Dates & Prices – Summer Camp Montana
Learn more about our session dates, price information about Camp fees, language courses and airport transfers.
International Summer Camp Montana offers 3 sessions, each session lasting 3 weeks. The dates for 2023 are:
1st Session
25.06.2023 – 15.07.2023
2nd Session
16.07.2023 – 05.08.2023
3rd Session
06.08.2023 – 26.08.2023
2 weeks available
06.08.2023 – 19.08.2023
Campers may be enrolled for one, two or three sessions and a session may be extended for one or two more sessions, but only on a space available basis. Please note that as places are limited at Camp Montana, parents are advised to enrol their children early to ensure their place and to avoid disappointment!
ACCEPTANCE AND CONDUCT
International Summer Camp Montana only accepts boys and girls of outstanding character. It is understood that all Campers will conduct themselves in a correct manner and abide by the Camp rules. The Camp Directors reserve the right to send home any Camper whose behaviour is, in their opinion, incompatible with Camp life and no refund will be made. Any additional costs incurred will be at the parents’ expense. Health being one of the Camp’s main concerns and as outlined in Camp Montana's terms, Campers are not permitted to smoke or drink alcohol.
INFORMATION ABOUT CAMP FEE
The price of the Summer Camp Montana's Camp fee is CHF 8’000.– (US$ 8’000.–/€ 8’000.–)* per child per session. This includes full board, sports instruction, excursions, hikes and all other activities. The use of sports equipment such as tennis rackets, balls, mountain bikes, safety helmets, etc. is also included in the Camp fee. Bed linen is provided by the Camp. Also included are: regular laundry service and basic infirmary care.Not included in the price are: travel to and from Summer Camp, pocket money, accident and illness insurance (proof of insurance must be provided), medical treatment and prescriptions and language courses.
Any additional day at camp will be charged CHF 400.– (US$ 400.–/€ 400.–)*.
Any additional day at camp will be charged CHF 400.– (US$ 400.–/€ 400.–)*.
AIRPORT TRANSFER INFORMATION
INFORMATION ABOUT AIRPORT TRANSFERS TO INTERNATIONAL SUMMER CAMP MONTANA
Geneva
If requested, members of our staff can meet and escort campers to and from Geneva Airport on arrival and departure days. On their departure, campers are helped with check-in and customs formalities and are accompanied to the aircraft if travelling as unaccompanied minors. The cost is CHF 200.– (US$ 200.–/€ 200.–)* one way and CHF 400.– (US$ 400.–/€ 400.–)* return, by car or deluxe bus. Transport on any day other than the official arrival or departure date can be organised, at the cost of CHF 700.– (US$ 700.–/€ 700.–)* per car per trip. As the organization of collective travel requires time, parents must confirm arrival and departure arrangements in writing to the Camp administration at least two weeks before the date of travel. Individual arrangements, as well as last minute changes, are subject to extra billing. Transfer cancellations can be done up to 48 hours prior to the date of transfer; after that there will be no refunds.
Sion
Campers arriving at Sion Airport will be met by staff members. The cost for the transfer to and from Sion Airport is CHF 100.– (US$ 100.–/€ 100.–)* per child per way.
If requested, members of our staff can meet and escort campers to and from Geneva Airport on arrival and departure days. On their departure, campers are helped with check-in and customs formalities and are accompanied to the aircraft if travelling as unaccompanied minors. The cost is CHF 200.– (US$ 200.–/€ 200.–)* one way and CHF 400.– (US$ 400.–/€ 400.–)* return, by car or deluxe bus. Transport on any day other than the official arrival or departure date can be organised, at the cost of CHF 700.– (US$ 700.–/€ 700.–)* per car per trip. As the organization of collective travel requires time, parents must confirm arrival and departure arrangements in writing to the Camp administration at least two weeks before the date of travel. Individual arrangements, as well as last minute changes, are subject to extra billing. Transfer cancellations can be done up to 48 hours prior to the date of transfer; after that there will be no refunds.
Sion
Campers arriving at Sion Airport will be met by staff members. The cost for the transfer to and from Sion Airport is CHF 100.– (US$ 100.–/€ 100.–)* per child per way.
