International Summer Camp Montana

Age: 8–11 years, 12–13 years, 14–17 years.

Dates, 2026:
2 weeks: August 9–23.
3 weeks: June 28–July 18, July 19–August 8, August 9–29.

For over 50 years, International Summer Camp Montana has been preserving the European traditions of physical and intellectual development. The camp policy is to provide healthy experiences through sports in a wholesome and creative community outside the campus walls. With a wide range of activities on offer, our children are trained in both body and spirit. Since the camp is international, the child has the opportunity to broaden his horizons by meeting children from other countries.

International Summer Camp Montana provides a unique opportunity to learn about yourself while interacting with others in an atmosphere of beauty, fun and learning.

Key Factors

• A combination of fun, educational and social activities in a friendly environment helps children gain the independence and maturity they need to thrive.
• The camp's philosophy is to give children the opportunity to gain life experience through sports, activities and creativity.
• This is an international camp, students will meet children from other countries and will be able to broaden their worldview.
• English is the main language of the camp. French, Italian, Spanish and German are also spoken here.

Program

You can study English, French and Spanish. 5 lessons per week, each lesson lasts 50 minutes. All teachers are native speakers. Lessons are available for different levels of language knowledge - from beginners to advanced. Teaching is carried out at beginner and intermediate levels, active participation of students in classes is encouraged. Audiovisual aids are also used, and educational documentaries complement the programme, giving pupils an insight into the culture of the country where the language is spoken.

Language classes are optional and not compulsory.

Accommodation

The main building of the camp is La Mubra, a massive stone building overlooking the sports fields, the forest, the mountain lake and the Rhone valley. The camp complex includes 5 other buildings, including a spacious cottage (chalet) for younger pupils. Boys and girls are accommodated on different floors, with 4-8 people per room. The rooms are bright, well-furnished, many with spacious balconies. There are several showers and toilets on each floor. The main building of the camp has a large dining hall with panoramic views of the surrounding area, a clubhouse, a lounge and seven classrooms. 

Dining in the school canteen with a magnificent panoramic view of the mountains. Breakfast is served as a continental buffet in European style with freshly baked bread, a selection of cereals, yoghurts, meats and cheeses. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, orange juice and water are also available. Lunch is served in a traditional European style and consists of a hot main course and dessert. There is also a salad bar, with a different selection every day, and a large selection of cheeses – Switzerland's main product. Dinner consists of three courses: appetisers, a hot main course with a choice of salads, cheese and dessert. Two special ‘themed’ dinners are organised for camp participants: ‘Sushi Night’ and ‘Mexican Night’.

Sports

The summer camp offers a wide range of sports activities for children of all ages and interests:

• Padel tennis
• Volleyball
• Swimming in a semi-Olympic heated pool
• Martial arts
• Fencing
• Rock climbing
• Archery
• Kayaking
• Mountain biking
• Trampoline jumping
• Yoga
• Zumba
• Horse riding
• Tennis
• Golf
• Football
• Badminton
• Basketball

Extracurricular Activities

• Circus Arts
• Creative Arts: Drawing, painting, screen printing, making crafts from natural materials, weaving, macrame, modeling, and collaging
• Theater
• Magic Lessons
• Music: singing, playing musical instruments

Evening activities

Each age group of children (8–11 years old, 12–13 years old, 14–17 years old) has its own activities, which are held every evening. Examples of evening activities include discos, sports competitions, games, quizzes, casino-themed evenings, quests, tournaments, movie nights and much more. Older students have the special privilege of attending two exquisite buffet dinners, as well as a private (camp participants only) disco supervised by mentors in the town of Crans-Montana.

The camp carnival is a special Sunday event that includes lots of games and entertainment. In different areas of the carnival, there are tests of speed, agility, strength, mental abilities and even dancing skills! Each age group participates in its own ‘tournament’. The games are designed so that all team members participate and their participation is necessary to achieve the best possible result.

Excursions

During their stay at the camp, children will be surrounded by stunning natural beauty and will have the opportunity to go on a day trip to the Alps. Accompanied by experienced instructors, this experience will leave many camp participants with unforgettable memories. Children will learn how to cook outdoors, roast marshmallows over a campfire, and spend the night in an alpine camp. Sleeping bags are provided.

In addition to hiking and exploring the neighbouring mountain areas, children will go on two excursions to discover other parts of Switzerland that are not far from the camp. When planning excursions, the school strives to maintain a healthy balance between entertainment and discovering new knowledge about Switzerland's rich history and culture.

One excursion focuses on the tradition-rich canton of Valais: Zermatt, a mountain village at the foot of the Matterhorn; Saas Fee, a glacier village; the Saint Bernard Pass; the Rhone Glacier and Martigny with its Roman amphitheatre, art exhibitions and various museums.

The second excursion is to Geneva and the Lake Geneva region: Lausanne and the Olympic Museum, Montreux and the castles of Chillon and Gruyères, the Chaplin Museum, Bern, the medieval city and capital of Switzerland, the Bernese Oberland, Thun and Interlaken.

Price, 2026

CHF 5,530 for 2 weeks
CHF 8,200 for 3 weeks

Included in the price

• Sports, excursions, hiking and other activities
• Accommodation and food
• Equipment (tennis rackets, balls, bicycles, helmets, etc.) 
• Laundry

Additionalbut paid

• Language classes (English, French, Spanish) - CHF 300 for 3 weeks
• Flight
• Visa
• Insurance
• Transfers from and to the airport
• Educational company services

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT FROM OTHER COMPANIES

• We operate since 1996
• Choose camps with a minimum number of Russian speakers
• We place children only in camps which provides good accommodation
• Conducted a personal inspection of almost all the schools that we offer
• We do not work with the mass segment, only camps for discerning customers
• You can call us 24/7
• We inform you about the particularities of each course
• What customers appreciate us for

How to choose summer courses