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Language Classes in the Morning<br />
Leisure, Sports and Excursions in the Afternoon<br />
Modern Facilities<br />
<strong>SUMMER</strong> <strong>LANGUAGE</strong> <strong>CAMPS</strong><br />
<strong>IN</strong> <strong>SWITZERLAND</strong><br />
FRENCH, ENGLISH AND GERMAN <strong>LANGUAGE</strong> <strong>CAMPS</strong><br />
FOR PARTICIPANTS FROM 10 TO 18 YEARS OLD
<strong>SLC</strong>,<br />
SWISS<br />
<strong>LANGUAGE</strong><br />
CLUB<br />
<strong>SLC</strong> has over 25 years of experience<br />
organising summer language camps<br />
in Switzerland and combining an<br />
excellent language education with<br />
a wide range of leisure, sports and<br />
sightseeing activities.<br />
We offer high quality summer programmes,<br />
headed by a highly motivated<br />
and experienced team in our<br />
newly renovated course centres of<br />
Leysin, Montreux and Neuchâtel.<br />
We combine intensive language<br />
lessons in the morning with a varied<br />
sports, leisure and excursion<br />
programme in the afternoon and<br />
evening.<br />
The Leysin location, half an hour<br />
away from Lake Geneva, is suitable<br />
for participants from 10 to 17 years of<br />
age. Our Montreux centre caters to<br />
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more mature participants of 14 to 18<br />
years of age. Our centre in Neuchâtel<br />
welcomes participants from 12 to 17<br />
years of age.<br />
All centres offer the option to study<br />
either English or French. German is<br />
also offered in our Leysin centre.<br />
The <strong>SLC</strong> “Hot Sports Card” allows<br />
our participants to participate in a<br />
variety of sports and leisure activities.<br />
The pass – with a weekly bonus<br />
of CHF 40.– is already included in the<br />
course fee.<br />
In addition to the full-day Saturday<br />
excursion and the two weekly<br />
half-day excursions we offer one<br />
admission every second week to<br />
the Aquaparc in Le Bouveret on the<br />
shores of Lake Geneva (see pages<br />
16 - 17) for the Montreux and Leysin<br />
camp. In Neuchâtel, we offer one<br />
admission to Europa-Park for stays<br />
of 2 weeks or longer.<br />
Renovated in 2005 - 2008, our course<br />
centres have excellent infrastructures<br />
with modern classrooms, nice<br />
double and single rooms and a large<br />
variety of leisure facilities.<br />
Our course centres have also gained<br />
a reputation for their excellent catering<br />
since their reopening.<br />
A team of professional cooks prepares<br />
three buffets (breakfast, lunch<br />
and dinner) from Monday to Friday,<br />
with brunch and dinner on the weekends.<br />
Barbecues or special theme<br />
nights offer even more diversity.<br />
Please let us know should you require<br />
additional information. We will<br />
be happy to answer your questions.<br />
<strong>SLC</strong>, <strong>Swiss</strong> Language Club<br />
Alain Bélizaire, Manager
<strong>SLC</strong>, SWISS <strong>LANGUAGE</strong> CLUB 02 - 03<br />
10 GOOD REASONS 04 - 05<br />
<strong>LANGUAGE</strong> COURSES 06 - 07<br />
MEALS 08 - 09<br />
SPORT, LEISURE & PARTIES 10 - 13<br />
EXCURSIONS 14 - 15<br />
AQUAPARC 16<br />
EUROPA-PARK 17<br />
LEYS<strong>IN</strong> 18 - 19<br />
NEUCHÂTEL 20 - 21<br />
MONTREUX 22 - 23<br />
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10 GOOD REASONS<br />
TO CHOOSE <strong>SLC</strong><br />
Thousands of participants have<br />
enjoyed our language camps. Their<br />
comments and feedbacks together<br />
with our innovative management<br />
have inspired us to review the traditional<br />
summer school and design a<br />
new summer camp concept adapted<br />
to the changing needs of teenagers.<br />
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1 | <strong>LANGUAGE</strong> CLASSES<br />
Our dynamic teaching team aims to<br />
make learning an enjoyable experience.<br />
The lessons are intensive, yet<br />
delivered in a relaxed atmosphere.<br />
This approach permits excellent<br />
learning results even though the time<br />
of stay may be short.<br />
2 | EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION<br />
If you want to discover the “Magic of<br />
the <strong>Swiss</strong> Mountains” or enjoy the<br />
proximity of lakes the choice is yours<br />
as we offer both: In the Alps, Leysin is<br />
suitable for youths from 10 - 17 years<br />
and by the lakes, Montreux is for<br />
participants from 14 - 18 years and<br />
Neuchâtel for 12 - 17 years.<br />
3 | VARIED LEISURE ACTIVITIES<br />
The intensive morning classes call<br />
for relaxation and recreation in the<br />
afternoon. If you’re interested in<br />
sports and physical exercise or prefer<br />
to take it easy, there are plenty<br />
of possibilities.<br />
4 | THE <strong>SLC</strong> “HOT SPORTS” CARD<br />
The <strong>SLC</strong> “Hot Sports” Card gives you<br />
a weekly bonus of CHF 40.- to use on<br />
any sports and leisure activities.<br />
5 | AQUAPARC / EUROPA-PARK<br />
Every second week we offer a complimentary<br />
excursion to the Aquaparc<br />
in Le Bouveret on the shores of Lake<br />
Geneva (Montreux & Leysin camp)<br />
and also include one free day to<br />
Europa-Park after a minimum stay of<br />
2 weeks (Neuchatel camp).<br />
6 | FACILITIES<br />
All <strong>SLC</strong> campuses have an impressive<br />
infrastructure with modern<br />
classrooms, internet cafes, learning<br />
lounges, coffee shops and restaurants,<br />
gyms, aerobics halls, sun<br />
decks and a lot more. They were<br />
completely renovated in 2005 - 08 and<br />
offer excellent facilities.
