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Braunwald Spring Camps
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Located in the stunning alpine village of Braunwald, in the canton of Glarus, the friLeadership Camp offers an empowering and transformative experience for young learners in the heart of the Swiss Alps. This car-free mountain destination, surrounded by breathtaking nature, forests, and panoramic views, provides an ideal setting for adolescents to develop key leadership and entrepreneurial skills while enjoying a vibrant and engaging summer.

The camp’s programme is delivered entirely in English, and is designed to help participants build confidence, creativity, and real-world problem-solving skills through interactive modules centred on entrepreneurship, team building, and leadership development. Instead of traditional classroom lessons, students take part in dynamic challenges such as the Shark Tank Pitch, collaborative projects like the Unconference, and creative events that foster leadership qualities and personal growth.

In addition to the structured leadership modules, the camp comes alive with an exciting afternoon and evening schedule filled with outdoor adventures, interactive workshops, team games, and excursions that take full advantage of Braunwald’s unique alpine environment. Activities are supervised by experienced and attentive staff who create a supportive and motivating atmosphere for every participant.

Participants stay in comfortable shared accommodation with welcoming common areas that encourage social interaction and cultural exchange. Full-board meals are provided, ensuring healthy and balanced dining throughout the stay.

Braunwald is a peaceful and accessible destination, ideal for children’s and teenagers’ camps. Its car-free environment allows students freedom of movement and safety, while excellent transport connections from major Swiss cities make travel easy.

The friLeadership Camp in Braunwald includes:
– Leadership, entrepreneurship, and team building modules in English
– Structured activities, workshops, and outdoor adventures
-Accommodation & home-cooked full board
- Excursions & activities
- Evening programme
- 24/7 supervision
- Certificate of attendance

Additional costs (optional):
Insurance - 50CHF per week
Laundry Service - only possible for bookings of 2 weeks or more - 40CHF
Special diet (gluten-free, lactose-free...) - 100CHF
Check in assistance - 40CHF
Transfer from/to Zurich (Arrival between 10.00 and 16.00 and Departure between 12am and 6pm) - 150CHF each way
Transfers on Sunday outside theses hours - 400 CHF each way

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 4 students
Maximum 6 students

Student age

Age range 12 - 18 years old
Average 15 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Experience the beauty of autumn high in the Swiss Alps at the friLingue Spring Language Camp in the picturesque car-free mountain village of Braunwald — framed by breathtaking views of the Tödi mountain range. This unforgettable youth camp combines immersive language learning with outdoor activities, excursions, workshops, and a lively evening programme — all in a welcoming international environment.

The camp is hosted at the cozy Adrenalin Backpacker Hostel, featuring spacious common areas, terraces, and games like table football and pool. After a home-cooked dinner, the evening programme keeps the fun going with themed nights, games, competitions, and social activities designed to connect campers from around the world.

Rooms range from dormitory-style with shared bathrooms to private single rooms — perfect for every comfort level. Full-board meals, 24/7 supervision, a transportation card and certificate of attendance are also included.

Year opened
2022

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
Over 50%
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Braunwald Spring Camps varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 15. In the summer, the average age is 15.

Frilingue teaches students from all over the world, including:

Switzerland
44%
Ireland
7%
Ukraine
6%
Germany
5%
Serbia
5%
France
4%
Romania
2%
USA
2%
Other
25%

School holidays

Frilingue does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

School holidays
None

School location

Experience the beauty of autumn high in the Swiss Alps at the friLingue SprigLanguage Camp in the picturesque car-free mountain village of Braunwald — framed by breathtaking views of the Tödi mountain range. This unforgettable youth camp combines immersive language learning with outdoor activities, excursions, workshops, and a lively evening programme — all in a welcoming international environment.

The camp is hosted at the cozy Adrenalin Backpacker Hostel, featuring spacious common areas, terraces, and games like table football and pool. After a home-cooked dinner, the evening programme keeps the fun going with themed nights, games, competitions, and social activities designed to connect campers from around the world.

Rooms range from dormitory-style with shared bathrooms to private single rooms — perfect for every comfort level. Full-board meals, 24/7 supervision and certificate of attendance are also included.

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reviews

Reviews

75% recommend

based on 4 reviews
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"It's was good"

KHALED ALBARJAS, student from Saudi Arabia

Classes was good , and teachers was good , location in loan was good ,activities was normal , I like the classes but I don't like some activities .

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
30 Jun 2019 - 28 Jul 2019
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was realy good, instructiv and funny in this camp."

Jasmin Saifon Egger

I liked this very much, because i love this language and this feeling. The teachers were happy, funny, good and more.

The location was a hotel in the mountains, but it had a good panorama.
The activities were different and very good. The most of the activities were sporty and creative.

I liked all of this camp.

Thank you for this important moments from my life.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
9 Apr 2017 - 23 Apr 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"The weeks there were great, full of fun and nice trips."

