International summer camp
International summer camp in Switzerland, in English and French
Children aged 9 to 17 from Switzerland and more than 30 countries spend one week or more together in the Swiss Alps: outdoor adventure all day, with English as the language they share.
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At a glance
- Ages 9 to 17, in age groups
- Who comes About 500 children a year, from Switzerland and more than 30 countries
- Languages English and French; English is the common language
- Where Les Diablerets in the Vaud Alps, and travel camps through the Alps and in Mallorca
- When Weekly sessions, Sunday to Saturday, in July and August
- Getting there Transfer from Geneva Airport included for families abroad; Lausanne station for families in Switzerland
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An international camp, not a language school
Young Explorers Club is an outdoor adventure club, founded in Lausanne in 2018. Our camps are bilingual, English and French, and English is the language the children share: instructions are given so that everyone understands, and the groups are mixed on purpose across languages and nationalities.
Children don't sit in a classroom to practise their English: they use it all day, planning a route, belaying a friend on the rock, cooking on the fire, playing games in the evening. That is why so many families choose us as an English summer camp in Switzerland. A basic understanding of English is enough to start, and most children go home more confident in it.
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Who comes to the camp
- About 500 children a year, from all over Switzerland and from more than 30 countries
- Most are first-timers, and many come on their own, without a friend
- Rooms are arranged by age and mixed by country, so friendships form across languages from the first evening
- Leaders are educators, outdoor guides, sports coaches and language teachers, with about one leader for every five children on the Junior camps
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Language classes, if you want them
The camps run in English and French. Families who want more can add optional afternoon classes in French, English or German: two hours a day, Monday to Friday, in small groups, with games, dialogues and projects rather than grammar drills.
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Our international camps
Every camp welcomes children from Switzerland and from abroad. Choose by age and by what your child loves:
Mont Blanc massif
Tour of Mont Blanc Camp
From CHF 1'300 / week | Swiss resident From CHF 1'900 / week | International participant
Chalet Budokan | Switzerland
Survival Academy
From CHF 1'080 / week | Swiss resident From CHF 1'380 / week | International participant
Chalet Jolimont | Switzerland
Senior Adventure Camp
From CHF 1'080 / week | Swiss resident From CHF 1'380 / week | International participant
Chalet Budokan | Switzerland
Rock Climbing
From CHF 1'080 / week | Swiss resident From CHF 1'380 / week | International participant
Chalet Budokan | Switzerland
MTB and Cycling
From CHF 1'080 / week | Swiss resident From CHF 1'380 / week | International participant
Chalet Budokan | Switzerland
Adrenaline Multisports
From CHF 1'080 / week | Swiss resident From CHF 1'380 / week | International participant
Chalet Budokan | Switzerland
Football Academy
From CHF 1'080 / week | Swiss resident From CHF 1'380 / week | International participant
Switzerland
Bike Travel Camp
From CHF 1'210 / week | Swiss resident From CHF 1'630 / week | International participant
Mallorca | Spain
Mallorca Water Sports Camp
From CHF 1'380 / week | Swiss resident From CHF 1'380 / week | International participant
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Coming from abroad
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Book online
Create your family account, then choose the camp and the weeks.
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Fly to Geneva
Our team meets your child in the arrivals hall at Geneva Airport on the first and the last day. The transfer is included.
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A week in the Alps
Sunday to Saturday at the chalet in Les Diablerets, or on the move on a travel camp.
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Stay in touch
A call day every week, and the albums of photos after the summer.
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Questions parents ask
Does my child need to speak English?
No. A basic understanding of English is enough. Children of every level come, many precisely to practise, and most improve a lot during the week.
Which languages are spoken at the camp?
English and French. English is the main common language. Some of the team and of the children speak German, and optional German classes are available.
Where do the other children come from?
From all over Switzerland and from more than 30 countries. Groups are mixed on purpose, so children make international friends.
Can my child fly alone?
Yes, many do: our team meets them in the arrivals hall at Geneva Airport. If you use the airline's unaccompanied minor service, our team can be the receiving contact. Tell us when you book the flight.
Is the price different for families living abroad?
Each camp has a price for families living in Switzerland and one for families living abroad: it depends on where your family lives, not on your nationality. Every price, week by week, is on dates and prices.
How long can my child stay?
One week at least, Sunday to Saturday. Many children stay two weeks or more: the activities change every week.
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