Leadership & Personal Development Summer Programme in Switzerland

Course Description: Leadership & Personal Development Summer Programme in Switzerland

Vacation time is precious. This summer, students are invited to turn time away from school into something that truly matters—building confidence, discovering personal strengths, and stepping beyond comfort zones in a meaningful, supportive environment.

Hosted at a prestigious year-round boarding school in Blonay, Switzerland, this residential programme focuses on personal development, leadership, creativity, and resilience. Through carefully designed workshops, outdoor challenges, and collaborative activities, students grow not only academically and socially, but personally—gaining skills they carry far beyond summer.

Set on a peaceful hillside campus overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps, the programme combines structure with flexibility, allowing each student to engage deeply while enjoying the freedom and joy of summer.

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📍 Location

• Campus: Year-round boarding school in Blonay, Switzerland

• Hillside setting surrounded by forests

• Panoramic views of Lake Geneva and the Alps

• Close to the cultural attractions of the Swiss Riviera

• Safe, calm, and fully supervised environment

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📘 Lesson Plan – Core Workshops

Four flagship workshops are delivered during the programme, each designed to build practical life skills.

Workshop 1: MasterChef Cooking Challenge

• Focus: Creativity, time management, organisation under pressure

• Activity: Students plan and execute a cooking challenge within time limits

• Learning Outcome: Improved organisation, creative thinking, and confidence under pressure

Workshop 2: TEDx Debates

• Focus: Critical thinking, confident communication, defending diverse perspectives

• Activity: Structured debates and idea presentations

• Learning Outcome: Stronger reasoning skills and confidence in public speaking

Workshop 3: Safe Water Cube

• Focus: Teamwork and leadership

• Activity: Group project to design and build a simple drinking-water fountain

• Learning Outcome: Collaboration, leadership, and hands-on problem solving

Workshop 4: Outdoor Survival Challenge

• Focus: Problem-solving, perseverance, resilience

• Activity: Outdoor survival and adventure challenges

• Learning Outcome: Increased resilience, adaptability, and self-confidence

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⏰ Daily Routine (Sample Day)

Each day is structured while remaining flexible to match student interests.

• 08:00: Gentle wake-up & balanced breakfast

• 09:15 – 13:15: Morning programme (workshops, leadership & innovation sessions)

• 13:15: Lunch

• 14:30 – 18:30: Afternoon activities, clubs, or excursions

• 19:00: Dinner (often enjoyed on a lake-view terrace)

• 19:30 – 21:30: Evening social programme (games, talent shows, themed nights, campfires)

• 22:00: Bedtime in comfortable chalet-style bedrooms

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🏡 Accommodation & Residential Life

Students live in a family-style boarding environment that promotes security, belonging, and independence.

• Comfortable chalet-style bedrooms

• Structured daily routines

• Laundry service provided

• Small camper-to-staff ratio

• 24/7 supervision by trained counsellors and educators

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🍽️ Meals

The programme includes full board, with all meals and snacks provided.

• Balanced, nutritious meals

• Shared dining to encourage community

• Dietary requirements accommodated when notified in advance

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🎯 Afternoon Clubs & Activities

After lunch, students take part in a wide range of structured activities, which may include:

Sports

• Football, basketball, tennis

• Climbing and team sports

Nature & Outdoor

• Hiking and mountain walks

• Forest activities

• Lake outings

• Archery

Creative Arts

• Music, theatre

• Painting, crafts, and dance workshops

Technology & Making

• Hands-on creative or technical mini-projects (session-dependent)

Local Excursions

• Half-day or full-day trips to nearby Swiss towns and natural sites

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🎢 Major Excursion

Every two weeks, students enjoy a 2-day trip to Europa-Park, one of Europe’s largest theme parks.

• Fully supervised

• Included for all students staying during the relevant dates

• A major highlight of the programme

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💰 Programme Fees

• 1 week: CHF 2,700

• 2 weeks: CHF 4,500

• 3 weeks: CHF 5,700

• 4 weeks: CHF 6,900

• 5 weeks: CHF 8,100

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🎓 What’s Included

• Accommodation

• All meals and snacks

• Morning workshop & leadership programme

• Afternoon activities and clubs

• 2-day Europa-Park trip (every two weeks)

• Excursions and outings

• 24/7 supervision

• Teaching materials

• Certificate of participation

• Scheduled airport/train transfers on official dates

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➕ Optional Extras / Not Included

• Medical insurance: CHF 8 per day

Optional Sports Academies (per week, indicative prices):

• Football, Basketball, Tennis (half day), Horse riding: + CHF 550

• Ice hockey, Tennis (full day), Golf: + CHF 750

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🌟 Why Families Choose This Programme

• Warm, family-run boarding environment

• Small community with personalised attention

• Strong focus on confidence, independence, and life skills

• Meaningful balance of learning, sport, creativity, and exploration

• International environment encouraging openness and cultural exchange

• Safe, natural setting ideal for personal growth

• Summer programme hosted at a year-round boarding school, not a temporary venue