Xenia Birrer

The teachers were very friendly and nice also in the classes we had a great time we laughed learned and enjoyed the time together. The location was fantastic! The view is beautiful from the hotel and the village was lovely also the people there! We did many activities for example hiking, swimming, basketball football etc. also the people in the camp were so nice!!! I found many new friends and very good friends! And last but not least the camp leader SEBASTIAN he is very nice friendly Funny and the best camp leader at all!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
1 Oct 2017 - 14 Oct 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"The best way to learn and have fun at the same time."

Julia Stoller

So when my Mom first told me, that i had to go to Leysin for 2 weeks, i wasn't really happy about it, but i met so many amazing people in this camp. I am now happy that my mom sent me there. Also, the teachers were very friendly, and they knew how to teach us right. I've learned a lot in the camp and my French grade went from a 4.4 to a 5.4, so you can see how good the teachers are :)

I think the reason why I've learned so much was also because the teachers didn't only teach us they did a lot of stuff with us when we didn't have school. Also, the activities we did in the camp were absolutely amazing. We played Lazer Tag, went swimming, and other things. It was always loads of fun and relaxing after school.

The hotels where I slept were amazing, for real now. The bed was comfy and clean. and the food was delicious. Up there it says "say what you didn't like", but there's nothing I didn't like.

The camp is amazing and I would visit it again and again. :)

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
5 Apr 2015 - 18 Apr 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Michael, English Language Rep at Braunwald Spring Camps responded to this review.
26 February 2016

Thank you very much for this kind review and sorry for my late reply :)

housing

Housing

Frilingue offers the following housing types:
hotel

Adrenalin - Dormitory shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

N/A
weekly
Age range: 8 - 17 years old
Address: Alpinaweg 3, Braunwald, Glarus 8784, Switzerland
Location: Braunwald
Housing type: Hostel
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, heating, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 minutes by other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 06:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
N/A
The camp in Braunwald takes place in our Adrenalin Backpacker Hostel. Here we have plenty of space: three large terraces, single, double, 4-bed, 6-bed and multi-bed rooms and a bar with syrup and other non-alcoholic delicacies! There's also a table football table and a pool table.

Adrenalin -4/6-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (private bathroom)

$269
weekly
Age range: 8 - 17 years old
Address: Alpinaweg 3, Braunwald, Glarus 8784, Switzerland
Location: Braunwald
Housing type: Hostel
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 minutes by other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 06:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$269
The camp in Braunwald takes place in our Adrenalin Backpacker Hostel. Here we have plenty of space: three large terraces, single, double, 4-bed, 6-bed and multi-bed rooms and a bar with syrup and other non-alcoholic delicacies! There's also a table football table and a pool table.

Adrenalin - 4/6 -person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (shared bathroom)

$403
weekly
Age range: 8 - 17 years old
Address: Alpinaweg 3, Braunwald, Glarus 8784, Switzerland
Location: Braunwald
Housing type: Hotel
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 minutes by other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 06:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$403
The camp in Braunwald takes place in our Adrenalin Backpacker Hostel. Here we have plenty of space: three large terraces, single, double, 4-bed, 6-bed and multi-bed rooms and a bar with syrup and other non-alcoholic delicacies! There's also a table football table and a pool table.

Adrenalin - 2-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (private bathroom)

$672
weekly
Age range: 8 - 17 years old
Address: Alpinaweg 3, Braunwald, Glarus 8784, Switzerland
Location: Braunwald
Housing type: Hostel
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 minutes by other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 06:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$672
The camp in Braunwald takes place in our Adrenalin Backpacker Hostel. Here we have plenty of space: three large terraces, single, double, 4-bed, 6-bed and multi-bed rooms and a bar with syrup and other non-alcoholic delicacies! There's also a table football table and a pool table.

Adrenalin - Private room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (shared bathroom)

$672
weekly
Age range: 8 - 17 years old
Address: Alpinaweg 3, Braunwald, Glarus 8784, Switzerland
Location: Braunwald
Housing type: Hostel
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, heating, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 minutes by other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 10:00 AM
Check-out: Sunday, before 12:00 PM
$672
The camp in Braunwald takes place in our Adrenalin Backpacker Hostel. Here we have plenty of space: three large terraces, single, double, 4-bed, 6-bed and multi-bed rooms and a bar with syrup and other non-alcoholic delicacies! There's also a table football table and a pool table.

Adrenalin - Private room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (private bathroom)

$807
weekly
Age range: 8 - 17 years old
Address: Alpinaweg 3, Braunwald, Glarus 8784, Switzerland
Location: Braunwald
Housing type: Hostel
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, heating, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 minutes by other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 10:00 AM
Check-out: Sunday, before 12:00 PM
$807
The camp in Braunwald takes place in our Adrenalin Backpacker Hostel. Here we have plenty of space: three large terraces, single, double, 4-bed, 6-bed and multi-bed rooms and a bar with syrup and other non-alcoholic delicacies! There's also a table football table and a pool table.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged Fr. 250 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Glarus based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

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