2025 AO Holiday Camp
The Ski Slope (Verbier) (Residential Camp)
The Ski Slope (Verbier) (Residential Camp)
The Ski Slope Programme is more than just a snow camp—it’s an extraordinary blend of adventure, learning, and cultural discovery. Set in the stunning Swiss Alps, participants will have the opportunity to master skiing and snowboarding on over 400km of world-class slopes in Verbier, one of the most renowned ski resorts in the world.
Address
Address
Verbier, Switzerland
Fees include
Fees include
For residential camps, the fee encompasses accommodation, meals, study materials, and Public Liability Insurance, ensuring a comprehensive package for the duration of the stay.
Please be aware that transportation to and from the camp, flight tickets, visa fees, and personal travel insurance are not included in the camp fees and should be arranged separately by the participants.
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Beyond the slopes, the programme offers a range of exciting après-ski and evening activities, immersive language courses, and fascinating excursions to Switzerland’s iconic cities and landmarks. Whether taking their first steps on snow or training at an advanced level, participants will be divided into groups based on their skill level. With eight structured achievement levels, the programme ensures tailored instruction for everyone, from complete beginners to advanced athletes.
8 Ski and Snowboard Achievement Levels
The programme offers a lively and enthusiastic approach to skiing and snowboarding camps in the Swiss Alps. From total beginners—some of whom may have never seen snow—to young athletes training as part of their school ski or snowboard team, the programme caters to all abilities through eight achievement levels.
Programme Highlights
- Exceptional Skiing & Snowboarding: Learn and improve on Verbier’s 410km of premier slopes, with expert instruction tailored to all abilities.
- Thrilling Après-Ski Activities: Take part in sledging, igloo building, ice skating, torchlight hikes, discos, and much more to make every day an adventure.
- Cultural Excursions: Choose from various exciting trips to iconic destinations, including Zermatt, Geneva, Lausanne, and even nearby regions in France or Italy, for a deeper appreciation of European culture.
- Language Learning: Enhance language skills in small, focused classes with expert teachers, offering courses in English, French, German, Spanish, or Mandarin.
- Private Mountain Dining: Enjoy warm, delicious lunches in a private altitude restaurant perched at 2,200m above sea level, with stunning panoramic views of Verbier village and iconic Swiss peaks.
- Exhilarating Zip-Line Adventure: Experience the adrenaline rush of one of Europe’s largest zip-lines, located on Mt Fort at 3,330m above sea level. Reaching speeds of up to 100 km/h, this high-altitude adventure offers breathtaking alpine views.
- Flexi-Time Activities: After afternoon adventures, unwind with options such as exploring Verbier’s village charm, ice skating, sledging, bracelet making, or relaxing in the campus cinema or game rooms.
- Engaging Evening Programmes: Participate in exciting evening activities designed to foster teamwork, leadership, and communication skills. Highlights include torchlight walks, campfires, quizzes, baking, bowling, and disco nights.
Accommodation
Participants will stay in beautifully designed Swiss Alpine chalets, offering the perfect balance of comfort and charm. Situated in peaceful surroundings just a short walk from the heart of Verbier, these purpose-built chalets provide a welcoming and fully equipped environment for a memorable stay.
- Comfortable rooms with four beds and ensuite bathrooms.
- Spacious dining rooms, a library, games hall, cinema, and cosy common areas with fireplaces.
- Extensive indoor and outdoor sports facilities, including football and volleyball courts, climbing walls, and trampolines.
- Professionally equipped ski rooms with all necessary gear.
- South-facing terraces with stunning mountain views, perfect for relaxation.
Safety
Safety is a top priority when planning programmes, with highly-skilled personnel ensuring that participants can fully enjoy the stunning mountainous surroundings without unnecessary risks. The facilities include extensive camera surveillance, night guards, first-aid-trained staff, an on-site nurse, access to three nearby medical centres, and thorough risk assessments for all activities.
About Verbier
Verbier, is situated in the French speaking part of Switzerland and only two hours away from Geneva. Verbier’s stunning location on a south facing plateau guarantees an exceptionally sunny climate in both summer and winter.
In addition to the breathtaking panoramic views, Verbier is one of the most famous resorts in Europe and offers a variety of sport and leisure activities all year round in a cosmopolitan and relaxed atmosphere.
CAMP DETAILS
Date: 12-18 April 2025
Location: Verbier, Switzerland
Age Group: 10-16 years old
Camp Type: 7-day day camp
Language: English
Group Size: 20 students
Terms and Conditions
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