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Lugano, Switzerland
Language & Adventure - Via Collina d'Oro, Switzerland
14-17 years old
4 weeks
Weekly hours: 20
Session Dates
Choose your preferred session from the options below and submit your details in order to complete your booking.
June - Boarding
| Start | 6/22/2025 |
| End | 7/17/2025 |
| Duration | 4 Weeks |
| Price | CHF 9,800 |
June - Day Camp
| Start | 6/22/2025 |
| End | 7/17/2025 |
| Duration | 4 Weeks |
| Price | CHF 5,900 |
July - Boarding
| Start | 7/20/2025 |
| End | 8/9/2025 |
| Duration | 3 Weeks |
| Price | CHF 8,300 |
July - Day Camp
| Start | 7/20/2025 |
| End | 8/9/2025 |
| Duration | 3 Weeks |
| Price | CHF 4,900 |
Embark on an exhilarating learning journey with our programs in Lugano, strategically located in the heart of Europe.
- Choose from a variety of dynamic courses tailored for each age group, allowing students to delve into their selected primary course for extended daily sessions.
- Elevate the experience with optional overnight trips and sports clubs, available at an additional cost.
- Our all-encompassing program encompasses sports, music, arts, and engaging activities, providing a holistic educational adventure.
- Weekend day-trips are seamlessly integrated into the program, offering a perfect blend of exploration and education.
Join us in Lugano for an unforgettable experience that combines learning and leisure in an inspiring European setting!
Location
Campus located on the Collina d’Oro in Montagnola, overlooking Lugano, amidst Swiss mountains and Lake Lugano.
Nestled amidst nature's grandeur, the campus blends historic and modern architecture, symbolizing a deep appreciation for art, history, and human aspiration.
Combines 17th-century relics with eco-friendly structures, encouraging students to value and seek genuine beauty in their lives.
What's Included
Accommodation in a nurturing, structured environment
Intensive courses in languages, visual and performing arts, academic writing, IB prep, and more
Course materials, books
Morning studies with one course focused on for four hours each weekday
Afternoon play, explore and exercise with sports, arts, travel excursions, and outdoor adventures
Excursions & trips to some of the most beautiful destinations in Switzerland and Italy
Cultural excursions to some of Europe’s most beautiful locations
Accident/health insurance
Special sports available at a modest additional cost
Activities
Included Activities (No Additional Cost):
- Watersports (Twice a week): Paddleboarding, windsurfing, swimming, kayaking.
- Indoor and Outdoor Fitness Activities: Volleyball, recreational tennis, basketball, yoga, spinning, weight training, hiking, rock climbing, dance, recreational soccer.
- Dance, drama, and musical theater options are also available and culminate with performances during the Summer Arts Festival.
Optional Sports Clubs (Additional Cost):
Waterskiing
- Learn basics, water safety, advanced skills.
- Session One: CHF 500, Session Two: CHF 450
Wakeboarding
- Learn basics, water safety, advanced skills.
- Session One: CHF 500, Session Two: CHF 450
Sailing Club
- Learn basics, water safety, advanced skills.
- Session One: CHF 300, Session Two: CHF 250
Tennis Club
- Enhance existing skills, kit provided.
- Session One: CHF 700, Session Two: CHF 500
Milan Academy Scuola Calcio
- Work with coaches from Milan Academy Scuola Calcio.
- Session One: CHF 630, Session Two: CHF 530
Golf Club
- Improve golf skills, limited to five students.
- Session One: CHF 1000, Session Two: CHF 800
Crossfit
- Strength and conditioning program.
- Session One: CHF 200, Session Two: CHF 150
Accommodations
Students housed in separate boys' and girls' dormitories.
Maximum of four students per bedroom, grouped by age.
Roommates from diverse countries and cultures, no rooming with siblings or friends.
Emphasis on cultural exchange and global friendships.
Mark clothing with permanent markers using assigned numbers for laundry service.
Unclaimed items at session end donated to charity.
Excursions
Day Trips
- City breaks to Milan, Zurich, or Lucerne with cultural tours and exploration.
