Alps Winter Camp
From 1100 CHF
Course start dates
Alps Winter Camp
Braunwald
Key points
● French, English and German Courses
● Classes in groups of average 6 kids
● friLingue owned property
● 2 weekly excursions
● Outdoor and indoors activities
● Daycamp / Family Language Trip
School details
Levels: A1-Beginner to C2-Proficient
Accommodation: 4-6 Bedroom - shared bathroom, 4-6 Bedroom - private bathroom, 2-Bedroom - private bathroom
More accommodationsArrival : on Sunday
Departure: on Saturday (local kids) or on Sunday (international kids)
Age range: 8-17 Years
Features
Bus
Parking
WiFi
Certificates
Sport
A winter camp for children and teenagers who want to discover all the beauties of the Swiss Alps
Winter in Switzerland is much more fun than you think! Just imagine an alpin hotel at the foot of the mountains, with a garden surrounded by the most beautiful summits of the Alps, everything inside to have a lot of fun, and above all a lot of nice, friendly and interesting people to have fun with! This is the concept of this Winter camp: gather children and teenagers from all Swiss cantons and from other countries, provide everything they might need, and make sure they have a great time! Through numerous activities that we will do outside, such as snowshoeing, tobogganing, hiking, exploration and much more... Participants will have the opportunity to explore the Swiss Alps in a specific and interesting way.
After the afternoon activities, we will return to our chalet where the participants enjoy our evening program. Ping-pong tables, paint and pencils, projector, a piano, exercise mats, badminton rackets, volleyball balls, name-it-you-got-it, our chalet is perfectly equipped so that, whatever you like, you won’t be missing anything. And most of all, you won’t miss anyone to share your enthusiasm with!
A Language camp to learn English, German or French in a funny way
Team members (and most of the participants) come from different countries and are French, English or German native speakers. Mostly young and always motivated animators are here to make sure the participants are safe and have a wonderful time in our camp, and also to help them improve their language skills. But not like in a school! It’s vacation time! 3 hours a day four times per week, children and teenagers will form very small groups (according to their level and age) to find out how they can improve their French, German or English through games. Because grammar is boring until you need it to explain “what would have done if you had not been” found during the last hide-and-seek game… Can you say that in German or French? And what’s more important: are you not already frustrated to not be sure to say it properly?
A wonderful vacation in the Glarus
The camp in Braunwald takes place in our Adrenalin Backpacker Hostel. Here we have plenty of space: three large terraces, single, double, 4-bed, 6-bed and multi-bed rooms and a bar with syrup and other non-alcoholic delicacies! There's also a table football table and a pool table.
Braunwald is car-free and lies on a sunny terrace high above the sea of fog. The resort can be reached by car from Zurich in just over an hour. Or you can take the accompanied train from Zurich HB, leaving on Sunday afternoon.
So what are you doing during the Winter break? Come and join us to explore the Swiss Alps, to take part in beautiful winter activities, and to learn French, English, and German language!
The highlight of this camp is the exploration of the Swiss Alps using various methods - sledding, tobogganing, snowshoeing, and many other winter activities!
- Course duration:
- 1 - 11 Weeks
- Levels:
- A1-Beginner to C2-Proficient
- Age group:
- Juniors
- Start dates:
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Winter
22.12 / 29.12 / 05.01 / 12.01 / 19.01 / 26.01 / 02.02 / 09.02 / 16.02 / 23.02 / 02.03.2025
English Course
- Language Courses:
- English
- About this course:
English classes in small groups
Small groups of 6 participants in average create an efficient learning environment that is catered towards the individual.
Classes take place from Monday to Friday from 9 - 12.30 am.
- 20 language lessons (15 hours) per week
- young, highly motivated teachers
- communication and practical language usage at the core of the syllabus;
- small class sizes (6 students on average) so that each student can be helped individually.
- Our teachers use modern methods such as role-play, theatre, games and audiovisual tools.
The focus lies on Communication skills and modern language usage.
Also included in this price:
- full-board accommodation
- activities and excursions
- 24-hour supervision
French Course
- Language Courses:
- French
- About this course:
French classes in small groups
Small groups of 6 participants in average create an efficient learning environment that is catered towards the individual.
Classes take place from Monday to Friday from 9 - 12.30 am.
- 20 language lessons (15 hours) per week
- young, highly motivated teachers
- communication and practical language usage at the core of the syllabus;
- small class sizes (average 6 students) so that each student can be helped individually.
- Our teachers use modern methods such as role play, theater, games and audiovisual tools.
The focus lies on Communication skills and modern language usage.
Also included in this price:
- full-board accommodation
- activities and excursions
- 24-hour supervision
German Course
- Language Courses:
- German
- About this course:
German classes in small groups
Small groups of 6 participants in average create an efficient learning environment that is catered towards the individual.
Classes take place from Monday to Friday from 9 - 12.30 am.
- 20 language lessons (15 hours) per week
- young, highly motivated teachers
- communication and practical language usage at the core of the syllabus;
- small class sizes (6 students in average) so that each student can be helped individually.
- Our teachers use modern methods such as role play, theater, games and audiovisual tools.
The focus lies on Communication skills and modern language usage.
Also included in this price:
- full-board accommodation
- activities and excursions
- 24-hour supervision
Our accommodation options at the Adrenalin Backpackers Hotel are designed with comfort and convenience in mind, ensuring a delightful stay for your child.
