Welcome to International School of Milan Summer Camp
Immerse yourself in the heart of the world's fashion capital with the Fashion, Art & Design summer camp at the International School of Milan, which attracts young fashionistas to embark on a truly unique summer experience!
Enter a world where creativity knows no bounds with an unforgettable mix of lectures and guided tours of Milan's most iconic fashion, design and art locations; where students are not mere observers, but creators of their own fashion journey.
In collaboration with fashion experts, we offer you the best of the industry and education: under the guidance of renowned mentors such as Nicoletta Morozzi, Fashion Design Advisor and Lorenza Branzi, designer and lecturer at NABA (Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti), our courses are designed to unleash the best of your creativity.
Discover your inner designer, immerse yourself in the Milanese world and explore the connections between fashion, art and design!
How Does it Work?
Our Fashion, Art, and Design camp runs in 2-week programmes.
In the mornings, students have the freedom to tailor their learning experience between Languages or Art & Fashion Collection courses:
Language lessons: English or Italian – To enhance your communication skills.
Art & Fashion Collection course: To dive in the fascinating world of designing a fashion collection and work on mood boards, sketches and your portfolio.
In the afternoons, all campers come together for our hands-on Sustainable Fashion course, where creativity and new design techniques, meet environmental consciousness.
You can join us as a full-time residential student, immersing yourself in our beautiful boarding house, or as a daily camper, starting your day at 9 am and ending at 5 pm.
Camp Details
AGES:
DATES:
Residential Campers arrive on Sunday and Depart on Saturday.
Day Campers – Attend from Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm.
FEE:
Residential Camper programme - € 3,100
Day Camper programme - € 1,600
Nicoletta Morozzi – Fashion, Art, Design, Project coordinator
Nicoletta Morozzi was born in Florence in 1948. She is the Fashion Scientific Advisor of the New Academy of Fine Arts, NABA, where she has been teaching methodology and project management since 2005. Designer, artist and author of books, she has curated and participated in numerous exhibitions on design and fashion in Italy and abroad.
Lorenza Branzi – Fashion Tutor
Lorenza Branzi was born in Florence in 1971. She teaches Fashion Design in Naba, specialising in assisting students to use design as an expression of their individuality. Lorenza is an artisan knitwear expert and founder of the Do-Knit brand. She has participated in exhibitions and events in Italy and around the world as an exhibiting artist.
* Residential Camp
** Day Camp
*** All meals/snacks can be adapted to any specific dietary or allergy requirements.
Optional Services:
Transfers from/to Malpensa Airport and Linate Airport.
1. Where are boarding students accommodated? How many students share a room?
All our boarders are housed in the school Boarding house. The campers are housed in single or double rooms (only one is a triple room) and have ensuite bathroom shared between a maximum of 3 students.
2. How many students attend each camp session?
We can accommodate 39 students in our boarding house and can have up to 10 students in day programme, per session.
3. Which countries do campers come from?
During past camp editions, we have had more than 40 different nationalities.
4. How are rooms allocated?
Students are separated by gender and age. We have separate corridors for boys and girls. We usually put students of similar age but different nationalities together in the same room to encourage them to speak English. If you have any specific request, please do not hesitate to share it with us and we will do our best to accommodate it.
5. Do they require previous experience in Fashion design?
No. The courses are designed to enable those who already have some experience to learn new skills and go further, and beginners to learn the basics and successfully complete the required programme.
6. What happens if the morning course chosen does not reach the minimum number?
The student will be able to choose from the other courses offered.
7. Is there a final camp exhibition?
Yes. On the last day of the camp there will be a presentation of the works at the school and parents and friends will be invited to attend.
8. How many children are in each language class?
We split the language classes into levels and keep to a 1:10 ratio.
9. Which language would the students speak during the programme?
The camp primary language is English, all the Fashion courses will be delivered in English. We have Italian as an option for the morning Language lessons, and the chance to expand on that with our bi-lingual staff and time out visiting Milan.
10. What is included in the camp cost?
11. What is NOT included in the camp cost?
The prices does NOT include: for both Residential and Day programme: Transport to and from home city to airport / train station, airport / train station pick-up / drop off, pocket money for personal expenses, health and medical expenses, travel insurance and recorded delivery of VISA letter.
12. Are there any other additional costs we need to consider?
All the costs are included. We suggest the children have some pocket money if they would like to buy something during the excursions or free time.
13. Do you provide an airport transfer service? Which airport should my child fly to?
Yes, Airport transfers can be booked as an extra service. We operate to/from Malpensa Airport and Linate Airport. We can organise a transfer, one way or return. Our camp staff will wait for students at the gate on the day of arrival and assist them during check-in on the day of departure.
For Sunday arrival day: The airport transfer service operates for flights arriving in between 9 AM and 4 PM local time. For Saturday departure day: The airport transfer service operates for flights departing in between 10 AM and 4 PM local time.
In case the arrival/departure flights fall outside of the above time windows the school can arrange a private car to pick-up and drop-off the student to/from the airport. This service will be charged at a higher cost.
14. Do you work with the UM service at the airport?
Yes, can work with UM arrival and departure. The family must send us all the documents needed in advance. No additional cost is required.
15. Do you provide Visa Letters?
Yes. International School of Milan can supply the corresponding letter to help the Visa application. Visa applications must be obtained in enough time to coincide with our cancellation policy in the terms exposed in the following section.
16. Is a medical insurance included in the fee?
No. Accident and liability insurance is included. If you wish, you can take out a personal private insurance policy for your child and share it with us.
17. Will students have some free time during the two weeks?
Students will always be under the supervision of the camp staff, but are allowed to spend unsupervised free time in the local school area or on excursions, but only with parental consent. If consent is not given, a staff member will stay with the students at all times and accompany them walking around.
18. Is there a laundry service included in a Boarding House?
Yes, once per session, and we supply the laundry bag.
19. Do the students need to bring their bed sheets and towels?
Both bed sheets and towels are provided, changing every week.
Excursions
Our weekly excursions are an exiting mix of local culture and adventures with newfound friends. Among the highlights of the week, we have excursions dedicated to exploring the fascinating world of Milanese fashion, art and design.
Our day trips are not just about exploration but also about embracing Italian culture, practicing the beautiful Italian language, and having a blast with international companions. It's the perfect recipe for unforgettable moments and lifelong memories.
School Facilities And Location
The International School of Milan is located in the middle of Baranzate, just a few kilometres from the centre of Milan.
As International School of Milan is the oldest established school in the city, its location is well-known to locals and the campus is a prestigious landmark of the city. Founded in 1958 by the Formiga family, the International School of Milan offers an exceptional academic prowess, providing its students with high-quality learning alongside excellent boarding facilities and a welcoming environment.
We would encourage you to take a campus tour and get to know ISM first-hand.
Camp Accommodation
The rooms during the summer camp are located within our premium boarding facility. Boarding is a safe and secure place with 24/7 security and supervision. The rooms are equipped with all the comforts and have a private bathroom, shared by a maximum of three students. The rooms are available as singles, doubles, and one triple, with students separated by gender and age. We have spacious common areas for all students to relax and socialize, including a comfortable lounge area, two bright open and secure terraces, and a supervised kitchenette.
Inspired Global Camps
The International School of Milan is a member of Inspired Education, a leading group of premium schools spanning 5 continents. In addition to our exceptional Camp in Milan, our students benefit from unique opportunities to experience exciting Inspired Global Camps featuring a wide range of activities in different Inspired schools around the world.
An exciting adventure awaits your child this summer! Take the first step towards an extraordinary camp experience for your child by completing our short form below and we will be in touch shortly to answer any questions you may have.
