Summer learning programmes that make a difference
Every morning from 09:15 to 13:15, small groups make real progress in languages, life skills or maths and physics, then enjoy the full summer camp experience in the afternoon.
A summer to learn and grow
Learning in a real boarding school
Chantemerle is a private boarding school founded and run by the Wegmüller family since 1966. This summer, we invite students to a programme that combines language learning, hands-on projects and personal growth with sports, fun activities and outdoor adventures.
Hosting a summer camp in a year-round school brings structure, safety and academic quality. With small classes and close guidance, each participant gets the support needed to make meaningful progress and build lasting confidence.
- Small classes with experienced native teachers
- About 20 hours of lessons per week
- A boutique school of 65 students, overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps
The Chantemerle difference
Mornings designed for real progress
Practical lessons and engaging projects build stronger language or academic skills, as well as confidence and teamwork.
Small groups
Close guidance in small classes, so every student takes part and progresses.
Native teachers
Experienced native speakers for French, English and German.
09:15 to 13:15
Focused morning sessions, with afternoons free for sport and adventure.
Learning by doing
Projects, debates and real-world challenges instead of textbook drills.
June 27th to August 1st
SpeakUp: language learning in action
French, English or German, all summer long. At Chantemerle, language learning goes beyond textbooks: hands-on exercises and immersive experiences make it efficient and fun.
Through projects, students build confidence to communicate and collaborate in the target language. Facing real-world problems, they learn to think critically, research and debate, surrounded by experienced native teachers in small classes and during activities.
- French, English or German, all levels
- Available throughout the summer camp
- Creative writing track in French or English for advanced students (B1+)
July 18th to August 1st
Make It Count! Life skills for teenagers
Holidays are precious. Make It Count! is Chantemerle’s signature personal development programme for teenagers, taught in English over two weeks. Rather than traditional academics, it builds confidence, autonomy, leadership, communication and resilience through practical workshops and challenges.
- MasterChef cooking challenge: creativity and organisation under pressure
- TEDx debates: critical thinking and confident communication
- Safe Water Cube: an engineering workshop to build a drinking water fountain for villages in Africa
- Outdoor survival challenge: problem solving, perseverance and resilience
June 27th to July 18th
Maths and physics: think like an EPFL engineer
A two-week revision programme in English or French for students aged 14 to 17. From algebra and geometry to mechanics and energy, students strengthen key skills through real-world problem solving.
Sessions are led by professional engineers from EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) and build strong foundations while developing critical thinking, creativity and teamwork.
- For students aged 14 to 17
- Led by professional engineers from EPFL
- Guided visit to EPFL laboratories and research facilities
- Classroom theory linked to modern, real-world applications
Summer at Chantemerle
Learn in the morning, explore Switzerland in the afternoon and make friends from all over the world every evening.
Learning programmes
Questions about the lessons
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Ask a questionWhen do lessons take place?
Learning programmes run every weekday morning from 09:15 to 13:15. Afternoons and evenings are dedicated to activities, sports and excursions.
Which languages can my child learn?
French, English or German, at all levels, with experienced native teachers. Advanced students (B1+) can join a creative writing track in French or English.
Who is Make It Count! for?
Teenagers who want to build confidence, leadership and communication skills. The two-week programme is taught in English from July 18th to August 1st.
Who teaches the maths and physics programme?
Professional engineers from EPFL in Lausanne. The programme is for students aged 14 to 17 and includes a guided visit to EPFL laboratories.
Can lessons be combined with a sports academy?
Yes. Many students combine one week of sports academy with one or more weeks of the Chantemerle summer programme.