Residential
Les Elfes Summer Camp
Verbier · Multi-activity · 6–17 yrs
from $4,600
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Ages10–16 yrs
FocusLanguage & activities
Language lessonsEnglish & French
SeasonJul – Aug
Brillantmont International School runs this residential language camp in Lausanne, Switzerland. The camp welcomes children aged 10–16, with sports, arts & crafts, and adventure on the programme. Typically open July to August — new dates coming soon. Sessions last 2–6 weeks. Activities run in English and French.
Residential language & activities camp in Lausanne, Switzerland
Founded in 1882, Brillantmont is a small family owned and run school, in an incredible location. It is in the centre of Lausanne, a beautiful, French speaking city on the shores of Lake Léman (Lake Geneva) - the perfect place for an amazing summer experience. Just 45 minutes from Geneva airport, with easy access to the lakes and mountains, it offers a wealth of possibilities for young people. Summer Course welcomes boys and girls aged 10-17 from all around the world. Why not join us? You'll enjoy stimulating classes in French or English in the mornings and a choice of either Sports activities or Sports + Creative Arts / Coding and Robotics/ French/Tennis Pro in the afternoons. Whatever your interest, there's a programme for you! You'll share a room with someone from a different country, which is a great way to learn about other cultures and make a new friend. Whether it's your first time away from home or whether you're an experienced camper, the Brillantmont Summer Course is a fantastic programme in a safe, secure environment. Plus, with everything included, it's great value for money. You can stay for a minimum of two weeks, maximum six weeks, giving you the flexibility to fit it around your family's summer plans. One thing is for sure - you'll have lots of fun, make friends from all over the world and with 140 years of experience, you'll be in expert hands! We can't wait to welcome you to the Brillantmont summer family!
What's Included
Residential accommodation on campus (rooms shared with 1-2 other students)
All meals in the school dining room
Morning Academy classes (English, French or Tech)
Afternoon activity programme (BM Move, BM Create or BM Tennis Pro)
Evening activities
Weekend excursions
Bedding and bath/hand towels
Return transfer to/from Geneva International Airport on the official arrival and departure times
24/7 care and supervision by resident staff
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Special focus
Language & activities · Languages
The Brillantmont Summer Course is built around choice: each morning is devoted to one academy chosen at the time of application, either English, French or the Tech Academy taught in English, with teachers who keep lessons lively so progress comes quickly. Afternoons follow the same principle, with students committing to BM Move for four afternoons of sport on campus or by the lake, or combining two afternoons of BM Create in the art studio or two afternoons of BM Tennis Pro coaching with two afternoons of Move. Wednesday afternoons sit outside this pattern, and the day rounds off with evening activities on campus and in Lausanne, from cooking workshops and talent night to bowling, ice skating and cinema evenings. Weekends open out into excursions across Switzerland, mixing mountain adventure, lake outings and cultural visits. Because the choices are fixed at enrolment, children settle into a familiar rhythm with the same group each afternoon, which helps friendships form fast in a school where students of different nationalities share rooms and eat every meal with the staff.
Other included activities
Videos
Excursions & trips
Included in the programme
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Mountain hiking day
High ropes course
Mountain karting
Museum workshops
Lausanne city discovery
Lake Leman boat trip
Lake watersports
Mountain hiking day
High ropes course
Mountain karting
Reviews
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Maria, mum of F. from Italy, 2021
I wanted to thank you every one for the fantastic time my son spent at Brillantmont and for making his first experience abroad easy and relaxed
Dec 2021
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parents of M. from Italy, 2021
We are very happy to have chosen your school for the training and instruction of our daughter and we hope to include our son next year. We feel very safe and comforted by the attention you place towards your students
Dec 2021
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parents of L. and M. from Spain, 2021
Thank you for the amazing experience, the wonderful summer and the great organisation of your team
Dec 2021
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Anh
Very good
Jan 2026
Safety & Supervision
Staff to camper ratio1:5
Our School Nurse is on campus daily and the school doctor or teaching hospital are within 5 minutes.
Meals
Students eat all meals together with staff in the school dining room, except when the group has a picnic or barbecue. Several menu choices are offered, always including a vegetarian option, a salad bar and a selection of fruit. Students with special dietary needs are contacted by the school nurse, who checks with the chef whether the needs can be accommodated.
Vegetarian
Accommodation & campus
Where your child sleeps
Per bedroom
3 campers
Bedrooms
Shared bedrooms
Bathrooms
Ensuite bathrooms & Bathrooms shared between rooms
You'll live in a boarding house with other students of the same gender. The boarding floors within a house are organised by age, with different rules for different ages. A teacher lives on the floor with you and is there to support you and take care of you. Our rooms are very comfortable and large: you will share a room with one or two other students from a different nationality. This means that you will find a common language for communication and learn about another culture. We're sure you'll make some great friends and keep in contact in years to come. Many of the rooms overlook the lake and the Alps, so you'll wake up to spectacular views. All buildings have security codes in order to guarantee your safety.Except in one house, all students share a bathroom (about 3-4 students per bathroom). The bathrooms are large and spacious and have all that you need.All your meals will be taken in our dining room, which is a large, beautiful space. You have a choice of a vegetarian or a meat menu and we take into account any special dietary needs you may have.Brillantmont is small and family owned and run. We want you to feel safe, happy and comfortable in your summer experience and we are proud that many students return year after year.
Campus facilities
Dining Room
Classrooms
Soccer Court
Laundry
Library
Volleyball Court
Games Room
Arts room
Tennis Court
Basketball Court
Cinema
Gym
Music room
Science room
Fireplace
Hockey Field
Location & getting there
Brillantmont International School, Av. Charles-Secrétan 16, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
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Getting your child there
Airport
IncludedGeneva
Pickup service · Geneva International Airport is about a forty minute drive from the school, and it is the arrival point for almost all of our summer students. Staff meet the group on the official arrival Saturday and accompany them on the transfer up to Lausanne, with the same arrangement in reverse on departure Saturday, so your child is looked after from the moment they land until they are back at the airport. The transfer to and from Geneva on the official arrival and departure times is included in the Summer Course fees, so flights are best booked to fit those Saturday windows.
By car
Brillantmont International School, Av. Charles-Secrétan 16, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
Families who prefer to drive can bring their child straight to the campus at Av. Charles-Secrétan 16, 1005 Lausanne, five minutes from the centre of the city and overlooking Lake Leman and the Alps. All arrivals and departures take place on Saturdays, so please plan your journey around the official Saturday changeover day when staff are on hand to welcome new students and help them settle into their boarding house.
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Since 1882
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