Teen Summers

Alpine Adventure Treks

For the teen who can’t sit still, multi-day hikes link rustic huts, shimmering lakes, and snow-capped passes. Programs range from one-week samplers of the Bernese Oberland to three-week crossings that dip into neighboring Italy or France. Days are active—think trekking, via ferrata, and white-water rafting—while evenings focus on camp-style bonding over rösti and stargazing.

Campus-Style Culture & Language

Prefer a single home base? Summer sessions in car-free mountain villages let teens unpack once, sleep in residence halls, and dive into morning language or STEM workshops before afternoon excursions to Lake Geneva, Lausanne’s Olympic Museum, or a ropes course in the canopy. Two- to three-week blocks are common, giving students time to build friendships and practice German, French, or Italian with locals.

Sport-Specific Intensives

From world-class tennis academies in Basel to freestyle ski dry-land clinics in Saas-Fee, Switzerland is a playground for motivated athletes. These 10- to 20-day options mix expert coaching with cultural outings—think chocolate tastings between match sets or a guided tour of the Swiss Sports Museum after slope training. Ideal for teens who want targeted skill growth without missing the bigger European picture.

Grand Tours with a Swiss Spotlight

Can’t choose just one country? Many multi-nation itineraries weave Switzerland between London’s buzz and Rome’s ruins. Whether it’s a 14-day “rail and backpack” loop for older teens or a month-long odyssey across nine countries, the Swiss portion often features Interlaken’s adrenaline menu—paragliding, canyoning, or glacier skiing—plus restorative lake time before heading onward.