Les Diablerets

Senior Leadership Adventure Camp

Unique teen summer camp with leadership and adventures

  • Ages 14–17
  • 7 days
  • July to August 2027 · 8 start dates
From CHF 1'080 / week · Swiss resident
From CHF 1'380 / week · International participant

01 / 09 · About the trip

Unique teen summer camp with leadership and adventures

Our Senior Adventure Camp in the Swiss Alps offers teens an enriching experience aimed at nurturing and perfecting their leadership skills amidst the beautiful Swiss landscape, have fun, create memorable experiences and take part into unique adventures! This immersive program focuses on outdoor leadership, risk management and decision-making in adventurous contexts.

This program is designed to foster the development of technical and soft skills through a series of activities, workshops, and hands-on leadership opportunities.

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  • Ages 14–17
  • 7 days
  • July to August 2027 · 8 start dates

Activities Climbing Hiking Leadership Mountain biking Multisports Water sports

From CHF 1'080 / week · Swiss resident
From CHF 1'380 / week · International participant

02 / 09 · Day by day

Day by day

1 day, the same every week.

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Day 1

A day in the Senior teenager camp

No two days look the same, but here’s the rhythm:

  • Mornings — the big adventure block. Via ferrata on a cliff face, an MTB descent, a caving expedition, a glacier hike, or hunting for crystals in the mountains. You and the crew plan it together.
  • Afternoons — lake days with boat-building and paddleboarding, camping nights under the stars, bonfire workshops, mountain karts and downhill scooters, or a river raft challenge.
  • Evenings — dinner, then town time in the village, followed by Senior Challenges before lights out.

By the end of the week it doesn’t feel like camp — it feels like your own little community.

Most camps split kids into teams that compete against each other. We do the opposite. At the Senior camp, everyone works as one united group chasing a shared weekly goal. You’ll plan routes together, split the roles, solve problems on the fly, and figure out that real leadership isn’t about being the loudest — it’s about stepping up when your crew needs you. Adventure is the classroom; teamwork is the lesson.

Climbing Hiking Mountain biking Water sports

02 / 09 · The club in action

The club in action

Short videos from our YouTube channel: days out with the club.

03 / 09 · What we do

What we do

  • Activities included: Climbing, Football, MTB, Water Sports, Paddleboarding, Camping, Mountain Refuge, Survival Workshop, Boat Building… and much more!

Outdoor Adventures:

  • Mountain hiking and rock climbing exploration
  • Bike trips through scenic Swiss landscape
  • Lake activities and water-based games
  • Nature survival skills and outdoor challenges
  • Orienteering and adventure races

Sports & Action:

  • Team sports and international games
  • Gel Blaster sessions and tactical team missions
  • Fitness challenges and cooperative competitions
  • Football, Basketball, Tennis, Golf, Karting and Others!

Exploration & Culture:

  • City trips and urban exploration
  • Leadership workshops and group projects
  • Team-building challenges
  • Communication and confidence-building activities
  • Much More

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04 / 09 · Where we stay

Where we stay

The Seniors Camp takes place in our secondary chalet in Les Diablerets, Chalet Jolimont. Right at the center of the village, it allows the freedom Seniors campers like.

  • PROGRAMS: 1 single adventure oriented activity program with multisports, challenges, travels, and more. We call it: The Senior Leadership Adventure Camp.

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05 / 09 · Safety & philosophy

How we do it

At Young Explorers Club, safety comes first in everything we do outdoors. We keep strict measures in place so that every child, whatever their age, feels safe throughout their stay:

  • SafetyOur leaders and instructors are trained and experienced in the outdoors
  • SafetySomeone responsible for first aid and crisis management is always present
  • SafetyA participant to staff ratio of 5:1
  • PhilosophySmall groups One leader for every five children, so every child is known by name.
  • PhilosophyChildren choose Every day offers real options, and nobody is pushed into what they are not ready for.
  • PhilosophyOutside, all day Phones stay away for the week: the mountain is more interesting.
  • PhilosophyMany languages, one table Children from different countries share the same games, meals and campfire.
  • PhilosophyLeaders, not babysitters Chosen for how they are with children as much as for what they can climb.

