Summer Camp with language courses in Switzerland
The Summer Camp is a combination of language classes or digital skills workshops and various free-time activities. In the mornings, participants learn German, English or French or immerse themselves in the digital skills world with robotics and programming courses. For the digital workshop, we have specially trained experts from the fields of robotics and programming on hand at the TechSpark Academy TSA. In the afternoon, they can look forward to an enriching programme according to their interests – all in the breathtaking scenery of the Swiss Alps. In the evening and at weekends we offer an attractive mixture of leisure, entertainment and sport.
Film acting, football or golf?
During the school holidays, young people from all over the world meet at the Lyceum Alpinum to spend their summer holidays at our camps. Why? Probably because we have just the right programme for an unforgettable summer. We offer all kids the opportunity to choose from a variety of exciting projects and to really enjoy their free time. Acting & Filmmaking classes, football training, mountain biking, climbing, river rafting, and golf are just some of the options. Anyone aged 10 to 16 can take part in the Summer Camp, for two or even four weeks.
The right training combination – mind and body – is provided by our Summer Camp team leaders: our qualified teaching staff from Academia Learning Basel and experienced supervisors. The football camp is run by professional coaches from the Milan Football Academy Camp. The Acting & Filmmaking course is taught by none other than Gian Franco Tordi, who is himself a well-known Hollywood actor (Ocean’s Twelve, Ford v. Ferrari, The Good German). At the Golf Academy, students train with Swiss PGA Golf Pros from Golf Engadin St. Moritz, who specifically attend to each participant and further develop their skills. And of course, the landscape with the majestic mountains and the fresh air here in the Engadine form the ideal backdrop for all activities.
Afternoon Programmes
Our Summer Camp in Switzerland is the perfect holiday camp if you want to experience something extraordinary. To do this, we come up with special afternoon programmes at the Lyceum Alpinum every year. While you learn a new language or improve your digital skills in a beautiful location, there is a wide range of activities to choose from in the afternoons.
Sport, culture and art – wherever your interests lie, you can live them to the fullest here. And all this under professional instruction:
- Zuoz in motion! – Sports & Activities
- Action! – Acting & Filmmaking
- Hole in one! – Golf Training
- Goal! – Milan Academy Football Camp
Each participant of the Golf Academy, for example, is placed in a suitable group according to level. In this way, beginners and advanced players are coached in the best possible way. In the other programmes, too, different areas can be deepened according to interest.
Action! Acting & Filmmaking
Who doesn’t know him? Gian Franco Tordi (Ocean’s Twelve, Ford v. Ferrari, and other Hollywood productions as well as a Lyceum Alpinum alumnus) will return to his old home for a few weeks this summer and will take over the direction of the Film Acting & Filmmaking program at our holiday camp. So, while you perfect your skills in one of the three available foreign languages in the mornings, you will learn everything about film acting and filmmaking in the afternoons – from a real professional!
Here are some examples of the course contents:
- Stage acting vs film and TV acting
- Film acting education and technical instruction
- Directing, filming, camera angles and framing
- Script writing, public speaking and stage performance
- Acting warm-up and awareness exercises (body & mind)
- Audition techniques and improvisation exercises
- Professional instruction on all subjects of acting and filmmaking
- A short movie will be produced in class to take home
The course is held in English.
Find out all the details about our Acting & Filmmaking program.
Hole in one! – Golf Training
Participants who book our golf programme can expect a 3-hour training session every day in a small group of up to 10 players. A well-maintained 18-hole golf course is within walking distance of the school and offers a breathtaking view of the Swiss Alps. All levels of ability are welcome here – from absolute beginners to players with handicaps. Qualified Swiss PGA Pros from Golf Engadin St. Moritz give the training sessions at the Summer Camp. These are individually adapted to the performance level. The offer is aimed at kids between the ages of 10 and 16.
Zuoz in motion! – Sports & Activities
Participants will be doing different types of sport on the Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz campus and in the Engadine valley.
The activities could include:
- Rope park
- Forest experience
- Bowling and climbing
- Archery parkour
- Swimming and Sailing
- River Rafting
- Excursions
- Sports on the campus
- Mini Olympic games
- Martial Arts
Goal! – Milan Academy Football Camp
Every day during the two-week camp, the coaches will host approximately 18 training sessions for junior players of every level. The highly-trained professional coaches, with years of experience, from Milan Academy Junior Camp will take all of the students, both boys and girls, through their state-of-the-art, technical training sessions on the pitch. All participants will develop new skills, hone existing talents and learn real team values. Here are a few of the skills and activities that players will practise every day as a group during the camp:
- Controlling the ball and body orientation
- Passing and receiving
- Coordination skills and drills
- Feints and dribbling
- Accuracy and power in shooting
- Individual tactics and team play
- Cognitive exercises
- Small-sided games
- Technical challenges
- Playing games and tournaments
- Learn by having fun
Digital Skills — Robotics & Programming
With three options to choose from, students advance at their own pace with guidance from our TechSpark Academy instructors.
