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L VELLinternational sport and education camps

- SWITZERLAND SINCE 1973

DISCOVER - LEARN - GROW

Summer Camp

WWW.LOVELLCAMPS.CH

MISSIONTo be a leading international sport and education camp helping young people to achieve their full potential - Discover - Learn - Grow

Table of Contents

Page 2 - Overview and Goals

Page 3 - Why Choose Lovell Camps

Page 4 - Lovell Camps Staff

Page 5 - Location and Facilities

Page 6 - Leadership Training Program

Page 7 - Pictures

Page 8 & 9 - 10 Benefits of Attending Lovell Camps

Page 10 & 11 - Well Supervised, Structured Program

Page 12 - Regular Day Schedules

Page 13 - Example Program Schedules

Back Cover - Session Dates and Contact Info.

EVERY FAMILY HAS A STORY, WELCOME TO OURS!

DISCOVER - LEARN - GROW - this is our motto at Lovell Camps. Our focus through out the summer months is for campers to achieve this discovery socially, within our programs and as individuals.

Ask anyone who has attended camp before; friends made at camp instantly become lifelong friends. There is no denying that the late new conversations, the silly inside jokes and the unique experiences, bring campers together unlike any other friendship. Campers learn to communicate with each other, problem solve and become a supportive friend. Before long, a campers’ wrist is filled with new friendship bracelets!

At camp, children are exposed to many new activities and opportunities; it is guaranteed campers will find an area of particular interest for themselves. Whether this area is a new hobby or old one, campers will have a passion ignited within them, learn new skills/techniques and gain confidence – athletic adventures, artistic pursuits or conquering a new language are all equally supported at camp! The Mountain Lodge is a safe place, where campers can explore without being evaluated; in fact mistakes are encouraged and celebrated.

Finally, while at camp children gain independence and self-esteem. Parents and counsellors are often impressed at what a child is capable of. Picture yourself as a child, travelling across the world to experience a summer camp in a new country, new language and new people. The per-sonal learning and discovery is plentiful and children become more self-aware and leave with an “if I can do this, I can do anything” attitude.

To provide safe, healthy, and challenging learning experiences for young people

To introduce students to skills and sports that increase self-confidence while building character and leadership qualities

To help students develop their language ability and communication skills

To increase environmental awareness through participation in a variety of outdoor living activities and sports

To help campers to develop a global and empathetic world view by bringing young people from a variety of cultures and countries together in an open and engaging way

GOALS

WHY CHOOSE LOVELL CAMPS ?

Get them away from this

and out into this

socializing and having fun!

Unplugged from Electronics

NATURE!

Lifelong Friendships

leaders in educational camping since 1973

over 45 years of local knowledge and relationships

highly-motivated and well-trained team

family-like atmosphere and special attention to each camper

well-supervised clear structure of the program

ability to adapt to children and program needs

great balance of language instruction, sports, activities and excursions

exceeding expectations in camper/staff ratios, safety, logistics and planning

ideal location in the Swiss Alps - GSTAAD - SAANENLAND

true belief that our program and policies benefit each child

HIGHLY-MOTIVATED AND WELL-TRAINED TEAM

Part of what makes Lovell Camps so spectacular is our staff! We hire people based upon their experience, qualifications and of course their character. These individuals travel from all corners of the globe for the opportunity to work at Lovell Camps. We have hundreds of applicants each season, apply-ing for positions and just a handful are selected to be a part of the program. We are so appreciative of the counselors for dedicating their time and en-ergy, whether, it is for one season or multiple seasons, they all become part of the Lovell Camps family.

The staff is what brings the program to life for the children. We can plan and prepare as much as possible in the office. However, the burst of energy that arrives with the staff in July is what kick starts everyone into ‘program mode.’ They bring an outstanding program to the campers day-in an day-out, no matter what. As a counselor at Lovell Camps, our staff wear many ‘hats,’ it’s a job that requires much attention to detail, expertise, and of course, pa-tience. We believe, the small acts of kindness make a big difference at Lovell Camps – immediately knowing children’s names and their interests, the con-versations at wake-up and bedtime, looking out for campers on an overnight excursion and just the ridiculous stories and silliness around the campfire.

