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7 vetted programs across Switzerland — filter by activity type to find the right fit for your child.

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Switzerland's Unique Position

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Verified Fees — Global Camping

You don't come to Switzerland for a cheap holiday; you come for Alpine safety, multi-lingual immersion, and facilities that feel like 5-star resorts. Full boarding is the standard here — every price includes accommodation, meals, activities, and supervision.

Full boarding is standard — all-inclusive pricing, no hidden extras
Bilingual environments (English/French/German) are a genuine value-add
Alpine settings are not a backdrop — they are part of the curriculum
Peer groups are genuinely international — 40+ nationalities per camp
2026 Price Ladder — All-Inclusive
Entry
Collège du Léman
2 weeks (Day)
CHF 3,360
Entry
Brillantmont Language
1 week (Residential)
CHF 3,000
Premium
Aiglon College
1 week (Boarding)
CHF 4,100
Premium
Les Elfes / Village Camps
2 weeks (Boarding)
CHF 4,600–5,100
Elite
Brillantmont Tech / Champittet
2 weeks (Boarding)
CHF 6,600–6,830
Elite
Aiglon College
3 weeks (Boarding)
CHF 11,000
Ultra-Elite
Institut Le Rosey
3 weeks (Boarding)
~$16,277

All prices are all-inclusive (boarding, meals, activities). VAT inclusive. Prices shown are per-person.

Switzerland Camp Geography
Alps — Adventure & Residential
Verbier · Villars · Leysin

Le Rosey, Les Elfes, Aiglon, Village Camps. Remote mountain settings, outdoor expeditions, high-energy adventure. The classic Swiss camp experience.

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Lake Geneva — Leadership & Technology
Lausanne · Geneva · Pully

Brillantmont, Champittet, Collège du Léman. Urban-elite campuses with Lake Geneva views. AI robotics, Olympian workshops, IMD Business School. For the high-achiever child.

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Alps · Adventure · Residential

The Alpine Originals

Le Rosey, Les Elfes, Aiglon, and Village Camps — the four camps that defined the Swiss residential experience. Remote mountain settings, outdoor expeditions, and genuine adventure.

Institut Le Rosey summer camp Lake Geneva Switzerland
World's Most Prestigious
Lake Geneva / GstaadEliteBilingual
2026 Dates
Session 1: July 6 – July 24 · Session 2: July 28 – August 15, 2026

Institut Le Rosey Summer Camp

Rolle (Lake Geneva) & Gstaad (Mountain Campus)
Two campuses · Bilingual English / French
rosey.ch
Ages
8 – 15
Price
~$16,277 / 3 weeks
Full Boarding · All-inclusive
Language
English & French
World's most prestigious schoolLake Geneva & Gstaad campusesStrictly bilingual English/FrenchAll-inclusive full boardingBook by Christmas for next summer
The Catch: This is the most famous school in the world. It sells out nearly a year in advance — if you haven't booked by Christmas, your chances for the following summer are slim. It is strictly bilingual (English/French): native English speakers are expected to actively engage with the French culture, not just tolerate it.
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Les Elfes adventure camp Verbier Switzerland mountain activities
VerbierAdventureHigh Energy
2026 Dates
June 7 – August 29, 2026 (Multiple 2-week sessions)

Les Elfes International Summer Camp

Verbier, Switzerland
Alpine resort village · 180+ kids per session
leselfes.com
Ages
6 – 17
Price
CHF 4,600 – CHF 6,500 / 2 weeks
Full Boarding · Depending on session
Language
English (Multilingual)
Mountain biking & rock climbingParagliding & zip-liningMultiple 2-week sessions180+ international kidsElite supervision ratio
The Catch: A massive international hub with over 180 kids per session. While supervision is elite, it is a "big camp" vibe. If your child needs a small, quiet, academic environment, this isn't it. The sheer scale is both its strength and its weakness.
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Aiglon College summer school mountain expedition Villars Switzerland
AlpsAdventureResidentialFootball
2026 Dates
June 27 – July 31, 2026 (5 one-week sessions)

Aiglon College Summer School

Villars-sur-Ollon (The "Mountain Campus")
1,253m altitude · Bear Grylls Survival Academy partner
aiglon.ch
Ages
8 – 12 (Explorers) & 13 – 16 (Eagles)
Price
From CHF 4,100 / week
Full Boarding · All-inclusive · 5 one-week sessions
Language
English
Manchester City Football SchoolBear Grylls Survival AcademyMandatory Mountain ExpeditionExplorers (8–12) & Eagles (13–16)Villars mountain campus at 1,253m
The Catch: Every child must participate in a mandatory "Mountain Expedition" involving an overnight camp-out. If your child is not a "nature lover" and hates sleeping in a tent, they will find this challenging — it is non-negotiable. The age split is strict: Explorers (8–12) and Eagles (13–16) have separate programmes.
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Village Camps Leysin Switzerland classic multi-activity residential camp
AlpsAdventureResidential
2026 Dates
July 5–18 · July 19–Aug 1 · Aug 2–15, 2026

