Summer Camp in Les Crosets for Kids and Teenagers

The camp offers 9 hours per week of learning, where participants choose between a foreign language course (French, Spanish, English, German) or an Outdoor Education program. The language program follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1-C1), with a focus on practical conversation and confidence building. For a more intensive experience, private tuition and French Immersion programs (with extra hours and excursions) are available.

The base package includes full-board accommodation, three meals per day plus an afternoon snack, a full activity and evening program, all admissions, qualified sports coaching, equipment, 24/7 care, 9 hours per week of chosen learning (language or Outdoor Education), laundry once per two-week session, comprehensive travel insurance, accompanied transfers from Geneva airport or Aigle train station, a Camp Suisse polo shirt, and access to an online photo gallery. For an additional fee, professional photography packages, a premium Camp Suisse kit bag, and private language tuition or intensive workshops are available.

Accommodation is in full-board residential facilities at the camp in Les Crosets. The camp provides safety, 24-hour supervision, and a secure environment with first aid facilities on site and proximity to a hospital.

Meals are provided three times a day with an afternoon snack, featuring buffet-style breakfasts and varied dinner options with a salad bar. The camp specialises in catering to dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, coeliac, lactose-free, non-pork, nut-free, and peanut-free. A personalised food plan is created upon arrival, using fresh local produce and specialist products as needed.

The program includes alpine adventure activities (mountain biking, climbing, archery, ghyll scrambling, hiking), sports coaching (football, basketball, volleyball), team-building games, and creative sessions like bushcraft. It features five full-day cultural excursions per two-week session to places like a glacier, Gruyères, the Olympic Museum, Montreux Jazz Festival, and Château de Chillon. Evening activities are also part of the full program.

The camp utilises its location in Les Crosets with doorstep access to chairlifts and proximity to facilities like an indoor/outdoor swimming pool and the Palladium Sports Centre in Champéry. On-site facilities include a 9m indoor climbing wall with auto-belay devices and archery ranges.

Camp Suisse, operating since 2005, is an AdventureMark accredited provider, ensuring high safety and activity standards. The staff are experienced, qualified, and many return yearly, with a remarkable camper-to-staff ratio of 2:1. The atmosphere is supportive and focused on personal development. Language teachers are involved in activities and excursions to maximise immersive learning.