Schönried, Switzerland
Lovell International Camps - Summer Camp 2027
Run by Lovell · Established 1973
- Ages
- 5 to 17
- Stay
- Day or Residential
- Duration
- 3 weeks or 20 nights
- When
- Jul to Aug 2027
Summary
Where Creativity Soars and Adventures Unfold - Lovell Camps
Nestled in the stunning Saanenland, this camp offers a unique opportunity for participants to immerse themselves in a dynamic environment where artistic expression meets thrilling sports challenges. The camp, based at the Mountain Lodge, provides modern and comfortable accommodations for up to 60 boarding campers and counselors.
From private rooms with bathrooms to spacious meeting areas equipped with recreational features like ping pong and foosball tables, Lovell Camps ensures a well-rounded experience. Surrounded by expansive gardens featuring sports facilities such as a football field, basketball court, and archery range, this camp is a haven for those seeking a harmonious blend of creativity and adventure.
Camp highlights
- Total immersion English language program
- Welcomes up to 200 children each summer from over 20 nationalities.
- Weekly excursions and special events days
- Exposure to Swiss history and culture through local attractions and day trips
- Archery range, tree house, climbing tree, trampoline, slackline, and fire pit
Dates and prices
The camp confirms availability when you enquire.
What the price covers
Full inclusion details
- Boarding available from Sunday to Saturday, with longer sessions recommended
- Fees cover: lessons, supplies, equipment, excursions, room and board
- Nearby facilities include tennis courts, an 18-hole golf course
- local gymnasium
- swimming pools
- riding school
- rock climbing
- bowling alley
- and numerous mountain cable cars and chairlifts.
Programme and activities
What you’ll do
- Archery
- Art
- Basketball
- Climbing
- Cooking
- Dance
- Excursions
- Football
- Golf
- Hiking
- Horse riding
- Mountain biking
- Music
- Swimming
- Tennis
At Lovell Camps, young individuals are provided with an opportunity to hone their language skills through an immersive English , with French also available as an optional language for study. The camp features a range of s that include swimming, hiking, and lessons in outdoor living skills and environmental education.
Various sports and activities like tennis, golf, horseback riding, football, arts and crafts, music, cooking, mountain biking, and rock climbing are offered as interest groups. Campers have the flexibility to select two activities to focus on.
The camp also includes weekly excursions and special event days. Overnight camping trips and treks to Swiss Alpine Club huts afford campers the chance to apply their outdoor skills and heighten their environmental consciousness. Exposure to Swiss history and culture is facilitated through visits to local attractions and day trips to renowned destinations in the region. Additional activities encompass campfires, pool parties, visits to the Aquaparc, and discos.
Academics
Over the years, Lovell Camps has enjoyed a sustained, positive relationship with both families and staff. Much of the camp's growth has been through word-of-mouth, leading to the arrival of new campers and counsellors every season, many of whom are friends or relatives of former attendees.
Several key elements contribute to the camp's success: its family-like atmosphere, the chance to learn or practise English, French, and German, a well-structured and supervised , and the once-in-a-lifetime experience of staying in the Swiss Alps. The camp's highly-qualified staff elevate the experience from good to great.
Prioritising the welfare and happiness of each child, the directors and counsellors at Lovell Camps strive to make the camp experience a time for fun, new friendships, skill development in sports, and educational enrichment. Here, children learn not just about the world and other cultures, but also about themselves.
A typical day
A regular day at camps starts at 8:45 with enrichment activities or language lessons, following later by swimming or continuation of enrichment lessons. Around 12 pm we are having lunch. From 1:45 pm till 5:15 pm children participate in interests groups (tennis, gold, sports and games, cooking, arts & crafts, horse riding etc.). Regular day ends at 5:30 pm (boarders have dinner at 6 pm and evening activities till 8:30 pm. Thursday-Saturday are Excursions Day.
Who the camp is for
Accommodation and meals
Lovell Camps operates from the Mountain Lodge, a well-appointed facility situated in the rural region above the village of Schönried, offering an idyllic backdrop for a Swiss summer camp. The Mountain Lodge can house up to 60 boarding campers and their counsellors, with each room accommodating 2–6 campers and featuring a private bathroom and shower.
The lodge is equipped with a spacious dining area that boasts panoramic views, four classrooms, and two sizable multipurpose areas furnished with ping-pong and foosball tables, as well as a movie room. The exterior of the lodge features expansive gardens, a football field, basketball and volleyball courts, an archery range, treehouse, climbing tree, trampoline, slackline, and fire pit.
Supervision and safety
Location and travel
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Deposit
1000 CHF.
Cancellation
Non refundable deposit, cancellation and refund subject to terms and conditions.
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More about Lovell
As one of Switzerland's longest-running and most successful summer camps, Lovell International Camps offers a first class camp experience. Structured to unlock each child's potential, Lovell Camps presents a multi-faceted curriculum across four sections: Junior Camp, Senior Camp, Leadership Training and Kids Club.
Each section is age-specific and aims to instil character, confidence, and skills. From total language immersion in English and French to a host of sporting and recreational activities like tennis, golf, and horseback riding, the camp ensures a balanced blend of learning and fun.
Environmental education is also integral, achieved through hiking trips, swimming, and outdoor survival challenges. By the end of each camp session, children are recognized for their achievements in various categories, solidifying the camp's commitment to holistic development.
With its expansive range of activities, Lovell Camps is more than just a summer retreat; it's a comprehensive experience designed to shape the leaders of tomorrow.
