Camp Montana runs this residential multi-activity camp in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. The camp welcomes children aged 8–17, with languages, arts & crafts, and adventure on the programme. Typically open June to August — new dates coming soon. Sessions last 2–3 weeks. Activities run in English, Spanish, and French.
Residential multi-activity camp in Crans-Montana, Switzerland
International Summer Camp Montana, nestled in the Alpine resort of Crans-Montana, provides a mix of fun, sports, and language learning for children and teens aged 8-17 from around the globe. The camp's philosophy revolves around enhancing physical activity, fostering creativity, and encouraging social interaction in a picturesque setting.
In addition to traditional camp activities, for those with a love for nature and exploration, the camp organizes hikes and excursions into the neighboring mountain areas. These are not just any outings; there are two special excursions designed to showcase the beauty of other parts of Switzerland, easily accessible from the camp. During these excursions campers get the chance to learn about Switzerland's rich history and culture all while enjoying a fun day out.
For those looking to improve their language skills, the camp offers additional English, French, and Spanish classes, promising an enriching linguistic immersion alongside the thrill of summer adventures. With campers and staff hailing from over 60 and 30 different nationalities respectively, International Summer Camp Montana is a hub of global friendship and cultural exchange, setting the stage for 'friends for life' and a break from the digital world to reconnect with nature and peers.
What's Included
Full board (accommodation and all meals)
All sports and leisure activities, including equipment
Excursions
Staff and instruction for activities
Laundry service and housekeeping
Bed linen
Services of the Camp's infirmary
Optional — available at extra cost
Optional Geneva Airport transfer service
Optional language courses
Not provided
Travel to and from the camp site · Personal expenses and pocket money · Insurance premiums (private cancellation insurance recommended) · Medical treatment provided outside the Camp's infirmary
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Camp Montana organises its roughly 330 campers per session into three age sections, Rookies for 8 to 11, Champions for 12 to 13 and Seniors for 14 to 17, each living to its own timetable of wake-ups, meals and bedtimes. The day is built around six activity periods, three in the morning between 09:00 and 11:50 and three more from 14:00 to 16:50, followed by open activities and free time, then an evening activity that gathers the section together before showers and lights out. That structure means children sample a genuine mix of mountain sports, water, creative and special activities rather than specialising in one thing, and all equipment and instruction are provided so nobody is held back by kit. A rest period after lunch doubles as the one window when phones come out, which keeps the rest of the day firmly focused on camp life. Optional language classes in English, French or Spanish add fifty minutes a day, five days a week, for campers who want them, and whole-camp traditions such as Camp Carnival and the Colour Olympics pull all three sections and more than fifty nationalities into the same games.
At International Summer Camp Montana, the health, safety, and general well-being of each camper are of the utmost importance. They have a dedicated infirmary staffed by three nurses, and there is always a local doctor available on call. Furthermore, there is a fully-equipped hospital near the camp's location in Sion for any emergencies.
Served at 07:45 for Rookies, 08:15 for Champions and 09:00 for Seniors
lunch
Served at 12:00 for Rookies, 12:35 for Champions and 13:15 for Seniors
dinner
Served at 18:00 for Rookies, 18:45 for Champions and 19:35 for Seniors
The camp fee covers full board, with breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily in the dining hall. Meal times are staggered by age section (Rookies, Champions and Seniors each eat at their own times).
A day at camp
07:15
Wake up
07:30
Breakfast
09:00
Morning activities (1st, 2nd and 3rd)
12:00
Lunch
13:00
Rest period and phone time
14:00
Afternoon activities (4th, 5th and 6th) / open activities and free time
18:00
Dinner (Rookies)
18:40
Evening activity
20:00
Showers, teeth brushing
20:45
Bedtime (Rookies; 21:35 for Champions and Seniors)
Screen time policy
Campers may bring mobile phones but use is limited to set times: Rookies and Champions during the 13:00–14:00 rest period, and Seniors during siesta (13:45–14:50) and free time (17:30–19:30). A secure Wi-Fi network is available only during those windows; at all other times phones are switched off and locked in a safe in the camper's room. The camp advises against bringing tablets, laptops, expensive phones or handheld games, and against using roaming data.
Accommodation & campus
Where your child sleeps
Per bedroom
8 campers
Bedrooms
Shared bedrooms
Bathrooms
Bathrooms shared between rooms
At International Summer Camp Montana, accommodation is thoughtfully provided in the historic and imposing Moubra House, a structure made of solid stone with a commanding view of the nearby playing fields, lush alpine forests, a mountain lake, and the expansive Rhone Valley. Additional lodging options are spread across six buildings, including a sizeable chalet designated for our younger campers, collectively housing up to 330 campers. The rooms are bright and well-furnished, most featuring spacious balconies. Essential amenities, such as several showers and bathrooms, are conveniently situated on each floor. For communal gatherings, the main building houses a panoramic dining hall, a clubroom, a camp lounge, and seven classrooms, ensuring that campers have a comfortable and enriching stay.
The campus
Campus facilities
Dining Room
Classrooms
Soccer Court
Laundry
Volleyball Court
Golf course
Archery
Tennis Court
Basketball Court
Swimming Pool
Horseriding Arena
Location & getting there
International Summer Camp Montana, Rte de la Moubra 43 3963, 1 Crans-Montana, Switzerland
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Getting your child there
Airport
Geneva Airport
Pickup service · Geneva is the airport nearly every camper flies into, and if you request it a member of the camp team will meet your child there and escort them all the way to Crans-Montana by car or deluxe bus. The transfer costs CHF 200 one way and CHF 400 return per child. A morning arrival works best, as it brings your child to camp in the afternoon with plenty of daylight to settle in and find their group. On departure day staff help with check-in and customs formalities and, for children travelling as unaccompanied minors, accompany them right to the aircraft; campers leave camp roughly five hours before take-off, so a flight between midday and mid-afternoon is the easiest to plan around.
CHF 200 · optional
By car
International Summer Camp Montana, Rte de la Moubra 43 3963, 1 Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Families who drive their children in come straight to the camp at Route de la Moubra 43 in Crans-Montana. Arriving in the morning is recommended, because it gives you time to take the camp tour and meet the counsellor responsible for your child's group before you say goodbye. On departure day most children are collected in the morning and picked up by midday; if you can only come later in the afternoon, the administration team simply asks to be told in advance. During the session, visitors are welcome between 17:00 and 18:00, and other times can be arranged with the office.