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Surval Summer Camp 2025

Unique All Girls International Summer Camp in Switzerland
22 June - 2 August 2025 | Duration 2-6 weeks

Surval Montreux Summer Camp is an action-packed Swiss summer adventure exclusively for girls aged 9 to 18, divided into three age groups. Set in the stunning surroundings of Montreux, Switzerland, overlooking Lac Léman, our camp provides a safe and inspiring environment where girls from around the world come together and make friends for life.

Girls have intensive morning English, French or Spanish classes taught in small groups using interactive and engaging methods. Our unique Savoir-Vivre program includes etiquette lessons, cooking classes, and style workshops, where girls gain confidence and skills for life.

Each day is packed with exciting activities, from water sports like paddleboarding and rafting to bubble football, dancing, and laser games. Trips and excursions around Switzerland, France and Germany provide cultural exploration.

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Fun and Adventure

Overlooking Lac Leman, Surval is the perfect place for a fun summer adventure.

Our diverse activities, sports and savoir-faire programme ensures that all girls have the opportunity to try something new.

Recreational	Sports	Water Activities	In House
Amusement Park Boat Tour Bowling Chillon Castle Chocolate Factory City Visits Laser Game Rope Park Water Park	Bubble Football Climbing Cycling Dance Hiking Mini Golf Roller Blading Yoga	Banana Boat Rafting Sailing Stand Up Paddle Surfing Swimming Wakeboarding Waterskiing	Arts Baking Cooking Crafts Drama Etiquette Team Games Painting

Trips and Excursions

With our prime location, girls who join Surval Summer Camp get to discover the joys of Switzerland and its neighbours.

From Gruyère, home to the famous cheese, to the delicious Cailler chocolate factory and the historic Château de Chillon, girls have the opportunity to explore Switzerland’s rich history, heritage, and traditions. They also venture beyond Switzerland with day trips to the picturesque French towns of Yvoire and Annecy, discovering their charming streets, lakeside views, and vibrant culture.

Closer to our Surval home, the girls can enjoy the sights and shops of Geneva, Lausanne, and Bern, immersing themselves in the unique character of each city.

For those seeking even more adventure, optional residential trips to Disneyland Paris, Europa Park in Germany, and the Swiss Tour are available at an additional cost. While these trips offer exciting experiences, those who choose to stay continue to enjoy a full and engaging camp program, ensuring an unforgettable time for all.

Living the Language

Language lessons at Surval Summer Camp are fun. Girls spend the morning studying a language, either French or English using films, songs, role play as well as more formal methods.

Language is put into practice in the School community and, for those learning French, through their visits in the local area where French is the main language. Classes have up to 6 girls, and are taught by Surval staff.

Savoir-Vivre: Culture, customs and Etiquette

Surval Summer Camp's Savoir-Vivre ('knowing how to live') programme is truly unique. In Etiquette classes, girls learn about the customs of the world cultures. In cooking lessons with our chef; girls learn the finer skills of pastry making to dazzle friends and family; lessons in colour analysis and make-up offer participants confidence to try new looks and explore what suits them.

Rochers de Naye hike
Adventure Park
Ice cream in Gruyeres
Fun in Montreux
Botanical garden visit
Cycling along the lake
Girls in Europa Park
Paddling on Lake Geneva
Crafts at Surval Montreux
Cookery at Surval Montreux

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WHAT MAKES SURVAL SUMMER CAMP SO SPECIAL?
Our Savoir-Vivre - cultre, customs & etiquette
Intensive English, French or Spanish programmes taught through interactive, fun methods
Our international, all-girls community
Our innovative, tailored programme with space and time to explore and learn
Our action-packed activities programme offering sports, cultural excursions and international trips
Our warm and welcoming home-away-from-home boarding experience, set in a historic building with ensuite bathrooms and balconies offering breathtaking views of Lac Léman
Our fun optional trips to make the most of your summer, Swiss Tour, Europa Park Germany, Disneyland Paris
Dedicated & nurturing Surval staff
Safe & inspiring setting overlooking Lac Léman