Porrentruy, Jura, Switzerland
Saint-Charles Summer Camp and Horse-Riding Academy
Run by Saint-Charles International School · Established 1897
Accredited by BSA
- Ages
- 10 to 15
- Stay
- Residential
- Duration
- 4 weeks or 1 week or 2 weeks or 3 weeks
- When
- Jul to Aug 2027
Summary
Saint-Charles International Summer Camp in Switzerland is the perfect mix of learning and fun, where students take morning language classes, followed by afternoons and evening full of fun, exploring Switzerland, France and Germany. Saint-Charles Horse-riding Academy is also offered for young riders with intermediate to advanced level of horse-riding.
Saint-Charles Summer Camp runs at an international day and boarding school in Switzerland.
At Saint-Charles Summer Camp, the programme is designed to make learning and exploring fun. Mornings are for learning, where students can choose to study English, French, or German with classes available from beginner to advanced levels.
After lunch, students get to experience a varied mix of sports, cultural experiences, educational activities and new discoveries across Switzerland, France, and Germany.
On weekends, our exclusive Big Sundays give students even more to look forward to, with experiences such as a helicopter flight over the Swiss Alps, alongside weekend trips to Disneyland Paris, Europa-Park & Rulantica and the iconic Zermatt to celebrate the Swiss National Day.
For hands-on experiences, our Swiss Heritage Workshops invite students to assemble a watch movement or create and personalize their own Swiss army knife as a unique souvenir to take home.
Our Horse-Riding Academy offers the opportunity for young riders to develop their skills in semi-private lessons every afternoon, guided by professional trainers.
Camp highlights
- Language classes in English, French or German from beginner to advance levels
- Taught by native-speaking teachers
- Excursions across Switzerland, France and Germany
- Weekend trips such as helicopter ride over the Alps or visits to Zermatt, Paris, and Europa-Park & Rulantica
- Horse Riding Academy, taught by professional trainers with 18 hours of horse-riding per week
- Weekly themed parties
- On Friday afternoons, students choose between STEM, Sports, or Arts & Crafts
Dates and prices
The camp confirms availability when you enquire.
What the price covers
Included in your stay
- Tuition
- Course materials
- Certificate of completion
- Accommodation
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Laundry
- Activities programme
- Excursions
- Travel insurance
- Visa support letter
- Pastoral care
Costs extra
- Airport transfers
Full inclusion details
- Language classes and materials
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
- Health insurance
- Afternoon and evening activities
- Housekeeping and laundry twice a week
- Camp T-shirt, welcome pack and general camp photos
- Premium concierge service for parents
Programme and activities
What you’ll do
- Art
- Basketball
- Excursions
- Football
- Hiking
- Horse riding
- Science
- Tennis
On Friday afternoons students choose between STEM workshops, arts and crafts, or sports. Midweek, students go on glacier hikes and visit historic villages and iconic destinations around Switzerland.
Weekends bring helicopter ride over the Alps followed by fondue on the mountains, whitewater rafting, Zermatt, Europa-Park & Rulantica, or Disneyland Paris. Evenings offer board games, talent shows, scavenger hunts, cultural nights and themed parties.
Watch-making and Swiss knife workshops offer hands-on experience for students to explore the Swiss heritage by learning the assembling of a Swiss watch or create and personalize their own Swiss army knife as a souvenir to take home.
Academics
On site facilities
- Boarding houses
- Common room
- Dining hall
- Library
- Science labs
- Sports hall
- Sports pitches
- Swimming pool
- Tennis courts
- Theatre
- Wifi
A typical day
Breakfast is at 8:00 and classes start at 8:30. Lunch is at 12:30, followed by afternoon activities from 13:00. Free time begins at 17:00 and dinner is at 18:00. The evening programme starts at 19:00, and students are in their rooms at 21:30. Midweek and weekends are used for excursions.
Who the camp is for
Accommodation and meals
Supervision and safety
Location and travel
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Deposit
CHF 1000.
Cancellation
Deposit is non-refundable. Full refund of camp fees is permitted until 15th of March. 50% refund permitted before 19th of April. No refunds permitted after 20th of April.
More about Saint-Charles International School
Our Summer Camp inspires students to learn, explore, and grow. Mornings focus on classes, while afternoons and weekends bring unforgettable experiences – from horse riding and water sports to discovering local landmarks and cultural treasures.
Social events, Swiss heritage workshops, and excursions across Switzerland, France, and Germany make every day an adventure to remember.
For students with riding experience, our Horse-Riding Academy offers the opportunity for young riders to develop their skills in semi-private lessons every afternoon, guided by professional trainers. The Academy welcomes intermediate to advanced riders and takes place in partnership with an equestrian center in Glovelier where the Olympic and World Champion Steve Guerdat began his career.