Village Camps

Leysin, Switzerland
Classic Swiss camp · High-volume social environment
villagecamps.com
Ages
7 – 17
Price
CHF 5,100 / 2 weeks
Full Boarding · All-inclusive
Language
English (Multilingual)
Classic Swiss camp since 1972Three 2-week sessionsSports, arts & language tracksHundreds of international kidsLeysin Alpine setting
The Catch: This is the "classic" Swiss camp experience. The Catch: It is a high-volume camp with hundreds of kids. It's fantastic for social butterflies, but quieter children might find the constant "High Energy" vibe and large group sizes a bit exhausting.
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Lake Geneva · Leadership · Technology · Urban-Elite

Lake Geneva Urban Elite

Brillantmont, Champittet, and Collège du Léman — the three urban-elite campuses on the shores of Lake Geneva. AI robotics, Olympian workshops, and IMD Business School partnerships. For the high-achiever child.

Urban vs. Alpine: These Lake Geneva campuses are close to Geneva city — fantastic for visiting parents and day-student options. If your family specifically wants the remote mountain wilderness experience, see the Alpine Originals above.

Brillantmont International School Lausanne AI robotics tech academy summer camp
Build a Robot to Take Home
Lake GenevaLeadershipTechnologyUrban-Elite
2026 Dates
July 4 – August 15, 2026

Brillantmont International School

Lausanne (Urban / Lake View)
Lake Geneva views · AI & Robotics track
brillantmont.ch
Ages
10 – 16
Price
CHF 6,600 / 2 weeks (Tech Academy) · CHF 3,000 / week (Language Academy)
Residential · All-inclusive · VAT inclusive
Language
English
AI & Robotics track (build a robot)Language Academy optionLake Geneva campus viewsEnglish-taught Tech AcademyTake your robot home
The Catch: One of the few Swiss camps with a dedicated AI & Robotics track where kids build a robot to take home. The Catch: The Tech Academy is taught in English and is not for beginners. Your child needs a genuine interest in coding to keep up. The Language Academy is a gentler entry point for those who want the Brillantmont experience without the tech intensity.
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Collège Champittet Nord Anglia Lausanne leadership summer camp Olympians IMD
Transformative Leadership
Lake GenevaLeadershipTechnologyUrban-Elite
2026 Dates
June 29 – July 12 · July 13 – July 26, 2026

Collège Champittet (Nord Anglia)

Pully / Lausanne
Nord Anglia network · IMD Business School partner
champittet.ch
Ages
11 – 17
Price
CHF 6,700 / 2 weeks (Residential) · CHF 3,500 (Day)
Residential or Day · All-inclusive
Language
English (Multilingual)
Workshops with OlympiansIMD Business School partnershipEtiquette & time managementDay student option (CHF 3,500)Nord Anglia global network
The Catch: This is a "Transformative Leadership" camp, not a playground. It involves etiquette, time management, and goal-setting. It's for the "Type A" high-achiever child. The Catch: If your child is looking for a relaxed summer holiday, this will feel like school. The workshops with Olympians and IMD Business School are genuinely world-class — but they demand engagement.
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Collège du Léman summer camp Geneva leadership technology
Lake GenevaLeadershipTechnologyDay Options
2026 Dates
June 28 – August 8, 2026

Collège du Léman Summer Camp

Versoix (Geneva suburbs)
Close to Geneva city · Day student option available
cdl.ch
Ages
8 – 18
Price
CHF 6,830 / 2 weeks (Boarding) · CHF 3,360 / 2 weeks (Day)
Boarding or Day Student
Language
English (Multilingual)
Future Leaders trackDrone Adventure programDay student option (CHF 3,360)Close to Geneva cityAges 8–18 split by program
The Catch: Unlike the remote mountain camps, this is very close to Geneva — fantastic for visiting parents, but it feels more "urban" than the Alpine wilderness camps. If your family is specifically seeking the remote mountain experience, look at Aiglon or Les Elfes instead.
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The Switzerland Value Proposition

You don't come to Switzerland for a cheap holiday; you come for Alpine safety, multi-lingual immersion, and facilities that feel like 5-star resorts. Every CHF spent is all-inclusive — no hidden extras, no surprise bills.

Looking for Drama or Budget Football?

Switzerland's strengths are Leadership, STEAM, and Alpine Adventure. For dedicated English-language Theatre or affordable Football-only day camps, we recommend our England directory (West End Stage, Chelsea FC) and our Netherlands directory (Ajax Academy from €170).

Switzerland camp booking tips

Le Rosey: book by Christmas

Le Rosey sells out nearly a year in advance. If you haven't booked by December for the following summer, your chances are slim. Enquire in September–October for best availability.

Aiglon: prepare for the expedition

The mandatory overnight Mountain Expedition is non-negotiable. The age split is strict — Explorers (8–12) and Eagles (13–16) have separate programmes. Prepare your child mentally before booking.

CHF vs EUR: check the rate

Swiss camps price in CHF (Swiss Francs). All prices are VAT-inclusive and stable — unlike UK camps, Swiss pricing rarely changes mid-season. Always confirm the exact rate at time of booking.

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