Liddes-St.Bernard

St. Bernard Summer Camp

A summer language camp in Liddes, in the Swiss Alps, for ages 9 to 17 who learn French, German or English and join activities and excursions.

Run by friLingue since 2007Ages 9 to 17ResidentialFrom CHF 1,250

Dates and prices

27 Jun to 3 Jul 2027

6 nights · Residential

CHF 1,250Check availability

27 Jun to 10 Jul 2027

13 nights · Residential

CHF 1,950Check availability

27 Jun to 17 Jul 2027

20 nights · Residential

CHF 2,800Check availability

27 Jun to 24 Jul 2027

27 nights · Residential

CHF 3,600Check availability

4 Jul to 10 Jul 2027

6 nights · Residential

CHF 1,250Check availability

4 Jul to 17 Jul 2027

13 nights · Residential

CHF 1,950Check availability

4 Jul to 24 Jul 2027

20 nights · Residential

CHF 2,800Check availability

4 Jul to 31 Jul 2027

27 nights · Residential

CHF 3,600Check availability

11 Jul to 17 Jul 2027

6 nights · Residential

CHF 1,250Check availability

11 Jul to 24 Jul 2027

13 nights · Residential

CHF 1,950Check availability

11 Jul to 31 Jul 2027

20 nights · Residential

CHF 2,800Check availability

11 Jul to 7 Aug 2027

27 nights · Residential

CHF 3,600Check availability

18 Jul to 24 Jul 2027

6 nights · Residential

CHF 1,250Check availability

18 Jul to 31 Jul 2027

13 nights · Residential

CHF 1,950Check availability

18 Jul to 7 Aug 2027

20 nights · Residential

CHF 2,800Check availability

18 Jul to 14 Aug 2027

27 nights · Residential

CHF 3,600Check availability

25 Jul to 31 Jul 2027

6 nights · Residential

CHF 1,250Check availability

25 Jul to 7 Aug 2027

13 nights · Residential

CHF 1,950Check availability

25 Jul to 14 Aug 2027

20 nights · Residential

CHF 2,800Check availability

1 Aug to 7 Aug 2027

6 nights · Residential

CHF 1,250Check availability

1 Aug to 14 Aug 2027

13 nights · Residential

CHF 1,950Check availability

8 Aug to 14 Aug 2027

6 nights · Residential

CHF 1,250Check availability

Deposit: Deposit of 500 CHF within 10 days after invoice issue.

Cancellation: The cancellation of the contract has to be communicated with us by registered letter as soon as possible.

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If you withdraw from the contract, the following cancellation fees are due: - up to 30 days before the beginning of the course: CHF 500 - 29 to 14 days before the beginning of the course: 50% of the course price - 13 to 7 days before the beginning of the course: 80% of the course price - 7 to 1 day (s) before the beginning of course 100% There will also be no refund from the first day of stay or in case of an early cancellation of the course. If the cancellation is due to proven serious medical or family reasons, please contact us at info@frilingue.com. These costs are also refunded by a previously concluded cancellation insurance, which is the responsibility of the participants. Please note that the scope of service depends on the insurance company and the concluded conditions. Flights: Airlines charge a cancellation fee if you cancel a flight before the departure. In the case of nonattendance a.

About this camp

The St. Bernard Summer camp in Liddes-Saint Bernard is a springtime language and activity programme for youths aged 9–17 set in the Swiss Alps, where full-board accommodation is provided in a friendly chalet or with local host families and students can choose to study English, German or French (from beginner to advanced) in small classes (about 6 students) focusing on practical communication and fun learning methods.

Alongside daily language lessons (Monday–Friday mornings), the camp offers a varied schedule of outdoor activities, excursions to local and regional highlights, workshops and evening social events, plus optional extras like horse riding, intensive language lessons or tennis, all with 24/7 supervision in a scenic alpine environment.

