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2 - Camp Suisse Hello! Thank you for your interest in Camp Suisse. letter from directors Here at Camp Suisse, we have been delivering multi-activity summer camps for children and teens (7-17 years) for over 20 years, and our passion for what we do knows no bounds. Our commitment to the development and growth of our summer camp program has led to us crafting and delivering the ultimate summer camp experience. Every year, we count ourselves incredibly lucky to welcome an amazing group of children and teenagers from every corner of the world to our camp nestled in the breathtaking Swiss Alps. We have well and truly settled into our new home in Les Crosets and the return of mountain biking in 2023 was a roaring success and has most definitely secured itself a spot on the program for 2024! Our new and improved river rafting and range archery activities went down a storm with our campers, and will be back in 2024 too. Of course, the summer 2024 program will continue to feature the beloved classics like husky dog sledding on the glacier, banana boating on Lake Geneva, camping in the mountains of Valais and the excursion day to Cailler chocolate factory. Not forgetting our camper-favourite prom night! With these program enhancements, alongside our wonderful campers and the dedicated staff who make it all possible, we can’t wait for the upcoming summer of 2024 at our stunning alpine setting in Les Crosets. 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 and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming, you – or your loved ones - very soon. Kind regards, Julie Tyler and Richard Young Camp Directors
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4 - Camp Suisse Memories that last forever! Introduction At Camp Suisse we offer exciting summer camps for children and young adults (aged 7-17) from all corners of the globe. These challenging and fulfilling experiences combine languages, sports, adventure, education and friendship in a truly culturally diverse and international environment. Guests learn new skills and sports, participate in outdoor pursuits and adventures, learn or improve language skills, explore Swiss culture and, above all, make new friends. All of this takes place in a structured, organised, safe and supervised setting with the help, guidance, support and friendship of experienced camp staff. The top ten most represented were: In 2023 we welcomed children of 41 different nationalities. United States Canada United Kingdom France Italy Switzerland Spain Israel Germany Netherlands
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The experience of a lifetime. - 7 Camp Suisse 2024 - Two week programmes Camp Suisse 2024 - One week programmes Arrive Depart Session 1 Saturday 29 June 2024 Saturday 13 July 2024 Session 2 Saturday 13 July 2024 Saturday 27 July 2024 Session 3 Saturday 27 July 2024 Saturday 10 August 2024 There is also the option to customise your own dates over the course of the season. Arrive Depart June Session Saturday 22 June 2024 Saturday 29 June 2024 Week 1 Saturday 29 June 2024 Saturday 6 July 2024 Week 2 Saturday 6 July 2024 Saturday 13 July 2024 Week 3 Saturday 13 July 2024 Saturday 20 July 2024 Week 4 Saturday 20 July 2024 Saturday 27 July 2024 Week 5 Saturday 27 July 2024 Saturday 3 August 2024 Week 6 Saturday 3 August 2024 Saturday 10 August 2024 SUMMER CAMP DATES 2024 Book Now
8 - Camp Suisse Embrace the great outdoors. Forget TV shows and social media. At Camp Suisse we give young people from all over the world a unique opportunity to be out in the fresh air - socialising with great people in a spectacular setting. Life at camp is all about exciting excursions, awesome activities and making friends for life. It’s a chance to stretch, swim, stroll and smile. Up mountains, on the water and round campfires. Campers must check in their mobile phones and other electronic devices on arrival at camp and are able to access their devices for one hour each day at ‘shower hour’ to contact home. “ What I personally loved is the fact they were not allowed their phones. This experience gave her a boost of confidence and a refreshed start to the school year” LESS SCREENS. MORE SCREAMS.