It is a privilege that you entrust us with your children. Our staff are highly trained and capable of taking the utmost care of each and every individual child that comes through our program.

We are always highlighting our Lovell Camps staff team on Facebook. Please visit our Facebook page, Lovell International Camps – https://www.facebook.com/lovellcamps, to see who is joining the team this summer!

Lovell Camps is based at the Mountain Lodge - a modern, spacious, comfortable and well-equipped facility located in a rural area above the village of Schönried. The camp has one of the most picturesque locations in the Saanenland and is close to the world famous resort of Gstaad with it’s first-class hotels, restaurants, shopping, sports facilities and events.

SUMMER - 300 kilometres of summer hiking routes, alpine club huts for overnight stays, 12 mountain cable cars, biking and rock-climbing region par excellence, golf course in a nature reserve, outdoor and indoor swimming pools and tennis courts, beach volleyball courts and a first-class horseback riding school.

LOCATION - GSTAAD, SAANENLAND

rooms for 2 to 4 personsall rooms have their own shower, washing and toilet facilitiesclassrooms, lounge areas with ping pong and foosball tables, large movie roomoutdoor play area including fire pit, football field, trampoline, slack line, basketball, volleyballtwo acres of pristine mountain fields

Within a few minutes of the campus are tennis courts, riding stables, 18 hole golf course, gymnasiums, outdoor/indoor swimming pools, rock climbing facilities, high ropes, cable cars, mini-golf and a bowling alley.

LOVELL CAMPS MOUNTAIN LODGE

LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM (16 - 18 YEAR OLDS)

Our Leadership Training program is for participants ages 16 to 18 years. Trainees will participate in hands-on seminars to gain knowledge about leadership styles, working with children, conflict resolution and professionalism.

Young leaders gain first-hand work experience in program planning and implementation of these programs for children. They will also be able to explore the local area on weekend excursions and overnight hikes. Individuals can choose to have lessons in English or French while attending the program. The working language of the course is English and thus communication skills in this language are further developed.

Why Choose a Leadership Training Program at Lovell Camps?

- Close supervision from leaders and directors of Lovell Camp.

- Gallup Strength Finder Test to assess qualities and individual strength.

- Notebook with daily feedback from each counsellor regarding performance and tips for improvement.

- Create programs, organise and deliver with support and supervision of camp leaders.

- Join in exciting activities such as overnights, cultural trips, wakeboarding, Aquaparc and much more.

- Chance to grow in a supportive environment.

- Support all counsellors and all aspect of camp - this gives a wide field of different types of leaders, meth ods used and constructive feedback for Leaders in Training.

- A choice of special activity at the end of program and the responsibility of rewarding their most influential counsellor or leader at camp.

- Working alongside other young Leaders in Training, supporting and learning from one another.

- Written reference from camp directors to take home for future employment.

FAMILY-LIKE ATMOSPHERE

10. Be Physically Active

Lovell Camps is full on action! Campers are active all day long; swimming, hiking, riding, climb-ing, jumping, dancing, singing, cooking and the list goes on. Physical activity is disguised as fun and games at camp and children develop a healthier lifestyle.

9. Unplug from Technology

At Lovell Camps children do not use technology. Our camp environment allows children to take a break from screen time and re-connect with themselves, the people around them and this beau-tiful part of the world.

8. Continuing Education in the Summer

Camp provides opportunities for children to adapt and grow socially, emotionally and academi-cally. Specifically at Lovell Camps, children are provided with the opportunity to learn and im-prove language skills. With language instruction, English or French, provided regularly by our certified teachers, children are guaranteed to become more confident communicating in new languages.

7. Be Part of a Team

Lovell Camps encourages all campers to develop their teamwork skills. While at camp, children come together in a unique way to support and encourage one another. Campers often have to rely on each other to complete activities and this builds a strong bond between everyone in the program.

