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Winter Camp in Switzerland
Ski & Snowboard Snow Camp for kids & teens
Les Elfes International
Verbier, Swiss Alps
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Winter camp Switzerland Les Elfes International offers 1 to 4 week long winter ski camp sessions in Verbier, the best ski resort in Switzerland & Europe, for kids & teens aged 6 to 17.
Not only a kids’ snow camp for skiing & snowboarding, at Les Elfes we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our language courses and excursions will ensure a balance of outdoor adventure and off-snow learning. What better way to appreciate a fun overnight snow camp and the culture of Switzerland than by visiting some of its most iconic cities and famous organizations and museums while enjoying more than 400km of slopes in one of the world’s best ski resort – Verbier ?
Alongside our full-day ski and snowboard lessons, Les Elfes International offers a full program of après-ski and evening activities. Campers can choose from a range of kids’ winter camp activities including sledging, igloo building, torchlight hike, disco, ice skating, hockey, snowman building and many more. Choose Les Elfes International for your child’ winter break snow camp experience!
Looking for the perfect destination for your Half Term Ski Holidays? Look no further than Les Elfes for the best half term ski camp experience! Our February Half Term Ski Holidays 2025 offer an unforgettable adventure for young skiers. With our engaging ski package half term, your child will enjoy top-notch instruction, 4 Valleys slopes, and a wide range of activities that make our half term ski camp the ideal choice for skiing feb half term 2025.
Les Elfes winter camp Highlights
400
KM OF SLOPES
in Verbier
10000
CAMPERS
per year
75
NATIONALITIES
from all continents
Sample Winter Weekly Schedule
Winter Camp Switzerland – 8 achievement levels
Les Elfes International winter camp Switzerland offers a lively and enthusiastic approach to snowboard and skiing camps in the Swiss Alps. From total beginners, some that have never seen snow, to young athletes training as part of their school ski or snowboard team.
LEVEL
1
Skiing
- Balance effectively on sliding skis
- Vary their speed using a plough
- Perform a variety of balancing exercises on the flat and gentle slopes
- Walk up a gentle slope using herringbone and slide step
Snowboarding
- Perform a heel side and toe side slip
- Move up and down.
- Flex and extend
- Add direction to side slip in a falling leaf
- Perform a garland turn on a magic carpet slope
LEVEL
2
Skiing
- Do linked plough turns on the beginners’ slope
- Control speed and line
- Traverse across a slope safely
- Side slip
- Use the drag lift alone
Snowboarding
- Confidently perform garlands on the nursery slope
- Perform a basic turn unaided by instructor on the beginners’ slope
- Perform a range of balancing exercises on the flat
- Use the drag lift alone
LEVEL
3
Skiing
- Do linked plough-parallel turns down a blue slope
- Control speed and line down a blue slope
- Ski backwards in a plough
- Perform a variety of balancing exercises whilst skiing
- Shuffle feet back and forward whilst traversing
Snowboarding
- Perform linked basic turns on blue slopes
- Perform a variety of balance exercises between turns
- Control speed and line down a blue slope
- Use the chairlift alone
LEVEL
4
Skiing
- Perform parallel turns on a blue slope consistently
- Control speed and line down an easy red run
- Do linked plough turns backwards
- Do bunny hops whilst skiing
- Carve across a slope with two clean lines
Snowboarding
- Perform a standard turn with an early edge change on a blue slope
- Control speed and line down an easier red slope
- Make sure turns skidded not carved. Slow and precise
- Perform basic nose and tail press on the flat
LEVEL
5
Skiing
- Do parallel turns on a red run
- Control speed and line on all red runs
- Use a pole plant for turning and rhythm
- Do a falling leaf
- Carve at the end of the turn in both directions
Snowboarding
- Perform a standard turn with confidence, varying turn shape, and size
- Control speed and line on all red slopes
- Perform a single carve turn
- Perform a simple J turn on both the heel and toe edge
- Basic switch turn
- Basic “Ollie” and “Nollie”
LEVEL
6
Skiing
- Perform parallel turns on red runs and some blacks
- Control their speed and line on a black run
- Use their pole plant consistently
- Link carve turns on a gentle run
- Control speed and line on a gentle bumps run
- Do one-legged turns on their outside ski
Snowboarding
- Link carve turns on blue slopes
- Control speed and line on all red slopes and some black slopes
- Link switch standard turns
- Perform one type of 180 variations
LEVEL
7
Skiing
- Perform parallel turns on all ski runs
- Ski backwards whilst mostly parallel
- Control their speed and line on itinerary (yellow) runs
- Link carve turns on a red run
- Ski bumps in control and can do basic natural jumps
Snowboarding
- Link carve turns on red slopes
- Ride on all slopes comfortably
- Comfortable with two 180 variations
- Ride on variable / mogul terrain
LEVEL
8
Skiing
- All mountain skier
- Ski the whole mountain with creativity
- Perform basic freestyle moves
- Vary turn shape and size whilst carving
- Ski moguls with fluidity
Snowboarding
- Ride the whole mountain with creativity
- Ride switch being able to vary turns shape
- Vary turns shape and sizes whilst carving
- Ride moguls fluidly
- Perform basic freestyle
Winter camp Switzerland 2025 – Next dates of stay
14.12.2024 – 21.12.2024 = Fully booked
Main activities included in the winter ski camp program
Optional Activities at Les Elfes Snow Camp
Focus on cultural activities
At Les Elfes International, our winter camp in Switzerland isn’t just about skiing and snowboarding. Our winter program is packed with exciting cultural excursions and entertaining language lessons in English, French, German, and Spanish. It’s the perfect adventure for your child’s winter holidays!
