Our accommodations: Les Diablerets, Switzerland

For residential camps

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.
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Presentation: unique travel camps

Young Explorers Club is an organisation based in Lausanne, but with activities throughout French-speaking Switzerland and beyond. Our goal: To revive the adventurous spirit of the younger generations (all children and teenagers from 8 to 18 years old). Our club stands out for its commitment to offering unique, enriching and unforgettable experiences in an international and bilingual (English and French) environment.

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Young Explorers Club

🌍 Outdoor adventures for kids, teens and families
🇨🇭 Swiss camps bilingual (FR/EN)
🎒Unique summer camps that promote personal growth.

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100% FUN. 0% WIFI. 🚲🔥🌄 At Young Explorers Club we wake up to the Alps, pedal through mountain passes, feed friendly goats, build campfires and share stories until the stars come out. We watch kids discover they can lead, laugh in two languages, and sleep a little braver each night. 🌿😊 From bike trips across Swiss valleys to hands-on workshops, team challenges and sunrise soccer on the meadow — every day is a lesson in resilience, friendship, and curiosity. We mix outdoor skills (map-reading, campcraft) with personal growth, bilingual moments and loads of messy, joyful learning. 📚🤝 Why kids love it: real adventures, true friendships, safe teams, and zero screens. Just nature, guidance, and big smiles. 🌍✨ Want the 2026 trips & camps guide? Comment "2026" below and we’ll send it to you! 👇 #summercamp #YoungExplorersClub #adventurecamp #outdoorlearning #swissalps #bikepackingkids #techfreecamp #kidsoutdoors #youthdevelopment #teamchallenge #campfirestories #multiculturalcamp
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100% FUN. 0% WIFI. 🚲🔥🌄

At Young Explorers Club we wake up to the Alps,...

100% FUN. 0% WIFI. 🚫📶🏔️ Cliff-high cheers, icy waterfall sprays, and the kind of teamwork that only comes from hauling ropes and sharing sandwiches on a rocky ledge. At Young Explorers Club we spent the week climbing slabs, canyoning under waterfalls, learning ropes & belays, and building friendships in three languages — all beneath the Swiss Alps. 🌍🧗‍♀️🌊 Tiny moments we loved: • A kid waving from the lip of the canyon — fearless and smiling. 👋 • Two friends mastering a rappel, then high-fiving at the base. ✋🙌 • Quiet game nights inside when the mountain clouds rolled in. ♠️🃏 • A muddy paw and a wagging tail joining our lunch circle. 🐾 What they learn (beyond epic memories): • Practical outdoor skills: knots, belay, route reading 🪢 • Teamwork, risk-awareness & confidence-building 🤝 • Independence in a safe, guided environment 🚧 • Languages, friendships and respect for nature 🌿 Why families choose us: International kids, bilingual staff, certified safety, and an unplugged week where curiosity wins. We turn screen time into trail time — and the results speak for themselves. ✨ Which adventure would your child pick — climbing or canyoning? Tell us below and drop “2026” to receive our 2026 trips & camps guide! 👇📩 Comment “2026” to get the guide — and tag a friend who needs a summer of real adventure. 🔗 #summercamp #YoungExplorersClub #adventurecamp #outdoorlearning #kidsadventure #SwissAlps #canyoning #rockclimbing #techfreecamp #multilingualcamp #leadershipforkids #mountainkids
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100% FUN. 0% WIFI. 🚫📶🏔️

Cliff-high cheers, icy waterfall sprays, and the kind of teamwork...

No Wi‑Fi. 100% FUN. ✨🏔️ We spent the week climbing rocky ridges with helmets on, sharing sandwiches with a very loyal camp dog, and laughing until dinner. We built confidence on the mini-ramp and on our bikes through the Alps. 🚴‍♂️🪂 Inside the chalet we learned real skills: hand‑rolled pasta in our cooking workshop, team games that make new friends (en français et en English), and messy face‑paint nights under UV lights. 🎨🍝🌙 This is more than a holiday — it’s a place to try, fail, get up, and glow. Kids leave with new skills: leadership, resilience, outdoor safety, language confidence, and memories that outlast any signal. 🌲🤝 Why kids love it: - Outdoor adventures across Swiss peaks - Multicultural, bilingual teams (FR/EN) - Tech‑free days = deeper friendships - Hands‑on workshops and sports challenges Want the 2026 trips & camps guide? Comment “2026” below and we’ll send it to you. ✉️👇 Save this post if you’re ready for an adventure. Tag a family who needs a summer like this! #summercamp #YoungExplorersClub #AlpsAdventure #Switzerland #OutdoorEducation #TechFree #KidsCamps #AdventureEducation #MultilingualCamp #TeamBuilding #WildernessSkills
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No Wi‑Fi. 100% FUN. ✨🏔️

We spent the week climbing rocky ridges with helmets on,...

No Wi‑Fi. All the fun. 🌄⚽️ Today on the alpine meadow: kids from different countries sprinting across clover, learning ball skills, juggling, leading warm‑ups and cheering each other on beneath the Swiss peaks. Coaches guide. Friends grow. Laughter wins. 100% FUN · 0% WIFI · 100% connection to nature and each other. What they learn here: - Teamwork, leadership & confidence 🙌 - Bilingual practice (FR/EN) in real moments 🇫🇷🇬🇧 - Outdoor skills, resilience & creativity 🧭🔥 - Sports challenges, learning workshops & unforgettable Swiss travels 🚴‍♂️🏔️ Why families choose Young Explorers Club: Small international groups • Safe, expert staff • Adventure + personal growth • Tech‑free days that spark real friendships Want the full 2026 trips & camps guide? Comment "2026" below 👇 and we’ll send it your way! #summercamp #YoungExplorersClub #adventurecamp #outdoorkids #swissalps #alpsadventure #bilingualcamp #techfree #kidsports #teamwork #youthdevelopment #outdoorlearning #camp2026
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No Wi‑Fi. All the fun. 🌄⚽️

Today on the alpine meadow: kids from different countries...

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What a hilarious day at camp! 🤣
Today’s game was simple but SO much fun:...

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Donwhill scotter activity with the girls! Comment 2026 to see all our activities. #summercamp

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One sample day in one of our itinerant 2025 bike camps! We bikes from Les...

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During our camps and travels we offer additional activities for those that want to add...

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