat, cold, or humidity. The temperatures generally range between 25 to 30°C, making it perfect for enjoying all the outdoor activities that Switzerland has to offer.
Languages
Summer camp is a special type of community where kids come together to have fun but if you are considering Switzerland for a summer camp, you may also wish that your kid(s) will learn or improve a new language. The dominant languages of Switzerland are German and French, but most of the camps will be in English.
Campuses and surroundings
It is well-known that educational institutes in Switzerland are some of the best and most prestigious in the world. Most campuses are located in iconic locations with breathtaking panoramas. Kids are surrounded by lakes and mountains, allowing many different types of outdoor activities and sports within a few minutes drive.
Chocolate and cheese
Swiss cows are iconic and provide the milk necessary for the best cheeses and chocolates. Do your kid(s) love cheese or chocolate? Summer Camps in Switzerland will propose a delicious excursion to the Cailler-Nestle factory. Kids will learn how the cheeses and chocolates are made and taste freshly made delicious products.
Paradise for nature-lovers
Mighty mountains, dark gorges, deep-green forests, picturesque lakes, rushing waterfalls, and mystical moors make Switzerland a paradise for nature lovers. Kids will discover pristine nature, flora, and fauna and seek inspiration in places of tranquility and energy. Switzerland is home to an estimated 7,000 lakes, many of which are spectacularly beautiful.
Highest education standards
Switzerland is renowned worldwide for its excellent educational standards. This is reflected in the quality of summer camps, which typically include various academic and enrichment activities.
Let the adventure begin. Discover some of the most renowned summer camps in Switzerland here. Are you still figuring out where to send your child to summer camp? Check out our handpicked selection of the top summer camps in Europe, including those in Switzerland, to find the perfect fit for your child’s interests and needs.
Top rated summer camps in Switzerland for 2024
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Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz Summer Camps
Zuoz, Switzerland
3 reviews
Enjoy an unforgettable summer in the Swiss Alps, near St. Moritz. In one of the most beautiful places in the world, you`ll be able to learn new things, make new friends and have lots of fun.
Why parents choose this camp
Multi-Activity
English
Best value
Alpadia Language Schools
Leysin, Switzerland
0 reviews
Founded in 1996, Alpadia Language Schools offers premier language education for international students seeking to learn French, English, or German
Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English French German
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Prefleuri International Alpine School - Summer and Winter Camps
Villars, Switzerland
2 reviews
Nestled in the heart of Switzerland’s breathtaking Alps, Préfleuri is located in a traditional Swiss chalet surrounded by 2 acres of natural playground. Préfleuri is 2km away from Villars-sur-Ollon, an authentic ski resort with an altitude of 1,300 m.
Why parents choose this camp
Ski & Snowboard
English French
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Gaia ChangeMakers Program
Zurich, Switzerland & Czech Republic
4 reviews
The Gaia ChangeMakers Program is a unique program of Make The Change Education, that combines fun, challenge, and transformation. The camp starts in Zurich, then Prague, and finishes in the beautiful Swiss Alps.
Why parents choose this camp
STEM
English
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TechLabs Overnight Flight Camp
Trogen, Switzerland
1 reviews
Embark on an unforgettable journey with our Overnight Summer Camp nestled in the breathtaking Swiss Alps! This immersive experience is tailored for young aviation enthusiasts who dream of soaring through the skies.Our unique focus: Building and flying RC planes in a stunning alpine landscape.
Why parents choose this camp
English
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St. George's International Summer Camps
Clarens, Switzerland
3 reviews
St. George’s International School Summer Camps in Montreux, Switzerland provide a world class summer experience for young people from all over the world eager to have fun, develop their creativity, experience challenges and grow as individuals throughout their time at camp.
Why parents choose this camp
Arts
English
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International Summer Camp Montana Switzerland
Montana, Switzerland
0 reviews
International Summer Camp Montana, nestled in the Alpine resort of Crans-Montana, provides a mix of fun, sports, and language learning for children and teens aged 8-17 from around the globe. The camp’s philosophy revolves around enhancing physical activity, fostering creativity, and encouraging social interaction in a picturesque setting.
Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English
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Les Roches Global Hospitality Education
Crans Montana, Switzerland
0 reviews
Go behind the scenes at 5-Star hotels, and develop entrepreneurial and management skills alongside like-minded friends from around the world. You’ll discover modern hospitality, experience new cultures and have an unforgettable summer.
Why parents choose this camp
Multi-Activity
English
Best value
Brillantmont International School
Lausanne, Switzerland
3 reviews
Founded in 1882, Brillantmont is a small family owned and run school, in an incredible location. It is in the centre of Lausanne, a beautiful, French speaking city on the shores of Lake Léman (Lake Geneva) – the perfect place for an amazing summer experience. Just 45 minutes from Geneva airport, with easy access to the lakes and mountains, it offers a wealth of possibilities for young people.
Why parents choose this camp
English French
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EHL Hospitality Business School
Lausanne, Switzerland
1 reviews
Founded in 1893 as Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne. Join other students for a transformative experience and open your mind to the diverse career opportunities in hospitality, travel, entertainment, luxury brands, high tech and many more.