6. Reconnect with Nature

Located in the Schönried, Switzerland, our campers have access to some of the most beautiful parts of the Swiss Alps to explore. Our outdoor education program enriches children’s percep-tion of the world and supports healthy development. Children will gain a better appreciation of their environment.

10 BENEFITS OF ATTENDING LOVELL CAMPS

SPECIAL ATTENTION TO EACH CAMPER

5. Build Resilience & Confidence

Children are challenged to step out of their comfort zones and try a new direction. Lovell Camps is a safe environment for children to make mistakes and learn from them. By allowing children to take risks and face challenges, they develop resilience and confidence. 4. Develop New Passions

At Lovell Camps children are exposed to so many new opportunities, they are bound to find or develop a deep passion. Offering programs such as golf, tennis, horse back riding, mountain bik-ing, rock climbing, drama, dance, cooking, arts & crafts, music – children always find an area of personal interest to explore and learn about. Everyone at Lovell Camps has the time and space to develop a new love and children have the opportunity to succeed at camp!

3. Life Long Skills

Children learn some of life’s most important lessons at camp, whether is it how to clear a table in the dining hall, how to be a good friend, a new sport, how to solve a conflict. Children’s self es-teem and risk taking abilities will transform while at camp. Campers will take these lessons and confidently bring them into future experiences.

2. Independence & Leadership

While at camp, children naturally become stronger leaders. Campers develop initiative, prob-lem solving and leadership skills on a daily basis, while they are cleaning the dining hall, helping other campers find their belongings, contributing to special events. The child that returns home from a camp experience, will be a stronger and more resourceful child.

1. Make True Friends & Develop Social Skills

Any former camper will tell you that their most meaningful friendships came from camp. Camp provides a safe and relaxed environment for true relationships to form naturally. Lovell Camp draws people together through the structure of the program. Campers come together from differ-ent parts of the world and form a supportive community together.

Conquering the Rüblihorn Via Ferrata - 2285 meters Rafting the Sarina River

Each year we continue to develop our programs to enrich the experience for every child. This year is no different; we have an exciting line up of activities and programs run by our talented staff team. The core of our summer camp program still involves language instruction, swimming, outdoor education, sports and excursions. We are eager to begin all of these programs with fresh new ideas and features.

Language classes are engaging and meaningful for all campers incorporating opportunities for campers to do oral presentations, such as skits and announcements, within the daily camp pro-gram. Our swimming program is always evolving and aside from offering campers the opportu-nity to participate in the Swiss National Swim Test Award Program we always offer new games to play in the pool to make lessons more fun and challenging. Seniors can also look forward to learning about water rescue as well as various water sports and spring board diving skills.

Outdoor Education is a very important part of our program and the Saanenland is the perfect place to offer fun, adventurous and exciting excursions. Children will explore the mountains, hiking, biking, rock climbing, learning to cook over the fire and overnight with their friends in the Swiss Alpine Club Huts or in tents!

Campers will have the opportunity to participate in a number of outdoor programs including; out-door living skills, high ropes, rafting or canyoning, adventure races and through our Challenge by Choice program they will be given the opportunity to challenge themselves to complete a two night excursion or scale peaks with qualified Swiss Mountain Guides and truly connect with themselves, peers and the surroundings.

WELL SUPERVISED CLEAR

STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAM

CHALLENGE BY CHOICE -

YOU, AND ONLY YOU, MAKE THE CHOICE

Swiss Open Tennis Tournament

So much to do around the Mountain Lodge

Beach Volleyball World Tour Stop - Gstaad

Mountain Biking at the Lauenensee Rock Climbing at the Wandfluhe

Interest groups are always a summer highlight. With so many choices on offer, campers can choose up to 4 activties to participate in during their stay. Do not forget to register for tennis, horseback riding and golf through your Camper In Touch account to reserve your spot. If you are not interested in those three options, don’t worry we have many more options for campers to choose from when they arrive - rock climbing, mountain biking, football, sports and games, gymnastics, dance, arts and crafts and cooking and baking, just to name a few!