1.Build your own digital game with Python: “Easily pick up a powerful and fast computer language”
Students are introduced to the powerful world of Python, the language behind some of their favourite platforms like Instagram, YouTube and Google’s search engine.
Python isn’t just any programming language — it’s a powerful tool embraced by coders and game developers worldwide making it a must-know language for anyone aspiring to be a tech wiz. Students code their own projects.
2. Explore Digital Storytelling and Game Design: “Create your own digital story or game with MIT’s Scratch”
Students learn to create their own interactive digital stories or games with a personalised and adapted approach. Scratch is designed as an entry level, visual based programming language to encourages kids to think creatively, reason systematically and work collaboratively while getting the grasp fundamental coding concepts.
3. Adventures in robotics with Arduino: “Build and program your own robot!”
Robots have an increasing presence in our daily lives. Whether a student is interested in digital intelligence or is a fan of Star War’s R2-D2, this course will allow him/her to build a robot and then learn hands-on robotic programming with “Arduino”, a very popular robot programming language.
Find out more about our digital skills course.
Language Courses
The best way to learn a language is to hear and speak it daily. Standard teaching, as practised in most schools, often does not exhaust the full learning potential of the students. The language course classes are very small and homogeneous so that all participants learn at the right level in and about the topics that interest them. The German, English and French courses take place every morning before the activities. Which language you choose is up to you and must be specified when you register. All language levels are welcome and will be divided into different groups according to their level.
Open to everyone – international school
As a global school, children from all over the world come to us here in the canton of Graubünden. To exchange ideas with each other, we need a common language here too. The international spirit is also an excellent motivator to learn a language properly. Intercultural friendships are usually formed among the participants, which last far beyond the camp and further promote the writing and speaking of the foreign language.
Summer Activities
Summer in the Switzerland, in the canton of Graubünden, is worth seeing for the landscape alone. Alpine streams invite you to go rafting, the campus comes to life, and the landscape with its towering mountains is the perfect backdrop for all outdoor activities. Also, the Lyceum Alpinum has several sports fields and its own theatre with professional equipment. Our tutors are professionals in various sports and workshops and can give students valuable guidance.
Teambuilding
Our groups are formed according to performance level and make it possible to support each individual exactly where he or she needs it. For example, if you are holding a golf club in your hands for the first time, you will certainly not join a team with someone who already has a very good handicap. Our tutors are consider the children’s wishes and needs and nurture their talents and their own chosen focus.
Indoors or outdoors
In the summer, there is rarely bad weather here in the Engadine so that all activities can take place. However, our team will organise an attractive alternative programme in adverse weather conditions.
Important Information
The well-being of our students is our top priority. Applicants therefore undergo an extensive check of their submitted application documents and references.
The Summer Camp at the Lyceum Alpinum should be a good fit, whatever you choose. You can book two weeks or four, English, French and German or Digital Skills, with acting course, sports, football or a golf training course. Not all Summer Camps are the same. You can find an overview of the camp options in the grey box on the left.
Services included
The fees include 28 language or digital skills lessons and 8 hours of additional study. This also includes round-the-clock supervision, learning and teaching materials, accommodation in single or double rooms, full board, laundry service, 3 – 4 hours daily of various summer activities (depending on booking), pick-up service Zurich Airport to Zuoz and back, sports equipment (excl. golf equipment) and evening and weekend activities.
A language or digital skills course certificate and a report of the chosen programme at the end of the camp are of course an integral part of the service. Golf equipment can be rented on-site and costs CHF 360 per camp.
For a stay of four weeks, supervision and overnight accommodation are provided from Friday to Sunday.
Cancellation conditions
Registration can be withdrawn up to 30 days before the start of the camp without incurring any costs. In the event of later cancellation the following applies:
- Cancellation 29 – 15 days prior to camp start: 50% of camp cost will be refunded, 50% of camp cost will NOT be refunded.
- 14 or less days prior to camp start date (includes late arrival, early departure, no-show): NO camp costs will be refunded
The school offers a cancellation insurance in collaboration with Axa-Winterthur. We strongly recommend booking our cancellation coverage (see below).
Insurance
Parents or guardians are responsible for providing sufficient health and accident insurance coverage. Liability insurance should also be taken out at least for the duration of the camp and for the entire round-trip journey.
The school offers and suggests this cancellation insurance.
Visa requirement
Participants from third countries and some non-European Union nations must be in possession of a valid visa in order to attend the Summer Camp. Informartion about the regulations governing the issue of visas can be obtained from any Swiss Embassy or Consulate as well as online.
Arrival and departure
The arrival time is between 12:00 and 16:00. Pick up is on Friday after breakfast at 9:00 a.m.
Camp options | costs
Accommodation on campus with full board:
All programmes
Two weeks: CHF 5,200
Four weeks: CHF 10,400
Pick-up service
We offer a pick-up service, for which you can sign up when you register. In this way, children are guaranteed safe transportation between Zurich Airport and Zuoz.
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