Skiing/boarding lessons take place for 3-5 hours per day under the supervision of our carefully-selected, qualified instructors. Much of the time is spent on improving techniques but there are of course sessions with free skiing during which campers are also accompanied by their instructors. On the first day, skiers are divided into ability groups of 6-10 and are continuously monitored to see if their improvement allows them to be moved to a higher level. At the end of the session there are competitions with prizes and each participant receives a certificate of completion.

Leysin has excellent beginner-intermediate level slopes both at the village level and on the higher snowfields; it is an ideal resort for young skiers to make rapid progress. More advanced skiers are also challenged especially when tackling the black runs. Those with the skills and confidence to try jumps can also enjoy the fun snow-park.

For the après-ski activities there’s time for tobogganing, sledging, ice skating and snow-shoe trekking as well as indoor sports, competitive team games and relaxed evening activities at the cozy Swiss Alpine Centre.

On arrival, students are assessed and placed into groups of 8 to 10, according to their level and age. The lessons are conducted by professional, certified teachers and they run for 2 hours per day for a total of 10 hours in 1 week. Outside the classroom, the camp operates with English and French as the two official languages therefore practice is continuous throughout the skiing sessions and the activities. Every student is expected to make significant progress by attending this camp.