Swiss Culinary Camp (Swiss Education Academy)

Age: 16–20 years old.

Dates, 2026:
Week 1: June 28–July 4.
Week 2: July 5–July 11.
Week 3: July 12–July 18.
Week 4: July 19–July 25. 
Week 5: July 26–August 1.
Week 6: August 2–August 8.
Week 7: August 9–August 15.

The Swiss Business and Hospitality Camp is a summer program aimed at young people aged 16–20. The program takes a holistic approach, combining exciting, practical learning with experiences that build confidence and create lasting memories. A summer spent at the summer camp will help children prepare for a bright future.

The summer camp is run by Swiss Education Academy, founded in 1983. Its team has extensive experience in creating unforgettable programs for students. The aim of the program is to give students an idea of what it is like to study at the best schools in Switzerland, and who knows, maybe it will open doors to their future.

This program is an opportunity to explore Swiss cities, enjoying their unique architecture, rich cultural heritage, restaurants, and a variety of entertainment options. In addition, students can travel to the majestic Swiss Alps and get to know the more peaceful and traditional Switzerland and its picturesque wonders.

The Swiss Culinary Camp summer camp is a delightful journey into the world of culinary artistry! It is for those who want an unforgettable experience that combines the joy of cooking, learning about Swiss culture, and making new friends.

The culinary adventure takes place over the course of a week: from Monday to Friday, there are morning and afternoon classes, complemented by exciting excursions. Students learn about different culinary traditions each week. At the end of this unforgettable culinary journey, students receive a valuable certificate that will open the door to a career in cooking.

Key factors

• Every year, more than a thousand students and representatives of over 60 nationalities come to the summer camp, so studying here is an opportunity to learn in an international environment.
• The summer camp is taught by dedicated teachers who have developed exciting curricula. Teachers usually teach bachelor's and master's degree programs.
• The average class size is 20 students.
• The goal of Swiss Education Academy programs is to offer high-quality programs. To achieve this, the school strives to create a safe, welcoming space where everyone feels inspired to achieve new things.
• Upon completion of their studies, students receive a certificate indicating the program they participated in. This training will help you in your further education and career development.

Facilities

Montreux is located in one of the most beautiful regions of Switzerland. It is home to numerous international schools, and thousands of tourists come from all over the world to admire its beauty. In July, Montreux hosts a famous jazz festival for two weeks, which attracts more than 200,000 live music fans every year.

The school is ideally located in the center of Montreux, close to the train station and a five-minute walk from the lake. The school has a 24-hour reception desk, a restaurant, a panoramic garden and terrace, and Wi-Fi. The Swiss Culinary Camp program is held at the Culinary Arts Academy in Le Bouveret, which offers excellent conditions for hospitality training with brand new demonstration kitchens.

Program

Classes are held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, in the morning and afternoon. Wednesdays are dedicated to excursions in the region. Because the courses cover different types of culinary traditions each week, the program is designed for 1 to 4 weeks of study.

The “Introduction to Culinary Arts” course offers an introduction to various culinary traditions. During the week, students learn about various techniques for working safely in the kitchen, try new dishes, and learn recipes that they can share with friends and family.

Weeks 1 and 5 are devoted to “European cuisine,” from pizza to bread and even Swiss fondue.

Weeks 2 and 6 will take you on a journey around the world with the “World Cuisine” course.

Weeks 3, 4, and 7 are dedicated to chocolate and pastries; the program was specially created for those with a sweet tooth.

Accommodation and meals

Every morning, students are picked up from the school campus in Montreux for classes in Le Bouveret. They return for dinner and to participate in the evening program of activities.

Students live in the school's residence in the heart of Montreux. Students can choose between single standard or deluxe rooms and double standard or deluxe rooms. The deluxe rooms offer a beautiful view of Lake Geneva. Each room has a private bathroom and is cleaned once a week.

The chefs prepare a variety of menus every day to ensure that students have everything they need for an enjoyable stay. Students at the culinary camp will have the opportunity to cook their own meals. They take into account all dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, halal, etc.) as well as any allergies.

Three meals a day are offered from Monday to Friday: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Each meal is served buffet style, with salads, main courses, dessert, fruit, and drinks. On Saturdays and Sundays, breakfast and lunch are replaced by a leisurely late breakfast, also in the form of a buffet, so that students can sleep in. After the afternoon activities, dinner is served as usual.

Sample menu:

Breakfast: cereal, bread and toast, ham and cheese, jam, chocolate spread, butter, yogurt, fresh fruit, milk, tea, coffee, fruit juice.

Lunch (buffet): salad bar with a selection of dressings; main course: lemon and garlic chicken fried in oil, shrimp skewers with paprika, rice with leeks, Duchess potatoes, broccoli, vegetable dumplings; dessert: crème brûlée with raspberries.

Dinner (buffet): salad bar with a selection of dressings; main course: ribeye steak, shellfish, French fries, carrots, tortillas, hollandaise sauce; dessert: chocolate mousse.

Entertainment activities

In the evenings, students can enjoy an entertainment program: marshmallows over a campfire, team-building games, karaoke, swimming pool, ping-pong, beach volleyball, board games, and movie nights.

Excursions

Every Saturday, students who are staying at Swiss Education Academy for another week go on a day trip. Excursion options:

• Bern – the capital of Switzerland, is a historic city known for its Bear Park and the Parliament building, which houses the federal government. Students will spend the day sightseeing or simply relaxing in a café or one of the city's many parks.
• Olympic Museum in Lausanne. Lausanne is the Olympic capital and home to the International Olympic Committee. Students will spend the day exploring the fascinating Olympic Museum and then go shopping in Lausanne.

Sample Daily Schedule

Mornings and afternoons – academic classes.
Evening – entertainment activities on campus.
Wednesday and Sunday – full-day excursion to Bern or the Olympic Museum in Lausanne.

Cost, 2026

1 week – CHF 2,350
2 weeks – CHF 4,600
3 weeks – CHF 6,800
4 weeks – CHF 9,000

Course booking is free of charge.

The price includes

• Tuition
• Accommodation in a standard double room
• Meals
• All sports, entertainment activities, and excursions

Additional fees

• Registration fee – CHF 125
• Airfare
• Visa
• Medical insurance – CHF 50 per week
• Transfers to and from the airport – CHF 180 one way
• Supervision during your child's stay abroad (optional)

HOW WE DIFFER FROM OTHER COMPANIES

• We have been operating since 1996.
• We select camps with a minimum number of Russian speakers.
• We only select camps with good conditions for children.
• We have personally inspected almost all of the schools we offer.
• We do not work with the mass market, only camps for discerning clients
• Our phone line is always open 24/7 
• Why our clients value us

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