Future Sustainability Innovators Program Winter Camp

Discover Geneva

Where Innovation Meets Action

7 Days. 7 Experiences. Infinite Impact.

December 14 - 20, 2025
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 winter, 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. These goals aim to:

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
  • 17h: Official Camp Start
  • 17h: TEAM Introduction
    Description: Camp & Geneva briefing
  • 18h: Dinner
    Description: Hotel
  • 20h: Participants Introduction & Group Activity
    Description: SDG Quiz & SDGzine
  • 22h: Lights Out

  • 08h – 08h30: Breakfast
    Description: Hotel Ibis
  • 08h30 – 09h15: Transfer to SDG Solution Space
  • 09h15 – 12h: Academics / STEAM Workshop & Lessons / Briefing of Challenges
    Description: Lab activities, AddictLab / Profiling / SDG Challenges / FabLab demos / Addictlab’s Creative Chemistry Kits for profiling and future vision
  • 12h: Lunch
    Description: Campus Biotech Restaurant
  • 13h – 13h30: Walk to United Nations
  • 13h30 – 16h: United Nations
    Description: Visit
  • 16h30: Back to SDG Solution Space
    Description: Return SDG & Academic Program
  • 18h30: Dinner
    Description: Tsingh Tao/Lebanese
  • 20h – 21h: Documentation
    Description: SDGzine
  • 22h : Lights Out

  • 08h – 08h 30: Breakfast
  • 09h15 – 12h30: Visit CERN
  • 12h30: Lunch
    Description: Big Bang Lunch
  • 14h: Transfer to SDG
  • 16h: Afternoon tea with International Geneva
  • 18h30: Dinner
    Description: Restaurant Varembé
  • 20h: Tour Geneva & bus back / SDGzine
    Description: Tour in Old Town / weather permitting
  • 22h: Lights Out

  • 08h00 – 08:30: Breakfast
  • 08h30: Leave for Chamonix
    Description: Weather permitting / bring the lab outdoor and the outdoor in the lab
  • 12h30: Lunch
  • 17h00: Visit Chamonix and Mer de Glace
    Description: Chamonix
  • 17h30: Dinner Chamonix
    Description: Chamonix
  • 19h: Transfer back to hotel
  • 22h30: Lights Out

  • 08h – 08h30: Breakfast
  • 08h45 – 12h30: Visit WHO
  • 12h30: Lunch WHO
  • 14h – 17h30: SDG Solution Space – Academic Program
  • 16h: Shopping
  • 18h30: Dinner
  • 20h30: SDGzine & preparation hackathon
    Description: Working in Teams
  • 22h: Lights Out

  • 08h – 08h30: Breakfast
  • 08h30 – 09h15: Transfer to SDG Solution Space
  • 09h15 – 12h: Hackathon briefing and 1st session
    Description: Full day of Hackathon & Ideation
  • 12h30: Lunch
    Description: Campus Biotech Sandwiches
  • 13h30: Hackathon 2nd Session
  • 15h: International Experts
    Description: Experts visiting the teams & meet up
  • 16h – 18h: Presentation Pitches
    Description: Prototyping & pitching
  • 18h30: Dinner
    Description: Near SDG Solution Space
  • 20h: Judging / Awards
    Description: Lab Fun
  • 22h: Lights Out

  • 04h30: Check outs / departure 1
    Description: Departures to Airport
  • 07h30: Check outs / departure 2
    Description: Departures to Airport
  • 11h: Check outs / departure 3
    Description: Departures to Airport
  • 16h: Check outs / departure 4
    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

    December 14-20, 2025

  • Deadline Dates

    Application Deadline: October 30, 2025

    Full Refund Deadline: November 15, 2025

  • Program Fee

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

    Application Fees: £3500

  • Comfortable stay at IBIS Hotel Genève Airport

    Comfortable stay at IBIS Hotel Genève Airport.

  • 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 Hotel Genève Airport, 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 Organisations
  • 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.