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2 - Camp Suisse Hello! Thank you for your interest in Camp Suisse Ski & Snowboard. letter from directors Here at Camp Suisse, we simply love what we do. We are extremely excited about Ski Camp 2024 and are counting down the days until we can hit the slopes once more. We feel incredibly fortunate to be able to provide young people with such an enriching experience alongside valuable and much needed social interaction. Our ski and snowboard program is a non-stop adventure incorporating great fun après-ski and evening activities as well as the opportunity to ski and snowboard in the most incredible environment. All of this is wrapped up in 24 hour care by our incredible team of passionate and dedicated staff, many of whom have been by our side for many years and have seen hundreds of campers come through our doors. The mountains of the Alps have always provided us with an awe inspiring, unforgettable sanctuary in which our campers can thrive. This setting is even more special in wintertime as the majestic mountains are brought to life by the hustle and bustle of skiers and snowboarders. We were delighted to introduce night skiing as an evening activity for winter 2023 and know our campers will be enchanted by the magic of taking to the hills under the cloak of darkness again in 2024. Don’t worry Mums and Dads - our ski instructors come to life in the evening too ;-) We hope this brochure gives you a better idea of what winter time is like here in the spectacular Swiss Alps but if you’d like to find out more simply send us an email via info@ campsuisse.com or call the Camp Suisse team on +44 845 5191 031. Julie Tyler and Richard Young Camp Directors
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4 - Camp Suisse “This ski trip was one of the best ski trips I’ve been on!” A DAY IN THE LIFE
The experience of a lifetime. - 5 Arrive Depart Camp 1 Sunday 11 February 2024 Friday 16 February 2024 Camp 2 Sunday 18 February 2024 Friday 23 February 2024 Camp 3 Sunday 25 February 2024 Friday 1 March 2024 SKI CAMP DATES 2024 Book Now
6 - Camp Suisse There’s no place like our home. Setting and accommodation Set in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Camp Suisse Ski camps are based in the picturesque village of Les Crosets (Portes du Soleil. This base is perfect for exploring what this incredible region has to offer in the winter. We are ninety minutes by car from Geneva Airport. The village of Les Crosets is situated 1700m above the Rhône Valley in the Canton of Valais. The camp is situated on the slopes, at the base of three modern chairlifts which link directly into the Portes du Soleil ski area, providing direct access onto the pistes. The Portes du Soleil is the largest interlinked ski area in Europe. Les Crosets is a quiet village with incredible rustic charm, found at the end of the mountain road. Camp Suisse Ski camp is hosted in a cosy family hotel. With space for up to 70 guests, the Camp Suisse camp has accommodation across two floors, all centred around comfy lounge style common areas. Male and female guests are housed separately in spacious and comfortable rooms, sleeping two to six people of the same age. All have private en-suite bathroom facilities. Guests benefit from a number of local facilities including easy access to the Palladium Sports complex in Champery with its indoor climbing wall, state of the art sports hall, ice rink and swimming pool. On site, campers have access to ping pong and table football, the Camp Suisse Escape Game and various areas of chill out space. Outside the camp, we have a sledging area overlooking the fabulous Dents du Midi. “ My daughters, Meera and Yara, had an unforgettable experience. They enjoyed every single moment. Everything was superior.” Kholoud
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10 - Camp Suisse SKI AND SNOWBOARD Get ready to hit the slopes. “T he children love the camp. We have an amazing feeling of security and ease knowing our children are with you. We can’t thank you enough.” Each Camp Suisse Ski Camp includes 5 hours of (small group) ski or snowboard tuition per day for 5 days. Campers are divided into small lesson groups by age and experience (from complete beginner to very advanced). The composition and progress of the groups is continually monitored by our team, so that necessary adjustments can be made. The local ski area of Champéry, Champoussin and Les Crosets is part of the huge Portes du Soleil area and we ski primarily on Swiss side where the slopes are significantly quieter during the February holidays than the French side. There is always the option for the more advanced groups to ski over into France during the week. Complete beginner skiers and snowboarders spend their first few days on the beginner slopes in Les Crosets. Campers are escorted each morning and assisted in getting their skis and boards. In Les Crosets, the hotel is on the slopes at 1650m, so skis and boards are stored at the hotel. The Swiss ski school take all of the lessons and Camp Suisse staff are always present to assist and to tend to any issues that may arise. The whole camp meets for lunch at a mountain restaurant and campers are assisted by Camp Suisse staff again at the end of their ski lessons to store their skis and return to camp ready for hot chocolate and cake. Rana
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12 - Camp Suisse APRES SKI AND EVENING ACTIVITIES The fun doesn’t stop when you leave the slopes. As with all Camp Suisse camps, supervision is provided around the clock and we pride ourselves on keeping our youngsters happy, active and engaged from morning until night, whilst striking the right balance to allow our older campers some freedom and independence. After a busy day on the piste there are a range of activities available. There is the option of sledging, movies, free time (older kids) or games before dinner. After dinner the program usually looks like this: • Mondays - ice skating at the fabulous Palladium Sport Centre. • Tuesday are typically marked with a Torch lit night walk > see photo opposite or indoor climbing. • On a Wednesday evening, the hills are alive with lasers, flood lights and music as the slopes re-open for night skiing. • Our final night (Thursday) is usually marked by a pool party. “ Best camp ever’ summarises what Sofia and Nicole expressed after their first stay at Camp Suisse. Our girls are convinced that this should now be a yearly event. ” Edgar & Erika Kock There are also opportunities to visit the village and local shops with supervision for the junior campers and in small groups independently for the senior campers. In the case of severely adverse weather and closure of the pistes we will provide an alternative activity in the daytime which may include a local water park or other suitable excursion.