Language courses
To ensure we offer the best possible tuition for this snow camp in Switzerland to our students, we work in partnership with Verbier Language School to offer specialised teachers in each language for every course.
Students are grouped according to their language levels, with a maximum class size of 7 students per teacher. 3 types of courses, Conversational, Intensive and Private are available in French, English, Spanish, and German.
Excursions
Each of our cultural excursion days is a little different, with new options each year for those returning winter campers who are ready to see something new!
The excursions during our winter camp are not compulsory. Campers can choose to stay in Verbier and go skiing. Moreover, every week students can choose among 3 destinations.
Apres ski & evening activities
Alongside our full-day ski and snowboard lessons Les Elfes snow camp offers a full program of après-ski and evening activities. Students can choose from a range of kids’ winter camp activities including sledging, igloo building, torchlight hike, disco, ice skating, hockey, snowman building and many more.
Evening programs
Our winter camp evening programmes are tailored to meet the requirements of our campers. Our younger groups participate in an activities programme for the entire winter camp from 8pm until 9pm and our older groups from 8pm until 9:45pm, with bedtime at 10pm.
Prize-giving night
During the last night of winter camp, all of our campers will be participating in the prize giving night. Starting at 8 pm, our staff will be rewarding those campers who reached some particular criteria. A slideshow will be accompanying the night and entertaining the parents who have the opportunity to participate in the event.
This is also the perfect opportunity to say goodbye to the new friends met and the monitors during your time in winter snow camp Les Elfes.
In addition to the prizes received, at the end of the evening, every winter camp student will be handed the language certificate (if attending the language course) and the ski or snowboards level of progression certificate.
FAQ
What to bring at our snow camp in Switzerland?
Day campers will be accompanied to Les Elfes camps main office with the following items.
- Ski/Snowboard + boots
- Poles (only with skiing)
- Helmet mandatory
- Neck Buff/scarf
- Sun screen SPF 30+
- Gloves
- Googles
- Warm ski clothes
- NO jeans under pants
We also suggest that they bring a backpack with a change of clothes:
- Sneakers, snowshoes
- Dry high-knee socks
- Warm layer (fleece jumper, sweatpants)
- Swimsuit & Towel
- Pocket money in case of village visit
- Notebook and pen for language courses
Pocket money
We recommend giving an average of CHF. 100. per week for your child, depending on their spending habits and age, to buy souvenirs and snacks (Meals and activities, apart from optional dine out, are included).
Student can leave their pocket money at the reception for Safe-keeping. Pocket money can be withdrawn daily from 16h00 to 17h00 (and from 08h00 to 09h00 on excursion days). An exact statement will be given to the student at the end of the camp upon request.
Equipment
Having the proper ski equipment is essential for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. We provide additional winter camp equipment and clothing rental, so you don’t need to worry. All equipment can be rented at Les Elfes on the arrival day (ski pants, ski jackets, skis, boots, poles, helmets, snowboards). 1/3 of our equipment is renewed every year in order to be able to propose the newest equipment to our campers. We also provide goggle, gloves, neck buffs, ski socks and hoodies for sale directly on campus.
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Day ski camps
Have you thought about organising a holiday in Verbier and you would like your child to experience the thrill of a winter camp in Switzerland? If you don’t feel ready to enrol your child in a residential camp, you might consider a day skiing camp.
From the beginning of December until the end of April, from Sunday to Friday, Les Elfes International organize three day ski camp programmes of your choice: fully day (8.30-18.30), afternoon only (16.00 – 21.30) or extra long day (8.30- 21.30).
Simply accompany your children to Les Elfes International main office for drop off, and we will take care of their daily activities.
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About Verbier
Verbier, the original home of Les Elfes, is situated in the French speaking part of Switzerland and only two hours away from Geneva. Verbier’s stunning location on a south facing plateau guarantees an exceptionally sunny climate in both summer and winter.
In addition to the breathtaking panoramic views, Verbier is one of the most famous resorts in Europe and offers a variety of sport and leisure activities all year round in a cosmopolitan and relaxed atmosphere.
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Our two purpose built wood and stone chalets follow the Swiss Alpine tradition and offer charm and comfort to our guests. Both chalets are situated in green, peaceful nature surroundings.
Our staff
Each Camp is supervised by a Resort Manager and an Activities Manager. Les Elfes runs the camps with all appropriate staff, including animators, kitchen staff, nurse, night guard, cleaning team, private drivers,…
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