Collège Alpin Beau Soleil runs summer camps for 8 to 17 year olds at its school in Villars-sur-Ollon in the Swiss Alps, grouped as Juniors (8 to 10), Teens (11 to 13) and Seniors (14 to 17). Mornings are French, English or Spanish lessons and afternoons are outdoor activities such as water sports, hiking and overnight camps. In 2027 there are two-week sessions from 4 to 17 July and 18 to 31 July, a three-week session from 18 July to 8 August, and an Odyssey Week from 1 to 8 August, each available as boarding or day camp. Boarding fees cover accommodation, all meals, activities and excursions, insurance, laundry and return transfers to Geneva airport; registration for 2027 opens in October 2026.
Schedule
Mornings: language instruction (French, English or Spanish) in small classes; afternoons: mountain exploration, obstacle courses, water sports and excursions; evenings: campfire and social activities.
Type
Holiday Camp
Language
French, English or Spanish
Airport
Geneva Airport (round-trip transfers included)
By age
Junior Campers Ages 8–10
Teen Campers Ages 11–13
Senior Campers Ages 14–17
Odyssey Week Ages 8–17: The Sky (14+), The Water or The Mountain Odyssey
Entry
Open enrollment. Register online to guarantee place. Camps fill quickly.
Year groups and prices
Junior Campers
Open
Ages 8–10
Contact for pricing
Teen Campers
Open
Ages 11–13
Contact for pricing
Senior Campers
Open
Ages 14–17
Contact for pricing
Activities
hiking, water sports, mountain challenges, language lessons
Good to know
Included
Accommodation
All meals
All activities and excursions
Insurance
Local taxes
Morning language classes
Return transfers to Geneva airport
Laundry
Souvenir t-shirt
Allergies
Medication and medical needs managed by on-site school nurses; 24-hour nursing care available.
Lunch
Provided
Medical form
Required
Paying
Pocket money: CHF 150/week, held by camp and withdrawn in small daily amounts
Safety and accreditations
Visa support
Venue
Collège Alpin Beau Soleil
Route du Village 1, 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland
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