Lovell Camps — Summer & Winter Camp, Gstaad (Schönried)

Schönried, Switzerland

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A family-run alpine camp in the Gstaad ski region — summers since 1973, winters on skis since 2012. Lovell International Camps hosts children aged 5–17 at the Mountain Lodge in Schönried: summer sessions of swimming, hiking, alpine adventures and daily language classes (English, French or German), and one-week winter ski & snowboard sessions with up to 25 hours of instruction per week (2026/27 season starts 13 December — rates coming soon). Key facts: Ages 5–17 (Junior 5–10, Junior/Senior programmes, Leadership 16–17) • Schönried–Gstaad, Switzerland • Multi-activity + language summer camp; winter ski camp • Boarding (2–4 per en-suite room, counsellor per room) or day format • Summer 2026: two 3-week sessions — 5–25 July and 26 July–15 August (Boarder CHF 6,500 / Day CHF 4,100 / Leadership CHF 6,500) — plus one-week sessions 5 July–15 August (Boarder CHF 2,500, Day CHF 1,800/week), Sunday to Saturday • Registration/extras deposit CHF 100/week (boarders) or CHF 50/week (day) • Up to 30 boarders, 10–15 day campers • Overnight adventures: tent camping and a Swiss Alpine Club hut hike. Best for: younger children and families who want a small, genuinely family-run Swiss camp with 50 years of history — and a winter ski option in one of the world's most famous resorts. Parents should check: final dates, prices and availability; Winter Camp 2026/27 rates (published as "coming soon", sessions from 13 December 2026); three-week stays are recommended and required for award programmes; Sunday-excursion supplement for consecutive one-week stays; visa requirements where applicable. Information checked against official provider sources on 8 July 2026. Details may change — always confirm directly with the provider before booking.

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Age

5–17 * yrs

Language

English

Program type

Adventure Camps, Language Camps

Accommodation

Campus

About

About the Course

Age-specific programmes: Marmots & Foxes (5–10), Junior and Senior groups, and Leadership Training for 16–17s. Daily optional language classes in English, French or German by professional teachers. Summer: two 3-week sessions (recommended; required for awards) or flexible one-week sessions. Winter: one-week ski/snowboard sessions with up to 25 hours of instruction weekly, instructor ratio max 1:7 (2026/27 from 13 December, rates coming soon).

What’s Included

Summer 2026: 3-week Boarder CHF 6,500 / Day CHF 4,100 / Leadership CHF 6,500; one-week Boarder CHF 2,500, Day CHF 1,800. Fees include all lessons, programmes, supplies, equipment, excursions, room & board (lunches for day campers) and a camp T-shirt. Registration/extras deposit: CHF 100/week boarders, CHF 50/week day campers. Private ski lessons: CHF 90/hour, half-day CHF 230, full day CHF 450.

Accommodation

The Mountain Lodge in Schönried: 18 rooms sleeping 2–6 plus two 10-bed group rooms, all en-suite; a counsellor lives in each campers’ room, and at least 3 staff cover evenings and nights. Up to 30 boarders. Day campers (10–15 per day) attend 08:40–17:45.

Meal Plan

Full room and board for boarders; lunches included for day campers. Camp sessions end with a barbecue (summer) or traditional Swiss fondue (winter).

Activities & Excursions

Summer: swimming, alpine hikes, sports, arts & crafts, tent-camping overnight, a two-day Swiss Alpine Club hut hike, Aqua Parc trips, camp fires and discos, Sunday all-day excursions (Diablerets Glacier, Gruyères castle, Olympic Museum). Winter: daily ski/snowboard instruction, 5-day Gstaad lift pass, snowshoeing, ice skating, torchlit descents and igloo overnights.

Facilities

The Lodge sits 600 m from Schönried station and the cable car, in the Gstaad ski region: 53 lifts, 220 km of slopes, two snow parks and the Bernese Oberland’s only glacier ski area. Lounges, movie room, terrace, play area, free internet.

Camp Experience

Family-owned since the JFK International School days (1973): small numbers, counsellors in every room, 40+ years of alpine camp know-how — and Gstaad as the backdrop in every season.

Language Camp prices

Summer Camp — one-week sessions, Boarder (ages 5–15)

Summer 2026

Flexible one-week entry (Sunday to Saturday), CHF 2,500 per week; multiple consecutive weeks possible (Sunday excursion programme carries an additional fee between weeks). Lovell recommends 3-week stays for the full e…

5 Lessons
5–15 * yrs
Age-specific programmes (Marmots & Foxes

Daily language instruction (English, French or German) integrated with a full activity day; weekly special events, camp fires, pool parties and Sunday all-day excursions.

Age-specific programmes (Marmots & Foxes 5–10, Junior and Senior groups, Leadership 16–17) with daily language classes taught by professional teachers using brain-friendly strategies — plus the Swiss outdoors as the classroom.

Included items

  • Accommodation
  • Activities
  • Excursions
  • Meals
  • Tuition

Price from

$3,097

Daily Schedule

Saturday, July 11, 2026

  1. 7:00 AM

    Breakfast

    Scheduled activity

  2. 8:30 AM

    Classes

    Scheduled activity

  3. 12:30 PM

    Lunch

    Scheduled activity

  4. 6:30 PM

    Dinner

    Scheduled activity

  5. 8:00 PM

    Evening activities

    Scheduled activity

  6. 10:30 PM

    Lights out

    Scheduled activity

Included items

Highlights

  • 24/7 supervisionRound-the-clock supervision ensuring student safety.
  • International studentsMulticultural environment with students worldwide.
  • Small groupsPersonalized attention in small class groups.

Activities

  • Arts & Crafts
  • Excursions
  • Hiking
  • Movie Night
  • Outdoor Sports Games
  • Swimming

Facilities

  • Cafeteria
  • Outdoor fields
  • Residence accommodation
  • WiFi

Optional Extras

Other

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School

Lovell International Camps

The Lovell family ran the prestigious John F. Kennedy International School and Summer Camp in Saanen-Gstaad for over 40 years before founding Lovell International Camps AG in 2011. From the Mountain Lodge in Schönried — 600 m from the station in the Gstaad ski region — Lovell runs an international Summer Camp (since 1973), a Winter Ski & Snowboard Camp (one-week sessions mid-December to March, individuals, school ski trips and family packages), a Winter Academy combining academics with professional ski lessons (11 Jan – 19 Mar 2027), a Kids Club at Le Grand Bellevue Gstaad, and private ski instruction (CHF 90/hour via CheckYetti). Winter Camp 2026/27 begins 13 December 2026 — rates coming soon.

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Location

Map showing camp locationMountain Lodge, Schönried (600 m from Schönried station), Gstaad region; office: Rübeldorfstrasse 5, 3792 Saanen, Switzerland, Schönried

Frequently Asked Questions

Summer camp welcomes ages 5–15, with Leadership Training for 16–17s; winter boarding covers ages 5–15. A Kids Club at Le Grand Bellevue Gstaad takes ages 2–5.

Fees include all lessons and programmes, supplies, equipment, excursions, room and board (boarders) or lunches (day campers) and a camp T-shirt. In winter, sessions include the 5-day Gstaad lift pass and daily instruction; rentals are extra at preferential rates.

24/7 supervision by qualified professional staff: a counsellor lives in each boarders’ room, at least 3 staff cover every evening and night, and the winter instructor-to-camper ratio is capped at 1:7.

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