Football Academy Camp + Mountain Adventures

Are you really motivated to attend summer camp? Contact us to apply for a scholarship to reduce camp fees! The camp takes place in several independent sessions of 1 week with the possibility of also participating in 1 week only:

Price 1 week: Swiss participant: 780CHF**. International participant: 1170CHF**.

Session 1: 29.06.24 – 6.07.24

Session 2: 7.07.24 – 14.07.24

Session 3: 14.07.24 – 21.07.24

Session 4: 21.07.24 – 28.07.24

Session 5: 28.07.24 – 04.08.24

Session 6: 04.08.24 – 11.08.24

Session 7: 11.08.24 – 18.08.24

* 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).

**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 more families (who might also share our values), we are able to offer a 20% 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 20% cheaper.

We offer this camp in 2 versions, one for 7 – 13 year olds (activities adapted to needs) and the other for 14 – 18 year olds. For participants between the ages of 16 and 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.

Morning: Football.

Afternoon: Mountain adventure.

Football:

We have designed football training sessions suitable for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Each session is designed to improve players’ technical, tactical, and physical skills. Here’s an overview of the types of workouts we offer:

• Basic Training: This session is for beginners and players who want to strengthen their basic skills such as dribbling, ball control and passing.

Training:

– Dribbling around the cones: Players must dribble around the cones using different parts of the foot.
– Ball Control: Pass the ball to a partner who passes it back, working on ball control with different parts of the body.
– Accurate Passing: Players work on the accuracy of their passes by aiming at specific targets.

• 2. Intermediate Training: This session is for players with some experience in the game and who want to improve their technical and tactical skills.

Training:

– Positional play: Players work on positioning on the field and communication with their teammates.
– Passing combinations: Players practice quick passing sequences to unsettle the opposing defense.
– Penalty Kick: Players work on the accuracy and power of their shots on goal from different positions on the field.

• 3. Advanced Training: This session is for advanced players looking to hone their technical and tactical skills to a higher level.

Training:

– Possession game: Players practice maintaining possession under pressure from the opponent.
– Small-space play: Players work on quick decision-making and ball control in tight spaces.
– Match Situations: Players participate in drills simulating real-life match situations to practice the tactics and skills learned.

Each training session is supervised by qualified coaches who provide advice and feedback to help players progress and reach their full potential.

Note: This is only a sample itinerary and activities can be adjusted according to the needs and preferences of the group.

Since we will be participating in different outdoor activities throughout the trip, our students must have a minimum of physical fitness to participate in the camp. But in our experience, this is the case for 95% of young people between 9 and 16 years old! In the months leading up to your trip, we recommend that you participate in physical activity at least once a week if you are not already doing so. Contact us if in doubt, we will be happy to guide you to the best camp.

List the material:

• Leadership & Teamwork
• Outdoor Survival & Camping Skills
• First Aid and Emergency Preparedness
• Environmental Awareness and Conservation
• Personal Values and Ethical Decision-Making
• Cultural understanding and respect for diversity
• Fitness & Healthy Habits
• Citizenship and Community Service
• The ultimate goal is to help our participants become responsible and well-rounded individuals, ready to make a positive impact in the world.

Most of our students come to Young Explorers Club without knowing anyone before their trip. You’ll start making friends as soon as you arrive at the airport (and our instructors will be there to help). Once the journey is over, you won’t want to leave your new community! Most of our students remain friends long after their summer is over. We firmly believe that life is about having new experiences and making the most of every moment. However, we also recognize that the most meaningful experiences often require stepping out of our comfort zones and venturing away from familiar surroundings. When we do this, we find ourselves in unfamiliar and challenging environments, which forces us to fully engage with our surroundings and truly live in the moment. These new places and situations often bring new perspectives and can inspire us to continue seeking out new experiences that push us to grow and broaden our horizons.

The teenagers who come to the Young Explorers Club are kind, welcoming, eager to learn and come from all over Switzerland, France, USA and elsewhere. Our groups are full of positive young adults who will work well with each other. Young Explorers Club places a strong emphasis on group dynamics and creating a supportive social environment, and our students reflect this.

During each activity, all preventive safety measures are in place and strictly followed. To see all our safety measures and protocols, please visit our dedicated page: SECURITY & TEAM.

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.