Overview
Sports Camp is for the kid who'd happily play something all day. Every weekday morning is a three-hour session in a different sport, so over two weeks campers both sharpen the games they already love and try ones they've never played.
The 2027 line-up runs through basketball, football, beach volleyball, street hockey, a track-and-field course, swimming and squash, tennis and a high-ropes course, ending with a final sports challenge. Much of it uses Leysin's two sports centres — indoor pool, ice rink, tennis and squash courts, a multi-sports hall and a football pitch — in the village itself.
What's included
A day at camp
- 07:30–08:45 Wake-up and breakfast
- 09:00–11:45 Sports session (3 hrs) — a different team or individual sport each day
- 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.
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
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Frequently asked questions
What age group is this camp for?
10 to 17 year-olds, grouped by age and level.
Is it only for kids who already play competitively?
No — the mix is deliberate. Strong players get good games, and newer players get coached through sports they haven't tried.
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.
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.