Residential
Les Elfes Summer Camp
Verbier · Multi-activity · 6–17 yrs
from $4,600
1 / 9
Ages9–16 yrs
FocusFrench
LevelAll levels
SeasonJun – Aug 2027
Leysin American School runs this residential language camp in Leysin, Switzerland. The camp welcomes children aged 9–16, with sports, arts & crafts, and adventure on the programme. 2 sessions scheduled Jun 27 – Aug 6, 2027, each lasting 19 nights.
Residential French camp in Leysin, Switzerland
LAS Summer: Create the perfect summer experience with our customizable LAS Summer Program! First, you will choose from three morning programs: the Language Track, Academic Track, or Sports Track. Next you'll choose an afternoon club, and an afternoon activity! With club options like Sports Club, Gardening Club, Creative Arts – Visual and Performing, Cooking & Baking and Robotics & Coding, and activities like football, horseback riding, paddle boarding, and more, there are options to capture every interest! LAS Summer weekends are for exploration, travel, and adventure. Switzerland is a stunning and culturally-rich country, and students can explore a variety of destinations.
Dates & Pricing
Activities
Special focus
French · Languages
Summer in Switzerland runs on the campus of Leysin American School as a single mountain community split into two age-appropriate halves, a Junior programme and a Senior programme, so younger children and teenagers are each challenged at the right level rather than lumped together. Days weave together classes, clubs and mountain activities, which means your child moves between structured learning and genuine alpine adventure within the same week. Because the groups are built around developmental stage, counsellors can pitch the pace of each activity to the age of the group, and shy newcomers tend to find their confidence quickly. Students arrive from all over the world, and much of the programme's character comes from that mix, with friendships forming across languages in a supervised, supportive setting. The Swiss location is used deliberately, with the Alps and nearby cities of France and Italy feeding into the trips and cultural outings that punctuate the summer.
Levels welcomeA1 — BeginnerA2 — ElementaryB1 — IntermediateB2 — Upper intermediateC1 — AdvancedC2 — Proficient
Other included activities
Videos
Excursions & trips
Included in the programme
Log rafting adventureStudents head to an alpine lake for a log rafting session, working together on the water in a classic Swiss mountain setting.
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Safety & Supervision
Staff to camper ratio1:5
24/7 supervision
Will my child be housed with other children their age? Yes, students will live in dorms with and among students who are in the same age and gender group as them. Are siblings/friends allowed to room together? No. At LAS Summer in Switzerland, we have many children from around the world who are away from home for the first time. Part of the summer experience is learning to mix with children from different cultures—an important and enjoyable part of our program. The Summer Director will consider rooming requests only in exceptional circumstances. Will you let children who speak the same language room together? No. We always separate children who speak the same language in order to encourage them to communicate with their roommates in English. Do you have a laundry service or does my child have to do his/her own laundry? At LAS Summer in Switzerland, students learn independence by doing their own laundry. All students, including our youngest, are given the help and guidance they need to learn how to wash, dry, and iron their clothing. Does my child have to bring bed linen? No, LAS Summer in Switzerland provides fresh linens during the session. Does the school provide towels? Students have to bring their own bath and beach towels. What if my child is sick? There is a Health Center in the main school building with nurses who live on campus and are on-call 24 hours a day. If a doctor is required, there is a clinic situated in Leysin less than 5 minutes from our school. The doctor is qualified to treat patients in most emergencies. The nearest hospital is in Rennaz, 35 minutes from school.
Screen time policy
Will my child be allowed to use a mobile phone during the program? We will limit the presence and use of phones during programming hours so the students can make the most of their Summer in Switzerland. Students will be able to use their devices for short specified periods during the day but otherwise will enjoy a device-free experience. More details on our phone use policy will be shared with parents and students before arrival.
Cancellation Policy
What you get back depends on when you cancel — select a session for exact dates.
100% refund
60+ days before start
50% refund
30–59 days before start
No refund
Under 30 days before start
Booking60 days30 daysCamp starts
The booking deposit is non-refundable — the refund percentages above apply to the remaining balance only.
Accommodation & campus
Where your child sleeps
Per bedroom
3 campers
Bedrooms
Shared bedrooms
Bathrooms
Ensuite bathrooms
First, you will notice the incredible view that greets you everywhere on campus. Our campus is in one of the prettiest spots in the Swiss Alps, and year after year, our summer and academic year alumni tell us that Leysin had a profound impact on their lives and their commitment to the environment. But the best part about LAS is that it feels like home, and year after year our campers and students will tell you that they found a home and family on our Magic Mountain. We have several beautiful dormitories, and we house our students by age to provide a safe and supportive age-appropriate experience. Most of our students say that living with other students and making new friends from around the world is their favorite part of summer school!
The campus
Campus facilities
Dining Room
Classrooms
Soccer Court
Library
Games Room
Tennis Court
Basketball Court
Gym
Music room
Dance studio
Theater
Science room
Swimming Pool
Horseriding Arena
Ice rink
Location & getting there
Leysin American School, Chemin de la Source 3, 1854 Leysin, Switzerland
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Getting your child there
Airport
Geneva Airport
Pickup service · Will my child be met at the airport upon arrival?Yes. LAS Summer in Switzerland provides transportation from Geneva Airport on official arrival and departure days. Flights should arrive and depart between 09:00 and 18:00. Our staff members will be at the airport all day on official arrival days and will meet your child at the LAS Summer in Switzerland welcome booth located in the Arrival Hall. If your child cannot arrive on an official arrival date, there is an additional charge of CHF 350 per student per transfer to arrange special transport to the school. Please note that LAS Summer in Switzerland cannot provide accommodation for a student arriving before the start date or departing after the end date of the program. What time should my child arrive at/depart from LAS Summer in Switzerla
By car
Leysin American School, Chemin de la Source 3, 1854 Leysin, Switzerland
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Run by Leysin American School
Since 1949
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