Winter camps · Ski & languages
Winter camps 2027 in Switzerland: La Garenne, Les Elfes and Verbier International School
11 November 2026 · 5 min · Family School Guide
Skiing, languages and boarding life: a Swiss winter camp is often a child's first international experience, and sometimes a first step towards boarding school. Here are three options we know in the Alps. For availability, current prices and registration, contact us directly: we help you choose the right programme for your child.
La Garenne International School — Villars-sur-Ollon
Vaud · ages 5–14 · January to March 2027
Ski-in, ski-out at 1,300 m with a 1:2 adult-to-student ratio.
Three programmes: Super Ski (ages 8–14, 5 ski days a week, from CHF 4,400 per week as a boarder), Languages + Ski (ages 11–14, intensive English and skiing, two-week minimum) and the Integration Programme (ages 5–14, children join school lessons plus skiing, two-week minimum). Sessions from 10 January to 19 March 2027.
Les Elfes International — Verbier
Valais · children and teenagers
Over 30 years of international winter camps in Verbier.
Supervised ski or snowboard lessons, chalet life, mountain activities and friends from around the world. 2027 dates and prices are to be confirmed: ask us for current information.
Verbier International School — winter term
Valais · boarding
Full schooling during the winter season.
Subject to availability, the school offers winter-term boarding as well as full-year places: an interesting option for families who want to combine an international school and the mountains for a few months. Age, year group and conditions to confirm with us.
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Tell us your child's age, ski level, languages and dates: we will suggest the most suitable winter camp and handle the contact with the school.
Winter camp FAQs
From what age can a child attend a winter camp?+
At La Garenne, the Integration Programme accepts children from age 5 and Super Ski from age 8. For Les Elfes and Verbier International School, it depends on the programme: we check with you.
Does my child need to know how to ski?+
No, lessons are organised by level. Tell us your child's level so we can point you to the right programme.
How do we register?+
Contact us through the form or WhatsApp: we check availability, advise you on the programme and support you through registration.
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