The experience of a lifetime. - 9 RIGHT: Scream if you want to go faster! RIGHT: Jumping for joy at Camp Suisse! > >
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12 - Camp Suisse There’s no place like our home. Setting and accommodation Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, we give our guests the perfect base for exploring what this beautiful region has to offer. Our exclusive, private camp is situated 1600m above the Rhône Valley and Lake Geneva in the picturesque village of Les Crosets. We are just over ninety minutes by car from Geneva (including the airport) and Bern. We are less than an hour from the cultural centres of Montreux and Vevey on Lake Geneva. Les Crosets is a peaceful, pretty village with direct access into the Portes Du Soleil with chairlifts on the door step - providing unrivalled scope for outdoor adventure and fun. Accommodation is split across two buildings - seniors at the main site - “ The Telecabine” comprising 25 comfortable bedrooms with hotel-style accommodation - all have private en-suite bathroom facilities. Our younger campers have their own hideaway - being housed in an adjacent building comprising 21 comfortable hotel style bedrooms, with their own dining areas and both indoor and outdoor recreational spaces. Guests can benefit from a number of nearby facilities including the world class sports centre, climbing wall and swimming pools at the Palladium de Champéry. “ Amazing. Extraordinary. Unforgettable. See you next year. Thanks, thanks, thanks.” Iciar, age 11
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14 - Camp Suisse We are proud to provide a wide variety of tasty, nutritious food to cater for a range of dietary requirements from fussy eaters to severe allergies, using fresh, local produce wherever possible. Our hearty continental breakfasts consist of a selection of cereals, yoghurt, fresh fruit platters, eggs, ham, cheese, toast, preserves and fruit juices. A typical Camp Suisse packed lunch (for days out) comprises a fresh baguette from the local bakery with a home made filling. Our in-house lunches feature ‘create your own’ sandwiches, pasta dishes, jacket potatoes with a range of toppings, hot dogs, paninis and salads. At dinner time we always provide a substantial meal with a choice of hot food available. There is a freshly prepared hot dish of the day each evening, along with salad at every service. Drawing on a range of world cuisines, it is our aim to encourage children to try new foods from countries other than their own, as well as providing some tried-and-tested favourites! Fuelling adventure. Food and catering “Every evening at 5.30 pm James was on the phone telling us, with a super excited voice, about the food, the trips, the tricks and so on.” Ioana, Switzerland
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16 - Camp Suisse How to get to camp: 1. By train We provide accompanied transfers for campers to and from both Geneva and Aigle train stations on all scheduled arrival and departure Saturdays (included in the price of the camp). 2. By plane We provide accompanied transfers for campers to and from Geneva Airport (GVA) on all scheduled arrival and departure Saturdays (included in the price of the camp). Arrival and departure. We ask that campers are booked on flights to arrive into Geneva between 9am and 4pm on arrivals day and depart Geneva between 10am and 5pm on departure day. Many of the commercial airlines (excluding budget carriers) operate very efficient and reasonably priced Unaccompanied Minor (UM) programmes for children travelling without an adult. 3. By car Camp Suisse is just over 1.5 hours by road from Geneva. Address for your GPS: Camp Suisse @ The Télécabine, Route de Crosets 69, 1873 Les Crosets, Switzerland. Planes, trains and automobiles
The experience of a lifetime. - 17 2024 Arrival and Departure days - Two week sessions 2024 Arrival and Departure days - One week camps Arrival Day Departure Day Session 1 Saturday 29 June 2024 Saturday 13 July 2024 Session 2 Saturday 13 July 2024 Saturday 27 July 2024 Session 3 Saturday 27 July 2024 Saturday 10 August 2024 There is also the option to customise your own dates over the course of the season. Arrival Day Departure Day June Session Saturday 22 June 2024 Saturday 29 June 2024 Week 1 Saturday 29 June 2024 Saturday 6 July 2024 Week 2 Saturday 6 July 2024 Saturday 13 July 2024 Week 3 Saturday 13 July 2024 Saturday 20 July 2024 Week 4 Saturday 20 July 2024 Saturday 27 July 2024 Week 5 Saturday 27 July 2024 Saturday 3 August 2024 Week 6 Saturday 3 August 2024 Saturday 10 August 2024
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20 - Camp Suisse Sports and outdoor pursuits Ready. Set. Go. Sports coaching, adventure activities, outdoor pursuits and water sports are integral parts of the exciting Camp Suisse experience. As an accredited ‘Adventuremark’ provider, we make sure every day is actionpacked. Expert guidance is provided at all ability levels by experienced activity leaders, qualified instructors and coaches. The aim is to help our campers build confidence and learn new skills in the safest possible environment. Within easy reach of the village there is a fantastic sports facility (Palladium de Champéry) with climbing wall, sports hall, swimming pools and tennis courts. In the village of Les Crosets there is direct access into the Portes Du Soleil by chairlift all through the summer season. Alongside the available facilities, our team has spent many years developing an Alpine adventure activity programme that’s second to none. Whether it’s climbing up crags, scrambling up the river, real mountain biking, hiking or camping at the Camp Suisse Alpine outpost, there is never a dull moment. “ It’s the best camp in the world!!!! Thank you, see you next year!” Margaux, age 14
The experience of a lifetime. - 21 RIGHT: Lake Geneva - an impressive 310m deep at its deepest point. RIGHT: Rosie bravely leading the way at Ghyll Scrambling. > > LEFT: Proud Alex who learnt to ride a bike with us for the first time. <