NEUCHÂTEL<br />
MONTREUX<br />
Great importance is also attached to<br />
the safety of our guests: all buildings<br />
comply with legal specifications and<br />
rules and our well-trained staff is<br />
available around the clock.<br />
7 | CHOICE OF ACCOMMODATION<br />
The course fees include accommodation<br />
in a double standard room.<br />
If you prefer to stay in a single or deluxe<br />
room, a surcharge applies (see<br />
price list). The rooms are cleaned<br />
weekly by our housekeeping department<br />
and at the same time bed linen<br />
and towels are changed.<br />
8 | GREAT FOOD<br />
Our team of professional cooks prepares<br />
a fresh breakfast, lunch and<br />
dinner buffet each day. Barbecues and<br />
special theme parties offer even<br />
more diversity.<br />
LEYS<strong>IN</strong><br />
9 | A SURPRIS<strong>IN</strong>GLY LOW PRICE<br />
Because the infrastructure is used by<br />
hotel management schools during the<br />
rest of the year, we are able to offer<br />
high quality summer programmes for<br />
a surprisingly low price.<br />
10 | EASY BOOK<strong>IN</strong>G<br />
Make your booking by writing to the<br />
address on the back of this brochure<br />
or going to our website and within just<br />
a few days you will receive your booking<br />
confirmation.<br />
TIP<br />
JUNIORS’ CLUB<br />
PARTICIPANTS FROM 10 TO 13 YEARS OF<br />
AGE RECEIVE ADDITIONAL SUPERVISION<br />
<strong>IN</strong> OUR “JUNIORS’ CLUB” <strong>IN</strong> LEYS<strong>IN</strong>.<br />
DETAILS: PAGE 18 TO 19.<br />
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<strong>LANGUAGE</strong><br />
CLASSES<br />
Learning a language is fun! If you<br />
haven’t discovered this yet, you will<br />
during your stay at <strong>SLC</strong>.<br />
Our teachers are well qualified and<br />
experienced. Classes are conducted<br />
in classrooms, in the gardens, on the<br />
panoramic terrace and even on<br />
field trips.<br />
“What we learn with pleasure we’ll<br />
never forget.”<br />
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THE LESSONS<br />
From day one you’ll feel inspired by<br />
the motivating atmosphere, which is<br />
ideal for maximum learning success!<br />
CLASS LEVELS<br />
On the first day all participants (except<br />
the absolute beginners) take a<br />
placement test to be assigned to an<br />
appropriate class. If necessary, the<br />
level of class can be changed after<br />
consultation with the teacher within<br />
the first two days.<br />
TEACHERS<br />
Our dynamic team of lecturers creates<br />
interesting and active lessons.<br />
The units have clear structures and<br />
are taught in a relaxing environment.<br />
CLASS TIMES<br />
Classes are conducted in the morning<br />
from Monday to Friday: 4 lessons<br />
per day, 20 lessons per week.<br />
EXTRA CONVERSATION<br />
Participants with a minimum of two<br />
years experience can participate in<br />
an additional two lessons of conversation<br />
class two afternoons per week<br />
(see price list).<br />
LEARN<strong>IN</strong>G METHODS<br />
Our teachers work with flexible curricula.<br />
They are able to adapt to the<br />
specific level and needs of the group,<br />
creating diversified lessons.<br />
Small classes (appr. 12 - 13 students)<br />
allow a lot of personal attention to<br />
each student.<br />
Where appropriate to the class level,<br />
teachers will also use media such<br />
as short movies, newspaper articles<br />
and role-plays.<br />
LEARN<strong>IN</strong>G <strong>IN</strong>FRASTRUCTURE<br />
The study centres boast brand new<br />
and modern learning infrastructures.
