SILC Academy

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Location

Gstaad, Montreux, Leysin, Lugano, Geneva, Switzerland & Cannes, Corsica, France

Ages

10-18

Gender

Coed

Session Lengths

1, 2, 3, 4 weeks

Overview

SILC Academy is a renowned summer camp provider offering exceptional leadership and 21st-century skills programmes across Switzerland, France, and Corsica. Designed for young people from around the world, SILC camps combine adventure, teamwork, and personal growth to develop confidence, resilience, and global-mindedness in an inspiring international environment.

SILC Gstaad Summer Leadership Camp – Gstaad, Switzerland
Ages: 10–17 years
Session 1: June 28 – July 11, 2027
Session 2: July 12 – July 25, 2027
Fee: CHF 7,000 (all inclusive for 2 weeks)
(Flexible stays of 1–4 weeks available)

The original SILC experience — their largest and most accessible programme. Based in the Gstaad valley, it combines a full 21st-century skills curriculum with mountain adventures, teamwork, and leadership experiences.

SILC Montreux Summer Leadership Academy – Montreux, Switzerland
Ages: 14–17 years
Session 1: July 4 – 17, 2027
Session 2: July 18 – 31, 2027
Fee: CHF 7,700 (all inclusive for 2 weeks)

A future-ready programme at one of Switzerland's most prestigious boarding schools on the shores of Lake Geneva. This high-adventure, activity-packed experience combines city, lake, and mountain exploration with real-world learning through partnerships with leading universities, corporates, NGOs, and start-ups.

SILC Leysin Summer Leadership Camp – Leysin, Switzerland
Ages: 13–17 years
Dates: July 3 – 16, 2027
Fee: CHF 7,400 (all inclusive for 2 weeks)

Located at a scenic Leysin campus in the Swiss Alps, this camp blends outdoor challenges with leadership, entrepreneurship, and teamwork development. From forest trails to lakeside adventures, students grow through shared challenge and discovery.

SILC Lugano Summer Leadership Academy – Lugano, Switzerland
Ages: 15–18 years
Dates: July 18 – 31, 2027
Fee: CHF 7,700 (all inclusive for 2 weeks)

Based on the campus of Franklin University Switzerland, this programme combines business, entrepreneurship, and innovation with a taste of university life. Interactive masterclasses, workshops, and personal projects help students develop their ideas, while lake and mountain adventures build confidence, teamwork, and leadership in southern Switzerland.

SILC Geneva Summer Leadership Academy – Geneva, Switzerland
Ages: 15–18 years
Dates: July 3 – 16, 2027
Fee: CHF 7,700 (all inclusive for 2 weeks)

Hosted at Webster University Geneva, this programme explores business and international relations through university-led masterclasses, practical projects, and visits to companies and international organisations. Lake and mountain adventures complement hands-on learning, helping students develop communication, decision-making, and leadership skills while experiencing life on an international university campus.

SILC Creative & Entrepreneurial Summer Camp – French Riviera, France
Ages: 11–17 years
Session 1: July 5 – 18, 2027
Session 2: July 19 – August 1, 2027
Fee: €6,900 (all inclusive for 2 weeks)

Hosted at a prestigious palace campus on the French Riviera, this camp helps students turn ideas into reality through arts, digital media, storytelling, and entrepreneurship. Each day combines creative workshops with outdoor exploration across beaches, cities, and coastal mountains.

SILC Sea & Island Adventure Camp – Corsica, France
Ages: 11–17 years
Session 1: July 3 – 16, 2027
Fee: €9,800 early bird / €10,300 regular (all inclusive for 2 weeks)

A two-week journey of exploration aboard modern catamarans and across the island of Corsica and its stunning coastline. Students enjoy mountain treks, water sports, and sea-based challenges — all while applying SILC's 21st-century skills curriculum for an unforgettable summer adventure.

For inquiries, contact admissions@swissleadershipcamp.com or book a call directly through their website.

Activities

Sports

  • Horseback Riding

Waterfront

  • River Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Catamaran Sailing

Adventure

  • Canyoning
  • Rock Climbing
  • Via Ferrata
  • Mountain Hiking
  • Ropes Courses
  • Glacier Expeditions
  • Mountain Expeditions
  • Team Challenges

Arts

  • Photography
  • Filmmaking
  • Drawing
  • Sketching
  • Painting
  • Music
  • Dance

Academic

  • Leadership Development
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business & Innovation
  • International Relations
  • University Masterclasses
  • Communication Skills
  • Time Management

Dates & Rates

Gstaad Summer Leadership Camp (Ages 10-17)

June 28 - July 11, July 12 - July 25

CHF 7000

Montreux Summer Leadership Academy (Ages 14-17)

July 4 - July 17, July 18 - July 31

CHF 7700

Leysin Summer Leadership Camp (Ages 13-17)

July 3 - July 16

CHF 7400

Lugano Summer Leadership Academy (Ages 15-18)

July 18 - July 31

CHF 7700

Geneva Summer Leadership Academy (Ages 15-18)

July 3 - July 16

CHF 7700

Creative & Entrepreneurial Summer Camp France (Ages 11-17)

July 5 - July 18, July 19 - August 1

€6900

Sea & Island Adventure Corsica (Ages 11-17)

July 3 - July 16

€9800 early bird / €10,300 regular