GENERAL INFORMATION

Running international Junior and Teens Camp (JTC) has been a family affair for us since 1965.
JTC welcomes boys and girls aged 6 to 16. Its intensive program caters to the needs of all campers, whether they wish to concentrate on a particular sport or discover the full range of activities.
JTCcamp’s multicultural and multilingual environment creates the perfect holiday setting for your loved ones. They will return home having experienced a summer full of fun, friendship, new knowledge and skills, and fantastic discoveries.
JTC has 1 staff for 4 campers, ensuring a very high level of supervision and care. English, French, German and Spanish are available, for all levels. The foreign language program of JTCamp is a custom-built curriculum tailored to the needs of each class.
Classes are formed following a placement test and consist of small groups of a maximum of 8 students.

Physical activity and the promotion of health is a key focus of camp's efforts. Junior and Teen Camp both encourages campers and informs them how to lead a healthy lifestyle:

• eat well: healthy food such as vegetables, fruits, water and balanced meals;
• get active: the tailored made program is adapted to work for all campers;
• feel good: benefiting from a safe and serene environment, which includes no mobile phones or other portables devices;
• being responsible: the bioimpedance analysis informs children and adolescents about their progress (the reports are printed and given to the campers).

JTC's flexible program, which highlights health, nutrition, food, safety, and hygiene, empowers children to achieve the required physical and health literacy, to adopt a healthy lifestyle from an early age, and to make informed choices for life.
When campers check in on arrival day, they will be asked to select all the activities they are interested in and will indicate their approximate levels. With this information, JTC will, create a personal program.
JTCamp is proud to offer double rooms for all of the guests (triples may be available upon request), each with private shower and toilets. Fresh towels are always provided and housekeeping is performed on a daily basis. Twice-weekly laundry service is also included.

LOCATION

Flims-Laax, a picturesque Swiss Mountain Village, is a summer paradise of green mountain pastures, glacierfed rivers, and pristine lakes. The Caumasee, the largest lake in the area, is sourced from natural warm water springs and features islands and beautiful turquoise water. The Laaxersee also offers great swimming with countless aquatic activities such as canoeing, water trampoline and paddling.
Located at an ideal 1000 meters, the average temperature in summer is around a very comfortable 22 Degres Celcius. The safety and security are of very high standards, as the road in front and around our building is private.

WHAT MAKES JTCAMP SPECIAL

• Flexible duration
• High quality accommodation
• No large groups
• Small language classes
• All inclusive
• Family owned

LANGUAGE CLASSES

JTCamp welcomes all levels, from very beginner all the way to Advanced. A placement test at the beginning ensures the right placement in the correct class. All of camp's teachers are either bilingual or native speakers. 12 hours of lessons happen weekly, in classes of maximum 8 students. A certficate is provided at the end of the Session. Each daily class period is supervised by a member of the direction.

SPORTS & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Camp has a unique concept: All sports and activities are included. Each camper will be able to choose from a range of 30 activities, and according to their level and intensity. This means that a camper will never go to an activity that she / he has not chosen. The activities are only chosen on location, with the help of a counsellor.

Sports:
• CLIMBING & HIKING: Accent on climbing – both inside and outside, via ferrata, and glacier walking.
• GOLF: Possibility to pass the exams for course permission.
• MOUNTAIN BIKING: As a Major for 10 years and up.
• FREE STYLE: Trampoline and skateboarding.
• FOOTBALL ACADEMY: For boys and girls, 4 days a week, 2 hours and a game in the evening.
• TENNIS, HORSEBACK RIDING, BASKETBALL, INDOOR GYMNASTIC, YOGA...

Cultural activities:
• MUSIC: Percussion, song.
• ARTS & CRAFTS: painting, drawing, art creation.
• COOKING & CLASSES: Two 2 hour sessions per week – Swiss specialties with a professional chef.

Excursions
The prices include as well a weekly 1-day excursion and some are to famous sites in Switzerlnad such as Luzern, Ascona, Zurich... Each excursion has its own "style", from active to visits, and reserved for youngsters or teenagers.
OPTIONAL SKI TRIP TO ZERMATT: Around the mid of July, JTCamp offers the option for in-house campers to go to Zermatt Glacier to learn how to ski. What better time that Summer to start enjoying the slopes? The same level of service applies to this extra trip (Double rooms, food, camp's teachers ...)

STAFF & SAFETY

The ratio of staff to campers is 1:4. Camp's staff are carefully screened and trained during an intensive process. For some activities, JTC enlists the expertise of additional professionals to ensure the safety of the Campers.
The Management Team is always present and supervises every aspect of camp life. JTC conducts daily staff meetings in order to adapt the program for the next day. Every night, campers are informed about the "Night Monitors", that is, staff who remaining the corridors throughout the night to provide any needed assistance or simply to comfort a camper that has had a bad dream. Camp's building is also equipped with a state of the art CCTV and access door system that prevents any unauthorized entrance.
Also, JTC's phones lines are open for emergencies 24/7. Each new camper is required to fill in a medical form, which is provided in advance to the doctors in the region and the closest hospital. The clock medical care is available around.

ACCOMMODATION

JTCamp’s headquarters are in the Riders’ palace. A Design hotel equipped with Minergy eco-friendly system. JTCamp is proud to offer double rooms for all of the guests (triples may be available upon request), each with private shower and toilets. Fresh towels are always provided and house-keeping is performed on a daily basis. Twice-weekly laundry service is also included. Single room available for an extra charge.

CUISINE

JTC's Head Chef has extensive experience in many different styles of cuisine and pleases the palates of our international guests with family-style served lunch and dinners. Its well-balanced menus ensure that courses always consist of fresh and local products. JTCamp never serves pork and insists on using only fresh vegetables and fruits. Breakfasts consist of a large buffet, with new items daily. Every week, the campers will be surprised with themed buffets, barbeques by the lake, and mountain-top pic-nics! Throughout the day, a large basket of fruit and fresh water are always available for campers. Snacks are provided during the afternoon: fruits, and, twice a week, a chocolate-cereal bar. Special diets can be catered for: Vegetarian, Lactose Free and Gluten Free. Also, a surprise awaits campers celebrating their birthday during the Camp.

SCHEDULE

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday are devoted to language classes, followed by sports and activities. Wednesdays are excursions days. On Sunday mornings, we let the campers sleep in, and then enjoy a large brunch followed by afternoon “Big Games”. Let's end the week with an amazing BBQ by the lake or in the mountains!

7:45 —> Wake-up
8:15-8:45 —> Breakfast
9:00 —> A healthy 15 mins walk to the school or a short bus ride
9:30-11:45 —> English, French, German, or Spanish classes
12:00 —> Lunch & Leisure
13:30 —> Sports & Activities
17:45 —> Everyone back to camp
18:30 —> Dinner
19:30 —> Evening Activities
21:30-22:30 —> Bedtime (varies for activities and/or age)