The classrooms have been newly<br />
renovated and feature white boards<br />
as well as multimedia projectors and<br />
TV/video. Our learning lounges are<br />
the perfect place for homework and<br />
group work.<br />
LEARN<strong>IN</strong>G SUCC ESS<br />
Your stay at <strong>SLC</strong> will help to improve<br />
your language knowledge. How<br />
much you improve will of course also<br />
depend upon your commitment and<br />
motivation. Our club atmosphere<br />
will make it easy for you to learn with<br />
pleasure.<br />
CERTIFICATE<br />
At the end of your stay you will be<br />
presented with a certificate which<br />
documents your graduation from<br />
the <strong>SLC</strong> course. The certificate will<br />
also be a nice memory of your stay in<br />
Switzerland.<br />
FRENCH AND ENGLISH<br />
Locations: Leysin (10-17), Montreux (14-18), Neuchâtel (12-17)<br />
Levels: Leysin: Beginners to Advanced<br />
Montreux: Minimum 1 year previous language skills<br />
Neuchâtel: Minimum 1 year previous language skills<br />
Duration: Leysin & Montreux: 1 - 8 weeks<br />
Neuchâtel: 1 - 6 weeks<br />
Dates: see attached price list<br />
GERMAN<br />
Location: Leysin (10-17)<br />
Levels: Beginners to Intermediate<br />
Duration: 1 - 4 weeks<br />
Dates: see attached price list<br />
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MEALS<br />
An active lifestyle demands a<br />
healthy, balanced selection of foods.<br />
Our chefs have years of experience<br />
in preparing meals for the demands<br />
of young people and offer a balanced<br />
and diversified daily menu.<br />
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MONDAY – FRIDAY<br />
Three daily meals will be offered<br />
from Monday to Friday: breakfast,<br />
lunch and dinner. All meals are offered<br />
in a buffet-style and you are<br />
free to refill your plate.<br />
Usually there will be a selection of<br />
salads, main courses, desserts, fruit<br />
and drinks on offer.<br />
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY<br />
The days to sleep late! Breakfast and<br />
lunch will be contracted into one single<br />
meal, our popular and abundant<br />
brunch buffet.<br />
After your return from the daily excursions<br />
and activities, a hearty dinner<br />
will be waiting in the cafeteria.<br />
“THEME NIGHTS”<br />
Throughout the summer our chefs<br />
surprise their guests with “theme<br />
nights”: an Asian buffet, a Mexican<br />
dinner, “La Soirée Française”, the<br />
“Burger & Nuggets” night – you can<br />
be sure it’s going to be good!<br />
THE CAFETERIAS<br />
Whether it is the “Lake Side” in<br />
Montreux, the “Market Place” in Leysin<br />
or the “Chatterbox” in Neuchâtel, all<br />
centres have renovated cafeterias<br />
opened daily for warm meals.<br />
*BBQs<br />
Even more variety is on its way when<br />
our chefs organize their garden<br />
barbecues: a large choice of grilled<br />
meats and sausages and a fresh salad<br />
buffet followed by a dessert buffet<br />
and fresh fruit.<br />
*Only in Leysin and Montreux.
