The Lucerne experience
A summer camp with Lucerne as the classroom
One compact city where the lake meets the Alps, an hour from Zurich, Bern and Basel. Mornings happen on campus at BHMS Business & Hotel Management School. Afternoons, Lucerne takes over as the camp’s second classroom.
Sample two weeks
Afternoon highlights from the programme, grouped the way we run them.
Mountain Adventures
- Mount Pilatus excursion
- Cable car through the Alps
- Mountain village hike
Lake & Outdoor
- Lake Lucerne boat ride
- Swiss BBQ by the lake
- Lakeside picnic
City Exploration
- Day trips to Zurich, Bern, Geneva and Basel
- Lucerne city challenge
- Old town walks
Cultural & Culinary
- Chocolate workshop
- Fondue night
- Artisan bakery tour
- Market visits
- Crêpe and bratwurst making
- Cultural games night
Innovation & Learning
- 5-star hotel tour
- Swiss Transport Museum
- Drone demonstration
- Hotel tech project
Social & Celebration
- River cruise
- Film night
- Farewell adventure day
Activities vary by week and weather — the final schedule is shared before the camp starts.
Seen from camp
Two weeks in Lucerne. One shared cohort.
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 →