Spring Outdoor Education Camps

Switzerland

Nestled in scenic mountain resorts, the towns of Leysin located above lake Geneva near Montreux, Anzère and Les Collons located above the city of Sion in the Valais region, are ideal homes for our Swiss outdoor education programmes.

Leysin is well known for its International mountaineering, sports and educational community as well as being a family resort. Our groups are housed in the Grand Hotel, an historical building from the early 1900’s or our rustic Chalet les Fougères.

Anzère where its hiking and biking trails are plentiful, has a small town atmosphere and is well suited for our programmes. The Chamossaire is a rustic yet comfortable chalet. Occasionally we use nearby hotels if we are working with larger groups.

Les Collons has everything we could want from an Outdoor Education Centre, plus stunning views of the Grande Dixence Dam and high Alpine peaks, including the Matterhorn.

At all locations, accommodations are in multi-bedded rooms and are shared with counsellors, not students. There are communal showers and toilet facilities on each floor. The buildings also have a dining room, games area and sitting room. All meals are prepared by our chef on site. The majority of our clients come from international schools throughout Europe. They come to Village Camps seeking fun and adventure in a safe and caring environment.  We work with schools so that we become an extension of the classroom and explore themes and subjects that are an important part of the school's curriculum. Most schools bring children as a class or grade year and stay for a period of five to seven days. Groups vary in size from 20-100 students and range from Grade 3 to 12. Each programme is planned to meet the school's specific needs.

Position 1: Programme Staff - Outdoor Education Counsellor

Agreement Period: April 27 to June 21
Minimum Age: 21 years
Eligible Applicants: Canadian, New Zealand, Australian, American, Swiss and EU passport holders only apply.

Job Description:
Outdoor Education Counsellors lead a range of outdoor activities such as trekking, mountain biking, rock climbing, orienteering, map reading and camp craft. Activities are physically challenging, mentally stimulating, and encourage the development of personal and social skills of children. Strong emphasis is placed on outdoor education, the environment, teamwork, trust building, communication and leadership. Additional responsibilities include supervising during meal times, participating in evening programmes and wake-up/lights-out duties.

Qualifications / Experience required:
Applicant will have qualifications and/or extensive experience in relevant activities.

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Position 2: Programme Staff - Outdoor Education Counsellor/Rock climbing Specialist

Agreement Period: April 27 to June 21
Minimum Age: 21 years
Eligible Applicants: Canadian, New Zealand, Australian, American, Swiss and EU passport holders only apply.

Job Description:
Specialist leads climbing sessions and instructs techniques, introduces campers to equipment and demonstrates its proper use, and enables some to practice both climbing and belaying under supervision depending on the age of campers. Other duties involve leading/assisting in activities such as trekking, mountain biking, orienteering, map reading and camp craft. Activities are physically challenging, mentally stimulating, and encourage the development of personal and social skills of children. Strong emphasis is placed on outdoor education, the environment, teamwork, trust building, communication and leadership. Additional responsibilities include supervising during meal times, participating in evening programmes and wake-up/lights-out duties.

Qualifications / Experience required:
Applicant will have qualifications such as the Single Pitch Award and /or extensive experience in teaching rock climbing. Skills in all programme areas are required.

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Position 3: Programme Staff - Outdoor Education Counsellor/Mountain biking Specialist

Agreement Period: April 27 to June 21
Minimum Age: 21 years
Eligible Applicants: Canadian, New Zealand, Australian, American, Swiss and EU passport holders only apply.

Job Description:
Specialist leads mountain biking sessions on low to medium grade trails. Campers are trained in the use of gears and brakes, introduced to the rules of riding before heading off-road, and shown the best way to navigate steep and rugged terrain. Other duties involve leading/assisting in activities such as trekking, mountain biking, orienteering, map reading and camp craft. Activities are physically challenging, mentally stimulating, and encourage the development of personal and social skills of children. Strong emphasis is placed on outdoor education, the environment, teamwork, trust building, communication and leadership. Additional responsibilities include supervising during meal times, participating in evening programmes and wake-up/lights-out duties.

Qualifications / Experience required:
Applicant will have qualifications and/or extensive experience in teaching mountain biking.
Skills in all programme areas are required.

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Position 4: Programme Staff - Outdoor Education Counsellor /Environment Specialist

Benefits: Full room and board, accident/liability insurance
Agreement Period: April 27 to June 21
Minimum Age: 21 years
Eligible Applicants: Canadian, New Zealand, Australian, American, Swiss and EU passport holders only apply.

Job Description:
Specialist leads environment related sessions including topics such as climate change, use of natural resources, renewable energy and the water cycle. Other duties involve leading/assisting in activities such as trekking, mountain biking, orienteering, map reading and camp craft. Activities are physically challenging, mentally stimulating, and encourage the development of personal and social skills of children. Strong emphasis is placed on outdoor education, teamwork, trust building, communication and leadership. Additional responsibilities include supervising during meal times, participating in evening programmes and wake-up/lights-out duties.

Qualifications / Experience required:
Applicant will have qualifications and /or extensive experience in teaching the environmental topics. A degree in environmental studies or equivalent is preferred. Skills in all programme areas are required.

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Position 5: Facilities Staff - Domestic/Kitchen Assistant

Benefits: Full room and board, accident/liability insurance
Agreement Period: April 27 to June 21
Minimum Age: 18 years
Eligible Applicants: Swiss and EU passport holders only apply.

Job Description:
Domestic assistant works under the supervision of the camp director and chef. Duties include preparing and maintaining the building to the highest standards of cleanliness, preparing and maintaining client/staff bedrooms and areas in and around the facility, carrying out laundry as required, assisting in food preparation, serving meals, washing dishes, preparing and cleaning dining room and areas in and around the kitchen.

Qualifications/Experience
Applicant will have relevant work experience.

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