DAILY MENU - SAMPLE<br />
BREAKFAST<br />
Cereal<br />
Bread and toast<br />
Cheese and ham<br />
Jam, chocolate spread and<br />
butter / margarine<br />
Yoghurt<br />
Fresh fruit<br />
Hot and cold chocolate<br />
Milk<br />
Tea<br />
Coffee<br />
Fruit juice<br />
LUNCH BUFFET<br />
Salad Bar with assortment of cold<br />
salads – choice of dressing<br />
Grilled prawns with sweet and<br />
sour sauce<br />
Fried noodles<br />
Mixed vegetable wok<br />
Curry Samosa<br />
Selection of fruit juice<br />
Dessert<br />
Tiramisu<br />
Fresh fruit<br />
D<strong>IN</strong>NER BUFFET<br />
Salad Bar with assortment of<br />
cold salads – choice of dressing<br />
Burger Party<br />
Beef , chicken or tofu burger<br />
Purple onion, tomato, pepperjack<br />
cheese and fresh lettuce<br />
French fries<br />
Tartare, mayonnaise and<br />
ketchup sauce<br />
Selection of fruit juice<br />
Dessert<br />
Strawberry and vanilla ice cream<br />
Cookies<br />
Fresh fruit<br />
SUNDAY BRUNCH<br />
Cereal<br />
Bread and toast<br />
Cheese and ham<br />
Jam, chocolate spread and butter /<br />
margarine<br />
Yoghurt<br />
Fresh fruit<br />
Salad Bar with assortment of<br />
cold salads – choice of dressing<br />
Veal Chipolata<br />
Bacon and scrambled eggs<br />
Hot and cold Chocolate<br />
Milk<br />
Tea<br />
Coffee<br />
Fruit juice<br />
Dessert<br />
Chocolate tart<br />
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SPORTS<br />
& LEISURE<br />
25 years of experience in organising<br />
summer holiday camps for teenagers<br />
and young adults have taught us<br />
the right “mix” of intensive language<br />
education and an active leisure<br />
programme.<br />
Our packed sports, leisure, and<br />
excursion programme is great for<br />
recreation and and offers plenty of<br />
opportunities to make new friends<br />
from all over the world.<br />
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SPORTS<br />
Sports enthusiasts will really get<br />
their money’s worth in our study<br />
centre in Leysin. With its excellent<br />
infrastructure, the holiday-village of<br />
Leysin offers a wide range of sports<br />
activities. Nearby Lake Geneva and<br />
Lake of Neuchâtel provides additional<br />
water sports possibilities.<br />
LEISURE ACTI VITIES<br />
If you are not much of a sports fan,<br />
you will love our other leisure activities.<br />
Some examples are listed on<br />
page 12-13.<br />
THE “HOT SPORTS ” CARD<br />
All participants receive a “Hot<br />
Sports Card” with a weekly bonus<br />
of CHF 40.- which can be used for<br />
sports and leisure activities.<br />
PARTIES<br />
Our popular <strong>SLC</strong> parties are organized<br />
every Saturday evening. Together with<br />
the students, the Leisure Managers<br />
also organize special theme nights.<br />
In Leysin, the parties are usually conducted<br />
at our in-house <strong>SLC</strong> disco.<br />
PARAGLID<strong>IN</strong>G / HELICOPTER<br />
FLIGHTS<br />
Discover both Montreux and Leysin’s<br />
beautiful surroundings from the<br />
sky! Be sure to create a lifelong<br />
memory by experiencing the <strong>Swiss</strong><br />
scenery from up above. The view of<br />
the lake and mountains is simply<br />
breathtaking.
THERMAL BATHS<br />
A Must-Do in Switzerland, the thermal<br />
bath waters run directly from<br />
natural hot water sources. In our<br />
Montreux and Neuchâtel centres you<br />
will have the possibility of going to the<br />
thermal baths of Yverdon-les Bains<br />
(Neuchâtel) and Lavey-les-Bains<br />
(Montreux). The water may reach up<br />
to 34°C.<br />
DISCO<br />
Our Leysin centre has an equipped<br />
disco. Great parties are organized<br />
every week. Thanks to the DJ, dancing<br />
is a must! You may even organize<br />
a theme night with your friends.<br />
FUNPLANET<br />
Another big hit with our students is<br />
“Fun Planet”, an entertainment park<br />
situated nearby. Participants can<br />
use their credits on the “Hot Sports<br />
Bonus” to pay for activities like gocarting,<br />
bowling, arcade games, simulators,<br />
wall climbing and a variety of<br />
other entertainment.<br />
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SPORTS<br />
& LEISURE<br />
A weekly program will be posted on<br />
the wall with all possible activities<br />
and their prices. On Monday, you will<br />
choose one activity per day and put<br />
together your own programme. You<br />
have CHF 40.- /week that are included<br />
in the course fees.<br />
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EXAMPLES OF ACTI VITIES <strong>IN</strong> OUR<br />
<strong>CAMPS</strong> LEYS<strong>IN</strong>, NEUCHÂTEL AND MONTREUX.<br />
SPORTS LEYS<strong>IN</strong> MONTREUX NEUCHÂTEL<br />
Volley-/Basketball<br />
Football<br />
Street Hockey<br />
Table tennis<br />
Gym/Fitness<br />
Minigolf 5.- 5.- 5.-<br />
Horse Riding 30.-<br />
Tennis 15.- 15.- 15.-<br />
Squash 15.- 15.-<br />
Rock Climbing 20.-<br />
Ice Skating 10.-<br />
Mountain Biking 20.- 20.-<br />
Go Karting 50.- 50.- 50.-<br />
Prices subject to alteration.
