From Breakfast to Bedtime
For families staying in Villars-sur-Ollon during their child’s camp session, we offer a day camp option for both our Classical Camp and Odyssey week programmes.
With a variety of excellent hotel and self-catered accommodation in the village, day camp offers the perfect way for your child to enjoy the full summer camp experience whilst spending the evenings with their families.
This can be the perfect introduction to camp for younger children, as well as for older campers who would like the flexibility of combining a camp experience with a family holiday in the Alps.
The full camp experience
Day campers take part in the same full and engaging programme as our boarding campers including morning academic classes, afternoon activities, evening entertainment and weekend excursions and activities.
We offer various pick-up and drop-off time slots for our day campers, so families can choose the schedule that best suits their plans.
Morning
| 8.00 am - Drop off option 1: before breakfast |
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| Arrive at camp for the day. |
| 8.00 - 8.30am - Breakfast |
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Campers gather for the morning meal to fuel up for the day ahead. |
| 8.00 am - Drop off option 2: after breakfast |
| Arrive at camp for the day. |
| 8.45 - 9.00 am - Morning meeting |
| Briefing session where campers receive updates and announcements for the day. |
| 9.00 - 10.30 am - Language lessons |
| Structured sessions where campers engage in language learning activities. |
| 10.30 - 11.00 am - Morning break |
| Short break for campers to rest and recharge. |
| 11.00 - 12.00 pm - Language lessons |
| Continuation of language learning activities. |
| 12.00 - 1.00 pm - Lunch |
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Lunchtime provides an opportunity for campers to sit down and enjoy a nourishing meal and socialising. |
Afternoon
| 1.00 - 5.00 pm - Afternoon activities |
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| Various planned (mostly outdoor) activities adapted to the age category of our campers. |
| 5.00 - 6.00 pm - Free time & Magic 6 activities |
| Free time with lots of activities organised around campus - time for our campers to choose where to participate. |
| 6.00 - 7.30 pm - Dinner |
| Dinner is a social occasion, as campers get together for a delicious, freshly prepared evening meal. |
| 6.00pm - Pick up option 1: before evening activity |
| Home time |
Evening
| 7.30 - 9.00 pm - Evening activity |
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| Engage in activities, games or entertainment. |
| 9.00pm - Pick up option 2: After evening activity |
| Home time |
FAQs
Practical information for Day Camp families.
| Q: Can I sign up my child for just one week of Day Camp? |
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A: Yes. Campers can join our Odyssey Week programme, which runs for one week. Our Classical Camp sessions are designed as two-week programmes, so it is not possible to enrol for just one week of Classical Camp. |
| Q: Can I change between Day Camp and Boarding during my child's session? |
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A: This is not usually possible. Boarding accommodation is allocated before camp begins and is typically fully occupied throughout the session. If your child is attending multiple sessions, however, they may join as a day camper for one session and a boarding camper for another. |
| Q: Does Day Camp only run Monday to Friday? |
| A: No. Day Camp runs every day of the programme, including weekends.
The only difference in our session dates for day campers, is that day campers finish on the final Friday of each Classical Camp session (or the final Saturday for Odyssey Week), as the last day of camp is a departure day and no activities take place. |
| Q: What are the day camp pick-up and drop-off times? |
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A: Parents can choose from the following options: Drop-off
Pick-up
Families are welcome to choose the option that best suits their schedule. |
| Q: Can I change pick-up and drop-off times each day? |
| A: Yes. We simply ask that you stick to one of the time options offered, and keep your child's monitor informed of your plans and notify them of any changes. |
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Q: How do I contact my child's monitor? |
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A: You will meet your child's monitor on arrival day and receive their contact details. You can contact them by phone or message if needed, and our Summer Camp management team is always available should you have any questions during your child's stay. |
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Q: What should my child bring to Day Camp? |
A: Campers should bring a day backpack containing:
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