Aiglon-The Classic

About

When students join the Aiglon Summer School, they are entering not just as learners but explorers. Rich lessons combined with unique outdoor adventures ensure they leave confident, capable and ready for whatever next. New opportunities to combine enriching education with expeditionary adventure awaits you in Aiglon’s Classic summer programme.

The Classic offers a focused morning course of your choice that will allow your child to broaden their language skills, engage with an outdoor activity such as river rafting, mountain adventure or team sports, or study a STEM based subject. Each academic option is led by experienced teachers, who regularly audit their curriculum to ensure students receive the most effective and relevant educational experience available.

Whichever courses you choose to engage with, you’ll discover that we’ve created a learning experience that opens students up to a range of new knowledge and fresh possibilities.

Morning courses options (09:00 to 12:00)Interactive French or English (Beginner to Advanced level), Art Explorer, Science and Engineering Investigator, Robotics and Coding, Switzerland Explorer, Sports Discovery, Manchester City Football School.

A TYPICAL DAY:

07:30 wake up → 08:00 breakfast → 09:00 morning courses start → 10:25 break → 12:00 lunch → 13:15 prep for afternoon activities → 14:00 afternoon activities → 17:00 free time → 18:30 dinner → 19:30 evening activities → 21:30 bedtime

AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES:

Students rotate through a varied activity plan within a group of students the same age. They are assigned a staff group leader that accompanies them to all activities which may include: art, camp craft, team games, drama, orienteering, hiking, swimming, bowling, climbing (indoor and outdoor), golf, mini-golf, cookery, ice skating, river rafting, canyoning (older students), tennis, stand up paddle boarding, wakesurf, body board, surfing (older students), bridge swing, real fly (for older students), kayak, trampoline, design challenge.

TRIPS & EXPEDITIONS

Students will take part in an overnight expedition, leaving campus for two days to explore our local Alpine environment. Non-residential students join the expedition, and are included in the overnight camping.

Students will have the chance to try an adventure activity such as rafting, canyoning or a climbing course, along with hiking and pitching a tent. Expedition is an opportunity to work as a team, then to relax around the campfire! Day excursions include visiting Lac Léman and many of the beautiful lakeside towns, visiting museums and discovering local traditional swiss products.

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