During your activities, you will get<br />
to know the other participants and<br />
animators who come from all over<br />
the world. You are guaranteed to<br />
have plenty of fun while learning and<br />
making friends.<br />
ACTIVITIES LEYS<strong>IN</strong> MONTREUX NEUCHÂTEL<br />
Shopping<br />
Mountain Lakes<br />
Cable Car<br />
BBQ<br />
Disco<br />
Theme Nights<br />
Game Nights<br />
Movie Nights<br />
Art Courses 15.-<br />
Cultural Visits<br />
Thermal Bath 20.- 20.- 20.-<br />
Dirtscoot 40.- 25.-<br />
Paragliding 180.- 180.-<br />
Helicopter 250.-<br />
Adventure park 25.- 25.- 25.-<br />
Laser Game 20.- 20.- 20.-<br />
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EXCURSION<br />
Discover the “Suisse Romande”!<br />
Every week you can go on two half-day<br />
excursions plus a full day Saturday<br />
excursion, all of which are included in<br />
the course fees.<br />
With this kind of diversity you’ll<br />
surely not get bored during your stay<br />
in western Switzerland.<br />
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SATURDAY EXCURSION<br />
The Saturday excursions are included<br />
in the course fees. Destinations vary<br />
depending upon the study centre.<br />
To the right you can find a sample of<br />
a Saturday excursion for our centre<br />
in Leysin.<br />
AFTERNOON EXCURSION<br />
Every week students can participate<br />
in a free trip by coach to destinations<br />
in the region. There is a large choice<br />
of destinations ranging from shopping<br />
trips to sightseeing trips or a<br />
ride in a cable car.
DEST<strong>IN</strong>ATION LEYS<strong>IN</strong> MONTREUX<br />
Le Bouveret<br />
Montreux<br />
Chillon Castle<br />
Villeneuve<br />
Lausanne<br />
Geneva<br />
Vevey<br />
Salt Mines<br />
Glacier<br />
Toy Museum<br />
Nestlé Museum<br />
EXCURSIONS FROM NEUCHÂTEL<br />
EXCURSI ON 1 - LAUSANNE<br />
(Course Centre Leysin)<br />
09.45 - 10.45 Brunch<br />
11.00 - 12.30 Leysin - Lausanne (bus)<br />
Berne - Lausanne - Bienne - La Chaux-de-fonds - Creux du van - île St-Pierre - Watchmaking museum<br />
Chaumont - Latenium (Archaeology museum) - Underground mills - “Saut du Doubs”<br />
12.30 - 17.30 1) City Lovers: Sightseeing and Shopping<br />
2) Sports Enthusiasts:<br />
Olympic Museum, Shopping<br />
3) Beach Bums: Swimming pool<br />
17.30 Lausanne - Leysin<br />
19.00 Dinner in Leysin<br />
A wide range of excursions, cultural and sporting activities help to make each stay even more pleasurable.<br />
A “Hot Sport” card (value: CHF 40.- per week) is included in the course fees and allows you to devise your own ideal<br />
programme.
AQUAPARC /<br />
EUROPA-PARK<br />
In a fantastic setting on the shores of<br />
Lake Geneva, surrounded by a background<br />
of magnificent mountains,<br />
enjoy the fantastic water worlds<br />
at Aquaparc and its beach in the<br />
Bouveret. A definite favourite among<br />
our participants.<br />
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AQUAPARC<br />
Enter a world of fun and relaxation.<br />
Aquaparc offers four water worlds<br />
to choose from. Plunge into the wave<br />
pool and stem the current in a flowing<br />
pool. Become a pirate and enjoy fun<br />
and games on a pirates’ ship.<br />
Or throw yourself down one of the<br />
seven sensational water slides.<br />
There’s lots of enjoyment available<br />
for everybody!<br />
WATER SPORTS<br />
On the “Rive Bleue” beach, enjoy water<br />
skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, big<br />
banana rides and much more! Should<br />
you prefer to stay on the beach, you<br />
may work on your tan, play beach<br />
volleyball or have fun with the many<br />
available games such as ping-pong.<br />
Free entrance to the Aquaparc is offered<br />
every second week for all our<br />
students in Leysin and Montreux.<br />
WATER LEYS<strong>IN</strong> MONTREUX NEUCHÂTEL<br />
SPORTS<br />
Big Banana 15.- 15.- 15.-<br />
Pedalo 5.- 5.- 5.-<br />
Swimming 5.- 5.- 5.-<br />
Rafting 70.- 70.-<br />
Waterskiing 35.- 35.- 35.-<br />
Windsurfing 25.- 25.-<br />
Prices subject to alteration.