- Adventurous activities like canyoning, canoeing, rafting, or caving.
- Relaxation at lidos in Ascona, Locarno, or Tesserete.
- All day trips are included in tuition, and students return to campus each night.
Overnight Optional Trips
Session 1 Trips:
- Nice and Monaco, Weekend 1, June 28–30
- Rome, Weekend 1, June 28–30
- Andermatt Alpine Hike, Weekend 2, July 6–7
- Interlaken & Bernese Oberland, Weekend 2, July 5–7
- Florence, Weekend 2, July 5–7
- Zermatt, Weekend 3, July 12–14
- Venice, Weekend 3, July 12–14
Session 2 Trips:
- Rome, Weekend 1, July 26–28
- Interlaken & Bernese Oberland, Weekend 1, July 26–28
- Zermatt, Weekend 2, August 2–4
- Nice and Monaco, Weekend 2, August 2–4
- Venice, Weekend 2, August 2–4
Transportation
Boarding students should arrive on the program's first day for registration.
Staff pick up unaccompanied students at the airport (Included to the price)
Departure date corresponds with the last published date of the program.
Lesson Plan
Mornings:
- Academic Classes for 4 hours.
- English as an Additional Language (EAL)
- Academic Writing
- French
- Digital Photography
- Filmmaking
- Fine Art Portfolio
- Architecture & Design
- Fashion & Textile Design
- Musical Theater
- Introduction to Investment
- STEAM
- Lean Startup Masterclass
- Italian Cooking
- Language class students choose a morning Discovery class based on their interests.
Afternoons:
- Engage in sports, yoga, arts, and outdoor activities.
Evenings:
- Various activities like dances, group games, cinema nights, and social events after dinner.
Weekends:
- Day trips to cities, adventure destinations, and nearby lidos.
- Optional extra-cost overnight trips to explore Switzerland, France, and Italy.
Daily Schedule (Approximate):
- 08:15 – 09:00: Breakfast
- 09:15 – 09:30: Morning Meeting
- 09:35 – 14:35: Class and Discovery Period (with a break for lunch)
- 14:45 – 18:00: Afternoon Sports
- 18:25 – 19:00: Dinner
- 19:30 – 19:45: Evening Meeting
- 19:45 – 22:00: Evening Activities and/or Free Time
- 22:00: Return to Dorms, Check-in
- 23:00: Lights Out
Extras
Pocket Money Advice:
Bring pocket money for souvenirs or treats during trips.
Cash can be brought or sent ahead via credit card or bank transfer.
Recommended: CHF 40–50 per week for children up to 10 years old.
Recommended: CHF 80–100 per week for older students.
Optional Activities:
Waterskiing: Session One CHF 500, Session Two CHF 450
Wakeboarding: Session One CHF 500, Session Two CHF 450
Sailing Club: Session One CHF 300, Session Two CHF 250
Tennis Club: Session One CHF 700, Session Two CHF 500
Milan Academy Scuola Calcio: Session One CHF 630, Session Two CHF 530
Golf Club: Session One CHF 1000, Session Two CHF 800
Crossfit: Session One CHF 200, Session Two CHF 150
Security
On-site Health Center with three nurses offering 24/7 care.
Close proximity to Civico Hospital for emergency care.
Communication required for any concerns about over-the-counter medications.
Health and Accident Insurance mandatory for boarding students; non-residents can apply for "Health and Accident Insurance Plan".
Day students need their own insurance or can apply for "Health and Accident Insurance Plan" if non-Swiss residents, with unlimited coverage but excluding dental and eye care.
Requirements
- Teacher Recommendation (form provided during enrolment)
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Are you ready to embark? Here's what you will do:
1.
Pay the camp deposit
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You will receive a payment confirmation and the Enrolment Form in your email
3.
Fill Enrolment Form as soon as possible
4.
Await Booking Confirmation letter and pay the remaining balance. Confirmation can take up to 7 days. Do not book flights until this step
5.
Our Admissions Team will contact you to coordinate airport pickup and dropoff for safe arrival and departure
And you are all set! Prepare for an unforgettable summer camp experience with Best Parents!
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