Hospitality & Culinary Summer Program

More than a Summer Program

At BHMS, summer is about more than learning — it’s about discovery, connection, and personal growth.

Students from around the world come together to explore new interests, gain confidence, and experience life in an international community that feels like family. Whether it’s your first time abroad or you’re already a seasoned traveler, you’ll find a welcoming environment where curiosity and creativity thrive.

Our summer programs combine hands-on activities, creative workshops, and cultural excursions across Switzerland. Each day offers opportunities to learn by doing, meet inspiring people, and build friendships that last long after the summer ends. It’s an unforgettable experience that blends fun, learning, and adventure in the heart of Lucerne.

Program Highlights

Your adventure starts here – a summer like no other, filled with growth, discovery, and fun.

Interactive workshops – hands-on sessions to spark creativity, sharpen skills, and unlock your potential.
The business of hospitality – from crafting chocolate to mastering guest experiences, explore exciting career pathways.
Make lifelong friends – connect with peers from around the world and build friendships that last a lifetime.
Fun-packed excursions – discover Switzerland with lake cruises, chocolate factory visits, and more unforgettable adventures.
Personal development – grow in confidence as you dive into business, hospitality, and culinary arts.
Invest in your future – join our BA within two years, and your summer camp fees count towards your first-year tuition.

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Learning Style

Small group workshops with expert instructors
Engaging, discovery-based learning
A balance of practical skills, creativity, and cultural immersion

Theme Week Dates 2026

Students can join for 1, 2, or 3 weeks – with no repeated content across weeks

Series 1
1. Week 1 · 28 June – 04 July – Taste the World: Culinary Foundations
2. Week 2 · 05 – 11 July – Smart Futures: Hospitality & Business Innovation
3. Week 3 · 12 – 18 July – Living Languages: English or German Immersion
Series 2
1. Week 4 · 19 – 25 July – Living Languages: English or German Immersion
2. Week 5 · 26 – 01 Aug – Taste the World: Culinary Foundations
3. Week 6 · 02 – 08 August – Smart Futures: Hospitality & Business Innovation

Summer Program Weekly Themes

Taste the World: Culinary Foundations
Dive into the joy of cooking in this hands-on week for beginners. Learn essential techniques—knife skills, baking, pastries, and chocolate—then team up to create a complete menu. Gain confidence, creativity, and skills you’ll use and share long after the program.

Smart Futures: Hospitality & Business Innovation
Step into the world of hospitality, travel, and lifestyle to explore how creativity and innovation shape tomorrow’s guest experiences. In just one week, you’ll dive into entrepreneurship, cultural intelligence, event design, branding, and digital transformation. Through interactive workshops and team projects, you’ll learn how ideas become businesses, how culture shapes service, and how technology is transforming the industry—while gaining confidence, problem-solving skills, and international connections.

Living Languages: English or German Immersion
The Living Languages program is a fun, hands-on introduction to English or German. Over two weeks, you’ll move from everyday essentials—like greetings, family, food, and city life—to topics such as travel, shopping, and sharing experiences. Morning classes build your skills step by step, while afternoons bring the language to life through cultural activities, local interaction, and real-world practice. You’ll gain confidence, cultural insight, and the ability to use a new language in practical, enjoyable ways.

Activity Programs

Each afternoon brings a new adventure – from cultural experiences to outdoor excursions and city discoveries. Sample activities include:

Mountain adventures:
Mount Pilatus excursion, cable car ride through the Alps, mountain village hike.

Lake & outdoor fun:
Boat ride on Lake Lucerne, Swiss BBQ by the lake, lakeside picnic.

City exploration:
Day trips to Zurich, Bern, Geneva, or Basel, Lucerne city challenge, old town discovery walks.

Cultural & culinary experiences:
Chocolate workshop, fondue night, artisan bakery tour, market visits, local food tastings, crepe or bratwurst making, cultural games night.

Innovation & learning visits:
5-star hotel tour, Swiss Transport Museum, interactive museum visits, drone demonstration, hotel tech project.

Social & celebration moments:
River cruise, film night, farewell adventure day.