EUROPA-PARK<br />
More than 100 attractions and shows,<br />
13 European themed areas and 6<br />
hours of show programmes. Europa-<br />
Park, which is located in the Germany<br />
– Switzerland – France border-triangle,<br />
is a unique destination for short<br />
holidays, with<br />
leisure activities for all tastes and<br />
age groups.<br />
After a two-week enrolment period in<br />
our Neuchâtel centre, you will be offered<br />
one free day to Europa-Park.<br />
EURO-MIR<br />
Plummeting towards the ground at<br />
a speed of 80 km/h in spinning gondolas<br />
– guaranteed to get your pulse<br />
racing!<br />
SILVER STAR<br />
Europe’s highest and biggest roller<br />
coaster offering pure thrills - not for<br />
the faint-hearted!<br />
EUROSAT<br />
A roller coaster in the dark: speeding<br />
through space!<br />
FJORD RAFT<strong>IN</strong>G<br />
A rapid ride through a roaring mountain<br />
torrent! New: the “World of<br />
Trolls”.
LEYS<strong>IN</strong> (10-17)<br />
Leysin is a renowned youth holiday<br />
village in the Vaud Alps, approximately<br />
40 minutes away from<br />
Montreux and Lake Geneva.<br />
The active, dynamic atmosphere of<br />
Leysin with its many sports and leisure<br />
facilities is surely a reason why<br />
it is home to so many international<br />
schools and universities.<br />
THE STUDY CENTRE<br />
The <strong>SLC</strong> courses take place in two<br />
former hotels: the “Mont Blanc<br />
Palace” and the “Bélvedère”. Both<br />
hotels were owned by Club Med<br />
until 2002 and then taken over and<br />
completely renovated by SEG, <strong>Swiss</strong><br />
Education Group, in 2004. The village<br />
centre of Leysin and the public sport<br />
facilities are easily accessible by foot<br />
– or with the complimentary public<br />
bus – in just a few minutes.<br />
FACILITIES<br />
Modern Classrooms, Auditorium,<br />
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Learning Lounge, Internet Room,<br />
Internet Café, Reading Lounge,<br />
Modern Lobby, Front Desk, “Market<br />
Place” or “Sitjio” Cafeterias, 2<br />
“Coffee Beans” Coffee Shops,<br />
Panorama Terrace, Gym, Aerobics<br />
Hall, “<strong>SLC</strong> Disco”, “Chunky Burger”<br />
Fast Food Restaurant, “Stix” Asian<br />
Fast Food, Games Room, Table<br />
Tennis, Cable TV, Wireless Internet.<br />
ACCOMMODATION<br />
Participants are accommodated in<br />
single or double standard or deluxe<br />
rooms. The double standard room is<br />
included in the course fee; for single<br />
or deluxe rooms a surcharge applies<br />
(see price list). All rooms have an ensuite<br />
bathroom.<br />
<strong>SLC</strong> LEISURE MANAGERS<br />
The <strong>SLC</strong> Leisure Managers in Leysin<br />
know the area and all of its attractions<br />
and sights very well.<br />
They organise excursions and activities<br />
that you will never forget and also<br />
ensure that our in-house facilities are<br />
always available during opening hours.<br />
Whether it is a discovery trip with the<br />
cable car to a nearby mountain lake,<br />
or a sunset BBQ overlooking Lake<br />
Geneva, a party in our Club Maxx<br />
disco or simply a challenging aerobics<br />
class: the <strong>SLC</strong> Leisure Managers<br />
always find a way to add to the enjoyment<br />
of your stay.<br />
LEYS<strong>IN</strong> <strong>IN</strong> A FEW WORDS<br />
- Located in the heart of the <strong>Swiss</strong><br />
mountains<br />
- Sport centre / dynamic activities /<br />
Disco<br />
- Helicopter / paragliding<br />
- Juniors’ Club<br />
- Aquaparc<br />
- Average age: 13 - 14 years old<br />
- Courses: French, English<br />
and German
WEEKLY PROGRAMME (SAMPLE)<br />
DAY MORN<strong>IN</strong>G AFTERNOON EVEN<strong>IN</strong>G<br />
Mon<br />
Tue<br />
Wed<br />
Thu<br />
Fri<br />
Sat<br />
Sun<br />
French/English/<br />
German<br />
French/English/<br />
German<br />
French/English/<br />
German<br />
French/English/<br />
German<br />
French/English/<br />
German<br />
Brunch<br />
Brunch<br />