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14 - Camp Suisse Sample daily schedule Non-stop adventures. This is for illustration only. Fridays run to a different schedule to facilitate evening departures. In-Camp Day Mornings 07:00 07:30 08:30 09:10 12:00 12:30 Wake up Breakfast Depart for lessons Morning lessons Assemble for lunch and debrief Lunch Afternoons 13:30 16:00 Afternoon lessons Return to Camp Après ski 16:30 16:30 17:30 Hot chocolate and cakes Après Ski activity Shower hour Evenings 18:30 19:30 21:00 22:30 Evening meal Evening activity Lights out Juniors Lights out Seniors
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18 - Camp Suisse How to get to camp: 1. By train We offer accompanied transfers from/to Geneva main station (Cornavin), Aigle station and Monthey station on scheduled arrival and departure days. These transfers for campers are included in the camp fee. We can also offer transfers to accompanying adults for an additional fee. Please contact us if required. 2. By plane We provide accompanied return transfers for campers to and from Geneva Airport (GVA) on all scheduled arrival and departure days. These transfers are included in the camp fee. Transfers to and from Zurich are available for a fee. Please contact us if required. We prefer flights arriving into Geneva before 4pm on arrivals day (Sunday), to allow time to transfer everyone to camp in time for dinner. Arrival and departure. We ask that campers are booked on flights to depart Geneva after 6pm on departure day (Friday). If you need your child to depart earlier we can organise their transfer at no additional cost but please be aware they may miss some of their skiing hours. Some of the commercial airlines (excluding budget carriers) operate very efficient and reasonably priced Unaccompanied Minor (UM) programmes for children travelling without an adult. Eg Swiss Air. 3. By car Camp Suisse is 1.5 hours by road from Geneva. Address for your GPS: • Camp Suisse @ The Télécabine, Route Des Crosets 69, 1873, Les Crosets, Switzerland. 4. Camp Suisse Coach Package from the UK Camp Suisse operate private coaches from London (Clapham). Meet the Camp Suisse team in Clapham, London or near Dover on Planes, trains and automobiles the Saturday and travel by coach and ferry all the way to camp. Campers are accompanied and supervised throughout the coach journey and parents are kept up to date with the journey by WhatsApp. The coach departs Les Crosets after skiing on the Friday and drops back to Dover and London on the Saturday morning. The cost of the Camp Suisse Coach is £300 per person return. We are able to organise private transfers by train from other parts of the UK to bring campers to London to join the coach. Contact us for details and pricing.
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20 - Camp Suisse We are proud to provide a wide variety of tasty, nutritious food to cater for our incredibly active campers. Breakfast and dinner are provided at the Camp each day. Lunch is served at a mountain restaurant on the slopes. Our hearty breakfasts consist of a selection of cereals, yoghurt, fresh fruit, pastries, cheese, cold meats, bread, preserves and fruit juices. A typical Camp Suisse hot lunch on the slopes comprises a hot dish of the day, served inside a mountain restaurant. There is usually a selection of offerings, typically including a Fuelling adventure. Food and catering pasta dish, a meat, and a vegetarian option. The evening menu, which is available in advance, is a three-course meal served at the camp by the restaurant team. Typical main courses may include lasagne, chicken dishes, pizza, burgers or veggie burgers, etc. There is a simple starter and dessert each day. Drawing on a range of world cuisines, it is our aim to encourage children to try new foods, as well as providing some tried-andtested favourites! We’d be happy discuss any dietary requirements with you. “ISABELLA LOVED THE CAMP SO MUCH. SHE SAID THE EXPERIENCE AT THE CAMP WAS UNFORGETTABLE; SHE HAD SO MUCH FUN! AS PARENTS, WE CAN’T THANK YOU ENOUGH.”
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22 - Camp Suisse EXPLORE MORE - CAMPSUISSESKI.COM International Ski Camp Sessions in Winter 2023/2024 Camp 1: Sunday 11th February 2024 - Friday 16th February 2024 Camp 2: Sunday 18th February 2024 - Friday 23rd February 2024 Camp 3: Sunday 25th February 2024 - Friday 1st March 2024 All priced at 1900 CHF / £1700 GBP - Please contact us (info@campsuisse.com) for prices in EUR. The Camp fee includes the following: • Comprehensive winter sports insurance • 5 nights of full board accommodation • 3 meals per day plus afternoon hot chocolate and cakes • Accompanied collection from Geneva airport or local train station (Aigle) on the Sunday (9am to 5pm) • Accompanied drop off and assistance at Geneva Airport or local train station (Aigle) on the Friday (4pm to 10pm) • 5-day lift pass • 5 days (Monday - Friday) of ski and snowboard tuition with l’Ecole Suisse de Ski et Snowboard (24 hours of lessons across 5 days) • Ski or snowboard equipment hire (including helmet) • Medal and Swiss Snow League progress book • Full après ski and evening activities program including ice skating, swimming, indoor climbing, torch lit walk, sledging, disco, movies and more! • Round the clock care and supervision by Camp Suisse staff How to register To join us for the experience of a lifetime, register online at www.campsuisseski.com For more information on anything you’ve seen here please contact info@campsuisse.com or call us on +44 845 5191 031 Ready for a camp like no other?
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