Soccer Academy: Football Summer Camp and Adventure Camp
KEY Points of Explorers Camp:
Dates and ages:
June 21 - August 17. Possibility to participate in several consecutive weeks. Ages: 9 - 15.
Camp Location:
In Chalet. Les Diablerets, Switzerland. Click for Google Maps.
Price:
From 980 CHF per week. 10% group discount offered from 2 registrations
Activities included:
Climbing, Football, MTB, Water Sports, Paddleboarding, Camping, Mountain Refuge, Survival Workshop, Boat Building... and much more!
The Footbal Academy camp (Football / Soccer summer camp) in brief:
Varied, Bilingual and in Chalet. At Football Academy, we believe that the best adventures begin where nature is at its wildest. Nestled in the picturesque Les Diablerets region, our chalet camp offers privileged access to some of the most breathtaking scenery and activities in the Swiss Alps. In addition to Football Camp, participants will be doing team sports, Climbing, camping or exploring, our camp has something for everyone. Dive into a range of thrilling activities: kayaking, MTB, caving and much more.
Additional Activities
A varied program of activities and sports camp where participants can choose the activity they want to do every day.
- Team Sports: Immerse yourself in the action with games of soccer, volleyball, basketball, and more.
- Mountain activities: Explore the Swiss mountains with hiking, Climbing, MTB, caving and much more.
- Camping & Exploring: Enjoy an authentic camping experience in the heart of nature.
Sit under the stars by an alpine lake.
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Football training with Lausanne Premier League
Chalet summer camp in Switzerland: Les Diablerets, Switzerland.
Chalet Budokan ( Les Diablerets, Switzerland) offers the ideal setting for an adventure-filled summer camp. Designed with comfort and adventure in mind, this traditional Swiss chalet offers comfortable accommodation with modern facilities, guaranteeing a relaxing and welcoming retreat after days of outdoor adventure. More info!
Safety at Camp Football:
At Young Explorers Club, safety is the top priority when it comes to outdoor adventure. We have strict measures in place to ensure that all our participants, whether children or teenagers, feel safe throughout their stay:
- Our leaders and instructors are trained and experienced in OUTDOOR.
- Responsible for first aid and crisis management always present.
- Participant to monitor ratio of 5:1.
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Participants Suisses
- Group discount (2+): 10% OFF.
- All Inclusive: Activities, Accommodation, Food, Tours, etc.
- Payment in installments available.
- Professional and multilingual supervision included.
- Meals with flexible options.
- Flexible participation dates.
Participants Internationaux
- Group discount (2+): 10% OFF.
- All Inclusive: Activities, Accommodation, Food, Tours, etc.
- Payment in installments available.
- Professional and multilingual supervision included.
- Meals with flexible options.
- Flexible participation dates.
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Dates
Dates:
Session 1: 29.06.25 – 6.07.25
Session 2: 6.07.25 – 13.07.25
Session 3: 13.07.25 – 20.07.25
Session 4: 20.07.25 – 27.08.25
Session 5: 27.07.25 – 03.08.25
Session 6: 03.08.25 – 10.08.25
Session 7: 10.08.25 – 17.08.25
* Participants may arrive or leave the camp on slightly different dates (depending on logistics and location), contact us for more information. Attendees can participate in one or more consecutive sessions.
And for those who want longer camps, we have other camps too (participation in multiple sessions is possible).
Price
The camp takes place in several independent sessions of 1 week (although we recommend participation over several weeks since the program varies and this is what the majority of participants do).
Find below
the FAMILY / GROUP DISCOUNTS.
Price (per week and participant):
Swiss participant: 980CHF**. International participant: 1340CHF**.
More details:
**Thanks to the help of our local sponsors, we are able to provide a discounted price to all Swiss nationals.
The mentioned price includes all costs of the participant during the camp period, i.e. all public or private transport during the camp, food, accommodation costs, and any common group equipment (tents and any other equipment related to the activities, harness and climbing equipment).
Not included: Round-trip transportation to the meeting point and any personal equipment (sleeping bag (contact us if you need it), clothing and other personal expenses).
FAMILY/GROUP DISCOUNTS: In order to promote the camp to a wider range of families (who might also share our values), we are able to offer a 10% discount on all bookings if they join a friend or family member. This means that if you register two or more participants, each of those registrations will be 10% cheaper.
Camp Location
Location of the 2025 camp: Chalet Budokan, Les Diablerets (Vaud, Switzerland).
- Explore Les Diablerets: Located in the Swiss Alps, Les Diablerets is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Campers enjoy the unique opportunity to bike, hike and participate in thrilling sports in a breathtaking setting.
- An alpine experience in comfort: Campers at Chalet Budokan discover a spacious chalet with 4, 6 and 8 bed rooms with a skatepark and indoor cinema.
Appointment
For Swiss participants, the meeting point for all the different sessions of the camp is at Lausanne Gare.
From Lausanne, transport is organized to the departure of the camp in Gryon for 1 day of multi-activities before the start of the camp.
Another meeting point will be organized from Geneva airport for international participants.
Transport will also be arranged from there.
Ages & Languages
We offer this camp in 2 versions, one for 8 – 12 year olds (activities adapted to needs) and the other for 13 – 16 year olds.
The participants will all be in the same chalet but some activities will take place differently.
For participants aged 15 to 18, we offer our innovative, youth-friendly leadership program, offering a unique blend of camp participation and a specialized program.
This program is designed to foster the development of technical and soft skills through a series of activities, workshops, and hands-on leadership opportunities. We believe in bringing together an international community, which is why the languages spoken at the camp are French and English, which is what we have seen from our past experience and the huge benefit of mixing Francophones and Anglophones and learning from both groups.
Programme of activities
Why should I attend this camp?
We maintain high safety standards throughout all activities, ensuring a worry-free experience for parents.
What equipment should I bring?
Do you have any other questions?
We believe in human-to-human interaction: write to us via our contact methods (https://youngexplorersclub.ch/contact/) and schedule a call or meeting with one of our employees.
We will be happy to answer any doubts or questions you may have. Or find the list of all frequently asked questions on FAQs.
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