Visit to Leysin ,Tennis<br />
Montreux: Shopping, Chillon,<br />
Swimming<br />
Football, Beach Volleyball, Tennis, Squash,<br />
Swimming, Horse riding, Ice Skating<br />
Le Bouveret: Aquaparc, Swimming,<br />
Rafting, Windsurfing, Big Banana, Waterskiing<br />
Football, Beach Volleyball, Tennis,<br />
Street Hockey, Laser Game, Fun Planet<br />
Excursion to Lausanne<br />
Quiet day in Leysin / Extra Excursion<br />
Movie, Games<br />
Football Tournament<br />
BBQ,<br />
Cool Wednesday<br />
Games, Sports<br />
<strong>SLC</strong> Disco<br />
Evening Entertainment<br />
<strong>SLC</strong> Disco<br />
Games,<br />
Evening Entertainment
NEUCHÂTEL (12-17)<br />
Located between Lake Neuchâtel<br />
and the Jura Mountains, the city of<br />
Neuchâtel faces towards the Alps<br />
and bridges the gap between the<br />
<strong>Swiss</strong> Plateau and the curve of the<br />
Jura. This French-speaking city is<br />
close to the border with the Germanspeaking<br />
part of Switzerland. Its<br />
medieval town centre, castle and<br />
12th-century collegiate church<br />
endow the city with a unique charm.<br />
Neuchâtel has a number of higherlevel<br />
institutions including a<br />
university, several specialist high<br />
schools and an electronics and<br />
microtechnology research centre.<br />
This young, vibrant and motivating<br />
environment makes the city a highly<br />
appropriate setting for learning and<br />
self-development.<br />
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THE COURSE CENTRE<br />
<strong>SLC</strong> courses are held in the establishment<br />
that was formerly the “Eurotel”<br />
hotel and is now occupied by the IHTTI<br />
hotel management school run by the<br />
<strong>Swiss</strong> Education Group. Renovated<br />
in 2005, the hotel is a stone’s throw<br />
from the town centre. Public sporting<br />
facilities are located a few minutes’<br />
walk away and are also accessible by<br />
public transport.<br />
ACCOMMODATION<br />
Students are accommodated in single<br />
or standard/deluxe double rooms.<br />
Accommodation in a standard double<br />
room is included in the cost of<br />
the course.<br />
A supplement is charged for deluxe<br />
or individual rooms (see price list).<br />
FACILITIES<br />
Modern classrooms, a computer<br />
room with internet connection,<br />
reception area, the “les Amis” and<br />
“Chatterbox” cafeterias, the “Coffee<br />
Beans” café, wireless internet, fitness<br />
room.<br />
<strong>SLC</strong> LEISURE MANAGERS<br />
The Neuchâtel region offers numerous<br />
leisure and cultural excursion<br />
opportunities. Our <strong>SLC</strong> leisure managers<br />
will put together an attractive<br />
programme for you that will make<br />
your study trip an unforgettable one.<br />
NEUCHÂTEL <strong>IN</strong> A FEW WORDS<br />
- Sports, aquatic activities<br />
- Discover the <strong>Swiss</strong> culture<br />
(history, chocolate, watches, etc.)<br />
- Museums<br />
- Europa-Park<br />
- Average age: 14 - 15 years old<br />
- Courses: French and English
WEEKLY PROGRAMME (EXAMPLE)<br />
DAY MORN<strong>IN</strong>G AFTERNOON EVEN<strong>IN</strong>G<br />
Mon<br />
Tue<br />
Wed<br />
Thu<br />
Fri<br />
Sat<br />
Sun<br />
French/English<br />
French/English<br />
French/English<br />
French/English<br />
French/English<br />
Brunch<br />
Brunch<br />
Visit to Neuchâtel<br />
La Chaux-de-Fonds: Museum of Watch and Clock<br />
Making, shopping, underground mill, guided tour<br />
Water-skiing, kayaking, sailing, swimming pool<br />
Yverdon thermal baths, museum of vintage cars,<br />
water sports at Estavayer-le-Lac.<br />
Excursion to Chaumont, boat trip, sports, laser<br />
game, pedalo.<br />
Berne: guided tour, shopping, museum, swimming<br />
pool.<br />
Free<br />
Welcome evening<br />
Film evening<br />
Games evening, chocolate-tasting<br />
workshop<br />
Gala evening,<br />
Surprise!<br />
Disco<br />
Free
MONTREUX (14-18)<br />
Montreux – a city in possibly the most<br />
beautiful region of Switzerland, the<br />
