Legendary Classic

Legendary Classic

Institut Le Rosey

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Children who want to specialise in one area each morning while sampling a wide range of sports, arts and tech in a multinational Alpine setting.

Checks and schemes: DBS checked · First aid trained · Residential · Sells out by March

  • Ages 8–15 · Years 3–10
  • Mon 5 Jul to Sat 14 Aug 2027
  • Le Rosey Rolle Lake Campus, Rolle (Lake Geneva), Switzerland
  • Whole course

About this programme

Legendary Classic is Le Rosey Camps' three-week residential summer camp for 8 to 15 year olds at the Rolle Lake Campus on Lake Geneva. Each student picks one morning Academy, such as English or French, multisports, visual arts, tech and robotics or leadership, taught in two 75-minute periods, and chooses five afternoon activities from around 30 on offer. Evenings bring entertainment and weekends bring excursions on and off campus. In 2027 it runs 5 to 23 July and 27 July to 14 August, costing CHF 13,500.
Schedule
Mornings: two 75-minute Academy periods in your chosen specialism; afternoons: choice of 5 from 30+ sports/arts/tech activities; evenings: entertainment; weekends: excursions and activities.
Type
Holiday Camp
Capacity
300 places
Language
English and French
Staff ratio
1:4
Class size
Up to 35
Running
40 years
Minimum stay
3 weeks
Nationalities
50+
Campus
Lake Geneva Campus (Rolle)
Airport
Geneva International Airport (GVA) — 30 min transfer
Teachers
Qualified teachers from Le Rosey's academic staff and specialist external instructors

By age

  • Juniors Ages 8–12
  • Seniors Ages 13–15

Entry

Open to ages 8-15. Language Academies are grouped by level via an arrival placement test and are not suitable for native speakers; some academies (Theatre, Leadership) require English at roughly CEFR B1.

Languages taught

English, French

Language academies: beginner to advanced (CEFR A1–B2). Not for native speakers. Theatre/Leadership: B1+ English required.

Dates and prices

Each date below is open to all 17 courses listed. Choose a course, then a date.

  • Legendary Classic (formerly Le Classique) - Session 1 2027

    Mon 5 to Fri 23 Jul 2027

    3 weeks

    CHF 13,500
    Open
  • Legendary Classic (formerly Le Classique) - Session 2 2027

    Tue 27 Jul to Sat 14 Aug 2027

    3 weeks

    CHF 13,500
    Open
Past dates (2)
  • Session 2 (Le Classique) · Tue 28 Jul to Sat 15 Aug 2026 · CHF 13,000Finished
  • Session 1 (Le Classique) · Mon 6 to Fri 24 Jul 2026 · CHF 13,000Finished

A typical day

15 teaching hours a week (75 minute lessons)

Morning
Academy of choice (2 x 75min)
Afternoon
5 sports & creative activities
Evening
Entertainment programme (BBQs, discos, competitions, movie nights)

Mornings are dedicated to the chosen Academy — language, multisports, robotics, entrepreneurship, leadership, culinary arts, visual arts, digital creativity, theatre, experimental science, or life skills. Afternoons offer 5 chosen activities from 30+ options including sailing, wake-boarding, archery, tennis, padel, climbing, robotics, cooking, yoga, and more. Evenings bring the whole camp together for entertainment ranging from inter-team competitions to BBQs and discos.

  • Wake up & breakfast
  • Morning Academy — Period 1 (75 min)
  • Morning Academy — Period 2 (75 min)
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon Activities (5 chosen activities rotate across the week)
  • Free time / relaxation
  • Dinner
  • Evening Entertainment (discos, BBQs, movie nights, karaoke, s'mores, inter-team competitions)
  • Lights out

Courses (17)

Language (English or French)

Language

Average class size of 12 students grouped by level according to placement test upon arrival. Not suitable for native speakers.

Ages 8–15Max 12 per class

Multisports

Sports

For the truly sporty — practise and perfect many different individual and team sports.

Ages 8–15Max 35 per class

Visual Arts (July only)

Arts

For the artistically-inclined — develop artistic skills, explore ideas and focus on creativity with new machinery, techniques and different media.

Ages 8–15Max 20 per class

Theatre & Set Design (August only)

Performing Arts

Bring stories to life through acting, performance, or set design — creating sets, props, and the visual world of a show. English B1+ required.

Ages 8–15Max 24 per class

Experimental Scientists

STEM

Master the basic concepts of natural sciences through fun projects, experiments, and dynamic lessons.

Ages 8–12Max 12 per class

Life Skills Academy

Personal Development

Through games, interactive workshops, and wilderness adventures — manage emotions, build self-confidence, and interact with others respectfully.

Ages 8–12Max 20 per class

Tech & Robotics

STEM

Robotics projects, LEGO League competitions, 3D design with CAD tools, VR/AR experiences, and responsible generative AI exploration.

Ages 13–15Max 20 per class

Leadership

Personal Development

Hands-on workshops in self-defence, public speaking, non-verbal communication, physical expression, critical thinking, plus outdoor challenges and expeditions. English B1+ required.

