Summer camps at Chantemerle: Give your child a life-changing summer experience

Summer is a magical time, a time when anything seems possible. What if this were the summer when your child discovered the world from a new angle? Where they developed new skills, made friends from the four corners of the globe, and returned home grown up, fulfilled, filled with memories they’ll cherish forever?

At Chantemerle, we turn every summer into an unforgettable adventure. For over 50 years, our school in the heart of French-speaking Switzerland has been offering unique summer camps, where education, discovery and fun come together in an exceptional natural setting.

A program to suit all tastes and passions

1.Learn a new language: Would you like your child to improve their French or English this summer? Our intensive courses, led by experienced teachers, combine theory and practice in an interactive and engaging environment. But here, learning doesn’t stop in the classroom: it continues in everyday activities, where children apply what they’ve learned spontaneously and naturally.

2.Become a drone expert – Innovation and Leadership Lab : A program to learn all about drones and their applications. In a spirit of engineering and entrepreneurship, participants in this program learn to design innovative projects around drones, in a humanitarian, social and sustainable development spirit. From idea to project, from project to realization, a program to make our world a better place.

3. Math revision : For children who want to consolidate their math basics, our personalized revision sessions are an excellent option. With one-to-one coaching, we help each participant to consolidate his or her knowledge and regain confidence before the start of the new school year.

3. Sports activities and natural adventures : The Swiss mountains are their playground. Hiking, paddle-boarding on Lake Geneva, climbing, mountain biking: every day is a new opportunity to surpass yourself, to discover new horizons and to take on new challenges.

4. Creativity and expression : Painting, music, theater or photography: our art workshops encourage children to explore their imagination and express their personalities. It’s an opportunity to discover hidden talents and build self-confidence.

5.Cultural excursions : Switzerland is full of treasures to explore.We organize outings to iconic sites such as Chillon Castle, the vineyards of Lavaux or the museums of Lausanne and Montreux. Each excursion is an invitation to discover the history and culture of our country.

6. Professional sport academies : real sport enthusiasts can enrol in one of our Professional sport academies in football, basketball, tennis, golf, ice hockey or horse riding

Our core values

1. Safety and caring : Your child’s safety is our top priority. Our experienced team ensures that every participant feels at home, in a warm and reassuring atmosphere. With a high ratio of supervisors to children, each young person benefits from personalized attention.

2.Autonomy and personnal enrichment : A stay at Chantemerle is much more than a camp: it’s an opportunity for children to gain autonomy, develop self-confidence and learn to live in a community. We offer them a structured environment where they can develop in complete freedom.

3. Friendships and lasting memories : Every year, children leave Chantemerle with unforgettable memories and friendships that cross borders. The bonds created here are often so strong that they last well beyond the summer.

Testimonials: They talk about us

“I’ll never forget my summer at Chantemerle. I learned to speak French and discovered some beautiful places. But my favorite part was the evenings with my new friends.” – Emma, 13, United Kingdom

“Our son came back transformed after his stay at Chantemerle. Not only did he gain self-confidence, but he also developed a love for the mountains and photography. Thank you to the whole team for an amazing experience.”- Meier family, Switzerland

Practical information

  • Age of participants: From 6 to 16 years old.
  • Dates : Several sessions available between June 29th and August 3rd 2025
  • Duration: 2 to 5 weeks, depending on your child’s wishes and needs.
  • Accommodation: Comfortable, secure rooms, 24-hour supervision, in-house nurse
  • Meals: Balanced home cooking, adapted to special diets

 

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