SUMAS Green Camp
A journey from Milan to Lake Geneva
We gladly accommodate flexibility in the Green Camp program’s schedule and structure to ensure it aligns with your school’s academic calendar.
Hands-On Sustainability Learning
all while building critical thinking collaboration leadership resource management problem-solving social responsibility communication creativity adaptability analytical thinking teamwork decision-making innovation skills.
Highlights: Sustainable Leadership Experience (2024)
Monday
Arrival in Milan
Transfer from the airport/train station to the hotel in the center of Milan
DAY 1
Tuesday
SUSTAINABLE FASHION
La Scala Theatre Labs Visit
“Behind the scene” of theatrical performance
Sustainable Fabrics and Conscious Design Workshop by Enrica Arena, CEO of Orange Fiber
Exploration of innovative materials and circular design through Orange Fiber
Sustainable Jeans With Candiani
Candiani Custom is the first urban micro-factory specialized in custom jeans
DAY 2
Wednesday
SUSTAINABLE CULINARY ART AND ITALIAN CULTURE
Food Anthropology Lab cooking Class and Lunch
Too Good To Go
Too Good To Go is a community of individuals (Waste Warriors) united in the fight against food waste
MUDEC Visit
Visit the “Museo Delle Culture” of Milan
DAY 3
Thursday
GREEN EXPERIENCES
Workshop Finance for Climate Change
Cariplo Factory
Cariplo Factory develops open innovation and innovative CSR programs through an organic and collaborative approach
Green City Tour
Discover Leonardo Da Vinci Galleries and The Bosco Verticale (vertical forest)
DAY 4
Friday
ON THE ROAD TO SWITZERLAND
Free time in Milan
Enjoy the city and its shops before boarding the train to Geneva
Transport to Geneva
DAY 5
Saturday
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Visit of the United Nations
Discover the organization and its activities to maintain world peace, foster international relations and development
DAY 6
Sunday
SIGHTSEEING IN GENEVA AND LAUSANNE
Free Time
Free time to visit and enjoy both cities and the Lake Geneva area
DAY 7
Monday
NATURE CONSERVATION, BUSINESS AND BIODIVERSITY
Green Building Tour
Our headquarter at the Swiss Conservation Center is based in one of Europe’s greenest buildings
Nature-based Solutions Workshop
Ramsar Workshop on Wetland Conservation
Bioparc Visit and Interactive session
Hands-on workshop aimed at generating solutions for real-world challenges in nature conservation
DAY 8
Tuesday
SUSTAINABLE HOSPITALITY
Workshop on Sustainable Hospitality
Green Transformation Process at Mandarin Oriental
Introduction to Mandarin Oriental’s strategy to responsibly manage its social and environmental impacts
Geneva – A Green and Sustainable City Guided Tour
DAY 9
Wednesday
GREEN CAMP CERTIFICATE
Ceremony at SUMAS Campus
Departure
Transfer to the airport/train station
DAY 10
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Fees and Registration
Included:
- Accommodation and breakfast
- Transportation during the camp
- Train travel from Italy to Switzerland
- All excursions, field trips, outdoor activities, classroom workshops and sessions
- Certificate of participation
Not included:
- Transportation to and from the camp
- Lunch and dinner