Just relaxing with friends, bouncing on the trampoline, a pick-up game of football or volleyball and slack-lining are favourite free-time activities. Campfires are always entertaining, singing songs, practising for skit nights and showing off skills at our talent shows all come together to create an experience of a lifetime! Our senior campers can expect to be busy creating and hosting our traditional Carnival Night for the junior campers. Every summer we introduce new and exciting excursions, such as wakeboarding, scuba diving, exploring and shopping in the capital, Bern or other remarkable Swiss cities and of course splashing around at the Aquaparc. Campers will have the opportunity to experience major world class events like the Gstaad Beach Volleyball Tour, Swiss Tennis Open, the Menuhin Festival and the Hublot Polo Cup. The calendar is jam packed with events and it is guaranteed to be an unforgettable summer with Lovell International Camps!

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REGULAR DAY SCHEDULE - SENIOR

! 07.15 - 07.45! -! Wake-up"

! 07.45 - 08.15! -! Breakfast & Announcements"

! 08.15 - 08.30! -! Brush Teeth & Room Chores"

! 08.30 - 08.45! -! Day Campers Arrival"

! 08.45 - 10.15! -! Camp Program

! 10.30 - 12.00! -! Language Lessons"

! 12.00 - 12.30! -! Supervised Free Time"

! 12.30 - 13.15! -! Lunch & Announcements"

! 13.15 - 13.45! -! Supervised Free Time & Prepare for Afternoon"

! 13.45 - 15.30! -! Interest Groups (See Schedule)"

! 15.30 – 15.45! -! Afternoon Snack"

! 16.00 - 17.30! -! Interest Groups (See Schedule)"

! 17.30 - 17.45! -! Sing Song"

! 17.45 - 18.00! -! Day Camper Pick Up"

! 18.00 - 18.15! - ! Prepare Bedrooms & Clothing"

! 18.15 - 19.15! - ! Dinner & Announcements"

! 19.15 - 20.45! - ! Evening Program & Snack"! "! 20.45 - 21.00! - ! Brush Teeth & Put on Pyjamas"

! 21.30 - 22.00! - ! Lights Out"

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REGULAR DAY SCHEDULE - JUNIOR

! 07.15 - 07.45! - ! Wake-up"

07.45 - 08.15! -! Breakfast & Announcements"

! 08.15 - 08.30! - ! Brush Teeth & Room Chores"

! 08.30 - 08.45! -! Day Campers Arrival"

! 08.45 - 10.15! -! Language Classes"

! 10.30 - 12.00! - Swimming Lessons (Camp Program on Mondays)

! 12.30 - 13.15! - ! Lunch & Announcements"! ! ! ! 13.15 – 13.45! - Supervised Free Time & Prepare for Afternoon"

! 13.45 – 15.30! - ! Interest Groups (See Schedule)"

! 15.30 - 15.45! - ! Afternoon Snack"

! 16.00 – 17.30! - ! Interest Groups (See Schedule) "

! 17.30 - 17.45! -! Sing Song

! 17.45 – 18.00! - ! Day Camper Pick Up"! "! 18.00 - 18.15! - ! Prepare Bedrooms & Clothing"

! 18.15 - 19.15! - ! Dinner & Announcements"

! 19.15 - 20.00! - ! Evening Program & Snack"! "! 20.00 - 20.15! - ! Brush Teeth & Put on Pyjamas"

! 20.30! - ! Lights Out"

REGULAR DAY SCHEDULES

JUNIOR (5 TO 10) SENIOR (11 TO 15)

WEEKENDSSaturday and Sunday offer boarding campers organized fun activties, city trips, events, adventure programs, shopping ex-

cursions, movie nights, wakeboarding and a chance to relax and spend time with friends.

NON-REGULAR DAYSAt least two days of every week, Lovell Camps organizes special events, hiking trips, overnight adventures, parties,

canyoning or rafting, high ropes, outdoor education programs, sports programs, wakeboarding, scuba diving, music events and trips

to adventure and theme parks.

