Braunwald Summer Camps offer an exciting and enriching experience in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery and spectacular views of the Glarner Alps, students can combine language learning, outdoor adventures and personal development while making international friends and building confidence, independence and new skills. During the summer season, students can choose from four programmes: Summer Language Camp, Arts Camp, Mathematics Camp and friLeadership Camp. Whether improving their English, French or German, exploring their creativity through art and video, developing their mathematical skills or discovering their leadership potential, students benefit from a welcoming, international and supportive environment. Based in the picturesque, car-free village of Braunwald, the camps offer comfortable accommodation, full-board meals, a wide range of sports and recreational activities, excursions, workshops and evening entertainment. From exploring the surrounding mountains and taking part in team challenges to creating artistic projects, solving mathematical problems and developing entrepreneurial ideas, students enjoy a varied programme that combines learning with adventure and fun. With experienced staff, engaging activities and opportunities to collaborate with peers from different backgrounds, Braunwald Summer Camps provide an unforgettable summer experience that encourages personal growth, creativity, friendship and discovery in Switzerland.
At the Braunwald location, the school combines high-quality language instruction with the stunning natural backdrop of a car-free mountain village perched on a sunny terrace at 1,300 m above sea level. Braunwald’s scenic views of the Tödi range and its peaceful atmosphere make it an ideal setting for both study and outdoor exploration. What makes friLingue unique: Small class sizes: Language lessons (German and English at Braunwald) are taught in small groups — usually around six students — allowing personalised attention and active communication practice. Experienced, engaging teachers: friLingue’s teaching team is motivated to make language learning fun and interactive, using games, role-play, multimedia and communicative activities to help students gain confidence. International community: Students come from various countries, creating a lively multicultural environment that encourages language use both in and outside the classroom. Immersive experience: Beyond lessons, the school integrates excursions, workshops and social activities into its programmes to enhance learning through real-world interaction. Classes at friLingue Braunwald cover levels from beginner (A1) to advanced (C2), making the school suitable for a wide range of language abilities. The school operates within the Adrenalin Backpacker Hostel, which serves as a social and residential hub, offering communal spaces, terraces, games areas and a relaxed atmosphere where students can study, unwind and connect. friLingue places a strong emphasis on safety, language immersion, punctuality, and student wellbeing, ensuring that every participant enjoys a supportive and enriching experienc
The classed were good and i liked the teacher. The housing could use some maintenance but overall it was ok. Activities and location were ok. more
The class was size was small and that way I received individual support. The English teachers were not native speakers as promised in the leaflet. But they tried their best. Some comments made by the teachers in class were not child appropriate,... more
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