06 / 09 · Leadership: daily skill-building workshops

Leadership: daily skill-building workshops

What sets the Senior camp apart isn’t just the adrenaline — it’s what you take home with you. Every day, alongside the adventures, the crew gathers for a 1–2 hour hands-on workshop focused on the skills that actually matter in life: leading, communicating, working with people who are nothing like you, and keeping a cool head when things get hard.

These aren’t lectures. There are no desks, no slides, no note-taking. Each session is interactive, dynamic, and tuned to the mood and energy of a group of teenagers — sometimes a game, sometimes a real challenge, sometimes a conversation around the fire. The skills get drilled in the workshop, then tested for real that same week out on the mountain, on the lake, or while running an activity for the younger campers. Learn it, then live it.

06 / 09 · Some of the soft-skills workshops

Some of the soft-skills workshops

  • Lead From Anywhere — leadership isn’t a title; it’s stepping up at the right moment.
  • Say It So They Get It — clear communication under pressure.
  • Decisions on the Mountain — making smart calls when there’s no obvious answer.
  • The Feedback Game — giving and taking feedback without the sting.
  • Conflict Without Drama — disagreeing well and turning tension into teamwork.
  • Know Your Crew — emotional intelligence and reading the room.
  • Set the Goal, Make the Plan — goal-setting the group uses right away.
  • The Confidence Builder — public speaking and self-belief, minus the cringe.
  • Teamwork Under Pressure — problem-solving challenges you can only crack together.
  • The Mentor Mindset — prepping seniors to guide the younger campers.
  • Resilience & Growth Mindset — turning “I can’t” into “I can’t yet.”
  • Reflection Circles — short evening wind-downs where the learning sticks.

06 / 09 · 0% WiFi, 100% adventure and fun!

0% WiFi, 100% adventure and fun!

Leave the phone at home — you won’t miss it. Our camps are proudly tech-free, because the best moments of summer don’t happen on a screen. No scrolling, no group chats, no “just five more minutes.” Instead: real conversations, real friendships, and a week of adventures you’ll actually remember. Parents, don’t worry — you can reach our team 24/7, we run a dedicated call day, and we post daily photos so you can follow the adventure from home.

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06 / 09 · Bilingual and international: camp in English and French

Bilingual and international: camp in English and French

The Young Explorers Club summer camp welcomes international and Swiss participants in a bilingual, multicultural environment. Our activities take place mainly in English, but French is also integrated, enabling all children to feel included.

Our team speaks multiple languages (English, French, German and others), creating a supportive environment, whether your child is fluent in English or is just starting to learn it.

07 / 09 · What families say

What families say

07 / 09 · Instagram & YouTube

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08 / 09 · Questions

Trip information and FAQs

What's included

The 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).

Packing list

Everything to bring is on our material list.

Meeting point & travel

For Swiss participants, the meeting point for all the different sessions of the camps is at Lausanne Train Station. From Lausanne, transport is organized to the departure of the camp. Another meeting point will be organized from Geneva airport for international participants (included in the price). It is also possible to bring the participant directly at our chalets in Les Diablerets.

Camp Location

Location of the Senior Adventure Camp: Chalet Jolimont, Les Diablerets. Close to the main Junior Chalet.

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. Ski resort in winter and in summer full of things to do!

Languages

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

Our Program of Activities evolves every year to stay fresh, exciting, and meaningful. We continuously improve the schedule, introduce new experiences, and refine our workshops based on feedback from campers and families.

To see the most up-to-date and detailed program, please refer to the Brochure, which outlines the full weekly schedule, activity options, and special highlights for the upcoming summer.

Why should I attend this camp?

Holistic Development: Our camp focuses on the physical, social, and personal growth of each camper, creating fulfilled individuals.

Safety first: The safety of our campers is our top priority. We maintain high safety standards throughout all activities, ensuring a worry-free experience for parents.

Fun & Friendship: Our camp fosters a sense of camaraderie, creating an environment where lasting friendships are made.

I have more 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.

Trip brochure

Everything in one PDF: the programme, what to pack, travel and practical details.

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09 / 09 · Availability

Availability & booking

Every week is the same programme, and each has its own price. Stay one week, or several in a row.

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July 2027

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August 2027

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Ages 14–17 20 places left CHF 1'080 Swiss resident CHF 1'380 International participant Reserve this week