INFORMATION ABOUT RAIL TRANSFERS
Campers who arrive by train in Sierre, Visp or Sion will
be met at the station and driven to Camp. The cost for
Sion and Sierre is CHF 50.– (US$ 50.–/€ 50.–)*, and for
Visp is CHF 100.– (US$ 100.–/€100.–) per child per way.
For campers arriving in Lausanne, the cost is CHF 150.–
(US$ 150.–/€ 150.–)*, per child per way.
Should you need more information about International Summer Camp Montana's fees or prices, or have a question about arriving at Camp, please contact us.
LANGUAGE COURSES
Although many of the young guests that we host are on their summer holidays and taking a break from Academic programs, some parents and families have a desire for their children to improve their language skills at Summer Camp in Switzerland.
Language courses in English, French and Spanish as foreign languages are optional and campers may take one language per session. There are five lessons per week, each lasting 50 minutes and taught by teachers in their mother tongue. Teaching is at beginner and intermediate levels and specifically encourages students to participate actively in their lessons at Summer Camp Montana. Audio-visual aids are also used and learning documentaries complete the program, giving the students a good insight into the culture of each particular country.
Language courses in English, French and Spanish as foreign languages are optional and campers may take one language per session. There are five lessons per week, each lasting 50 minutes and taught by teachers in their mother tongue. Teaching is at beginner and intermediate levels and specifically encourages students to participate actively in their lessons at Summer Camp Montana. Audio-visual aids are also used and learning documentaries complete the program, giving the students a good insight into the culture of each particular country.
LANGUAGE COURSE FEE
Language courses at International Summer Camp Montana, in English, French and Spanish as a foreign language are available for an additional fee of CHF 300.– (US$ 300.–/€ 300.–)* per session. Every student receives a textbook and certificate of attendance. There is no refund for unattended classes or cancelled courses. Campers may take one language course per session.
PAYMENT
Payments may be made in the form of bank transfer or cheque. Cheques can be made out to ISCM SA. Bank transfers are to be made to:
Beneficiary: ISCM SA
Beneficiary address: Route de la Moubra 43, 3963 Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Bank: UBS SWITZERLAND AG
Bank address: Avenue de la Gare 36, 1950 Sion, Switzerland
Account No. 263-602009.01R
Bank clearing 0263
IBAN: CH18-0026-3263-6020-0901R
SWIFT: UBSWCHZH80A
Please note that International Summer Camp Montana do not accept credit card payments.
Beneficiary: ISCM SA
Beneficiary address: Route de la Moubra 43, 3963 Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Bank: UBS SWITZERLAND AG
Bank address: Avenue de la Gare 36, 1950 Sion, Switzerland
Account No. 263-602009.01R
Bank clearing 0263
IBAN: CH18-0026-3263-6020-0901R
SWIFT: UBSWCHZH80A
Please note that International Summer Camp Montana do not accept credit card payments.
FINANCIAL CONDITIONS
Applications to attend Summer Camp Montana are only accepted upon payment of a non-refundable and non-transferable deposit of CHF 1’500.– (US$ 1’600.–/€ 1’600.–)* per child per session.The balance of the Camp fee and any extra costs must be received in full before 30th April 2022. For applications received after 30th April 2023, the balance is due upon confirmation of the reservation. We strongly recommend that parents take out a private cancellation insurance policy as no refunds or transfers will be made for shortened stays at International Summer Camp Montana or indeed cancellations.
* All fees are payable in Swiss Francs. Prices indicated in US Dollars and Euros are calculated at an exchange rate of 1 and are only to be used as a guideline.
* All fees are payable in Swiss Francs. Prices indicated in US Dollars and Euros are calculated at an exchange rate of 1 and are only to be used as a guideline.
DISCLAIMER
International Summer Camp Montana assumes full responsibility for the program arrangements made and will do its best to fulfill these. However International Summer Camp Montana is not liable for changes or events outside its direct control, e.g. hired transportation, airline and flight schedules, unforeseen worldwide events or weather conditions. Therefore, International Summer Camp Montana cannot be held responsible for any extra costs, injuries, damage, delays or inconveniences due to negligence of third parties. In the event of litigation the court of original jurisdiction is in Sierre, Switzerland.