Future Sustainability Innovators Program Summer Camp

Discover Geneva

Where Innovation Meets Action

7 Days. 7 Experiences. Infinite Impact.

July 12 - 18, 2026
Eligibility: Students Aged 13 - 17
Network of Excellence

This program is made possible through collaborations with renowned institutions and organizations:

Program overview

Step Into the Heart of Global Action

Step into the heart of global action with the Future Sustainability Innovators Program in Geneva This Summer, join a diverse group of ambitious teenagers aged 13–17 for an unforgettable experience that combines academic growth, real-world problem-solving, and sustainable self-leadership.

You’ll explore the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through interactive workshops and hands-on projects designed to challenge your creativity and critical thinking. Dive deep into these global challenges, then put your skills to the test in a thrilling Hackathon where you’ll collaborate to craft innovative solutions. The program culminates in the creation of SDGzine, a magazine showcasing your team's impactful ideas and projects.

Also immerse yourself in Geneva’s unique role as a global hub of diplomacy and innovation, enriching your understanding of the world’s most pressing issues. Are you ready to take the first step toward becoming a global change-maker? Join us!

7 Experiences.
1 Unforgettable
Week in Geneva.

Welcome to the Future Sustainability Innovators Program, hosted in Geneva—the heart of global diplomacy, science, and innovation. Over seven transformative days, this program offers teenagers aged 13-17 a rare opportunity to experience the essence of sustainability and leadership through seven unique lenses.

Understanding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)What Are the SDGs?

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global objectives established by the United Nations to address the world’s most pressing challenges by 2030.

The Global GoalsFor Sustainable Development
Program
Itinerary

  • 07 – 20h: Welcome Day
    Description: Arrivals & Pick-ups at Geneva Airport
  • 15h: CHECK-In Hotel
    Description: Before: SDG Solution Space / University of Geneva
  • 17h30: OFFICIAL CAMP START
  • 17h30: TEAM Introduction
    Description: Camp & Geneva briefing
  • 18h30: Dinner
    Description: Hotel
  • 20h: Participants Introduction & Group Activity
    Description: SDGquiz/SDGzine
  • 22h00: Lights Out

  • 8h00-8h30: Breakfast
    Description: Hotel
  • 9h00-9h30: Transfer to SDG
  • 9h30 - 12h: SDG Solution Space
    Description: Lab activities Addictlab / Profiling / SDG Challenges
  • 12h00-13h30: Lunch
    Description: Campus Biotech Lunch
  • 13h30 - 14h00: Walk to UN
  • 15h30-16h30: Visit United Nations
  • 18h30: Dinner
  • 20h - 21h00: Daily reflection & documentation
    Description: Hotel
  • 22h00: Lights Out

  • 8h - 8h30: Breakfast
  • 9h30-12h30: Visit CERN
  • 12h30: Lunch
    Description: Big Bang Café @ CERN
  • 14h: SDG Solution Space & Addictlab
    Description: SDG Challenges presentations / Prototyping
  • 17h00: Sustainable You
    Description: Session
  • 20h: Walk to the Lake (& Diner)
  • 21h30: Daily reflection & Hackathon choices
    Description: Hotel
  • 22h00: Lights Out

  • 8h-8h30: Breakfast
  • 8h30: Leave for the Alps
    Description: Weather permitting
  • 11h00: Train to glacier & lunch
    Description: Bar des Glaciers
  • 17h: Chamonix
    Description: Chamonix & Shopping
  • 17h30: Dinner
    Description: Cheese Fondue Rose du Pont
  • 19h00: Transfer back to hotel
    Description: Daily reflection on Bus
  • 22h30: Lights Out

  • 8h-8h30: Breakfast
  • 9h00-11h00: Visit WHO
    Description: World Health Organization
  • 12h30: Lunch SDG Solution Space
    Description: brown bag lunch with people from International Geneva / Bagels
  • 15h-16h00: Visit WTO
    Description: World Trade Organization
  • 17h-19h: Old Town
    Description: Tour & Shopping
  • 19h00: Dinner
    Description: Crêperie du Molard
  • 22h00: Hackathon meetings
    Description: Hotel
  • 22h30: Lights Out

