International Summer Camps in Switzerland

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Summer Camps 2027

Experience an unforgettable summer camp in Switzerland at La Garenne. Our international Summer Camp welcomes children and teenagers aged 5-16 for a choice of boarding or day camp in the heart of the Swiss Alps. The 2027 programme combines English or French language learning, outdoor adventures, sports, creative activities and excursions, all within the safe and structured environment of our international boarding school.

Our focus areas include:

  • Language acquisition through immersion in English or French
  • Social development, international friendships and cultural exchange
  • Independence and responsibility in a structured camp environment

“La Garenne is a wonderful place and I’m grateful that my child has the chance to experience it and to be surrounded by all of you who do this for our children!”

Our Summer Camps are organised into three age groups: 5 to 9, 10 to 12 and 13 to 16 years, ensuring that activities are suited to each child’s age, abilities and interests. With around 50 nationalities represented across our international summer camp community, children make friends from all over the world and create memories that last long after the summer is over.

Is your child ready for an Adventure Camp in the Swiss Alps? Or perhaps a Football Camp with professional coaching? La Garenne’s boarding and day camp programmes for children and teenagers aged 5 to 16 combine adventure, creativity, language learning and new experiences in an international environment. Whatever they choose, they can look forward to a summer filled with fun, friendship and the very best of the Swiss Alps.

Summer Camp Mountain
Students enjoying time together during summer camp at La Garenne

Why choose La Garenne for your summer camp in Switzerland?

  • 24/7 supervision for boarding students by experienced educators
  • Camper-to-staff ratio of 4:1 for personalised attention
  • Safe, modern campus facilities for boarding and day students
  • Daily wellbeing check-ins and structured activities
  • An educational and fun summer camp experience for international students
  • Morning English or French classes combined with afternoon activities and excursions
  • A premium Swiss boarding school setting in the heart of the Alps
  • Boarding and day camp options for greater flexibility
  • An international community with around 50 nationalities represented
  • Activities tailored to different age groups, from 5 to 16

Two-week prices start from CHF 7’200 for boarding students and CHF 6’550 for day students.

OUR SUMMER CAMP FEES INCLUDE:

  • Full board and accommodation for boarding students
  • Lunch and a snack for day students
  • French or English lessons
  • Sports and activities
  • Expeditions and excursions
  • Transport for off-campus activities
  • Summer Camp uniform for ages 5-12
  • Books and school materials
  • Personal laundry for boarding students
  • Wi-Fi
  • Transfers to and from Geneva Airport for boarding students on official dates and within the published schedules
  • Taxes and VAT

OUR SUMMER CAMP FEES DO NOT INCLUDE:

  • Optional extras
  • Swiss health and medical insurance (CHF 10 per day)
  • Pocket money
  • Flights to and from Switzerland
  • Charges for damage to school property
  • Any additional expenses incurred during camp, such as required online wellbeing courses

Summer Camp Dates & Fees

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Activity examples per age group

5-9 Years old

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01

Mountain Walk

Take to the hills, get a sweat on, and enjoy breathtaking Alpine views.

Children celebrating at La Garenne Summer Camp with panoramic Swiss mountain views in the background
02

Laser Game

Work in teams with skill and fearlessness to come out the winners.

Students playing laser game during summer camp at La Garenne
03

Fun Park

A safe adventure park with rides, slides, challenges and fun.

Students enjoying fun park activities during summer camp
04

Circus Acrobatics

Learn circus skills in the safe environment of a jump park.

Students participating in circus workshop at summer camp
05

Farm Visit

Take care of animals and discover farming at altitude.

Students visiting a farm during summer camp
06

Art Workshops

Unleash your creativity in our dedicated art studios.

Students taking part in art workshop during summer programme
07

Foam Party

Prepare to get foamed! An outdoor activity for the whole camp to enjoy.

Students enjoying foam party during summer camp
08

Fluo Party

Deck yourself in white and come prepared to glow in the dark!

Students at themed fluoro party during summer camp
09

Water Park

Water slides, splash pools and wave machines - sun-soaked summer fun.

Students at water park during summer camp
10

Chocolate Factory

Switzerland wouldn’t be Switzerland without chocolate - learn how it’s made and sample a few treats.

Students enjoying chocolate cooking during extracurricular activity at La Garenne
11

1st August Parade

Celebrate Switzerland’s National Day by joining the village procession.

Students celebrating Swiss National Day during summer camp
12

Baking

Brush up your patisserie skills with a masterclass in baking.

