St Bernard - Summer Camps
Route de la Dranse 2, Liddes-Vichères, Valais, Switzerland
St Bernard - Summer Camps
Liddes United Football Camp is designed for children and teenagers aged 10 to 15 who want to improve their language skills while enjoying an exciting football experience in the Swiss Alps. The programme combines 15 hours of language lessons per week with 9 hours of football training, offering the perfect balance between academic development, sports and teamwork. Participants take part in football training sessions, friendly matches, technical exercises and team challenges, developing their football skills while learning the importance of cooperation, communication and fair play. The camp is designed for football enthusiasts of all abilities who enjoy playing the sport in their free time, rather than for professional-level training.
Language classes are taught in small groups of approximately 6 students, allowing teachers to adapt lessons to individual needs and language levels. With courses suitable for levels ranging from beginner to proficient. Through interactive activities, games, role-playing, theatre and audiovisual materials, students develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in an engaging learning environment. The football training sessions are conducted in English, providing additional opportunities to practise communication skills in a sporting context. With experienced, multilingual coaches and motivated teachers, students can build confidence, improve their language abilities and develop their sporting skills in a supportive international environment.
The camp takes place in the picturesque mountain village of Liddes, in the St. Bernard region of the Swiss Alps, in the canton of Valais. Participants stay in welcoming mountain chalets with full-board accommodation, including three meals a day and snacks, and benefit from convenient access to the local football pitch, located just a short walk from the chalet. The programme includes afternoon football training on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, recreational activities, excursions, evening entertainment and 24-hour supervision. Participants can enjoy football quizzes, fun challenges, sports movie nights and a Friday evening disco, while meeting young people from different backgrounds and creating lasting friendships. Combining language learning, football and the unique Alpine setting, the Liddes United Football Camp offers an enriching and memorable summer holiday in Switzerland.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
| Average | 6 students |
| Maximum | 7 students |
| Age range | 9 - 17 years old |
| Average | 15 years old |
Learn languages in the Valaisian Alps. In the Val d'Entremont, close to the French and Italian borders, we‘ll be holding this extra-special language camp in the first ever friLingue-owned chalet!
This camp in Vichères-Liddes (VS) is aimed at young people aged between 10 and 17. Language lessons are held in small groups of 6 participants. Our enthusiastic and dynamic teachers are sure to make learning French or German an absolute pleasure. You can stay with us for 1, 2 or 3 weeks!
Accommodation in 4, 6 or 8-bedded rooms
Our spacious chalet "Relais de Dranse", renovated in 2014, is situated in Liddes, in a wonderfully quiet location on the Dranse, a headstream of the river Rhone, about 5 minutes below the pass road to the Aosta Valley in Italy. Sprawling countryside and no passing traffic make it absolutely perfect for a relaxed language stay in the Valaisian Alps!
The nationality and age mix at St Bernard - Summer Camps varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 15. In the summer, the average age is 15.
St Bernard - Summer Camps teaches students from all over the world, including:
St Bernard - Summer Camps does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
St. Bernard Summer Camps offer an exciting and unforgettable experience in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery and the spectacular landscapes of the Valais region, students can combine language learning, sports, outdoor adventures and creative activities while making international friends and developing confidence, independence and new skills.
During the summer season, students can choose from six programmes: St. Bernard Summer Language Camp, Football Camp, Tennis Camp, Creative Media Camp, Adventure Camp, and Adventure and Sports Camp. Whether improving their English, French or German, developing their football or tennis skills, exploring digital content creation, learning survival techniques or discovering the great outdoors, students can enjoy a programme that matches their interests in a friendly, international and supportive environment.
Based in the picturesque Alpine village of Liddes, near the Great St. Bernard Pass, the camps offer full-board accommodation, a wide range of sports and recreational activities, excursions, workshops and evening entertainment. From playing football and tennis to creating engaging digital content, taking on outdoor challenges and exploring the surrounding mountains, students enjoy a varied programme both in and out of the classroom. With experienced staff, exciting activities and plenty of opportunities to collaborate with peers from different backgrounds, St. Bernard Summer Camps provide the perfect combination of learning, adventure, creativity, friendship and fun in Switzerland.
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged Fr. 250 when you register.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Liddes-Vichères based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
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