  • 8h-8h30: Breakfast
  • 8h30-9h15: Transfer to SDG Solution Space
  • 9h15-12h: Hackathon briefing and 1st session
    Description: Full day of Hackathon & Ideation
  • 12h30: Lunch
    Description: SDG Solution Space
  • 13h30: Hackathon 2nd Session
    Description: documentation SDGzine
  • 17h-18h00: Presentation Pitches
  • 18h30: Judging
    Description: Awards & certificates
  • 20h: Dinner & activity
    Description: to be confirmed
  • 00h00: Lights Out

  • 8h-8h30: Breakfast
  • 5h: First Check outs /
    Description: DEPARTURES TO AIRPORT
Excursions & Activities

Unforgettable Experiences Beyond the Classroom

The excursions might be subject to change as some of these are weather dependent.

Meet the Instructors

Learn from Experts and Visionaries

Logistics & Fees

Plan Your Journey

  • Program Dates

    July 12-18, 2026

  • Deadline Dates

    Early Deadline: March 30, 2026

    Regular Deadline: May 20, 2026

  • Program Fee

    Program Fee covers Academic Fee, Accommodation, Meals, and Airport Transfer.

    Application Fees: £3500

  • Comfortable stay at IBIS Styles Genève Palexpo Aéroport

    Comfortable stay at IBIS Styles Genève Palexpo Aéroport.

  • Meals

    Nutritious meals provided with options for dietary preferences.

  • Transportation

    Local transport will be included for all program activities and excursions.

  • Duration

    7 days of immersive learning and exploration.

  • Travel Requirements

    Participants need to arrange their own Visa and Book their flight tickets to and from Geneva, independently. Official invitation letters will be provided for Visa application purpose.

Accommodation

Stay in Comfort and Style

Participants will stay at the IBIS Styles Genève Palexpo Aéroport, located in the heart of Geneva. The hotel offers modern amenities, comfortable rooms, and a welcoming environment to ensure participants have a restful stay after each day’s activities.

Awards and Recognitions

Celebrate Your Achievements

  • Certificates of Completion Awarded to all participants.
  • Hackathon AwardsTop-performing teams in the Hackathon will receive special recognition.
  • SDGzine PublicationSelected projects will be featured in this globally recognized magazine.
  • Participation BadgesShowcase your involvement in this transformative program.
Testimonials and
Glimpses of Past Program

What Our Alumni Say

How This Program Supports Your College Applications

Stand Out in Your College Applications

Participating in the Future Sustainability Innovators Program demonstrates:

This program equips you with experiences and skills that resonate with college admissions committees, helping you stand out in a competitive applicant pool.

Frequently
Asked
Questions

Your Questions Answered

Teenagers aged 13-17 who are passionate about sustainability and innovation.

Airport transfers, accommodation, meals, all program activities, excursions, and materials.

No prior knowledge is required—just a curiosity to learn and engage.

Visit our website or scan the QR code provided in this brochure for the application form.

A detailed packing list will be provided upon acceptance, but comfortable clothing, and a notebook are essentials.

Yes, but parent's meals, accommodation, and airport transfer will have to be arranged independently.

Yes. We encourage schools to enrol as a group accompanied by a chaperone. An accompanying chaperone and excursion plan are available. Charges will be separate.

About the Organizations


  • Coaches from trulyBalance have worked extensively with adolescents since 2000. Offering sustainable development discovery programs and in 2008 launching beChill®️ programs for teens at International schools in Switzerland. These self-leadership programs have been taught to thousands of teens and University students in several countries, helping young people access their inner resources to navigate stress, build confidence, and thrive academically and personally.

  • Addictlab, an innovative creative laboratory and platform organizes and coordinates this dynamic program. With years of experience fostering multidisciplinary innovation, and together with a large Geneva network, Addictlab will provide expert guidance, tools, and collaborative spaces to ensure participants are fully engaged in the creative and problem-solving processes. By combining education, design, and sustainability, Addictlab and partners such as the University of Geneva, the CERN MicroClub, the SDGzine and TrulyBalance, will empower participants to transform ideas into tangible solutions that contribute to achieving the SDGs.