22 - Camp Suisse Cultural education and excursions Eye-opening and breathtaking. Our educational excursions can provide a unique insight into European culture, cuisine, lifestyle and traditional industry. The camp programme makes use of Les Crosets’ exceptional location, perched high up in the mountains overlooking the beautiful Rhône Valley, giving guests the opportunity to fully explore the local Alpine region and its hidden cultural treasures. A series of popular excursions include: Glacier 3000 at Les Diablerets (husky dog sledding, the Tissot walk, the Alpine rollercoaster), the famous Château de Chillon, the Caillers / Nestlé chocolate factory, a day in Gruyères (Château de Gruyères, Maison de Gruyères cheesemaking tour and demonstration, visit to the medieval town), the Montreux Jazz Festival (first two weeks of July only), the International Olympic Museum in Lausanne, and Geneva, the home of the United Nations, the Red Cross and Amnesty International. Other excursions include Aquaparc at Le Bouveret, banana boating and paddle boarding on Lake Geneva, Parc Aventure high ropes, outdoor thermal spas, adventure labyrinth with giant maze, days at the beach as well as overnight camps in mountain refuges including the natural heritage site lac du Taney. “ The perfect people, the perfect activities, the perfect leaders, the perfect campers and the perfect camp.” Selma, age 16
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24 - Camp Suisse The fun way to learn. Our structured language programme gives guests the confidence and foreign language skills they need to read, to write, to listen, to understand - and to be understood. We are an English and French speaking camp set in the French-speaking ‘Portes du Soleil’ region of the Swiss Alps. Foreign language classes are offered in French, Spanish or English. Eighteen hours of study per two-week session are automatically included in the programme and the practical daily use of foreign language skills during excursions and activities is positively encouraged. Sessions are usually classroom based but are lively, interactive and above all great fun. They are delivered by university graduates in their mother tongue, with the emphasis on confidence building at all levels. For those looking for a more intensive language experience, private tuition as well as additional language workshops are available focusing on GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level and IB curricula. “ Dad, can I please stay for two weeks next year!” Language courses Lani, age 9
The experience of a lifetime. - 25 LEFT: Learning has never been so much fun! < RIGHT: Campers love getting their groove on! >
26 - Camp Suisse Capture your child’s best moments. Professional photography With such an exciting array of activities on offer, what better way to save memories than by opting for our professional photography package! We guarantee artistic, print-ready photos capturing your youngster in action. Shot with the very latest equipment and edited to the highest standard. Our photography package can be added to your one week, two week or custom dates booking by emailing us at least one week in advance of arrival on info@campsuisse.com What’s included? • At least fifteen professionally edited portrait action-shots per week from a range of activities • Guaranteed glacier day photography of your child (weather permitting) • Online photo gallery updated throughout your child’s stay at camp One Week camp Two Week camp Custom Dates 100 CHF / £80 GBP 200 CHF / £160 GBP Please email
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28 - Camp Suisse With so many activities, excursions and outdoor pursuits on offer, it’s safe to say that no two days are ever the same at Camp Suisse. However, here’s a taster of a typical daily schedule to give you a flavour of how much fun we can pack into one day… Sample daily schedule Non-stop adventures. This is for illustration only. For some campers, activities will take place in the morning and language courses in the afternoon. In-Camp Day Excursion Day Mornings 07:30 08:00 09:00 10:00 10:15 11:15 11:30 Wake up Breakfast Languages Lesson 1 Break Languages Lesson 2 Break Languages Session 3 Wake up Breakfast Depart on Excursion Afternoons 12:30 14:00 15:15 15:30 17:30 Lunch & free time Activity Session 1 Afternoon Snack Activity Session 2 Shower Hour Lunch on Excursion Afternoon Snack Shower Hour Evenings 18:30 19:45 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:00 Evening Meal Evening Activity Lights out Red Group (7-9 yrs) Lights out Blue Group (10-11yrs) Lights out Green Group (12-14 yrs) Lights out Yellow Group (15 yrs+) Evening Meal Evening Activity Lights out Red Group (7-9 yrs) Lights out Blue Group (10-11yrs) Lights out Green Group (12-14 yrs) Lights out Yellow Group (15 yrs+)
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30 - Camp Suisse EXPLORE MORE - CAMPSUISSE.COM Two-week sessions in 2024 (all priced at 4000 CHF): Session 1: Saturday 29 June 2024 - Saturday 13 July 2024 Session 2: Saturday 13 July 2024 - Saturday 27 July 2024 Session 3: Saturday 27 July 2024 - Saturday 10 August 2024 One-week sessions in 2024 (all priced at 2000 CHF): June Session: Saturday 22 June 2024 - Saturday 29 June 2024 Week 1: Saturday 29 June 2024 - Saturday 6 July 2024 Week 2: Saturday 6 July 2024 - Saturday 13 July 2024 Week 3: Saturday 13 July 2024 - Saturday 20 July 2024 Week 4: Saturday 20 July 2024 - Saturday 27 July 2024 Week 5: Saturday 27 July 2024 - Saturday 3 August 2024 Week 6: Saturday 3 August 2024 - Saturday 10 August 2024 Extra days per day 275 CHF The Camp fee includes the following: • Full board accommodation • Accompanied collection and transfer to/from Geneva airport or local train station (Aigle) • Full day and evening activities program • All admissions and cover charges • Qualified sports coaching and activity instruction • Foreign language tuition (French/Spanish/English) • Equipment as required • Bedding • Laundry of clothes (once per two-week session) • Comprehensive camper insurance • Financial protection • Camp Suisse polo shirt • Souvenir photos How to register To join us for the experience of a lifetime, register online at www.campsuisse.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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Registered Office 3365 The Pentagon Century Way Leeds LS15 8ZB West Yorkshire United Kingdom Camp Office Camp Suisse @ The Télécabine Route des Crosets 69 BP 438 1873 Les Crosets Switzerland International Camp Suisse Limited Tel: +44 845 5191 Tel: +41 79 563 89 72 Email: info@campsuisse.com @Camp_Suisse @campsuisseofficial www.facebook.com/camp.suisse/
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