Les Elfes International
Les Elfes International Summer and Winter Camps are located in Verbier, a cosmopolitan resort, in the heart of the Swiss Alps. The area provides all kinds of summer sports such as horseback riding, golf, swimming, tennis, paragliding, a ropes course and mountain bike treks. Also near Les Elfes is a sports centre with an Olympic-size swimming pool, ice skating rink, tennis and squash courts.
The summer camp experiences are organized in 2 or 3 weeks sessions. Upon arrival, each camper is introduced to the camp and shown the town as well as all the sports installations. In the winter Verbier offers more than 450 kms of connected ski runs, with more than 100 ultra-modern lifts.
Sports, culture and activities: The camp is mainly focused on outdoor sports activities, but to complete the programs the children have the opportunity to discover sites outside and to go on day excursions to cities such as
The international summer camp is extremely varied with many activities perfectly adapted to the skills of each camper. Sports include football, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, basketball, squash, badminton, water skiing, water tubing, hiking, mountain biking, arts and crafts, yoga, ice-skating, horseback riding, golfing and more.
Language study: The language program includes 8 hours per week of language courses (French, English, German and Spanish), with the option to expand to 15 hours per week with intensive courses. Also during their stay the youngsters have the opportunity to practice the languages with their friends.
All Les Elfes’ staff are young, enthusiastic, university graduates who are motivated and used to working with children.
Accommodation: Students live in our 2 beautiful Swiss style chalets built in 1995 of wood and stone, following the Swiss tradition, which offer all sorts of comforts. Both chalets are located in green and calm surroundings and are only 5 minutes away from the centre of Verbier.
All facilities are available at the chalets, fully equipped with professional kitchens, vast and sunny dining rooms, fire places, classrooms, a conference room, a library, a game hall and more. Campers live in rooms with 2 to 4 beds, private closets and bathroom. Maid service is provided daily. The menus are well balanced and adapted to the youngster’s needs and activities. As safety is our main concern the staff to camper ratio at Les Elfes is very high at 1:7.
For a wonderful stay and a lot of fun, come and see us at Les Elfes. We look forward to welcoming you!
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Camp Type:
Year Established: 1987 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 8 to 18 years old Cost/Week: $1001.00-$2000.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): Philippe Stettler Camp Director(s): Frederic Boson Nearest Large City: Montreux Off Season Rental: Yes Accreditations ? |
Camp Focus:
Sports Camps: Alpine Skiing Sports Camps: Golf Sports Camps: Water Sports Study Abroad and International Camps: Switzerland Traditional Camps Special Accommodations: Asthma, |
Arts and Crafts
Sports Activities:
General Sports
Basketball
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Ice Skating
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Waterskiing
Windsurfing
Adventure Activities:
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Rock Climbing
Academic Activities:
Languages
Miscellaneous Activities:
Talent Show
Session 1: June 7 – June 21 (2 weeks) 3,230 CHF or €2,150
Session 2: June 22 – July 5 (2 weeks) 3,540 CHF or €2,370
Session 3: June 15 – July 5 (3 weeks) 5,570 CHF or €3,720
Session 4: July 6 – July 27 (3 weeks) 5,570 CHF or €3,720
Session 5: July 27 – August 16 (3 weeks) 5,570 CHF or €3,720

