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English Camp for Ages 7-14 with additional private lessons

Altitude Camps
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Join one of our Altitude Language Camps to develop your English or French language skills, make new friends from all over the world and experience the most professional, educational, and fun filled language coaching available.

Morning Language Lessons

Our Language Camp is designed for all abilities, from those with no previous experience in their chosen language, through to those wanting to refine their language skills and improve pronunciation and vocabulary. Focus is on students learning to use the language in a conversational way from day one, and activities are purposely designed to feel less like a typical classroom environment, encouraging fun and practical learning.

An Action-Packed Afternoon and Evening Programme

The language programme runs from 9am-12pm, and after lunch campers will also enjoy a balanced afternoon program running until 4pm of sports, team building games, and local excursions together with campers on the mountain adventure camp programme. Following this, students will take a 1 hour private English lesson with one of our Native tutors. All residential campers participate in an exciting evening programme each evening, and enjoy an additional excursion day each week on Saturdays.

The international environment of the camp helps children to form new international friendships whilst learning to work alongside other campers.

Camp Details

7 to 14 year olds
2, 4 or 6 week sessions (Sunday to Saturday)
4* Full board Accommodation in Verbier
Fully qualified and experienced teachers
Small class sizes of up to 8 children per teacher

Camp Goals

Learn a new language or improve language skills
Improve the ability to use your chosen language in practical situations
Enjoy a fun and memorable summer camp whilst experiencing the Alps
Form new friendships with children from around the world
Develop communication and teamwork skills
Build self-confidence and develop personal growth

Our English Language Camp provides children with a fantastic opportunity to mix with Native English staff and fellow campers whilst developing language skills in a fun and positive environment.
During the camp, children will build their confidence whilst also acquiring the fundamental skills of conversation, vocabulary and grammar.

Our class sizes are small, allowing every child to receive the required personal attention from our fully qualified and professional teachers who all have a wealth of experience coaching children from all around the world.

Altitude Summer Camps include full board accommodation in Verbier, Switzerland. The accommodation is provided within typical Swiss private chalets that are conveniently located within walking distance of the main lifts and the town centre of Verbier.
Bedrooms are split boy/girl and we sleep no more than 4 to a room to provide children enough personal space as well as friends to share bunk time and stories with. Private bathrooms are available for each bedroom to encourage hygiene.

Internet, indoor games and table tennis are included in all chalets to allow children to relax during the free time and also to communicate with their parents whilst being away.
We understand the importance of quality accommodation and nutritious food. For this reason, we only use experienced staff, fresh produce and all food is freshly prepared on the day.
We are also happy to cater for all dietary and religious requirements. Altitude staff are co-ordinating activities between 9AM and 9PM and then stay in the chalet with the children so that they are looked after 24 hours a day and on hand in case of an emergency.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-5 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (30 Jun - 03 Aug)
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Lesson
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Activity
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Break
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Lesson
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Break
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Evening session
07:30 PM - 09:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 5 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 7 - 14 years old
Average 11 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Altitude International Camps are one of the most prestigious summer camp companies in Switzerland and offer an outstanding summer programme to children aged 7 – 14 years.

Our English and French language camps provide children with a fantastic opportunity to mix with Native tutors and fellow campers whilst developing language skills in a fun and positive environment. During the camp, children will build their confidence whilst also acquiring the fundamental skills of conversation, vocabulary, and grammar.

Our class sizes are extremely small, allowing every child to receive the required personal attention from our fully qualified and professional teachers who all have a wealth of experience coaching children from all around the world.

Our Mountain Adventure camp is designed for children who love to be outdoors, who want to get stuck into exploring and wish to discover key life skills at the same time. Small groups and age-appropriate activities contribute to a sense of community within the camp and foster a sense of teamwork and self-confidence among the children.

Children will practice various activities such as fire building, map reading, compasses, biking, climbing, hiking and more!

Every afternoon and evening will include an exciting selection of activities, sports, team building games and excursions for all the children whether they are booked on the Mountain Adventure or Language Camp.

As a resort, Verbier has a reputation that attracts visitors and celebrities from all over the world. In the summer there is the classical music festival, show jumping competition, and the Grand Raid. In the winter Verbier's huge ski area hosts events such as the World Xtreme Freeride Tour, World Cup Speed Skiing and the Carlsberg High Five.

Altitude staff is employed year-round working for the ski school in the winter and the summer camps in summer. Staff hold all relevant qualification and safety certifications and have a wealth of experience. Whilst remaining professional at all times, staff ensures children are looked after, are having fun and also learning and developing.

During their stay, children reside in beautiful high-quality chalets with exceptional facilities. Often described as a home away from home, all chalets come with a private chef and supervision 24/7.

Year opened
2001
Number of classrooms
5

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Altitude Camps varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 11. In the summer, the average age is 11.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
30 Jun - 16 Aug
School holidays
None

School location

Altitude Camps is based in the picturesque village of Verbier, Switzerland. Located on a sunny plateau, above the valley of Val des Bagnes, Verbier is less than 2 hours drive from Geneva Airport. The local facilities provide a fantastic playground for children to learn, laugh and build confidence.

Verbier has a reputation that attracts visitors and celebrities from all over the world. In the summer Verbier hosts many different events including the world-famous classical music festival and also a show jumping competition.

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"Great experiences"

Paiboon Pacharapong & Pimjai, student from Thailand

Everything was so good. All the teachers were very kind.
Our kids enjoyed with all the activities. We plan to go back again next summer.

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Date of study
15 Jul 2019 - 19 Jul 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Laura Turner, Director at Altitude Camps responded to this review.
12 August 2019

Thank you so much for your review, it was a pleasure having you all and working with you on a bespoke programme to suit you and your family. We look forward to seeing you again next summer.

"Wonderful language camp."

pavla Batrlova, student from Switzerland

The camp was very well-organised. The teachers were friendly and took excellent care of our kids. I like the size of groups, which gave the kids opportunity to learn as much as possible. I'm sure we will return next year. Only thing I would recommend is to watch after the kids, so they have proper lunch and be strict about eating warm lunch. On the other hand each nationality has different food requirements..

Thank you all of you for great time,
Pavla Batrlova

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1 week
Date of study
4 Aug 2014 - 15 Aug 2014
Would you recommend this school?
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This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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