Are you playing with the idea of building a professional future in business? Would you like to try out the hospitality industry before choosing it as your major? Do you like to experience different cultures and meet new people?
If you answered yes to one or more of those questions, then EHL’s Junior Academy might be a good choice for you. Taking part in our summer camps offers you many advantages and a lot of fun.
Fast immersion in hospitality education
This is an opportunity to experience first-hand the unique learning methods used in EHL’s academic courses. You get a crash course in hospitality education, taking the same classes that our students from all over the world attend. It’s a different type of hands-on learning that most students really enjoy, as a change from traditional classroom settings.
A taste of fine Food & Beverage experiences
The latest trends in gastronomy involve appealing to multiple senses, sourcing local ingredients, and nourishing the body along with the mind. Our courses include workshops where you get to cook and learn serving methods (in Lausanne or Passugg, in Switzerland) and excursions to restaurants and hotels to discover the latest trends (in all locations). Maybe you will find inspiration to open your own restaurant someday?
Get to know the industry first hand
EHL Junior Academy students tour around the most exclusive hotels such as Badrutt’s Palace in Passugg-Chur, or the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. You get a privileged tour of the exclusive hotel rooms, facilities, restaurants, and much more. Plus, you can ask leading hospitality experts and alumni questions regarding their business and other tourism-related sectors.
Exciting and various leisure activities
Summer holidays should always be fun, that’s why our Junior Academy camps offer a balanced program of hands-on courses, team projects, excursions, and evening activities. This article gives you a glimpse into what the Junior Academy summer camp is like and what you would typically doing each day.
Meet young people your age from all over the world
Last but not least, this is a unique opportunity to meet young people from all over the world who share your passion for hotels, cuisine, and travel. Make friends for life at EHL during the summer camp!
There are so many advantages to participating in a pre-college program, it can be life-changing! However, the vast choice of programs and holiday camps can be a little overwhelming. This article offers some impartial advice on how to choose a summer camp to highlight some key considerations for you to make the right choice.
Learn more about our summer and winter camps
At EHL, we offer four specialized pre-university courses through theEHL Junior Academy. These fun, interactive courses are designed to help teens discover their passion for their future career options and develop knowledge, competencies, and attitudes to succeed in a hospitality management program or business degree program.
On campuses in Switzerland, Singapore, and Online, participants enjoy hands-on workshops on a variety of topics including a hotel business simulation, international etiquette, and culinary arts and cocktail making. We also include fun excursions where students can experience the stunning natural beauty around our Lausanne and Passugg campuses in Switzerland, or discover the vibrant city life in Singapore.
In the EHL Junior Academy, students who are looking to join EHL’s Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management receive admissions coaching and begin the application on-site, which allows them to streamline parts of the admissions process. Two-week and three-week programs are available for students who want a global introduction to the world of hospitality, tourism, and luxury brands, and these are particularly beneficial for students who are hesitating between studying EHL’s Bachelor Degree in Lausanne or Singapore or in Passugg, as they will receive admissions coaching and personal advice to prepare their application.
