From June to July, the Champittet Summer Leadership Camp brought together young people from across the world for an enriching journey of adventure, exploration and self-discovery. Through hands-on workshops, outdoor challenges and uniquely Swiss experiences, campers honed their teamwork and leadership skills while creating memories and friendships to treasure for years to come.
Learning to lead through hands-on experience Communication, creativity, teamwork. The confidence to speak in public, tackle problems and lead with empathy. Through the lens of business and hospitality, campers developed these skills and more in specialist workshops led by IMD and hands-on experiences at École Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL).
Campers then put these skills to the test in entrepreneurial activities such as the Top Chef Challenge, working in teams to create and launch their own restaurant concepts – from branding, budget and business plans to menus and customer experience.
Visiting the International Olympic Committee (IOC) provided another source of inspiration, as campers met Olympic athletes and learned valuable lessons in resilience, determination and perseverance.
Exploring the best of Swiss nature and culture The Summer Leadership Camp also immersed participants in Switzerland’s beautiful natural scenery and cosmopolitan cities. Sailing on Lake Geneva, rafting in the Swiss Alps, canyoning, tree-top obstacle courses, Glacier 3000 and Lac de Taney were among the many outdoor adventures campers enjoyed, while they also explored urban history and culture in destinations like Lausanne and the French town of Annecy.
Whether up in the mountains, by the lake, or in the city, these young leaders strengthened their independence and broadened their worldview as they pushed beyond their comfort zones and shared these new experiences together.
Building friendships across borders Mixing 瑞士尚贝缇国际学校 students with young people from around the world, the two-week Leadership Camp gave participants a unique opportunity to build friendships across borders. Through team challenges, campfires, disco nights and talent shows, campers came away with lasting friendships and lifelong memories, as well as newfound confidence in their leadership abilities.
The programme was delighted to receive wonderful feedback from campers, such as this comment: “Thank you for one of the best experiences I ever had. You taught me so much, and the friendships I made are something I will never forget.”
Thank you to the campers, counsellors and partners for making the Champittet Summer Leadership Camp such a success. The organisers are already looking forward to next year’s edition.
This article has highlighted the Champittet Summer Leadership Camp’s blend of hands-on leadership development, Swiss outdoor exploration and cross-border friendship building.