Students cooking during summer camp workshop
13

Rope Park

Climb into the treetops for an exhilarating forest experience.

Students taking part in outdoor activity at La Garenne
14

Swimming

Cool off in the outdoor pool and breathe the clean, fresh Alpine air.

Students swimming during summer camp at La Garenne
15

Ice Skating

Get your skates on - literally - and show off your moves.

Students ice skating during summer camp

Extras 5-9 Years old

01

LAKE CAMP (ages 8+)

4 water-based sessions e.g. rafting, sailing, pedalo and bodyboard

Students at lake camp activity during summer programme
02

JUVENTUS FOOTBALL (ages 8+)

4 evening training sessions with top Juventus-accredited coaches.

Juventus Football
03

EUROPA PARK (ages 8+)

a two-day trip to a theme park in Germany, the biggest in western Europe.

Students participating in summer camp activity at La Garenne
04

ROBOTICS & 3D DESIGN

exploring the world of 3D printing and computer design in 3 sessions

Students taking part in ROBOTICS & 3D DESIGN
05

HORSE-RIDING DISCOVERY

two sessions at the stables, including a guided ride.

Teen students horse riding during summer camp

10-12 Years old

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01

Climbing Wall

Conquer your fears and get to the top

Students indoor climbing during summer camp
02

Fun Park

A safe adventure park with rides, slides, challenges and fun.

Students enjoying fun park activities during summer camp
03

Laser Game

Work in teams with skill and fearlessness to come out the winners.

Students playing laser game during summer camp
04

Expedition

Hike uphill and down and stay overnight in the heart of the Swiss Alps.

Students on mountain expedition during summer camp
05

Water Park

Water slides, splash pools and wave machines - sun-soaked summer fun.

Students at water park during summer camp
06

Fluo Party

Deck yourself in white and come prepared to glow in the dark!

Students at themed fluoro party during summer camp
07

Trampoline Park

How high can you go? Bouncy fun in Switzerland’s best trampoline park.

Students jumping on trampoline during summer camp
08

Chocolate Factory

Learn about the history of chocolate making and take home a few treats.

Students visiting chocolate factory during school trip
09

Ball Sports

Indoors or outdoors, enjoy bowling, tennis, football and more.

Students bowling during summer camp activity
10

1st August Parade

Celebrate Switzerland’s National Day by joining the village procession.

Summer camp celebration of Swiss National Day at La Garenne
11

Indoor Flying

Experience the sensation of freefall inside a vertical wind tunnel.

Indoor Flying at La Garenne
12

Baking

Brush up your patisserie skills with a masterclass in baking.

Students during summer camp chocolate making baking workshop at La Garenne
13

Mountain Walk

Take to the hills, get a sweat on, and enjoy some breathtaking Alpine views.

Students exploring mountains during summer camp
14

Rope Park

Climb into the treetops for an exhilarating forest experience.

Students in rope park during outdoor adventure activity
15

Swimming

Cool off in the outdoor pool and breathe the clean, fresh Alpine air.

Students swimming during summer programme
16

Thermal Spa

And … breathe. Relax in the natural thermal pools and see your cares float away.

Students relaxing at thermal spa during summer programme
17

Mountain Biking

Jump on a bike and head into the forest for a superb (muddy?!) downhill race.

Students mountain biking in the Swiss Alps
18

Shopping

Spend your hard-earned pocket money on some souvenirs for your family and friends.

Students shopping during city excursion
19

Ice Skating

Get your skates on - literally - and show off your moves.

Students ice skating during La Garenne summer camp
20

Archery

Sharpen your focus and hit the bullseye - every time.

Students practicing archery during summer camp

Extras 10-12 Years old

01

Lake Camp

4 water-based sessions e.g. rafting, sailing, pedalo and bodyboard.

La Garenne summer camp students playing padel at the lake
02

JUVENTUS FOOTBALL

4 evening training sessions with top Juventus-accredited coaches.

Students playing football during Juventus training session
03

Robotics

exploring the world of 3D printing and computer design in 3 sessions

Students learning robotics and engineering at La Garenne International School
04

HORSE-RIDING DISCOVERY

two sessions at the stables, including a guided ride.

Students horse riding in Switzerland during school programme
05

Europa Park

a two-day trip to a theme park in Germany, the biggest in western Europe.

Europa Park

13-16 Years old

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01

Rafting

Take to the water and sweep down the River Rhône - will your boat win the race?

