Frequently Asked Questions
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Our unique Swiss Teen Summit offers a fantastic summer adventure for our students. The all-inclusive fee is: CHF7.400.
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For our full and most up-to-date refund policy, please refer to our Terms & Conditions webpage.
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The Swiss Teen Summit in Crans-Montana, Switzerland focuses on developing essential 21st-century skills through a mix of adventurous outdoor activities and real-world learning. Over two weeks, students will take part in exciting challenges such as glacier expeditions and canyoning, designed to build leadership qualities like teamwork, communication, and resilience. Alongside these adventures, the camp offers interactive workshops on entrepreneurship, including branding, storytelling, and website creation, led by industry experts from Swiss organisations and beyond. Students will also engage in real-world scenarios through corporate simulations and creative projects, enhancing their practical skills and global perspective. Overall, the camp aims to foster personal growth, inspire confidence, and prepare students for future academic and professional success.
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The packing list and all the logistical information will be sent to you via email closer to camp date. We call this informative package the Welcome Pack. Within its pages, you'll discover everything from a detailed checklist of what to pack for camp, to insights into the incredible experiences awaiting you, along with a breakdown of our planned activities.
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Yes, absolutely. We provide pick-ups and drop-offs at both Geneva Airport or a nearby train station (10:00 AM to 3:00PM). This is included in the camp fee. For different times and locations, charges will apply.
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Sadly our team cannot support you with the entire process of obtaining a visa. It is the family's responsibility to ensure that all necessary arrangements have been made.
Nevertheless, we would be delighted to provide you with a Visa Support Letter. Please note that only once the full camp fee has been settled can we provide such a letter. Please contact us and your personal concierge will provide you with more information. -
It would be our pleasure to schedule a Zoom call with you. Please click on the button below:
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We recommend students bring approximately CHF 100 per week to the camp. Mainly for personal purchases during our excursions outside the campus.
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Yes, each of the participating students will receive a personalised letter and a certificate of completion.
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Certainly! Prior to camp parent’s will receive a link and password to a blog that will be updated daily with stories and photos of the camp activities. We virtually let you experience the camp adventure alongside us.
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Our summer camp welcomes students from 14 up to 17 years old. Please note that spots are limited and once we reach full capacity, we will start our waiting list.
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SILC Academy is a distinguished leader in student leadership development with over a decade of profound experience in the education sector. As proud members of esteemed international school organisations and councils such as BSME, ECIS, and NESA, we take pride in collaborating with students from the world’s most prestigious schools, unlocking their inherent potential.
Our commitment to cultivating leadership goes beyond the ordinary. SILC Academy orchestrates school workshops, year-round school camps, and conferences globally. This includes our signature two-week summer camps in the picturesque landscapes of Switzerland and France. Our unique programmes, meticulously crafted with the SILC curricular framework, seamlessly integrate thrilling activities, engaging workshops, and insightful evaluations.
Summer Camps:
Swiss Teen Summit, Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Gstaad Summer Leadership Camp, Switzerland
SILC Creative & Entrepreneurial Summer Camp, South of France
Sea & Island Adventure, Corsica, France
Winter Camp:
SILC Winter Leadership Camp, Switzerland
Here at SILC, each student has the chance to learn and experience incredible things in unique places and exclusive activities, make friends with like-minded peers around the world, and get personalised feedback and guidance to help them achieve their full potential by developing their unique skills and talents.
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You may register for our summer camp via the button below.
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Mobile phones are allowed, but their use is restricted to specific times during the day and these times are subject to the programme for safety reasons and to not disturb the activities. In general, phones are allowed before breakfast 7:30-8:00, on bus rides to and from the activities, during leisure time before dinner 18:00-19:00 and again just before bed time 21:30-22:00, strictly following the rules given by the Camp Manager. For the rest of the day, night and depending on the programme, students may be required to keep their phones at a safe location or give their phones to the staff member who keeps phones safe in a staff room.
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The main language at camp is English.
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All trainers who manage and run our camps are part of our international and multilingual senior training team, bringing different expertise to the variety of our leadership training modules. Hence, our core team of senior trainers consists of musicians, filmmakers, project managers, marketers, media trainers, educators, entrepreneurs, ski instructors, nutritionists, drama teachers, actresses, photographers, mountain guides, and outdoor enthusiasts.
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Yes, absolutely. Our in-house chefs across our various camp locations fully comply with any dietary, religious, or medical requirements.