Discover a fantastic selection of high-quality summer camps in Geneva! Whether you’re looking for camps in English or French, there’s something for everyone—from toddlers and older kids to teenagers. These camps offer a variety of activities, including sports, creative arts, and adventurous language learning. Explore this curated list to make finding the perfect summer camp a breeze.
Disclaimer: Each year, I reach out to highly recommended camps and offer them advertising space on Parentville. The camps featured with photographs and descriptions are paid advertisements, chosen for their quality and suitability. Advertising with Parentville is also a way for camp organizers to support this platform. At the bottom of the list, there is a separate section with camps that are not paid advertisement.
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TOTUP
TOTUP, ages 1+
Cantons: Geneva and Vaud
TotUP offers Bilingual Summer Camps with a focus on children’s happiness. Join us for exciting adventures in Geneva, Vaud, and Fribourg. Each week, explore new themes like Water Week, Gardening, and Wilderness Adventure. Prices range from 350 to 500 CHF per week for kids aged 3 to 8. For younger children, short-term contracts are available at daycare prices. Prices include a full program, meals, and excursions. Additionally, a Forest Camp for kids aged 6 to 12 is available in Petit Lancy from July 1st to 5th, with only 7 places. All camps offer a 10% discount for the second child and a 10% discount for Parentville followers with the secret pass: Parentville2024.
More information: at the TotUp website.
GROWING TOGETHER
Growing Together, ages 3-6
Grand-Saconnex
Children will enjoy play and movement on Gymboree’s special equipment, art projects, music, dancing, tactile activities, imaginary play, dress-up, story time, and outdoor fun. There is no nap time. Classes are bilingual in French and English, with languages separated by person. Fun and new friendships are guaranteed! The camp runs from July 1st to August 23rd, Monday to Friday, for children aged 3 to 6 years old. Parents can choose either full days (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM) or half days (8:30 AM – 12 PM or 1 PM – 4:30 PM), with flexible booking options available.
More details at: Growing Together.
BUBBLES
Bubbles, ages 2-10
Belle-Terre, Grand-Lancy, Eaux-Vives
Summer camps are back at Bubbles from July 1st to August 23rd, 2024. Join us for an Olympic adventure full of activities! We offer sports and creative activities, cooking workshops, and cultural outings. We welcome children from 2 to 10 years old at three locations: Bubbles Creches – Belle-Terre (ages 2-4), Bubbles Creches – Grand-Lancy (ages 2-6), and Bubbles Kids Club – Eaux Vives (ages 4-10). Registrations are open, so contact us now at 022 774 55 55 or by email at [email protected]. See you soon at Bubbles.
More information on our websites: Bubbles Creches and Bubbles Club.
SPELL LANGUAGES
Spell Languages, ages 4-14
Plainpalais
Immerse your kids in the world of play, creativity, and languages with Spell Languages’ dynamic camps! Their summer programs for ages 4-14 feature exciting themes like « Little Pirates, » « Galactic Quest, » and « Dahl in Geneva. » While learning English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish, your kids will use their imagination as they explore history, space, literature classics, and storytelling adventures with Spell’s passionate team. Each day is filled with music, interactive activities, hands-on experiments, and creative play, ensuring a fun, educational experience. Enrol now for 2 or 3 weeks to secure the best prices and give your child an unforgettable, language-filled summer adventure!
More details at Spell Languages.
For bookings of a minimum of 2 weeks, use the code PARENTVILLE150 to receive a discount of 150 CHF (offer valid until the end of May 2024).
SIMPLY THEATRE
Simply Theatre, ages 4+
Versoix
Simply Summer camps are week-long theatrical camps that offer children from 4 up to 18 years run by Simply Theatre academy in Versoix. Each week has a specific focus, set against a background of fun theatre games and exercises, song and movement. This summer there are half-day camps for 5&6 year olds and musical theatre, acting, movie-making, dance, improv, play-in-a-week for ages 7+. All run 9-4pm at Simply Thetre Studios. All camps feature fresh content every summer. So if your child has a favourite camp from last year, they can attend again with the confidence that all material, songs and choreography will be updated and different with loads of new skills to learn!
Sibling and multiple course booking discounts are available. Find out more at SimplyTheatre.com.
ILL CAMPS
ILL CAMPS, ages 3-15
Lancy
Looking for a fun summer for your kids? IIL Camps offers over 60 camps for ages 3 to 15 in Geneva! Choose from sports, arts, tech, outdoor, water activities, and more. Camps are available in full-day or half-day formats and are open to all children. This year, we’re excited to offer a special hiking camp in the Alps! Most camps are bilingual in French and English. Join us for enriching activities and unforgettable experiences. Camps run from July 1-26 and August 12-27, 2024. Prices start at 275 CHF/week for half days and 525 CHF/week for full days.
