Leysin Summer Camp
Switzerland Teenager Study Abroad

Program Snapshot Age Range: 13-17 Fun Ranking: Intensity: Some Homework Staff/Student: 1:10 Curfew: Lights out at assigned time

Leysin Summer Camp

The majestic Alps, which cover approximately 60% of the country’s land, are famous for climbing, skiing, snowboarding, biking, hiking and other fun activities. Swiss cuisine borrows its culinary traditions from German and French cuisines. Some commonly eaten foods are rosti (crispy, fried and shredded potatoes), meat or cheese fondue, and raclette (cheese that is melted and then served on boiled potatoes with or without meats, gherkins and vegetables) to name only a few. In addition to cheese, Switzerland is known for its chocolate.

Leysin, Switzerland is located high in the Alpes Vaudoises and is close to Lake Geneva, the Swiss Riviera (Montreux & Vevey) and Lausanne. Leysin is only twenty minutes from the European Motorway Network and ninety minutes from Geneva International Airport. The combination of long hours of sunshine and traditional charm make this location an ideal spot for summer vacation, fun and learning.

School Facilities: Leysin Residential Summer Camp center offers unrestricted views of the Alps. The facilities of the center include: comfortable classrooms, a recreation room, cinema, private disco and large dining hall. The center is close to shops, swimming pool, tennis & squash courts, fitness center and many other amenities for camp activities. About 45% of the students are from German or Italian speaking areas of Switzerland; other participants are from other countries in Europe and North America. Participants will room in a dormitory located on the camp premise. Dormitory rooms are assigned according to age and sex. Camp participants will be placed in rooms with two or three beds with a private bathroom. 3 meals/day included.

Activities/Excursions: Organized activities and sports are included. A one day excursion and one half-day excursion per week are also included. Optional activities offered at an additional cost (horseback riding, tennis, etc).

Lodging & Meals: Dormitory/residence with 3 meals/day

Supervision: This is a very structured program with many activities. Participants are not able to leave the camp premises unaccompanied and must abide by camp staff rules and regulations pertaining to lights out, policies and procedures, etc. **EXCEPTION: During excursions students 14 years of age and older are given free time to walk and explore around for a time on their own, OR with special written authorization given by parent/legal guardian, participants will be able to leave campus grounds. An entire team of teachers/camp employees will oversee the day-to-day care, activity and learning for each participant. Camp teachers will coordinate the basic program sports and activities for the participants. The teachers will always accompany participants on the excursions organized by the camp off campus grounds. The Director of the camp center is present daily to supervise the staff and ensure a safe and active learning environment for all camp participants. The camp teachers room on the same floor as the students and provide 24-hour/day supervision. A night supervisor is also present to ensure a quiet nighttime atmosphere.

To/From School: Language classes held on campus grounds.

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