“Riviera”. Well-known for its mild<br />
climate, the city is the home of 12 international<br />
schools.<br />
The famous “Quai des Fleurs”, with<br />
its cosy garden cafes and shopping<br />
possibilities, is an always-open<br />
invitation for a relaxing afternoon<br />
or evening near the lake. Enjoy the<br />
international atmosphere - particularly<br />
during the jazz festival with<br />
its countless street musicians. But<br />
Montreux has plenty to offer at all<br />
times of the year and is visited by<br />
thousands of tourists annually.<br />
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THE SCHOOL<br />
Our school in Montreux was renovated<br />
in 2004/07 and features high quality<br />
facilities.<br />
ACCOMMODATION<br />
Participants are accommodated in<br />
single or double standard or deluxe<br />
rooms. All rooms have a shower and<br />
toilet. The double standard room is<br />
included in the course fee, for single<br />
or deluxe rooms a surcharge applies<br />
(see price list).<br />
FACILITIES<br />
Modern Classrooms, Internet/<br />
Computer Room, Internet Café,<br />
Modern Lobby, Front Desk, “Lakeside<br />
Café” Buffet Cafeteria, “Coffee<br />
Beans” Coffee Shop, Panorama<br />
Garden and Terrace, Learning<br />
Lounge, Volley- and Basketball, Gym.<br />
<strong>SLC</strong> LEISURE MANAGERS<br />
The <strong>SLC</strong> leisure managers organise<br />
a wide range of leisure, social<br />
and sports activities in the evenings<br />
throughout the week.<br />
All activities offer students a great<br />
opportunity to enjoy a unique melting<br />
pot of cultures and make friends from<br />
all over the world.<br />
MONTREUX <strong>IN</strong> A FEW WORDS<br />
- Located on Lake Geneva<br />
- Shopping / Beach / Sports<br />
- City Tours<br />
- Discover <strong>Swiss</strong> Hospitality<br />
- Aquaparc<br />
- Average age: 16 years old<br />
- Courses: French and English
WEEKLY PROGRAMME (SAMPLE)<br />
DAY MORN<strong>IN</strong>G AFTERNOON EVEN<strong>IN</strong>G<br />
Mon<br />
Tue<br />
Wed<br />
Thu<br />
Fri<br />
Sat<br />
Sun<br />
French/English<br />
French/English<br />
French/English<br />
French/English<br />
French/English<br />
Brunch<br />
Brunch<br />
Montreux City Tour<br />
Vevey: Nestlé Museum,<br />
Shopping, Swimming<br />
Beach Volleyball, Swimming, Tennis,<br />
Horse Riding<br />
Le Bouveret: Aquaparc, Swimming, Big<br />
Banana, Windsurfing, Waterskiing<br />
Tennis, Basketball, Laser Game,<br />
Fun Planet, Go Karting, Bowling<br />
Excursion to Geneva<br />
Quiet day in Montreux / Extra Excursion<br />
Movie,<br />
Entertainment<br />
Games,<br />
Free time<br />
BBQ,<br />
Ping Pong Tournament<br />
Free time<br />
Entertainment<br />
Garden Party<br />
Free time
SHAWN M.<br />
It was great!<br />
The teachers are<br />
very helpful and<br />
understanding.<br />
There are plenty<br />
of cool activities to<br />
choose from.<br />
If I can I’ll<br />
surely be back!<br />
SOPHIA B.<br />
I loved the<br />
camp! I really<br />
improved my<br />
French skills.<br />
It was so nice<br />
to get to know<br />
so many people<br />
from different<br />
countries.<br />
ALIHAN A.<br />
I really made the<br />
best out of my<br />
stay. Improving<br />
my language<br />
skills in an<br />
international<br />
environment<br />
was a wonderful<br />
experience!<br />
<strong>SLC</strong>, SWISS <strong>LANGUAGE</strong> CLUB<br />
Av. des Alpes 27, CH–1820 Montreux, Switzerland<br />
Phone +41 21 963 65 00, Fax +41 21 963 85 45 , info@slc.ch, www.slc.ch<br />
MARV<strong>IN</strong> H.<br />
My 2 weeks were<br />
incredible. Lots<br />
of fun activities<br />
and time to hang<br />
out with my new<br />
friends. I would<br />
love to come<br />
back.<br />
KAE T.<br />
The view from<br />
the campus and<br />
the great scenery<br />
were incredible.<br />
My room was<br />
lovely. I had so<br />
much fun!<br />
DABORA S.<br />
I didn’t know<br />
anybody<br />
when I arrived<br />
but that was<br />
just the first day.<br />
Now I don’t want<br />
to leave anymore!