Your Questions, Answered

Swiss Explorers combines alpine adventure, language, friendship and personal care in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Children enjoy exciting outdoor activities while staying in a warm, supportive environment designed to build confidence and independence.

Swiss Explorers is based at Chalet Montriond in Les Crosets, Switzerland, surrounded by mountains, forests and open alpine scenery. It is an ideal setting for sport, nature and adventure.

Our summer sessions are designed for children aged 12–16 who are ready for an active, social and memorable camp experience in the Swiss Alps.

Our goal is to help children grow in confidence, make new friends, try new experiences and enjoy the outdoors in a safe, caring and inspiring environment.

Our team speaks English, French and Arabic, helping children feel comfortable, understood and included throughout their stay.

Campers take part in a varied programme of mountain sports, lake activities, creative workshops, language learning, team challenges and evening activities at the chalet.

Children are looked after by an experienced and attentive team, with structured daily routines, supervised activities and care throughout the day and evening.

Campers stay at Chalet Montriond, a welcoming alpine chalet with comfortable rooms, shared spaces, full-board meals and a relaxed mountain atmosphere.

Yes. Campers receive full-board meals during their stay, with breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.

Yes. Halal meals and other dietary requirements can be arranged on request. Families should share any requirements before arrival so we can prepare properly.

A quiet prayer space can be arranged on request so that children who need it feel comfortable and supported.

We operate with small, carefully supervised groups and an average ratio of one adult for every six children. This allows our team to provide close attention, gentle encouragement and proper oversight throughout the camp day.

From activities and excursions to meals, chalet time and evening routines, children are always under the care of trusted adults who know where they are, who they are with, and how they are settling in.

Yes. Our staff live on-site and provide 24/7 supervision throughout the camp.

An adult is always available overnight should a child feel unwell, homesick or need reassurance. Our evenings are calm, structured and supervised, helping children feel secure and at home after a full day of adventure.

Yes. Our activities are delivered by qualified, experienced instructors, with professional guides and specialist instructors brought in for technical or higher-risk activities.

Staff are carefully selected and trained, with appropriate checks, first-aid awareness and safeguarding procedures in place. Activities are risk-assessed in advance, and children are grouped according to age, ability and confidence so that every experience feels exciting, but controlled and well supported.

Your child’s wellbeing is our priority. A trained health referent is available on-site, and our team holds key medical information, allergies, medication instructions and emergency contacts for every child.

If a child becomes unwell or injured, they are assessed promptly and supported by our team. The medical centre of Val-d’Illiez and the hospital in Monthey are nearby if further care is required. Parents are contacted straight away in any urgent situation and kept updated throughout.

Yes. Parents are asked to share any allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements before camp, so our team can prepare properly in advance.

Our kitchen adapts meals wherever possible, and key information is shared with the relevant staff to make sure children are looked after at breakfast, lunch, dinner and during snacks. We take food requirements seriously and aim to make every child feel included at mealtimes, not singled out.

Yes. Halal meals are available on request and can be arranged before arrival.

We understand how important this is for many families, so we ask parents to let us know at the time of booking. Our team will then make sure this is clearly communicated to the kitchen and camp staff so your child’s meals are prepared with care throughout their stay.

Yes. We respectfully accommodate prayer times and provide a quiet, private space for children who wish to pray.

Our team is sensitive to different faiths and routines, and we aim to make every child feel comfortable, respected and supported during their time at camp.

Parents can provide full medication instructions before arrival. Any prescribed medication is stored securely and administered according to the written guidance provided by parents.

Our health referent keeps a clear record of medication needs, timings and instructions, helping ensure your child’s routine is followed carefully throughout camp. If there are any concerns or changes, parents are contacted promptly.

Yes. Private airport welcomes and transfers from Geneva can be arranged on request for a smooth and reassuring arrival.

Yes. Friends and siblings are welcome to join the same session, subject to availability. We recommend booking early to secure places together.

We provide regular updates and photos to parents, and arrange scheduled calls so you can speak with your child during their stay.

A detailed packing list is sent after enrolment. Bed linen, towels and most sports equipment are provided or arranged by us, so families can travel light.

Places are limited for each session to help maintain a personal, well-supervised and friendly camp environment.

Families can register through the enrolment form on the website. Once the booking request is received, the team will confirm availability and guide you through the next steps.

We accept major credit cards and bank transfer. Payment is processed securely at enrolment. Details are provided during the booking process.

Free cancellation is generally available up to 30 days before the session start. Please contact us for any specific circumstances and we will do our best to find a solution.