The CIT programme is for young people aged 17 or over who want to learn how a camp runs while helping the friLingue team. Applicants need advanced English; French or German is an advantage. Selection includes an online interview in English.
Apply first: email hr@frilingue.ch with the dates and type of CIT you want. Do this before registering. There is no charge for the selection process; programme fees apply only if you are accepted.
Choose your CIT programme
- Full CIT: practical leadership, teamwork and camp organisation with an experienced camp leader. About six hours of traineeship activities per day. 2 weeks CHF 1,550 · 3 weeks CHF 2,100 · 4 weeks CHF 2,550 · 5 weeks CHF 2,950.
- Partial CIT: leadership experience alongside a language course, or ski/snowboard lessons in winter. About five hours of traineeship activities per day. 2 weeks CHF 2,100 · 3 weeks CHF 2,900 · 4 weeks CHF 3,600 · 5 weeks CHF 4,200.
- Culinary CIT: learn with the kitchen team, alongside a language course or winter sports lessons. About five hours of traineeship activities per day. 2 weeks CHF 1,550 · 3 weeks CHF 2,100 · 4 weeks CHF 2,550 · 5 weeks CHF 2,950.
The published fees include accommodation and full board, excursions, the evening programme and registration fees; the options with lessons include their course. friLingue confirms the available camp, dates and final details after your application.
For other ways to help at camp, see volunteering.