More information at ILL Camps.
JUST BLOOM
JUST BLOOM, ages 4-12
Confederation Centre
RécréARTives camps are designed to provide children with extraordinary experiences, using art as the main element. Explore places in Geneva and around the world with renowned historical artists. This adventure includes traveling, observing, touching, and creating together, allowing both young and old to experience art in all its forms. Additionally, there are opportunities to meet incredible professionals who will reveal the beauty and mysteries of their passions, such as painting, dance, and cooking. Just Bloom is the ideal place for this, offering a magnificent play space, delicious cuisine, and caring people who respect children. Book here.
KNOCK ON WOOD
Knock On Wood, ages 8-18
Nations ares
ACTIVE BRAIN KIDS ACADEMY
Active Kids Brain Academy, ages 4-8
Eaux-Vives
Have Fun under the Sun: Bilingual Summer Camp with Active Kids Brain Academy! Join us for an enriching bilingual summer adventure, where we dedicate each week to a unique theme that ignites interests and fosters development. Whether it’s the thrill of competition during Sport Week or the joy of artistic expression during Art Week, there’s something for every camper. Delve into the past during Discovery Week, unravel the mysteries of the universe in Science Week, or reconnect with nature in Nature Week.
Come join us as we explore, learn, and create lasting memories together!
More details at: Active Kids Brain Academy.
ESPACE COLIBRI
Espace Colibri, ages 4-10
Carouge
Your children deserve the best for their holidays, so we invite you to give them an unforgettable and unique experience. We welcome children aged 4 to 10 for a week filled with discovery, personal development, and fun. Throughout the week, our dedicated teachers will offer a diverse range of activities designed to engage and inspire. Children will enjoy yoga sessions to promote relaxation and mindfulness, creative projects to spark their imagination, and sensory exploration activities to enhance their understanding of the world around them. Join us for a week of enriching adventures and unforgettable memories!
INTERSOCCER
Intersoccer, ages 3-13
Various locations
InterSoccer’s Summer Football Camps 2024 offer a safe, nurturing environment for boys and girls aged 3 to 13 to enhance their football skills and create lasting memories. Tailored for all abilities, the camps range from half-day Mini camps for ages 3-5 to full-day camps for ages 5-13. Experienced bilingual coaches lead interactive games, skill-building exercises, and friendly matches. Full-day campers enjoy hot lunches, and all participants receive a football shirt, certificate, and medals. With a focus on safety, flexible booking options from 1 to 5 days per week, and fun-filled activities, InterSoccer is the perfect choice. Special family discounts are available.
RED WHALE
Red Whale, ages 0+
Bellevue
Intensive swimming lessons at the RedWhale Swim School in Bellevue, Geneva. Discover the joy of swimming in a safe, supportive environment while building confidence and refining technique any week of July! Five lessons, one per day from Monday to Friday, for children from 5 months and up.
You can book for one week, or 2 or all 5! All levels are welcome and the pool is heated to a minimum of 32°. The classes are given in French and English to small groups, maximizing personal attention and enabling faster progress.
Register directly on our website redwhale.ch.
PLANET CLIMBING
Planet Climbing, ages 5-8 & 9-12
Lancy & Plan-les-Ouates
Discover the ideal place for your child to have fun, develop sporting skills, and improve creativity while making friends at Planet Climbing HOLIDAY CAMPS! With two locations, Lancy and Plan-les-Ouates, our camps offer a mix of climbing activities and creative play. These week-long camps are not only for “climber-kids”! Every child will love the diverse experiences. Our fully monitored camps ensure safety and enjoyment. Activities include indoor climbing games, outdoor activities, kids yoga, arts and crafts, and more. Small groups of 8 children max. Weekly and daily bookings available from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extra childcare hours on request.
AGE: 5-8 and 9-12years
LOCATIONS: Lancy or Plan-les-Ouates
PRICE: 490 CHF/week or 125 CHF/day. 10% off for 3+ simultaneous bookings
(family/friends).
CONTACT: [email protected]
MORE INFO: planetclimbing.ch / +41 78 201 21 48
OTHER CAMPS
Addict Lab – playful and creative take on science and engineering.
Totem Escalade – climbing for all ages in Meyrin and Versoix.
Gravity Park – a parkour camp in the new place in Meyrin (ages 8+).
Herstreet – camps for little ones in Eaux Vives.
Recrecrea – wonderful creative and playful camps.
CPV camps – a vast choice of various camps.
Atelier d’Alice – summer camps in Carouge.
Future Kids – programming and robotics
ASK – All Special Kids – bilingual camps for children with learning differences and special educational needs.
Rollers Geneve – a camp on wheels, recommended by many parents.
1885-ecole – Swimming camps for ages 3+ and teenagers!