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Megève, French Alps, France

International Language Camps France

Run by International Language Camps · Established 1996

Accredited by World Camps Best Camp · Cambridge English

Ages
6 to 17
Stay
Residential
Duration
6 nights
When
Jun to Jul 2027

Summary

Residential and day camps in Megève, French Alps, for children aged 6 to 17, combining English or French learning with outdoor adventure.

International Language Camps runs summer camps in Megève in the French Alps for children and teenagers aged 6 to 17. Camps run from 27 June to 31 July 2027, for stays of 1 to 5 weeks.

There are three programmes by age: Fun (6 to 9), Adrenaline (10 to 13) and Teen Mountain Adventure (14 to 17). Younger campers have English or French lessons in the morning and activities in the afternoon. Teens learn through real-life challenges and missions.

About half of campers are French and half come from other countries. Residential and day places are available.

Camp highlights

  • Three programmes by age: 6-9, 10-13 and 14-17
  • English or French lessons every weekday morning
  • Residential stay in a premium alpine hotel in Megève
  • About 50% French campers, 50% from around the world
  • Teens enjoy an overnight mountain bivouac

Dates and prices

The camp confirms availability when you enquire.

What the price covers

Included in your stay

  • Tuition
  • Accommodation
  • All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Activities programme
  • Excursions
  • Sports equipment hire

Costs extra

  • Laundry · CHF 70
  • Airport transfers · CHF 350

Not included

  • Travel insurance
Full inclusion details
  • Premium accommodation (residential option)
  • All meals
  • Language classes
  • Daily activities
  • Registration fee, laundry and airport transfers are charged separately

Programme and activities

What you’ll do

  • Art
  • Climbing
  • Cooking
  • Dance
  • Excursions
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Swimming
  • Tennis

Younger campers do tree climbing, pony riding, swimming, climbing, mini-golf, cable-car hikes and treasure hunts. Ages 10 to 13 try rafting, canoeing, biathlon and survival workshops. Teens do mountain challenges, horseback riding, canyoning and an overnight bivouac.

Evenings bring team games and creative activities, with a disco on Friday night. Sundays are full-day excursions. Optional paid extras include tennis, golf, horse riding and climbing.

Academics

Campers aged 6 to 13 have language lessons in English or French on weekday mornings, from 09:00 to 12:00 with breaks. Lessons use games, role plays and practical communication activities. Each year's programme follows a new theme. Teens aged 14 to 17 have no traditional classroom lessons.

They use English and French through challenges, missions and everyday conversations. Optional intensive English or French lessons are available in small groups or one-to-one.

Course options

Fun Program (ages 6 to 9)
A first camp experience with playful English or French classes in the morning. Afternoons include tree climbing, pony riding, swimming, climbing and mini-golf. Cable-car hikes, treasure hunts and team games fill the rest of the week.
Adrenaline Program (ages 10 to 13)
Language learning combined with outdoor experiences and team challenges. Morning English or French lessons use games and role plays. Afternoons include rafting, climbing, canoeing, tree climbing and biathlon, with orientation and survival workshops.
Teen Mountain Adventure (ages 14 to 17)
A new programme for teenagers, run as a small international group rather than a traditional language camp. Teens use English and French through mountain challenges, Chamonix, horseback riding, canyoning, team missions and an overnight bivouac.

A typical day

For ages 6 to 13, weekdays start with wake up at 07:30 and breakfast at 08:00. Language lessons run from 09:00 to 12:00 with breaks, then lunch at 12:10. From 13:30 to 17:00 there are sports, outdoor adventures and discovery activities. Day campers finish at 17:30. From 17:00 to 18:00 there is a creative workshop or optional activity. Dinner is at 19:00, evening activities at 20:00 and a Friday night disco. Bedtime is 21:30 or 22:30 depending on age.

Who the camp is for

English neededNo English needed
Taught inEnglish and French
Staff to camper1 to 5
Staff also speakEnglish and French
Campers join us from France and countries around the world, creating a genuinely international environment where children use English and French naturally to communicate, make friends and discover different cultures.

Accommodation and meals

Residential campers stay in a premium alpine hotel in the heart of Megève. Accommodation, meals and daily supervision are organised by the camp. A day camp option is also available.

Supervision and safety

Background checksStandard background check for all staff
Medical on siteFirst aid trained staff only
Nearest hospitalSallanches Hospital (Hôpitaux du Pays du Mont-Blanc) – approximately 12 km from Megève, around 20 minutes by car. Megève also has a medical centre close to the camp, with general practitioners, nurses and laboratory services, including sports medicine, trauma care and urgent consultations.
PhonesPhones allowed at set times. Phone use is limited to designated times so campers can fully enjoy activities, language learning and time with their new friends. Parents can contact the camp team whenever necessary.

Location and travel

CampusMegève, French Alps, France
AirportsGeneva
TransfersAvailable at extra cost
Transfer cost350 CHF per transfer (1–2 people), 410 CHF (3 people), 470 CHF (4 people, same family), plus 150 CHF for unaccompanied minors
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Booking and cancellation

Deposit

A 30% deposit is required at the time of booking to confirm the registration.

Cancellation

Cancellation fees apply according to the date of cancellation. No refunds are provided for shortened stays. Please refer to our General Terms and Conditions of Sale for full details.

Take a look around

More about International Language Camps

Founded in 1996, The International Language Camps offers a small, premium international summer camp experience in Megève, in the French Alps. Welcoming around 40 campers per week, we combine English or French language learning with Alpine adventures, sports and international friendships.

Our 1:5 supervision ratio and language classes of maximum 8 students provide highly personal attention. Residential campers stay at Hotel Au Vieux Moulin, a high-quality hotel in the heart of Megève, with ILC staff present day and night. Programs are designed for children and teens ages 6–17.

CHF 3,995
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