Why parents choose this camp
Hospitality
English French
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Altitude Camps
Verbier, Switzerland
3 reviews
The Altitude Camp is an international summer camp in Switzerland offering the feeling of a home away from home. Kids develop new skills and confidence in a safe environment.
Why parents choose this camp
Multi-Activity
English
Best value
Institut auf dem Rosenberg / Rosenberg Camps
St. Gallen, Switzerland
3 reviews
At Rosenberg, we offer a holistic, forward-thinking education that fosters curiosity and academic excellence. Summer camp allows our Artisans to blend this unique approach with exciting outdoor activities, creating a fun and personalized learning experience.
Why parents choose this camp
Academics
English
Best value
Village Camps - Leysin, Switzerland
Leysin, Switzerland
0 reviews
Village Camps is known as one of Europe’s pioneering International Summer Camp organization. Celebrating 52 years of providing Education Through Recreation™ to hundreds of thousands of children from across the globe, Village Camps is truly one of the most experienced premium summer camp operators in Europe and around the world.
Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English French
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Summer Camp - Collège du Léman
Versoix, Switzerland
0 reviews
Besides our wonderful location, nestled between Lake Geneva and adjacent mountains, close to downtown Geneva and the Airport, an advantage of our Summer Camp is that students have the opportunity to build their own summer programme by choosing from a range of 8 activities in the morning and 16 in the afternoon.
Why parents choose this camp
English French
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Les Elfes International Summer Camps
Bagnes, Switzerland
1 reviews
Since 1987, Les Elfes has hosted unforgettable 2-4 week summer sessions in Verbier, making it one of Switzerland’s top-rated camps. Kids enjoy outdoor sports, language classes, educational workshops, and cultural excursions.
Why parents choose this camp
English
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Institut Montana Summer Sessions
Zug, Switzerland
0 reviews
Every year, we offer a summer school of a lifetime. Our Motto is Learn.Grow.Move.Meet and that’s what you will live during your time with us. Our summer school is about combining learning with fun.
Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English German
Best value
LAS Summer in Switzerland
Leysin, Switzerland
0 reviews
Have the Summer of a Lifetime with LAS Summer in Switzerland! Since 1949, LAS Summer in Switzerland has offered an incredible residential summer experience at our beautiful campus in the Swiss Alps.
Why parents choose this camp
English
Lovell International Camps
Bern, Switzerland
3 reviews
Lovell Camps offers a well balanced experiential program which combines language instruction with a wide variety of sports, activities and excursions which are tailored to specific age groups.
Why parents choose this camp
Ski & Snowboard
English
TASIS Summer Programs
Collina d'Oro, Switzerland
6 reviews
Set in beautiful Lugano, the TASIS Summer Programs in Switzerland offer intensive academic courses, an unparalleled performing arts program, thrilling outdoor adventures, advanced sports training, and exciting cultural excursions to students ranging in age from 4–17.
Why parents choose this camp
Multi-Activity
English
Camp Suisse
Les Crosets, Switzerland
3 reviews
Camp Suisse is an international summer camp in Switzerland for children and teenagers (7-17 years) from all over the world. An English-speaking camp, full of outdoor adventure activities and language tuition in English, French, Spanish and German.
Why parents choose this camp
Multi-Activity
English
Beau Soleil Summer Camp
Villars, Switzerland
3 reviews
Experience Our World:
At Beau Soleil, summer means FUN! Our recipe for success combines: campers aged 8-17 from around the world; a wide range of exciting activities and challenges; and engaging language lessons, to create the perfect summer experience.
Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English
Surval Summer Camp
Montreux, Switzerland
7 reviews
Surval Montreux is the only all-girls international boarding school in Switzerland. The school’s prime location, overlooking Montreux and Lake Geneva,is a safe and nurturing environment for up to 70 girls.
The Surval Summer Camp runs for a total of 6 weeks with campers joining for a minimum of 2 weeks. Surval’s Summer Camp gives girls an unforgettable experience with age-appropriate programmes for Senior Campers (aged 13-16) and Junior Campers (aged 10-12), all housed within our stunning campus.
Why parents choose this camp
Languages
Girls Only
English French
Aiglon Summer School
Villars, Switzerland
3 reviews
The world is open to discovery. When students join the Aiglon Summer School, they are entering not just as learners but explorers. Our rich lessons combined with unique outdoor adventures ensure they leave confident, capable and ready for whatever’s next.
Our students and parents would agree that th
Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English French
ENSR International Summer Camp
Champery, Switzerland
0 reviews
Organised by the Lausanne-based international school Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande, the summer camp welcomes international students from 9 to 18 from all over the world.
Why parents choose this camp
English French
Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich - Winter & Summer Camps
Winterthur, Switzerland
3 reviews
Mountains, cities, rivers and lakes – the Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich have a lot to offer young people from all over the world during the summer and winter holidays.
Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English
friLingue Camps
Braunwald, Switzerland
5 reviews
FriLingue organizes language camps, vacation camps and ski camps for young people in Switzerland.
Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English French German
Girls Only Summer Camps in Switzerland
Surval Summer Camp
Montreux, Switzerland
7 reviews
Surval Montreux is the only all-girls international boarding school in Switzerland. The school’s prime location, overlooking Montreux and Lake Geneva,is a safe and nurturing environment for up to 70 girls.
The Surval Summer Camp runs for a total of 6 weeks with campers joining for a minimum of 2 weeks. Surval’s Summer Camp gives girls an unforgettable experience with age-appropriate programmes for Senior Campers (aged 13-16) and Junior Campers (aged 10-12), all housed within our stunning campus.
Why parents choose this camp
Languages
Girls Only
English French
Most expensive summer camps in Switzerland
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LAS Summer in Switzerland
Leysin, Switzerland
0 reviews
Have the Summer of a Lifetime with LAS Summer in Switzerland! Since 1949, LAS Summer in Switzerland has offered an incredible residential summer experience at our beautiful campus in the Swiss Alps.
Why parents choose this camp
English
Best value
International Summer Camp Montana Switzerland
Montana, Switzerland
0 reviews
International Summer Camp Montana, nestled in the Alpine resort of Crans-Montana, provides a mix of fun, sports, and language learning for children and teens aged 8-17 from around the globe. The camp’s philosophy revolves around enhancing physical activity, fostering creativity, and encouraging social interaction in a picturesque setting.
Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English
Best value
Institut auf dem Rosenberg / Rosenberg Camps
St. Gallen, Switzerland
3 reviews
At Rosenberg, we offer a holistic, forward-thinking education that fosters curiosity and academic excellence. Summer camp allows our Artisans to blend this unique approach with exciting outdoor activities, creating a fun and personalized learning experience.
Why parents choose this camp
Academics
English
Best value
Institut Montana Summer Sessions
Zug, Switzerland
0 reviews
Every year, we offer a summer school of a lifetime. Our Motto is Learn.Grow.Move.Meet and that’s what you will live during your time with us. Our summer school is about combining learning with fun.
Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English German
Best value
Village Camps - Leysin, Switzerland
Leysin, Switzerland
0 reviews
Village Camps is known as one of Europe’s pioneering International Summer Camp organization. Celebrating 52 years of providing Education Through Recreation™ to hundreds of thousands of children from across the globe, Village Camps is truly one of the most experienced premium summer camp operators in Europe and around the world.
Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English French
Most affordable summer camps in Switzerland
Best value
Altitude Camps
Verbier, Switzerland
3 reviews
The Altitude Camp is an international summer camp in Switzerland offering the feeling of a home away from home. Kids develop new skills and confidence in a safe environment.
Why parents choose this camp
Multi-Activity
English
Best value
Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz Summer Camps
Zuoz, Switzerland
3 reviews
Enjoy an unforgettable summer in the Swiss Alps, near St. Moritz. In one of the most beautiful places in the world, you`ll be able to learn new things, make new friends and have lots of fun.
Why parents choose this camp
Multi-Activity
English
friLingue Camps
Braunwald, Switzerland
5 reviews
FriLingue organizes language camps, vacation camps and ski camps for young people in Switzerland.
Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English French German
Lovell International Camps
Bern, Switzerland
3 reviews
Lovell Camps offers a well balanced experiential program which combines language instruction with a wide variety of sports, activities and excursions which are tailored to specific age groups.
Why parents choose this camp
Ski & Snowboard
English
Aiglon Summer School
Villars, Switzerland
3 reviews
The world is open to discovery. When students join the Aiglon Summer School, they are entering not just as learners but explorers. Our rich lessons combined with unique outdoor adventures ensure they leave confident, capable and ready for whatever’s next.
Our students and parents would agree that th
Why parents choose this camp
Languages
English French
Swiss summer camp reviews from parents & kids
1-5 of 24 reviews
I want to thank you again for these 2 weeks with Sergey! I felt a very special relation and we praise it a lot!
Sergey can’t stop talking about camp, has a lot of good memories and wants to return next year ????
We’ll be happy to see you in Moscow and show something special for you
Amazing Camp, Great Staff, fun activities and kids coming from all over the world. Definitely the best camp I’ve been to
Her (Diya’s) dedication to sustainability is inspiring and is something I want to emulate in my future. Most importantly, she showed me how sustainability is not limited to one sector. This sentiment made me very hopeful because before this course, I thought that sustainable career paths were limited to environmental science or urban planning.
Ms. Kanoria had a profound impact on my personal development as a teacher, mentor and confidant. I fondly remember our trips together like building homes in Romania, or sailing through trees at the ropes park. She supported me through atypical and unstable teenage years, and she motivated me with her trust to do better in and outside of school.”
Alexander Degenhardt
Founder of Cikumas GmbH
Student at University of St. Gallen
Not only is Diya thoughtful, and truly caring of her students, she is deeply passionate about her craft, and in providing learners with the most effective and impactful education possible. In this way, she is, quite frankly, paving the way for our future learners, teachers, and scientists alike. Through her kindness, determination for change, and passion for teaching, she has been a truly influential part of my formative education. It has been a privilege to have been taught by a person like her, and to have had the chance to call her a mentor, teacher, and role model.
Lucy Sparks,
Student at Maastricht University