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Session 1

Boarding

Campers arrive

Unpacking

Camp Fire

Session 1 Day Campers

Arrive Welcome to camp games – Camper

Counsellor

Language Lessons

Outdoor Living Skills

Interest Group Orientation

REGULAR DAY 1

Swim Evaluations and Water Sports

Language lessons

Interest groups #1

REGULAR DAY 2

Beach Volleyball

Language Lesson

Interest Group #2

Montreux Jazz Festival

Lake Geneva

High rope park in Aigle Parc Adventure

Canyoneering

Cookout

Outdoor Pool

Shopping in Gstaad

World Beach Volleyball Tournament

Free Swim

Movie Night

Wakeboarding Day at Cable Park

Camp Program Morning

Planning ‘Crazy Water Day’

Language Lessons

Outdoor Living Skills

REGULAR DAY 1

Water Sports

Language lessons

Interest groups #1

Overnight:

Wildhorn

Challenge by Choice 2 Day Overnight

Return from overnight

Cookout

Free Swim

REGULAR DAY 2

Challenge by Choice Return from overnight

Language Lessons

Sports Program

Gymnastics and Parkour

Interest groups #2

Fun Planet Laser Tag

Special Shopping Day

And Cultural City Tour of Bulle

Movie Night

Professional Tennis Lessons

Women’s Finals Swiss

Open Tennis

Camp Program Morning Carnival Preparations for

Junior Campers

Language Lessons

Crazy Water Day

REGULAR DAY 1

Water Sports

Language Lessons

Interest Group #1

Carnival Night

Aquaparc

REGULAR DAY 2

Language Lessons

Sports program

Uni-Hockey

Interest Groups #2

Disco

Packing

Special Events Day

Awards Ceremony 15.30 – 17.30

All Campers Depart

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Session 2

Boarding Campers arrive

Unpacking

Camp Fire

Session 2 Day Campers Arrive

Welcome to camp games – Camper

Counsellor

Language Lessons

Outdoor Living Skills

Interest Group Orientation

REGULAR DAY 1

Language Lessons

Swim Evaluations

Interest groups #1

REGULAR DAY 2

Swimming Lessons

Language Lessons

Interest Group #2

High Ropes Course

Special Events Sports and Survival

Cook out

Swiss National Day Party

Excursion:

Papiliorama

Indoor Nocturnal and Daylight Rain Forest Zoo

Mini Golf

Petting Zoo

Shopping in Gstaad

Outdoor Pool Party

Movie Night

Hornberg Adventure Day

Mountainside Cookout

Archery

Rock Climbing

Camp Morning Program

Language lessons

Cookout

Outdoor Pool Party

REGULAR DAY 1

Swim Lessons

Language Lessons

Interest groups #1

Overnight:

Tent Camping Group 1

Fromattehutte Group 2

Return from overnight

Fire Building Lessons

Cookout

Outdoor Swimming

REGULAR DAY 2

Swimming Lessons

Language Lessons

Interest groups #2

Cultural Trip to Thun

Special Shopping Trip

and

Castle Tour

Movie Night

Walk with Lamas and Farm Visit

Cookout

Outdoor Pool

Language Lessons

Messy Olympics

Camper Counsellor

Crazy Water Day

REGULAR DAY 1

Language Lessons

Swim Lessons

Interest Group #1

Carnival Night

Aquaparc

Art and Dancing Presentation

REGULAR DAY 2

Language Lessons

Swimming Lessons

Interest Groups #2

Disco

Packing

Special Events Day

Awards Ceremony 15.30 – 17.30

All Campers Depart

EXAMPLE JULY SCHEDULE (SENIOR)

EXAMPLE AUGUST SCHEDULE (JUNIOR)

Lovell International Camps AGRübeldorfstrasse 53792 SaanenSwitzerland

+41 33 744 25 [email protected]

Summer SessionsSession 1: Three Week Session July - Boarding and Day

Session 2: Three Week Session August - Boarding and Day

Leadership 1: Three Week Session July - Boarding Only

Leadership 2: Three Week Session August - Boarding Only

One-Week Sessions: July and August (Two Weeks Max.) - Boarding and Day

L VELLinternational sport and education camps

- SWITZERLAND SINCE 1973