friLingue Open Tennis Camp

Relais de Dranse
Our spacious, 2014 renovated chalet “Relais de Dranse” in Liddes is in a wonderfully quiet location on the Dranse, a source river of the Rhone, about 5 minutes below the pass road into the Aosta Valley. Equipped with ping pong, billiards, table football and a garden to romp around in, our chalet offers everything for a perfect get around. You will soon feel at home here. Lots of exercises, no traffic noise, no through traffic, absolutely ideal for relaxed language holidays in Valais!

Alternatively, you can also live with a host family in Liddes St. Bernard. From morning to evening French - so you give your language skills an extra boost and get to know French in everyday life. Our gracious host families look forward to getting to know you during your vacation language course.

 

Hostel Petit Vélan - Bourg St.Pierre (Available only during the week from 13.04.2025)
Our own small hostel, Petit Vélan, is located in Bourg St. Pierre and offers 23 beds. There are two four-bed rooms, four double rooms with private bathrooms, and one dormitory. We also regularly use the accommodation as classrooms. 

Our tennis programme is aimed at all levels. You are only required to bring your smile to the field, the rest will be taken care of. :)

During our afternoon and evening tennis training sessions, the students will improve in various areas which will not only be useful for developping their tennis skills but also for everyday life situations.

Development of character - We give our best to develop all the character traits necessary to achieve success in tennis and life. 

Development of the player's mental strength - Tennis in its core is a mental game and we aim at our students understanding this and learning, which skills a player needs to master in order to succeed. The development of natural and unforced behavior on the ground is the direction to success. Through this part of the program, we try to positively influence the "brain" - natural behavior, focus and the "heart" of players - passion, motivation, competitive spirit. The capacity to switch to an appropriate mental mode is a skill that the player will further develop during our program.

Tactical development and techniques - Problem-solving and decision-making place a player above their opponent by increasing intelligence. The players improve their strategic thinking in order to eventually outsmart their opponent. We help them understand the core of the game and give tips on successful tactical decisions. Technique is just a tool for dealing with tactical situations. By understanding this, an acceleration of the developping process ensues. 

During the training sessions the students will learn:

• techniques of basic strokes, serve and volley
• improve serve and return
• minimize unforced errors
• tactical movement

Development of physical skills - A highly trained athlete can accomplish anything he/she wants. With diverse physical development, there are no boundaries. Working on these skills every day for a short time introduces the player to gaining top physical form. During the everyday tennis training sessions the players are encouraged to work to the maximum of their ability.

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 800 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. Their 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. Geneva: Every Sunday -  150 CHF each way

• Arrival between 10am and 6pm
• Departure between 11am and 6pm
• First group leaves at 2.30pm
• Second group leaves at 6pm

2. Geneva: 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): 80 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, 20 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).

ARRIVALS/DEPARTURES
Arrivals are on Sundays between 5 and 6pm at the chalet where friendly members of our staff will be waiting to welcome you and show you to your room
Departures are every Saturday after the excursion between 3.30 and 4pm at the train station of that week's excursion location. The exact time and location will be confirmed by the camp leader during the week.
It is also possible for parents or guardians to collect their children directly from the camp either on Friday evening or on Saturday morning before 10am, we just kindly ask that you notify the camp leader in advance.