Ages 13–15Max 30 per class

Entrepreneurship

Business

Identify a real problem, create a solution, and work as a team through a proven startup framework based on the MITdesignX accelerator program.

Ages 13–15Max 25 per class

Digital Creativity

Technology

Introductory course into tech-enabled creativity: photo/video/drone editing, digital illustrations, 3D animation. Software: Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Procreate, Blender.

Ages 13–15Max 12 per class

Culinary Arts (July only)

Culinary

Build good eating habits, develop culinary creativity, practise chef skills, discover fresh products, prepare sweet and savoury recipes.

Ages 13–15Max 12 per class

Visual Arts

arts

Morning visual arts academy

Ages 8–15

Theatre

arts

Morning theatre academy

Ages 8–15

French

languages

Morning French academy

Ages 8–15

Culinary Arts

arts

Morning culinary arts academy

Ages 13–15

English

languages

Morning English academy

Ages 8–15

Life Skills

academic

Morning life skills academy

Ages 8–12

Good to know

Included

  • Full board and accommodation
  • Bed linen and towels
  • Full laundry service
  • Classes, sports, arts and activities with coaching and materials
  • Evening, excursion and weekend activities
  • Emergency accident and illness insurance
  • Geneva Airport transfers on official arrival and departure days
Allergies
Full dietary accommodations including vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-free, nut-free, and lactose-free options
Lunch
Provided
Medical form
Required

Optional extras

  • Horse-riding excursion
  • Private golf lessons

Paying

  • Deposit CHF 1,000, non-refundable
  • The CHF 1,000 deposit is non-refundable. Under the Summer 2026 conditions, cancelling before 1 May refunded 70% of camp fees; after 1 May the deposit and camp fees are retained, and no cancellation insurance is included.

Safety and accreditations

Insurance included · Medical staff on site · Visa support · Swiss Learning · CIS · MSA · IB World School · GESBF · Duke of Edinburgh Award · CIS Accredited · MSA Accredited

Most Prestigious Boarding School (Tatler) · IB World School (IBO)

Venue

Map of Le Rosey Rolle Lake Campus

Le Rosey Rolle Lake Campus

Château du Rosey, Le Rosey 3, 1180 Rolle, Switzerland

Nearest station: Rolle

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Questions

Are day camps available?

No — Le Rosey Camps are 100% boarding. The shared boarding experience is an essential part of the Rosey spirit.

What payment methods are accepted?

Bank transfer or American Express only. No Visa or Mastercard. Invoices issued in CHF only.

Can my child change Academy after registration?

The morning Academy cannot be changed after registration. Afternoon activities can be adjusted via the Parent Portal before camp starts.

What are the rooms like?

Spacious double rooms with en-suite bathrooms. All bedding and towels provided. Mini-safe included. Single/triple rooms not available.

How does the boarding house work?

Teachers live on the same floor. Juniors (under 12) and Seniors (13+) are in separate buildings with different bedtimes. Boys and girls in separate buildings except youngest who may share a co-ed building on different floors.

Are airport transfers included?

Transfers to/from Geneva International Airport are included on official arrival/departure dates. Le Rosey does not organise Zürich Airport or train station transfers.

Does my child need a visa?

Switzerland is part of Schengen. Apply for a multiple-entry Schengen visa. Formal invitation letter provided once full payment received. Parents responsible for passport validity (6+ months after camp end).

Can parents visit during camp?

Yes — parents may take children from campus after Saturday morning Academy until Sunday before dinner.

Will I get feedback about my child?

Children who complete the full programme receive a written report with teacher feedback a few weeks after camp ends.

What about dietary requirements?

Full dietary accommodations available including vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-free, and nut-free options.

Can my child bring their phone?

Devices are collected on arrival to encourage social interaction and full participation in camp life.

About Institut Le Rosey

The world's most prestigious boarding school, founded 1880 in Switzerland. Summer camps embody the Rosey spirit of leadership, languages, and lifelong friendships.

Founded 1880SwitzerlandStaff ratio: 1:474 acresWebsite →+41 21 822 55 00contact@roseycamps.ch

60%

Return rate

500

Campers/year

Accommodation

Type: Double rooms with en-suite

Beds per room: 2

En-suite: Yes

Laundry: Provided

Recently-built or renovated spacious double rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Mini-safe provided per student. All bedding and towels included.

Dietary options
vegetarianveganhalalkoshergluten-freenut-freelactose-free
Device policy

Phones: Not allowed

Devices collected on arrival

Phones are not permitted during the camp. Devices are collected on arrival to encourage social interaction and full participation.

Parent communication

Visit policy: Parents may visit on weekends — leave after Saturday morning lessons, return Sunday before dinner

Parent PortalWritten Report Post-Camp
Getting there

Nearest airport: Geneva International Airport (GVA)

Transfer time: 30 minutes

Other campuses
Lake Geneva CampusGstaad Mountain Campus

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