Polysport Camp
Liddes-St.Bernard
Key points
● Multi-Sport Focus
● Alpine Location
● Camp without language lessons in the morning
● Activities take place in English
School details
Levels: A1-Beginner to C2-Proficient
Accommodation: 8-bed room, 6-bed room, 4-bed room
More accommodationsArrival : on Sunday
Departure: on Saturday (local kids) or on Sunday (international kids)
Age range: 9-15 Years
Features
Parking
WiFi
Full board
Tennis
Football
Polysport Camp: Power and Action - Daily New Challenges and Sports Adventures!
Welcome to the new Polysport Camp, where young sports enthusiasts aged 9 to 15 can experience an exciting week full of sports and adventure! This dynamic camp, conducted entirely in English, offers a unique opportunity to engage in football, tennis, and water sports, providing a comprehensive sporting experience. Mornings are filled with energy and excitement, while the afternoons are dedicated to the regular friLingue program.
Please note: This camp does not include language lessons! However, you can book an intensive course if desired, with 3x2 or 2x2 lessons per week in the afternoon.
Morning Activities:
Every morning at the Polysport Camp is a new adventure. Here are some examples:
- Football: Develop teamwork, strategy, and skills on the field. Our experienced coaches focus on improving techniques while ensuring every child enjoys the game—whether a beginner or advanced player.
- Tennis: Learn the basics or enhance your existing skills with our motivated instructors. From serves to volleys, our program is designed to improve agility and coordination.
- Water Sports: Dive into the world of water sports, including river rafting, stand-up paddling, or swimming. Safety and fun are our top priorities.
Afternoon Program: After an active morning, you will join the regular friLingue afternoon program (see the “PROGRAM” tab).
Why Choose the Polysport Camp?
What makes our camp special:
- English Immersion: All activities are conducted in English, enhancing language skills in a fun environment.
- Experienced Instructors: Professional leaders and teachers ensure high-quality activities and safety.
- Vibrant Community: Meet a diverse group of young athletes from around the world.
Join us for a week full of sports, fun, and new friendships at the Polysport Camp. Whether you’re an aspiring athlete or just want to try something new, our camp offers the perfect balance between structured training and carefree enjoyment. Sign up today and let the adventure begin!
- Camp Duration:
- 1 - 7 Weeks
- Levels:
- A1-Beginner to C2-Proficient
- Age group:
- Juniors
- Start dates:
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Spring
06.04 / 20.04 / 27.04.2025
Polysport - Football, Tennis & Watersport
- Language Courses:
- No language course
- About this camp:
Power and Action - Daily New Challenges and Sports Adventures!
What’s Included?
Morning Activities: Immerse yourself in sports adventures every morning, including football, tennis, water sports, and more! Fun is definitely guaranteed.
Afternoon and Evening Program: After an active morning, you’ll join the regular friLingue afternoon and evening program, which includes a mix of creative workshops, sports (if you still have energy to burn! :-) ), and leisure activities.
Intensive Course Option (Language Course): For those who still want some language lessons, you can book 2x2 or 3x2 language lessons in the afternoon (see Extras). The intensive course is conducted in small groups (6 participants).
Full-Board Accommodation: Enjoy comfortable full-board accommodation, ensuring that you’re well-rested and fueled for the day’s activities.
Excursions: Take part in exciting excursions that allow you to explore the surrounding area and its attractions.
Supervision: Our dedicated team provides 24/7 supervision, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all participants.
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.
This is a provisional sample program. Activities and excursions may change due to bad weather or may be canceled due to force majeure or other circumstances beyond our control.
Polysport Activities
In the morning, you can burn off energy through various activities, including football, tennis, water sports, and much more! Fun and exercise are guaranteed.
Afternoon Program
We offer a wide range of workshops, including sports workshops (basketball, volleyball, frisbee, American football, etc.), art workshops (painting, drawing, graffiti, dance, yoga, meditation, etc.), cooking workshops, and much more. Alternatively, you can opt to book an additional language course (see Extras).
Evening Activities
The best comes last! Every evening is filled with fun and action, so you can happily fall into bed afterward. Our fun evening activities include: disco night, karaoke night, card and board games, casino, movie night, campfire, zombie & werewolf games, sardines, reverse hide and seek, and much more.
EXCURSIONS
Half-Day Excursions
After lunch, we head off to one of the nearby exciting locations close to Camp St. Bernard. These include:
- Champex – a charming little village by a fairy-tale lake.
- Col du St. Bernard – the famous historical pass crossed by Napoleon and Hannibal in their respective eras. A must-visit when you're in the Great St. Bernard region! And let's not forget the famous St. Bernard dogs!
- The Salt Mines of Bex may sound boring, but they're not! Join us as we descend into the dark mine and discover the fascinating labyrinth of salt tunnels.
- The La Fouly Adventure Park is a beautiful complex where you can really let loose. It’s sure to be an unforgettable experience!
Full-Day Excursions
- Sion – a city less than an hour's drive from Camp St. Bernard. With its rich history and a fortress in the heart of the city, it’s definitely worth a visit.
- The Aosta Valley – an exciting destination in northern Italy, where you can experience the beauty of Italian lifestyle up close with your new friends. Activities include hiking, rafting, and of course, ending the day with a pizza dinner in one of Aosta's world-famous restaurants.
- The Emosson Dam is an architectural masterpiece with beautiful hiking trails and incredible panoramic views.
Two afternoon excursions during the week, as well as a full-day excursion on Saturday, are included in your stay. Together, we will explore the sights and beauties of the Lower Valais.
INTENSIVE COURSE: 100 - 150 CHF per week
2/3 additional afternoon languages classes per week held in smaller groups (2-6 participants on average)
LANDRY SERVICE (only possible for bookings of 3 weeks or more! ): 40 CHF
In special cases, we allow laundry service for stays of only 1 or 2 weeks. Please contact us via email or phone!
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. 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. 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.
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