A Unique Swiss Winter Experience
WINTER CAMP 2027
10 JANUARY - 20 MARCH 2027 Minimum stay: 3 weeks For Girls Aged 12-18 Arrival: Sunday Departure: Saturday
Welcome to Surval Winter Camp Surval’s Winter Camp is a world-class experience for girls aged 12–18 from all over the world. Every winter, our Winter Camp welcomes girls from around the world for an extraordinary Alpine experience combining language learning, skiing, adventure and cultural discovery. Whether joining us for a winter holiday programme or preparing for a future academic year at Surval, Winter Camp offers unforgettable experiences, international friendships and lifelong memories in the heart of Switzerland.
Our Winter Camp combines academic, cultural and winter activities, taking full advantage of our prime location in the beautiful Swiss mountains. Girls who join us for Winter Camp become part of our international Surval Montreux community and are fully integrated into school life, with a multitude of clubs, activities and experiences to enjoy.
“My Surval experience as a winter camper was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I had to get out of my comfort zone meeting many new people and staying in a new environment and I now have friends from all over the world. Since going to Surval I have become a lot more confident in myself and more independent. Surval has been the making of me!” Sophie, Ireland
Winter Camp at a Glance What does a week look
Winter Camp Programme by Week Week 1 Arrival Sunday 10 January
Arrival Day
Monday 11 January Ski fitting, culinary arts, art, Lausanne & Olympic Museum Tuesday 12 January
Full day skiing - Gryon
Wednesday 13 January Language Lesson, Etiquette, fitness or ice-skating or additinal French Thursday 14 January
Languages & Ski afternoon Les Mosses
Friday 15 January
Ski Weekend - Grimentz
Saturday 24 January
Ski Weekend - Grimentz
Sunday 25 January
Ski Weekend - Grimentz
Week 2 Monday 18 January
Culinary Arts, art, Chocolate Factory & Gruyères
Tuesday 19 January
Full day skiing - Villars
Wednesday 20 January Language lessons, etiquette, Fitness or ice-skating or additional french
Departure
Thursday 21 January
Language lessons & Ski afternoon Villars
Friday 22 January
Day Trip to Bern
Saturday 23 January
Château-d’Œx Balloon Festival
Sunday 24 January
Ski Week Anzère
*Please note that ski days are subject to weather conditions and the ski resort may change.
Week 3 Sunday 24 January to Sunday 31 January Ski Week in Anzère At the end of January, the whole school heads to the mountains for a week of skiing. There are no academic lessons during Surval Ski Week: it is a full week of fun activities on the slopes, skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing.
Evening activities take place within the resort which has many facilities in a spectacular and safe location: ice skating, torchlit descent, thermal baths and toboganning.
The end of Ski Week is celebrated with an awards ceremony. Ski Week is a highlight of our Winter Term and enjoyed by all Winter Campers and High School students together.
What to Bring? Winterwear It’s important to pack warm cloths so that you don’t feel the cold. You will recive a Surval Ski Jacket but please bring a Winter Jacket that you can use during your excursions. Base Layers: • Warm underwear • Thermal top & pants (to wear under ski jacket and pants) Mid Layers: • Sweaters • Fleece jumper (mid-layer for skiing) Outer Layers: • Waterproof and warm jacket • Waterproof ski pants
Accessories: • Knee-high ski socks • Waterproof ski gloves • Warm hat • Scarf • Ski mask • Ski goggles Footwear: • Waterproof snow boots (not Uggs)
A Warm and Welcoming Home Away from Home Girls joining Winter Camp become fully integrated into the warm and welcoming Surval boarding community, where they quickly feel at home alongside students from around the world. Our experienced boarding staff provide 24/7 care and support, helping each girl settle in, build confidence and enjoy a safe, nurturing environment throughout their stay. Boarding life at Surval includes: •
Comfortable shared bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and beautiful mountain and lake views
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Healthy, freshly prepared meals with meat, fish, vegetarian and special dietary options available
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Evening activities, social events and cosy winter traditions within the boarding house
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A balance of structure, independence and personal attention in a familystyle environment
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Opportunities to build lifelong friendships and develop confidence away from home
Winter Camp Fees Special Rate for Nadha Academy The fees below include a 15% Discount
Duration
Fees
Application Fee
CHF 500.-
Deposit
CHF 1’500.- (refundable)*
2 Weeks
CHF 5,950.-
3 Weeks
CHF 8,925.-
*Deposit - The deposit will be refunded at the end of your daughter’s stay, less any pocket money withdrawn.
What is included? •
Language Tuition in French or English
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All Classes, Winter Activities and Excursions
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Ski Week and Ski Weekends
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Professional Ski Instructors, Ski Passes and Ski Equipment Rental
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Cultural Excursions within Switzerland
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Health, Accident and Liability Insurance
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Geneva Airport Transfer
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Loan of Ski or Snowboard Equipment, Helmets and Surval Ski Jackets
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Use of School Facilities, Fitness Suite, Library and Internet Access
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Comfortable En-Suite Accommodation and All Meals
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Laundry Service (Excluding Dry Cleaning)
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Provision of All Linen
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Residence Tax (Taxe de Séjour)
For further information Email: admissions@surval.ch Phone: 00041 21 966 16 16 Website: www.surval.ch