The Adrenalin Backpackers Hotel awaits you on a sunny terrace in the Glarus Alps with the most beautiful views! The common room offers a lot of space where we can learn, play, dance, laugh and do much more together. We also have a common room with a pool table, soccer box and it will certainly never be boring!
For those who love the camaraderie of group living, our spacious 4-6 bedroom rooms with shared bathrooms provide a vibrant and social atmosphere where campers can bond and create lasting connections. Alternatively, if privacy is preferred, our 4-6 bedroom rooms with private bathrooms offer a more intimate setting while still accommodating a small group.
For families or close-knit friends, our 2-bedroom rooms with private bathrooms provide a cozy and homely space to relax and unwind. For those seeking their own private sanctuary, our single rooms with private bathrooms offer a tranquil retreat where campers can rest and recharge. We also offer dormitory-style rooms with shared bathrooms, perfect for fostering new friendships and building a strong sense of community.
Whichever room type you choose, rest assured that your child's comfort and safety are our utmost priority.
This is a sample program. Activities and excursions may change depending on weather and other factors beyond our control.
LESSONS
Lessons are being held in small groups of 6 students in average.
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
Snowshoeing, tobogganing, hiking, exploration)
EVENING ACTIVITIES
Evening activities are the shining star of our language camp program, saving the best for last! We always put in the extra effort to include each and every student into the activity that's planned for the evening, and those activities are: disco night, karaoke night, card and board games night, casino night, movie night, campfire, zombie & werewolf games, sardines, reverse hide&seek, and many else.
EXCURSIONS
2 full-day excursions on Wednesday and Saturday
You'll discover one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland!
SKI EQUIPMENT RENTAL (ski/snowboard, helmet, ski shoes & ski poles) - 200 CHF per week
SKI EQUIPMENT RENTAL PREMIUM (ski/snowboard, helmet, ski shoes & ski poles) - 300 CHF per week
INSURANCE: (only if not already subscribed) - 50 CHF per week
LAUNDRY SERVICE (for participants who need to wash their clothes) - 40 CHF
SPECIAL DIET (gluten-free, lactose-free...) - 100 CHF
CHECK-IN ASSISTANCE: 40 CHF
We accompany you to the check-in desk, providing guidance and assistance. Please note, that our service ends at the desk, ensuring a smooth handoff before processing. This service is only available if you book a departure transfer.
EXTRA WEEK
For all participants who spontaneously decide during the camp to extend their stay for one week. from 1100 CHF
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
(for students coming from abroad countries)
A member of our team welcomes the young participant at the airport and takes him/her to the camp together with other students. On the last day, he or she is accompanied back to the airport. Please make sure you book your arrival and departure flights on a Sunday and inform us as soon as you can about the details. The flight is not included in the price.
1. Zurich: Every Sunday - 150 CHF each way
- Arrival between 10am and 6pm
- Departure between 12am and 8pm
2. Zurich: For flights arriving outside the hours of 10am - 6pm - 400 CHF each way
3. Private transfers from Geneva or Zurich airport - 500 CHF each way
friLingue offers an UNACCOMPANIED MINOR SERVICE at the cost of 100 CHF each way for incoming minor students. Please check your airline's age restriction guidelines. You may find further information on the Unaccompanied Minor Service by clicking on the following link: here.
ACCOMPANIED TRAIN RIDE FROM ZURICH OR BERN:
(for Swiss participants)
A member of our team waits for the participants in Zurich or Bern (each time at the main train station) and takes them to the camp along with other children and teenagers (by bus or train). At the end of the week, the participants are accompanied back to Zurich or Bern (again, to the main train station) until their parents (or another adult designed by the parents) wait for them.
Price (per way): 40 CHF from or to Zurich, 60 CHF from or to Bern (price includes the train ticket)
Price (per way) for participants with a General Abonnement (GA): 25 CHF from or to Zurich, 25 CHF from or to Bern.
Please note that for any late change (10 days before the camps or less) after booking this service (cancellation or other destination), friLingue will have to charge administration fees (40 CHF).
Beside the Alps Camp winter activities and language learning, you'll get to explore the region during two full-day excursions each week:
- FIFA World Football Museum
- Swiss National Museum
- Kunsthaus Zürich
- WOW Museum
- Kulturama
- Zoologisches Museum
- Anna Göldi Museum
- House of Läderach
- Lindt Home of Chocolate
- Alpamare, the biggest indoor aqua park in Switzerland
- Landesplattenberg Engi
- Naturzentrum Glarnerland
- Spa with thermal waters
- Irtag
- Lake Zurich
- Lake Walen
Evening Programme
When you're not out on the slopes, in class or out on an excursion, we've planned out an evening programme in the chalet for you to enjoy. This includes:
- Disco night
- Karaoke
- Movie night
- Casino
- Quiz night
- Swiss evening
In Braunwald, we offer the opportunity to accompany the children and teenagers on their language study trips. Parents can also book a private course or simply enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery.
Prices for the parents: (per week)
Language course only (in the morning from 9 - 12.30) : 500 CHF
Ski Lessons (afternoon) : 500 CHF
Full board accommodation 4 bedroom - 630 CHF
Accommodation 4 bedroom (no meals) = 350 CHF
Ski rental: 150 CHF
An airport transfer for the entire family (one way) from Zurich - 150 CHF
We are also happy to put together an offer for the whole family.
Please contact the office directly to register for the day camp. You can book a hotel room at Adrenalin here.
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