Language lessonsEnglish & Spanish & French & Chinese
SeasonJul – Aug
Beau Soleil runs this residential language camp in Villars, Switzerland. The camp welcomes children aged 8–17, with sports, academics, and adventure on the programme. Typically open July to August — new dates coming soon. Sessions last 2–4 weeks. Activities run in English, Spanish, French, and Chinese.
Residential language & activities camp in Villars, Switzerland
At Beau Soleil, summer means FUN (and growth)! Our recipe for success brings together campers aged 8–17 from around the world, an exciting mix of activities and challenges, and engaging morning lessons
to create the ultimate summer experience.
We offer two exciting programmes: the first is our Classical Camp (4 July - 31 July) – a balanced programme combining morning lessons with a wide range of mostly outdoor activities designed to discover the beauty of our surroundings. Campers explore the mountains, lakes, and alpine trails through sports, adventures, and creative challenges. Then there is our Odyssey Week (1 - 8 August) – an action-packed experience without morning lessons, where campers choose from three thrilling themes: Water, Mountain, or Sky. To make sure every camper enjoys the most from their stay, we divide them into three age categories: Juniors (8–10 years), Teens (11–13 years) and Seniors (14–17 years).
Activities are carefully adapted to suit each age group, ensuring the right level of challenge, fun, and learning for everyone. Set in the heart of the Swiss Alps, we take full advantage of our spectacular surroundings and safe, clean environment, while introducing campers to the unique culture of Beau Soleil - here, it’s what you do that counts. International friendships are built, confidence flourishes, and
campers leave with just one wish: to return again.
At the core of every experience are Beau Soleil’s values of Respect, Responsibility, Ambition and Determination, guiding campers to grow not only in skills but also in character.
What's Included
Accommodation
All meals
All activities and excursions
Local taxes
Morning language classes
Return transfers to Geneva airport
Laundry
Souvenir t-shirt
Camp fee and registration fee combined
Medical support on site
Evening activities
Excursions
Morning Lessons
Full Board
Afternoon Activities
Insurance
Health and Accident Insurance
Equipment
24/7 supervision
Not provided
Pocket money (approx. 150 CHF per week recommended, cash in Swiss Francs) · Unaccompanied minor service (extra charge from both the airline and Beau Soleil) · Visa costs where required · Personal expenses · Transfers outside official times · Photo package
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At Beau Soleil Summer Camp, Classical Camp mornings are dedicated to learning, with each camper assessed on arrival and placed in a French, English or Spanish class that matches their level. Senior campers (ages 14-17) can also choose entrepreneurship or public speaking classes, giving them the opportunity to develop leadership, communication and creative thinking skills alongside their language learning.
Afternoons are spent exploring the mountains, forests and lakes that surround our camp. Campers live and take part in activities within their own age group, ensuring that sports and adventures are tailored to their stage of development and interests. Juniors (ages 8-10) enjoy a fun-filled programme of discovery and adventure, while Teens (ages 11-13) and Seniors (ages 14-17) take on bigger challenges that build confidence, independence and teamwork through a carefully curated blend of outdoor adventure and immersive experiences.
International friendships are at the heart of the experience. Groups are deliberately diverse, and roommates typically come from different countries, creating countless opportunities to practise languages, share cultures and build global connections that last long after summer ends.
Odyssey Week offers an even more adventurous and personalised experience. Campers choose their own themed journey from Sky Odyssey (for ages 14 and over), Water Odyssey or Mountain Odyssey, spending full days immersed in activities and challenges designed around their chosen theme.
Evenings bring everyone together for the social side of camp, with a lively programme of themed activities, sports tournaments and community events. Highlights include the much-anticipated International Festival, where campers celebrate the cultures represented at camp, and the Gala Evening, a memorable occasion that showcases achievements, friendships and the spirit of the Beau Soleil community.
Since I came here, I have met so many new people and I will remember these experiences for the rest of my life!
Nov 2019
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Chris – happy camper 2019
What makes this camp so special is the consistency of how fun it is!
Nov 2019
Safety & Supervision
School nurses on site with round-the-clock care
All prescribed medication kept and administered by the nurse; no self-medication
Links with local doctors and the nearest hospital
Separate accommodation for girls and boys
Included airport transfers to/from Geneva
First aid certified coaches
Safeguarding policy
School nurses provide round-the-clock care for minor ailments and manage all camper medication, which must be handed in on arrival as self-medication is not permitted. The nursing team works with local doctors and the nearest hospital if anything more serious arises. Boys and girls are housed in separate accommodation, allocated by age and gender.
All meals are included in the camp fee and are freshly prepared on site by the camp's chefs, with attention to quality, balance and presentation. Attendance at meals is compulsory and staff eat together with campers. Families are asked to declare allergies or dietary requirements in advance.
Campers may bring a mobile phone or tablet to camp, but use of electronic devices is restricted to two specific times of the day so that campers stay engaged in the programme.
Ensuite bathrooms & Bathrooms shared between rooms
Our 2027 prices cover both our camp and registration fees. They also include:
Accommodation (Hostel/Chalets)
All meals.
All activities and excursions.
Insurance.
Local taxes.
Morning lessons (English, French, Spanish, Public
Speaking, or Entrepreneurship)
Transport for campers to and from Geneva airport
(during the official arrival and departure dates)
Laundry.
A souvenir t-shirt.
The campus
Mountain / alpine
Uniquely located in a beautiful alpine village high in the Swiss Alps, Beau Soleil is a safe, inspiring, and exciting place to spend summer.
Campus facilities
Dining Room
Classrooms
Soccer Court
Laundry
Basketball Court
Theater
Swimming Pool
Climbing wall
Swimming pool
Sports hall
Gym
Football pitches
Computer lab
Library
Arts room
Medical room
Wi-Fi
Nature trail
Shared bathrooms
Location & getting there
Route du Village 1, 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland
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Getting your child there
Airport
Geneva Airport
Pickup service · Transfer to and from the airport are included in our fees.
Included
By car
Collège Alpin Beau Soleil, Route du Village 1, 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland
Families who prefer to drive can bring their child straight up to the campus in the alpine village of Villars-sur-Ollon, at College Alpin Beau Soleil, Route du Village 1, 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon, where the Summer Camp team welcomes all our new arrivals on the first day of the session and campers are collected by their parents at the end of their camp session.