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International Summer Camp Montana is co-educational and non-denominational. Every year our campers come from many different cultures representing some 50 nations. Boys and girls are housed on separate floors.
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Generally, boys and girls groups pursue their own programs. Experience has shown that wholesome contact during certain activities such as excursions, hikes, games and entertainment is beneficial to all concerned.
The campers are divided into the following sections:
Juniors
From 8 to 10 years
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Pioneers
From 11 to 13 years
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Seniors
From 14 to 17 years
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 On average there are eight campers per group.
The programs for each section are commensurate with the ability, endurance and resourcefulness of its age level.
Activities are directed towards personal and group development and while they are fun and interesting, they challenge the camper to exercise his intelligence and to promote the emergence of his abilities and insight.
English is the main language at Camp with French, Italian, Spanish and German also being spoken.
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All sports and activities at International Summer Camp Montana are aimed towards developing the talents and physical fitness of each camper. They are varied in order to enhance the abilities of the individual as well as those of the group. Campers may also take part in activities of their choice during free-time, always under the supervision and guidance of our staff. The following list indicates the main activities on the Camp’s daily program:
Golf |
The Camp has its own putting green and practice net where our golf instructor coaches players of all levels. Advanced golfers with a golf handicap have the opportunity to play at the 9 hole Jack Nicklaus course. |
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Riding |
The Camp has its own riding stables with 18 horses and ponies. A professional riding instructor and his experienced assistants teach English-style riding, dressage, jumping, vaulting and trail riding. Demonstrations, theory classes and horse shows are also part of the program. |
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Water Sports |
International Summer Camp Montana has its own
semi-olympic heated swimming pool. All pool activities such as swimming games, life saving, swimming tests and water polo are given by qualified instructors. The Camp has its own rowing and sailing boats on Lake Moubra. Seniors take part in river rafting on the Rhone River. |
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Hiking |
Campers go on gently paced half-day and full-day hikes accompanied by experienced counselors. They follow marked trails through forests and alpine pastures of outstanding natural beauty. Once during their stay, campers hike up to the Camp’s alpine outpost where our hut warden introduces them to map reading, camp craft and outdoor cooking. Campers stay overnight at the alpine outpost and hike back to Camp the following day. (Sleeping bags are provided). |
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Arts and Crafts |
In our arts and crafts studio, campers enjoy a variety of creative activities under the guidance of a professional arts teacher. This includes drawing, painting, screen printing, nature crafts, weaving, macramé, modeling, nature collections and collage work. |
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Tennis |
The tennis program includes instruction, practice and tournaments on our full-sized tennis courts. Additional technique training with the use of ball-throwing machines leads to competence and style.
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Ball Sports |
Basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, softball, touch-football, cricket, floor hockey, table tennis and petanque. |
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Fitness Training |
The Camp’s fitness room is equipped with the finest air-powered machines. Campers work out under careful instruction and supervision. |
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Fencing |
Using safety foils as well as face and body protection, campers are introduced to the basic skills of fencing. Tournaments are organized for advanced fencers.
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Mountain Biking |
Mountain biking is for campers 11 years and over. An experienced instructor takes campers on designated mountain bike trails through picturesque countryside. |
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Archery |
The Camp has an archery range in a separate area. Campers are taught in small groups with great attention to safety. Every session campers can take part in an archery tournament. |
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Climbing |
On the Camp’s artificial climbing wall, which has varying difficulty levels, our instructor ensures that all campers make good progress and gain confidence in the safest conditions. |
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Circus Skills |
A professional circus artist introduces campers to juggling, acrobatics, tightrope walking, tumbling and balancing. |
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Other Sports |
Specialist sports instructors give aerobics and gymnastics classes, coach athletics, trampoline, karate, team games and yoga. |
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Recreational Activities |
Outdoor billiards table, giant chess set and table soccer. |
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Social Activities |
Drama, magic and performing arts classes, photography, stunt nights, campfires, cookouts, shopping trips, parties. |
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In addition to half-day and one-day hikes on which campers explore the neighbouring mountain areas, there are two excursions by coach during each session included in the Camp fee. When planning the excursions, the emphasis is placed on history and culture. One is to places of interest in Canton Valais, rich in tradition: Zermatt, the mountain village at the foot of the Matterhorn; Saas Fee, the village of the glaciers; the St. Bernard Pass; the Rhone Glacier and Martigny with its Roman amphitheater, art exhibitions and various museums.
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The second excursion is to other parts of Switzerland such as: Geneva and the Lake Geneva area, Lausanne and the Olympic Museum, Montreux and the Castles of Chillon and of Gruyère; Bern, the medieval town and capital of Switzerland, the Bernese Oberland, Thun and Interlaken. |
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Language courses in English, French and Spanish as foreign languages are an optional program.
Campers may take one language per session. There are five lessons per week, each of a 50 minute duration, taught by teachers in their mother tongue. Teaching is at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels and specifically encourages the student to participate fully in the lessons. Audio-visual aids are also used. Learning documentaries complete the program, giving the students a good insight into the culture and geography of a particular country.
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