Activity packages - World of Hospitality

Pick and choose your activities

Our afternoon activities are dedicated to fun and entertaining ways of discovering our part of Switzerland and good times with friends. You can choose from several programmes depending on your liking. If your stay is longer than one week, we recommend that you choose different programmes for each week. After signing-up for a programme, you have until two weeks prior to your arrival to make modifications to your choices. Students from the Swiss Culinary Club cannot choose activity programmes.

SWISS WORLD OF CULINARY ARTS

1. AQUA VENTURE
Located on the bank of Lake Geneva, Montreux is an ideal place to enjoy water related activities. With this programme, you will enjoy a relaxing week with your friends, surrounded by stunning views and doing fun activities.

Monday - water park. An afternoon in the water, at full speed. The aquapark, located in Le Bouveret, offers a wide range of water slides and attractions.
Tuesday - swimming pool and the beach. There are difficult dilemmas, such as whether to swim in the pool or the lake. When in doubt, do both.
Wednesday - hike.There's nothing like elevating above campus and exploring the surrounding area. Breathtaking views and typical Swiss landscapes are on the agenda.
Thursday - stand-up paddle. The Swiss Riviera is a feast for the eyes and even more so when viewed from Lake Geneva. Armed with your paddle, visit in a refreshing way.
Friday - thermal baths in Lavey What could be more pleasant than pampering yourself? A relaxing afternoon in a beautiful spa setting.

Age: 16 to 20 years old
Costs included
Availability: 25th June to 12th August, 2023

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2. ADRENALIN RUSH
This programme is designed for students with an adventurous spirit, who like a challenge. This challenge is with the surrounding nature, with amazing outdoor oriented activities all week long.

Monday - adventure par k. There is something for everyone: from a simple walk through the trees to the sporting adventure of the day. Zip lines, free-fall and a course over the river are on the menu.
Tuesday - rafting or canyonin g (with professional guides). Rafting : Embark on a splashy ride. In crews, ride down the rivers of the Swiss mountains, trying to stay dry in the rapids. Canyoning : A very refreshing way to go down a mountain. Follow the waterways downhill, with jumps, slides and abseils.
Wednesday - hike. There's nothing like elevating above campus and exploring the surrounding area. Breathtaking views and typical Swiss landscapes are on the agenda.
Thursday - dirtscoot or mountain bike. A real gift for speed and thrill seekers. Get on an all-terrain vehicle and the slope will do the rest!
Friday - via ferrat a. Challenge the mountain. A very rewarding physical effort, as the climb offers sublime views of the entire region.

Age: 16 to 20 years old
Additional cost: CHF 200
Availability: 2 nd July to 5th August, 2023

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3. DISCOVER SWITZERLAND 1 & 2
These programmes are made for those who wish to learn more about beautiful Switzerland, its lakes and mountains as well as the cultural heritage.

DISCOVER SWITZERLAND 1:

Monday - charlie chaplin museum and shopping. Discover Charlie Chaplin, the colourful icon of black and white films. The afternoon continues with a walk through the city.
Tuesday - chocolate factory and gruyères. This outing is sure to be a great way to discover and enjoy Swiss food! Whether you like savoury or sweet, taste Swiss specialities where they are produced.
Wednesday- hike : There's nothing like elevating above campus and exploring the surrounding area. Breathtaking views and typical Swiss landscapes are on the agenda.
Thursday - glacier 3000 with summer sledge. With the help of cable cars, dare to conquer the peaks. After a very scenic ascent, discover the landscape of a real glacier and ride down the slope on a summer sledge.
Friday - visit of the Olympic Museum in Lausanne. Discover the hsitory of the Olympics and their place in our world.

DISCOVER SWITZERLAND 2:

Monday - nestle food museum visit with shopping. Interactive tour of the history of what's on our plates and much more! The visit is followed by a pleasant walk through the city.
Tuesday - visit of Lavaux Unesco vineyards. Visit a unique place, vineyards on a steep hillside that meet the lake. The vineyards of Lavaux are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Wednesday - hike. There's nothing like elevating above campus and exploring the surrounding area. Breathtaking views and typical Swiss landscapes are on the agenda.
Thursday - aquatis, biggest fresh water aquarium in Europe. Take a trip around all the continents of the world in this unique place that is home to many inhabitants of exotic ecosystems.
Friday - visit of the military fort of Veytaux with boat tour. Interactive visit of a place that is a symbol of contemporary history and an element of Switzerland's defence strategy. The visit is followed by a boat trip on the lake.

Age: 16 to 20 years old
Costs included
Availability : 25th June to 12th August, 2023

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Programme 1 is for weeks 1,3 and 5.
Programme 2 takes place on weeks 2, 4 and 6.
Programme 3 is for weeks 1, 3, 5 and 7

EXAMPLE OF A WEEKLY SCHEDULE
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