Why Choose SIS?

small country, big summer

Would you like to spend your summer making friends from all over the world—or learning a new language—or having fun in the adventure program—or singing in a musical—or even making a rocket?

Summer in Switzerland offers you the opportunity to do all of this and much more, including a trip (if you join the first session) to a major tourist destination such as Barcelona, Madrid, Paris or London.

Joining the summer camp for three or six weeks offers a range of exciting activities. All participants experience a summer of a lifetime, and they often come back for another one the following year.

International Friends

Students from all over the world meet in Leysin to share their cultures and lifestyles for a few weeks. Sharing excursions and experiences with new friends will build bonds that last much longer than the summer and will give you a new way of looking at the world.

Switzerland and Leysin

Switzerland offers the safety, security and outstanding natural beauty that can be found in few other places. Leysin is a mountain resort with summer and winter sports and activities. Summer in Switzerland students are an important part of the season in Leysin.

Experienced, Talented Staff

With more than 50 years of experience organizing summer programs under the guidance of three generations of the Ott family, LAS has the experience and tradition of welcoming students to Leysin. Sharing this camp are staff members from all over the world, and they have vast experience in working with children and adolescents. Many of the staff return each year, creating a homecoming atmosphere that welcomes students to their summer home.

What Can You Do at SIS?

You have so much to choose from—and so much to see and do, from rope climbing to learning a new language. Most importantly, you can make friends and enjoy yourself! Here are some of your choices for the 13-18 Teens program:

  • Arts

    • 3D arts
    • Dance
    • Guitar
    • Acting
    • Drama
    • Songwriting
    • Web design

  • Sports

    • River rafting
    • Basketball
    • Horseback riding
    • Hiking
    • Ice skating
    • Football

  • Classes

    • Computer applications (blogging)
    • Creative writing
    • English as a Second Language (ESL)
    • English literature
    • French
    • Journalism
    • Leadership
    • Mathematics