Questions & answers
BHMS Summer Camp FAQ
Ages, price, visas, accommodation — the questions parents and students ask most, answered plainly.
Who is the BHMS Summer Camp for?
Students aged 16–20 from around the world. Exceptionally, motivated students who are over 15 can be accepted. You need pre-intermediate English — the camp runs entirely in English.
What does CHF 3,300 include?
Everything: daily workshops and study materials, shared accommodation, all meals, afternoon activities and excursions, airport transfers on arrival and departure, and a Certificate of Attendance. There are no hidden extras.
What is the scholarship voucher?
Every camp participant receives a scholarship voucher worth CHF 3,300 — the full camp fee. Join a BHMS degree programme within two years and the voucher is applied to your tuition. No draw, no conditions on grades: every camper gets one. Details on the Pathway page.
Do I have to choose one track?
Yes — you pick Culinary Foundations, Hospitality Experiences, or Business Innovation for your morning workshops. Afternoons and excursions are shared with the whole camp, so you experience Switzerland together.
Where do campers stay?
In shared BHMS accommodation in Lucerne, supervised, with all meals included. Details and photos are on the Parents page.
Do I need a visa?
Depends on your nationality. Schengen-exempt passports need no visa for stays under 90 days. If you need one, BHMS issues an official invitation letter after registration — see the Visa page.
How do airport transfers work?
Transfers from and to the airport are included on arrival and departure days. Travel details are confirmed after registration.
Am I too old for a summer camp at 18, 19 or 20?
No — this camp is designed for 16–20-year-olds. You'll be with peers thinking about universities, careers and gap years, not with children. Most Swiss camps stop at 17; this one starts where they end.
Still deciding?
Message us on WhatsApp with the question that is holding you back — or read the page written for your side of the decision.
Summer 2027: same weeks, same price. Places are limited.
18 July – 1 August 2027 (final dates confirmed at registration) · CHF 3'300 all-inclusive · Ages 16–20
Every participant receives a CHF 3,300 scholarship voucher — the full camp fee — applied to your tuition when you join a BHMS degree programme within two years. How the credit works →