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English Language Camp in Switzerland

Leysin, Switzerland — a mountain village in the Swiss Alps above Lake Geneva, about 90 minutes from Geneva Airport

Ages

10–17

Duration

2 weeks

Dates

Jun 20–Jul 3 / Jul 4–17 / Jul 18–31 / Aug 1–14

Group size

Up to 180 campers per session

Campers working in a language class Campers listening during an outdoor session The Swiss Alpine Centre in Leysin with the Alps behind Large group of campers on a hike beside an Alpine lake The whole camp cheering in front of the Alpine Centre

Overview

English Language Camp pairs three hours of English classes every weekday morning with a camp where English is simply the language everything happens in. Counselors come from around the world, instruction is in English, and no single native language may make up more than 20% of campers — so the easiest way to make friends is to speak English.

Afternoons and evenings are shared with the rest of camp: climbing, mountain biking, swimming, team games, ice skating, an Amazing Race around the village and the UN Game, plus Saturday excursions to Geneva, Lausanne or Montreux. It runs in all four 2027 sessions, from late June to mid-August.

What's included

3 hrs English class every weekdayGrouped by age & levelEnglish-speaking international staffAfternoon activities with the whole campWeekend excursions

A day at camp

  • 07:30–08:45 Wake-up and breakfast
  • 09:00–11:45 English class (3 hrs)
  • 12:00–12:45 Lunch
  • 13:30–16:30 All-camp meeting, then two afternoon activity periods chosen from a sign-up list — climbing, swimming, volleyball, mountain biking, archery and more — mixed with campers from other programmes
  • 16:30–18:00 Free time (the one daily window when phones are handed out)
  • 18:00–18:45 Dinner
  • 19:00–22:00 Evening programme — campfire, ice skating, carnival night, International Night, disco

Where campers stay

Campers live at the camp's own Swiss Alpine Centre, just above the main village, in rooms of three to four — most with en-suite bathrooms — and views across the Alps; rooms are assigned by age and gender, and counselors sleep nearby. The Centre has common rooms, a games room, arts & crafts, dance and film studios, a climbing wall, classrooms, an auditorium and a snack bar. The village's sports centres add an indoor pool, a full-size ice rink, clay and carpet tennis courts, squash, a multi-sports hall, a football pitch and a summer bobsled track.

The Swiss Alpine Centre above Leysin with a panorama of the AlpsBedroom window looking out over the clouds and mountainsBedroom at the Alpine Centre with beds and desksBright bedroom at the Alpine CentreLounge with tables and big windows facing the mountains

Meals

Three meals a day from the camp's own chefs, served in the Centre's dining rooms, with a salad bar at every meal and second helpings always available. Packed lunches on hike and excursion days. Most special dietary needs can be accommodated if you let us know in advance.

Excursions

Geneva — United Nations & old townLausanne — Olympic MuseumMontreux — Jazz Festival (ages 15+)Cailler chocolate factoryAigle outdoor water park

More photos

Campers presenting the Portuguese flag at International NightTurquoise mountain lake on a camp hike near LeysinCampers waving up at the camera, seen from aboveTwo campers laughing at the bottom of a water slide at the Aigle water parkCampers gathered round a campfire in the forestCamp disco in the hall decorated with flags from around the worldCampers racing across the field on an all-camp games day

Frequently asked questions

What age group is this camp for?

10 to 17 year-olds.

Will my child just end up with kids who speak their own language?

Unlikely — the camp caps every native language at 20% of campers, and all instruction is in English. Campers typically come from 30+ countries each session.

Are phones allowed?

Campers can bring one, but the camp strongly recommends leaving it at home. Phones are handed in on arrival and given back once a day during official free time; any further rules are explained on the first day. Worth knowing if you're comparing it against fully device-free programs, or ones with open phone use.

How do we get to Leysin?

Fly into Geneva Airport — Leysin is about 90 minutes' drive. The camp runs escorted transfers from Geneva Airport (arrivals 09:00–19:00) and from Lausanne train station (08:00–18:00) as an optional extra; we'll confirm the current price when you book. If your child flies as an unaccompanied minor, airline staff hand them over to the camp's team at arrivals.

Can my child add tennis?

Yes — three hours of coached tennis in the afternoons, with head coach Christine Suard's team, can be added for CHF 650 to every Leysin programme except Adventure Camp and Leadership Training Camp. It isn't offered in every session, so ask us which dates have it.