Summer Admissions FAQ

The programme includes full board and accommodation for boarding students, lunch and a snack for day students, English or French lessons, outdoor activities, sports, cultural excursions and a varied programme of activities. Boarding students also enjoy evening activities and full supervision throughout their stay.

La Garenne Summer Camp welcomes students from 5 to 16 years old, depending on the selected programme and session.

Each summer, students from many different countries join our programmes, creating a truly international and multicultural environment.

Yes. Many students join us for their very first camp experience. Please let us know if this is your child’s first time at camp and we will send you helpful information on how to prepare them so they feel happy, confident and ready for their new adventure.

Yes. Students can join as boarding or day students, subject to availability. If parents are staying locally during the camp, their child must attend as a day student.

English and French are the main languages used for activities and daily life at camp. Students choose English or French for their morning language classes, with classes available for different ability levels.

Student safety and wellbeing are our highest priorities. All activities are supervised by qualified staff, and students benefit from continuous pastoral care throughout their stay.

Students enjoy a wide variety of activities including hiking, climbing, sports, arts, swimming, excursions, team games, and adventure experiences in the Swiss Alps. If your child opts for Lake Camp as an extra, they must be able to swim at intermediate level or above.

No. Adventure activities form part of our wider Summer Camp programme, alongside language learning, sports, excursions and other activities. There are however optional extras such as skydiving, paragliding, track karting and so on. Activities vary according to age and are adapted to students’ abilities and confidence levels.

Each day is carefully organised with a balance of classes, activities, meals, free time, and evening events to ensure a fun and enriching experience.

Boarding students stay in comfortable supervised residences separated by age and gender, with dedicated house parents and staff available at all times.

Families can apply online here: www.la-garenne.ch/summer-camps/apply-online. Once the application is submitted, our admissions team will guide families through the next steps.

Yes. Our kitchen team accommodates most dietary requirements and allergies when communicated in advance.

Families receive a detailed packing list before arrival, including clothing recommendations, sportswear, personal items, and any programme-specific equipment.

Cancellation Policy

• If a Summer Camp place is cancelled 65 days or more before the start of the session, the amount paid will be refunded minus CHF 500.
• If a place is cancelled fewer than 65 days before the start of the session, or after the session has started, the school retains full payment.
• Full payment is also retained in the event of a student’s early or voluntary departure, late arrival, dismissal or absence due to illness, family emergency etc.
• It is not possible to change a Summer Camp session within 65 days of the start of the booked session. In this instance, it counts as a cancellation and no refund can be given.
• If a student or parents cancel an optional extra within 28 days of the start of the camp or after the session has begun, no refund will be given.
• We do not issue refunds for students who cannot travel because their travel documents are out of date, or if they are denied boarding for any reason. It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure that all documentation is valid for travel. Passports are required for air travel.
• If a global pandemic is declared by official agencies such as the World Health Organisation, and students cannot travel due to resulting worldwide restrictions, we either refund camp fees in full in Swiss francs, or offer a credit note which can be put towards a future stay (academic, summer, winter, or integration), valid for two years.
• In the absence of a formal declaration of a global pandemic, students who choose not to travel will not be refunded within 65 days of the start of their planned Summer Camp session.

Session Cancellation Deadlines 2027
Sessions 1A & 1B: Friday 23 April 2027
Sessions 2A & 2B: Friday 7 May 2027
Session 3: Friday 21 May 2027

Optional Extras Cancellation Deadlines 2027
Sessions 1A & 1B: Sunday 30 May 2027
Sessions 2A & 2B: Sunday 13 June 2027
Session 3: Sunday 27 June 2027

Yes. Transfers to and from Geneva Airport are included for boarding students travelling on the official arrival and departure dates and within the published schedules. Transfers outside these times, or to and from other airports, are subject to additional charges.

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.