Language & Adventure - Switzerland

Sports Clubs:

• Optional morning enrollment at additional cost, replacing regular activities.
• Choices include Milan Academy Scuola Calcio with AC Milan coaches, Tennis Junior Camp with Lugano-based professionals, and horse riding with top-tier instructors.

Morning & Afternoon Activities:

• Morning: Fitness and movement-focused activities like organized sports (kickball, basketball, dodgeball), individual activities (yoga, hiking, table tennis, mindfulness), and swimming.
• Afternoon: Creative and hands-on learning in arts and sciences, enhancing courage and confidence.
• Elective Options: Two afternoon electives per week in culinary arts, visual arts, design, and science.
• Previous Activities: Crêpe-making, wax sculptures, painting, ukulele, drumming, knitting/crocheting, soap-making, fashion design, robotics, environmental science.

• 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.

Weekday Excursions:

• Exploration of Ticino with teacher-led field trips linked to classroom curriculum.
• Past trips include Locarno Falconeria, Monte Generoso bear caves, San Salvatore nature walks, and pedal boating on Lake Lugano.

Weekend Activities for Boarding Students:

• Saturday trips to destinations like Swiss Transport Museum in Lucerne, Parco San Grato gardens, Lido Locarno, and Splash & Spa water park in Rivera.
• Sunday half-day clubs offering activities like tie-dying, nature photography, kayaking, board game creation, and DIY Spa Day.

Camping Trip:

• Annual highlight: camping in the Alps foothills, 25 minutes from campus.
• Activities include tent setup, meal preparation, and making S’mores by a campfire.
• Open to all boarding students; day students can join overnight camping at no extra cost.

• 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.

Mornings:

• Two hours of language learning in English, French, or Italian.
• An additional hour dedicated to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) classes.
• Focus on fitness and movement with activities like yoga, hiking, tennis, soccer, or swimming.

Afternoons:

• Emphasis on creativity and hands-on learning in arts and sciences.
• Children select electives centered on artistic and scientific exploration.

Weekends:

• Boarding students engage in off-campus trips and activities.
• Adventures include visits to nearby mountains and cities.

Young Learners Daily Schedule:

• 07:45 - Boarding students wake up and start their morning routine.
• 08:00 - Boarding students have breakfast and make phone calls home (after the first week).
• 08:30 - Day students are dropped off.
• 08:40 - All students attend the Morning Meeting.
• 09:00 - Language classes begin.
• 10:30 - Morning activities and sports clubs.
• 12:15 - Lunchtime.
• 12:45 - Rest time.
• 13:45 - Tutti Singing session.
• 14:30 - STEAM Hour.
• 15:30 - Afternoon activities.
• 17:30 - Day students are picked up; boarding students have dinner.
• 18:00 - Evening activity (e.g., Cultural Night performances, water balloon Battleship, Dorm Party, Counselor Hide-and-Seek).
• 21:00 - Lights out for boarding students.

Topics your child can explore:

• English as an Additional Language (EAL): Immersive English learning with small classes for beginning, intermediate, and advanced learners.
• Italian: Immersion in Ticino's culture and language, teaching practical vocabulary and phrases, suitable for beginning or intermediate learners.
• French: Introduction to various French-speaking cultures, focusing on vocabulary and confidence-building, for beginning or intermediate learners.
• Performing Arts: Professional instruction in singing, dancing, drama, musical theater, percussion, and ukulele, culminating in a performance at the Summer Arts Festival.
• STEAM: Daily sessions in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math, emphasizing creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Pocket Money Advice: Cash or pre-arrival payments via credit card or bank transfer. Recommended CHF 40–50 weekly for children up to 10 years, CHF 80–100 for older students.

• Horseback Riding:

  • Session One: CHF 400

  • Session Two: CHF 300

• Paddleboarding (SUP):

  • Session One: CHF 300

  • Session Two: CHF 200

• Milan Academy Scuola Calcio:

  • Session One: CHF 500

  • Session Two: CHF 400

• Tennis Club:

  • Session One: CHF 400

  • Session Two: CHF 350

• 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.

• Teacher Recommendation (form provided during enrolment)