International summer camp · Swiss Alps

Best Summer Camps in Switzerland and Europe

For children and teens

Young Explorers Club is an outdoor adventure program offering some of the best summer camps in Switzerland. Our camps bring together international children and teens for unforgettable weeks of exploration, sports, and discovery. Each day combines exciting summer camp activities with teamwork, personal growth, and much more!

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A life changing adventure. To explore, learn and have fun.

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  • Bike group regrouping on a gravel road across alpine pastures

    “Amazing Summer Experience! My daughter (17 years old) had an unforgettable two weeks with Young Explorers Club — biking through the Alps and camping at Budoken. two weeks of pure adventure, growth, and joy! The Bike Through the Alps week was breathtaking. She came back stronger, more confident, and full of stories about stunning trails, supportive guides, and the thrill of conquering new terrain. It was the perfect blend of challenge and fun.”

    Chirine

    On Google reviews · October 2025

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Frequently asked questions

  • What are the prices for Young Explorers Club camps?

    Between 1080CHF and 1700CHF per week. All our camps are fully all-inclusive: accommodation, meals, activities, equipment, and Geneva Airport transfers are all covered in a single price. Swiss residents benefit from a discounted rate. For the full price breakdown by programme and week, visit our Dates & Prices page.

  • What are the summer camp dates?

    Our summer season runs from late June through mid-August, with weekly Sunday to Saturday sessions throughout July and August. You can book 1, 2, or 3 weeks depending on your family’s schedule. Popular weeks fill up fast — early registration is strongly recommended.

  • Is the camp suitable for children who don’t speak French or English?

    Absolutely. Young Explorers Club is one of the most internationally diverse summer camps in Switzerland — 36% of our participants come from outside Europe entirely. Our bilingual environment means children learn by doing, not by sitting in a classroom. Kids from any linguistic background integrate quickly through shared activities and small-group dynamics. Optional afternoon language workshops in French, English, or German are also available for those wanting structured language support.

  • Why is Young Explorers Club considered one of the best summer camps in Switzerland?

    Because we don’t run a traditional summer camp — and that’s exactly the point. At most camps, children are transported from activity to activity, handed equipment, told what to do, and collected at the end of the day. It’s fun, but passive. Young Explorers Club is built around a completely different philosophy: children are active participants in everything, not passengers.

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Camp types

A camp for every kind of explorer

Junior camps from 8 to 13 years old, teenager camps and travels from 12. In our chalets: one, two or three weeks, all summer.

Where we go

Top destinations

Our junior camps live in our chalet in Les Diablerets, in the Swiss Alps. Teenagers can go further: by bike across Switzerland, around the Mont Blanc massif and to Mallorca.

  • Based in Lausanne, with activities throughout French-speaking Switzerland and beyond
  • Our chalets Budokan and Jolimont in Les Diablerets
  • Geneva Airport transfers included in the price
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Explore, grow, discover

Young Explorers Club is an outdoor adventure program offering some of the best summer camps in Switzerland. Our camps bring together international children and teens for unforgettable weeks of exploration, sports, and discovery.

  • Small groups

    One leader for every five children, so every child is known by name.

  • Children choose

    Every day offers real options, and nobody is pushed into what they are not ready for.

  • Outside, all day

    Phones stay away for the week: the mountain is more interesting.

  • Many languages, one table

    Children from different countries share the same games, meals and campfire.

  • Leaders, not babysitters

    Chosen for how they are with children as much as for what they can climb.

About our philosophy More about the club

Why we are different

Not a typical commercial camp

Our difference lies in our commitment to providing a truly international and bilingual experience, where learning is done through the lens of adventure and exploration.

  • 0% wifi · 100% fun

    Our trips are technology-free, so campers learn to thrive without electronics.

    Our philosophy
  • Intentionally small

    Long-term relationships are important to us: we see ourselves more like family than a business.

    Our values
  • Based in Lausanne

    With activities throughout French-speaking Switzerland and beyond.

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  • Founded in 2018

    Our first year: more than 20 young people on a mountain trip. Hundreds of activities and trips since.

    Our story

How we do it · Safety first

The best summer camps in Switzerland and Europe

Looking for the best summer camp in Switzerland for your child? Young Explorers Club offers a truly unique experience: an internationally recognised programme based in Les Diablerets, in the Swiss Alps, welcoming children and teens from over 30 countries. Our camps are designed around adventure, language immersion, and personal growth — all with certified instructors, proven safety standards, and zero screens. It’s the kind of summer families come back to year after year.

  • Safety, safety, safety!

    Our participants and instructors know that these are our three most important words. Risk management is at the heart of everything we do.

  • Top-down supervision

    From the moment your child leaves home until they come back to you, minimizing that risk is our top priority. We use multiple managers to always double check our activities.

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International summer camp

In English or French

Our summer camp in Switzerland welcomes international and Swiss participants in a bilingual environment. Our activities take place in English (mainly) or French, and participants can choose what language group they want to be in.

Apart from the camp immersion we also offer optional afternoon language classes in French, English or German, designed to improve fluency in a fun and effective way.

Our participants come from everywhere
  • 26%Switzerland
  • 38%Europe
  • 36%Rest of the world

Dates and prices

No hidden costs

Prices include all services: food, transport from and to the airport, equipment like climbing, activities and more.

  • Registration form is free of charge.
  • Swiss residents benefit from a discounted rate.

Prices, dates and availability

Included in the price

  • Accommodation
  • Food
  • Activities
  • EquipmentLike climbing and biking
  • Staff
  • Airport transportFrom and to Geneva Airport

Optional extras have their own price: afternoon language classes (English, French or German) and extra activities like paragliding.

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