Students rafting during outdoor summer camp activity
02

Laser Game

Work in teams with skill and fearlessness to come out the winners.

Students taking part in laser game activity at summer camp
03

Wakeboarding

Test your strength and stamina as you surf the waves of Lake Geneva.

Students wakeboarding during lake activity
04

Caving

Explore one of the most extensive cave systems in Switzerland with a guide.

Students caving during outdoor adventure activity
05

Bridge Jumping

Hold onto your hats as you leap from a bridge into the first canopy below.

Students jumping from bridge during adventure activity
06

Mountain Cart

Steer yourself along mountain tracks in a robust downhill kart.

Students riding mountain carts during summer camp
07

Expedition

Hiking boots, sleeping bag, backpack - join an overnight trek into the Alp.

Students hiking during mountain expedition at summer camp
08

Rock Climbing

Hard hat and gloves required to rappel down the mountain face.

Students rock climbing during outdoor activity
09

Lake Fun

Relax on La Garenne’s boat, or take the heat off with a swim in Lake Geneva.

Teen students enjoying lake activity during summer camp
10

Cooking and Cocktail

Dish up savoury treats and try your hand as a mocktail mixologist.

Students making mocktails during summer camp activity
11

City Trip

Explore the lakeside towns of Montreux and Lausanne or the capital Berne.

Students during city trip as part of La Garenne programme
12

Swimming

Get some lengths in and enjoy the outdoor pool.

Students swimming during summer programme
13

Escape Room

Solve the puzzle and get to the finish line first.

Students solving puzzles in escape room activity
14

Canyoning

Strap yourself in for a unique rocky water slide.

Students canyoning during outdoor summer camp activity
15

Thermal Spa

And … breathe. Relax in the natural thermal pools and see your cares float away.

Students relaxing at thermal spa during summer programme
16

Shopping

Splash out on some Swiss souvenirs and treats for your family and friends.

Students shopping during city excursion
17

Ice Skating

Get your skates on - literally - and get ready to shine on the ice.

Students ice skating during La Garenne summer camp
18

Indoor Flying

Take off at ground level and freefall in a wind tunnel.

Students flying REALFLY during summer programme

Extras 13-16 Years old

01

Europa Park

A two-day trip to a theme park in Germany, the biggest in western Europe.

Europa Park for La Garenne Summer Camps
02

Paragliding

A tandem flight over the spectacular Rhône Valley with your instructor.

Students taking part in parachute activity at summer camp
03

Skydiving

Safely strapped to your instructor, glide back down to earth.

Student paragliding during summer camp in the Swiss Alps
04

Track Karting

Two speed sessions with safety workshops.

Students go karting during summer camp activity
Your Questions Answered

Summer Camps FAQs

Children aged from 5 to 16 years

Boarding students arrive on Sunday and stay at camp until Saturday at the end of their session. Day Students attend from 08:50 to 18:00, Monday to Saturday in the first week and Monday to Friday in the final week.

Full board and accommodation, English or French lessons, activities and excursions, transport for off-campus activities, personal laundry, and transfers to and from Geneva Airport on official dates and within the published schedules. Summer Camp uniform is also included for students aged 5-12.

Lunch and a snack, English or French lessons, activities and excursions, and transport for off-campus activities. Summer Camp uniform is also included for students aged 5-12.

Optional extras, Swiss health and medical insurance, pocket money, flights to and from Switzerland, charges for damage to school property and any additional expenses incurred during camp. We strongly recommend that parents take out comprehensive travel and cancellation insurance.

Boarding students stay in our comfortable, modern boarding houses on campus, supervised by our residential staff.

Day Students attend from 08:50 to 18:00, Monday to Saturday in the first week and Monday to Friday in the final week. Morning classes start at 09:00.

Teenagers aged 13-16 enjoy a programme designed especially for their age group, combining English or French classes with sports, outdoor adventures, excursions and activities in the Swiss Alps.

Students choose English or French for their morning classes, Monday to Friday. Classes are available for all levels, from complete beginner to advanced.

Boarding students are supervised throughout their stay by experienced La Garenne staff. Day Students are supervised throughout their daily programme and activities. Supervision is adapted according to students’ ages and the activities taking place.

Yes. If parents plan to stay in the local area during Summer Camp, their child must attend as a Day Student. Boarding works best when children are fully immersed in camp life and able to settle into their new routine and develop independence.

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