  • Alpine Location
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Classes in groups of six on average
  • 15 hours of language lessons per week
  • Three weekly excursions and two workshops
  • Full board accommodation

What the price covers

  • Course materialsIncluded
  • Certificate of completionIncluded
  • AccommodationIncluded
  • All mealsIncluded
  • BreakfastIncluded
  • LunchIncluded
  • DinnerIncluded
  • LaundryCosts extra, CHF 40
  • Activities programmeIncluded
  • ExcursionsIncluded
  • Airport transfersCosts extra, CHF 150
  • Travel insuranceCosts extra, CHF 50
  • Visa support letterIncluded
  • Pastoral careIncluded
  • Language tuition with course materials
  • Full-board accommodation with meals
  • Daily activities, excursions and evening programme
  • 24/7 supervision and pastoral care
  • Course certificate at the end of the programme.

The essentials

English neededNo English needed
Taught inEnglish, French and German
Taught hours15 a week
Staff to camper1 to 6

Who you'll be with

Nationalities7
Cap on any one nationality49%
Staff also speakEnglish, French and German

Main nationalities include Switzerland (49.7%), France (7.2%), Spain (7.2%), and Germany (6.5%), followed by Great Britain, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Russia, the United States, and others.

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Academics

The academic side of the St. Bernard Summer camp offers small, interactive language classes in French, German, or English, designed to improve practical communication skills through engaging activities, games, and real-life scenarios, with personalized attention from experienced teachers to ensure progress for all levels from beginner to advanced.

Streams

French course
15 hours of French lessons a week with young, motivated teachers who focus on communication and practical use of the language. Classes are in small groups of around six, in the morning, Monday to Friday.
German course
15 hours of German lessons a week with young, motivated teachers who focus on communication and practical use of the language. Classes are in small groups of around six, in the morning, Monday to Friday.
English course
15 hours of English lessons a week with young, motivated teachers who focus on communication and practical use of the language. Classes are in small groups of around six, in the morning, Monday to Friday.

Supervision and safety

Background checksEnhanced DBS or local equivalent for all staff
Medical on siteFirst aid trained staff only
Nearest hospitalDoctor clinic in Sembrancher, 16 minutes from the camp. There are also hospitals in Martigny and Sion if that’s the case.
PhonesPhones allowed at set times. Participants will be entitled to use their cell phones and other electronic devices every day for 60-90 minutes after lunch OR dinner and during excursions.

A typical day

Language classes run Monday to Friday. Afternoons have workshops or intensive classes, or a half-day excursion. Evenings have activities such as thematic evenings, campfires, sports tournaments, discos and games. Saturday is a full-day excursion. Arrival is on Sunday.

What you'll do

  • Art
  • Basketball
  • Cooking
  • Dance
  • Excursions
  • Football
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Tennis

On site

  • Common room
  • Dining hall
  • Sports pitches
  • Tennis courts
  • Wifi

Afternoons offer workshops such as football, basketball, tennis, painting, dance, graffiti and cooking. Two half-day excursions during the week and a full-day excursion on Saturday are included, for example to Sion, Champex-Lac or Aosta. Evenings have discos, karaoke, casino nights, movies, campfires and games.

Optional Extras: 2 afternoon languages classes per week: 100CHF per week 3 afternoon languages classes per week: 150CHF per week Horse riding course (3x per week): 250CHF per week Tennis lessons (6 hours per week): 150CHF per week Creative media workshop: 150CHF per week Football training: 50CHF Adventure camp afternoon activities: 250CHF per week

Accommodation and food

Participants stay in comfortable full-board accommodation in Liddes-Saint-Bernard, either in a friendly chalet or with local host families, with 24/7 supervision, meals, and a welcoming environment that supports both learning and social interaction.

The 8-bed room has no extra fee, the 6-bed room costs 100 CHF a week extra and the 4-bed room 200 CHF a week extra. The chalet has ping pong, billiards, table football and a garden.

Getting there

CampusSt Bernard Camp
AirportsGeneva
Transfer costCHF 150 each way on Sundays (arrivals 10am to 4pm, departures 12pm to 6pm). Other Sunday times CHF 400 each way, Monday to Saturday CHF 500 each way. Unaccompanied minor service CHF 100 each way.
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