DISCOVERY GROUP (6-10 YEARS OLD)
Babysitting and Pastoral Care:
- Experienced staff managing activities and providing pastoral care.
- Focus on camper well-being, happiness, and adjustment to being away from home.
- Assistance for younger campers in personal hygiene, tidying, and laundry management.
- Regular contact with parents, and support in budgeting pocket money.
Discovery Star Chart Program:
- Encourages independence and responsible management of belongings.
- Promotes engagement in new activities and experiences.
- Award system rewarding teamwork, confidence, good behavior, and attitude.
- Especially beneficial for the youngest summer campers.
Safe and Nurturing Environment:
- Exciting experience for first-time campers away from home.
- Children are in capable and caring hands with our summer camp staff.
EXPLORER GROUP (11-14 YEARS OLD)
- Tailored for older, more experienced campers.
- Focus on independence and stepping out of comfort zones.
Red & Green Cards for Independence:
- For campers older than 13, optional village visits for developing responsibility and independence.
- Structured times for visits to enhance their summer camp experience.
PIONEER GROUP (11-14 YEARS OLD)
- Designed for older students to try new things and push boundaries.
- Features exhilarating lake activities and a climactic 'leap-of-faith' challenge.
Preparation for Future Independence:
- Pioneers are vibrant and energetic, often preparing for college or university.
- Summer camp experience focuses on standing independently and making personal decisions.
Red & Green Cards for Older Campers:
- Available for Explorer and Pioneer groups to reflect their maturity.
- Offers structured village visits to foster responsibility and independence.
Language Courses
- Students grouped by language proficiency.
- Maximum of 7 students per teacher.
- Available in French, English, Spanish, Mandarin and German.
- Conversational, Intensive, and Private courses offered.
- Detailed certificates and a portfolio of work provided.
- Conversational Language Course is highly interactive, focusing on speaking skills. 8 hours of tuition per week, in 4 two-hour sessions.
- Intensive Language Course covers speaking, reading, and writing. 15 hours of tuition per week, ideal for exam preparation or rapid progress. Typically 5 three-hour sessions each morning with afternoon activities.
- Private Language Course available. One-on-one tuition, customizable to any number of hours per week. Flexible focus, ideal for specific learning objectives.
Enrichment Workshops
Cooking Course:
- Develops camp skills and talents.
- Stimulating setting for budding chefs and artists.
- Led by professional chefs and artists.
- Emphasis on fun learning environment.
- Menu development, food preparation, and presentation.
Theatre and Arts:
- Includes script writing, direction, expression, mixed media art, and applied arts.
- Completion certificates awarded at the end of the session.
Etiquette Course:
- 6-hour session divided into two sections.
- Focus on customs of etiquette, table manners, and proper behavior in different settings.
- Prepares students for university and job interviews.
Leadership and Personal Development Workshop:
- Full-day workshop focusing on leadership skills.
- Teaches goal setting, team management, and positive attitude.
- Addresses time management and communication skills.
- Utilizes puzzles and games for interactive learning.
First Aid and Fitness Workshops:
- Professional first aid training with certificate upon completion.
- Fitness activities include high-intensity cardio, yoga, and nutrition education.
- Organized by professional trainers.
Extra Private Lessons
Available in addition to the basic sports program.
Tennis:
- Practice, private lessons, and tournaments.
- Courts located 2 minutes from the campus.
- Additional private lessons bookable.
Golf:
- 18-hole course at 1500m altitude with panoramic mountain views.
- Private practice area, driving range, and pitch & putt course.
- Professional golf instructors for all levels.
Horseback Riding:
- Professional instruction on preparation, positioning, walking, trotting, and galloping.
- Requirement: Shoes with heels and long pants.
Paragliding:
- Tandem flights with a professional pilot.
- Provided equipment: Helmet and harness.
- Recommended attire: Appropriate shoes and warm clothes.
Exiting Activities
Skydiving at RealFly in Sion:
- New activity offering the experience of skydiving without a plane.
- Campers can fly for four or six one-minute flights in tandem with an instructor.
Mountain Hut at Relais D’Arpette:
- New for the Explorer age group.
- Recently renovated cabin in the mountains of Champex Lac, 30 minutes from Verbier.
- Surrounded by forestry, open grasslands, and near a lake.
- Activities include capture the flag, star gazing, campfire, water sports.
Zip-Line in Verbier:
- Located on Mt Fort at 3330 m above sea level.
- Offers views of Matterhorn and Mont Blanc.
- One of Europe's largest zip-lines, reaching speeds up to 100kmph.
- Ideal for adrenaline seekers.
Typical Day
- 07:30: Wake-Up Call
- 08:45: Morning Meeting - Groups meet with monitors for briefing on daily clothing and equipment needs, and possibly a warm-up activity.
- 09:00 – 11:00: Language Classes - Children attend language lessons at the Language School, divided into small groups of maximum 7, sorted by language level.
- 11:00 – 12:00: Optional/Group Activities
- 12:00-12:45: Lunch - Lunch on campus, which could be a picnic or barbecue.
- 12:45-16:15: Afternoon Activities - Activities vary by age group
- 16:30-17:00: Shower Time & Relaxation
- 17:00-18:45: Optional Activities - Activities like Football, Basketball, Table Tennis, Trampoline, etc.
- 19:00-20:00: Dinner - Dinner at the camp or in a restaurant in Verbier.
- 20:00: Evening Activities
- Bedtime According to Age - Room checks and a tidy room competition.
EN 
6-17 years old 
3 weeks 
Weekly hours: 8 
