Summer Camps Activities

Realfly : Skydiving

The Elfes will be taught by passionate professionals who will make them live an unforgettable experience and feel like a superhero!
How does it work? How will the flight unfold? Participants will arrive 1 hour before the appointed time. During this time, the trainers will be welcoming participants and carrying out a briefing session and explaining the equipment. The instructors will teach Elves the basic flying techniques and all safety measures. Elves will be equipped with a flight suit, helmet and goggles. The instructor will accompany the Elves into the skydiving simulator and guide them during the flights.

Mountain Hut

At the beginning of each summer camp session, campers are divided into age groups and taken to a mountain hut to spend an overnight in the heart of Swiss nature. There, they get to know the other campers that will share the summer camp with them and start forming the first friendships. Capture the flag, stargazing and campfire are all part of the experience.

International Day

At Les Elfes International summer camp, which welcomes campers from around the globe, there’s a strong emphasis on appreciating and acknowledging the diverse traditions and cultures of its attendees. This approach not only allows campers to honor their own backgrounds but also to share a bit of their home with everyone else. Each session features a special day where campers group by nationality in the morning to create presentations about their countries. These presentations cover various aspects such as culture, cuisine, traditions, and languages, providing a learning experience for all. The afternoon is filled with excitement at an inflatable fair, featuring numerous games and activities. The festivities conclude with a vibrant celebration similar to India’s Holi festival, where campers joyfully toss colored powders, enhancing the sense of unity and fun.
This day offers a splendid chance for campers to showcase their heritage, practice public speaking, and savor dishes from different cultures.

Lunch in private restaurant

Les Elfes International is lucky to have two privatized restaurants on the slopes. Each day, our kitchen Chefs prepare warm meals for the happy campers to eat on the slope. A vegetarian option is always available

Evening activities

Excursions

Each of our cultural excursion days is a little different during this unique international winter camp, with new options each year for those returning campers who are ready to experience a real international experience!

Whether it is souvenir shopping that interests you or the science exhibitions of CERN the options are endless. Here are some of our trips that you can look forward to during our international winter camp in Switzerland; Sample some of the finest Swiss chocolates and cheeses at the factories in Gruyere, learn a little about global cooperation with a guided tour of the United Nations or Swiss Red Cross museum in Geneva, an interactive tour of the Olympic museum in Lausanne the home of the International Olympic Committee, walking inside a glacier at the nearby ice caves in Chamonix, visiting many of the beautiful castles in the area, experience the tranquility of the natural Bains de Lavey hot springs, take a stroll through the winding cobbled high streets of Zurich, see how some of the most exquisite and delicate watches in the world are built and many many more options.

Language courses

To ensure we offer the best possible tuition for our  winter camp students we work in partnership with Verbier Language School to offer specialist teachers in each language for every course.
Students are grouped according to their language levels with a maximum class size of 7 students per teacher. 3 types of courses, Conversational, Intensive and Private are available in French, English, Spanish, and German.

Each of our courses during our winter camp in Switzerland follows set criteria for levels of language proficiency with detailed certificates and a portfolio of work which students may take away with them.

Conversational Language Course In A Swiss Winter Camp Setting
Our conversation course is a highly interactive course designed to get students to speak in their chosen language. The course consists of 8 sessions of 50 minutes of tuition per week, typically taught in 4 1:45 hour sessions.

Intensive Language Course
This winter camp course combines speaking with reading and writing and consists of 15 sessions of 50 minutes of tuition per week. It is ideal for students studying for an exam or wishing to make quick, comprehensive progress in their languages in just 1 week. The course is typically taught in 5 3-hour sessions each morning with activities in the afternoons.

Swimming

An indoor and outdoor swimming pool with a big garden to relax is located next to the campus (2 minute walk) within the summer camp.

Each day, kids at the summer camp can choose to spend a few hours at the pool, with diving boards and new to 2020 water slides, a great location to mingle with staff and friends and cool off in the afternoon heat. Surrounded by mountains and only 100 meters from the campus, kids can grab an ice cream, enjoy the view, learn some new skills and enjoy. Swimming is also offered each time we head down to the lake and some kids at the summer camp will have the chance to swim up in the Cabanas at Tanay. For those, we who wish structured swimming lessons, simply request upon registration and we can make it all possible.

Tag rugby

Experience the fast-paced sport of tag rugby. With its non-contact nature and emphasis on teamwork and strategy, tag rugby offers an exciting avenue for children to develop their athletic skills while having fun. Campers can learn the fundamentals of the game, build confidence, and foster camaraderie with their peers in a supportive and inclusive environment

Banana boat

With up to 8 summer camp kids on the large bananas, the drivers do their best to give the kids an ascetic experience on the lake, and make sure the kids fall into the lake of course! Kids at the summer camp will get many goes at this and it always a challenge getting them off!

All our water sports are so popular, and our philosophy at the international summer camp as with all our activities is for everyone to take part. We understand that not all the kids are expert swimmers and may even be a little nervous around the water, our dedicated team of summer camp staff are on hand to teach and make sure everyone has a safe, enjoyable experience.

Golf

Kids at the summer camp play on an 18 hole course at an altitude of 1500m with stunning 306-degree views of the mountains. There is also a private practice area, driving range and an approach (pitch & putt) golf course. Our professional golf instructors will coach players of all levels during our sports day or during private lessons.

Paragliding

Why not try the experience of a paragliding flight over the Bagnes Valley?
Suitable for children of all ages from 6 to 17 years. During about 40 minutes of flight, the students will fly over the Bagnes Valley passing from 2’200 m to 800 m.

Sustainable Finance (15-17 years old)

Our sustainable finance workshop is run by the UBS bank and teaches campers how to recognize a sustainable investment, how to build a sustainable portfolio and how to differentiate the different sustainability strategies available.

First aid course (14-17 years old)

Campers spend a day with a professional First Aider. By the end of the course, the students are able to understand the key aspects of first aid and have the key information needed to recognize and treat an injury confidently.
From resuscitation to choking, spinal injuries or wounds, a range of scenarios will be carried out. Upon completion, all our first aiders will receive a certificate from World Class Training a recognized member of the Association of First Aiders. During the second part of the day, campers will take part and enjoy some high-intensity cardio/TRX/spin sessions with music to match. Also included, a high altitude hike incorporating yoga, a hike through Switzerland’s infamous Vitaparcours and sessions orientated towards, body strength, bodyweight circuits and active recovery stretch sessions.

Leadership Training Program (12-17 years old):

The aim of the course is to teach campers how to become leaders, how to lead a group of people efficiently and constructively. Teens will learn how to: set goals, identify the strengths and weaknesses of the group, adopt a positive attitude in order to motivate others to improve, share their knowledge and make their team independent. This course is tailored to teach learners time management skills, and enrich them with essential strategies to manage themselves and others beyond the winning margin.
Students can put what they have learned into practice in everyday life, with friends, family and classmates. In addition, they can use what they learn in sport and at school.
The program comprises a 2 to 3-hour support session structured to tackle various matters such as team-building, communication skills, and stress & time management. Resources for these programs comprise puzzles and games. These are specially designed to eliminate the idea of single learning.