Excursions

For ages 8 – 16 years.

Our excursions allow students to visit some of Switzerland’s most exciting attractions and apply what they have learned during lessons in a real-world environment. Previous excursions have included Chocolate and Cheese Factories in and around Gruyere, Charlie Chaplin Museum in Vevey, Brain Centre in Geneva, and Olympic Museum in Lausanne.

Unique and extraordinary 5-star experiences in the Swiss Alps. A range of optional activities for those who want to get the most out of their Swiss summer camp. Campers will have the chance to choose one or more of these activities to further enrich their time at St. George’s camps.

Matterhorn Heli Experience (Optional for ages 8 – 16 years) Experience the unforgettable beauty of the mountains on this scenic flight around the Matterhorn, you will be blown away by this iconic Swiss landmark.

Paragliding Experience (Optional for ages 12 – 16 years) Fly up above the clouds and get incredible views of the lake and mountains of the alps.

Alpine Summer Luge on Glacier 300 (Optional for ages 8 – 16 years) Take the telecabine to 3000m and ride on the alpine summer luge.

Alpine Surf Experience (Optional for ages 12 – 16 years) Ride the waves in the wave garden. For experienced surfers who would like to see what surfing in the alps is like.

EXPEDITIONS

(Residential campers only)

Our expeditions are an integral part of the St. George’s summer camp experience for any students who stay overnight with us for the two-week duration of the camp.

Offering a unique opportunity to discover and interact with the environment around Switzerland or France, we provide a range of extra activities ranging from rafting and canyoning, to hydrospeed and hiking.

All activities are led by experienced guides or instructors.

Elements featured in this camp include:

• Château-d’Oex

Descend a river working as a team in a raft. Stay in a mountain refuge and navigate to the pickup point for a BBQ.

• Moleson

Summer luge, devil kart, trottinette and hiking on the side of a mountain.

Then taking a cable car to the summit and staying in a chalet.

• Chamonix

Ascend the Aiguille du midi by cable car for incredible views across Mont Blanc.

Take the railway to the Montenvers glacier and stay in a mountain hut.

• Jungfrau

Taking the train to the highest station in Europe, called the Jungfraujoch to get incredible views of the alps. Staying in a mountain hut and descending by trottinette down the mountain.