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Going to camp for the first time, or even the tenth time, can be scary. Camp is all about fun and excitement, but the worry of leaving home and leaving Mum and Dad can take away from that excitement. If your child is worried about camp, then it’s a good idea to remind them of…

As summer approaches and as camp grows ever nearer, your thoughts may be leaning towards summer camp and, with such excitement, you may already be packing for camp in your head. But what are the best and most important things to bring to camp? Camp is messy so old t-shirts and shorts are always a…

Our Winter Camp of 2022 – 2023 is about to begin and we are super excited!!!! We open our doors on Sunday the 18th of December and we run all the way to mid – March. The surrounding Saanenland area will be in full swing as the slopes of the area open their doors too….

At Lovell Camps we offer many activities and programs both in winter and summer along with fun and exciting excursions. Due to the sunny and warm weather we get here in the summer, and of course lack of snow, we can facilitate many outdoor activities for our campers. These activities include: Horse-ridingGymnasticsFootballBasketballSports and GamesPhotographyArcheryMountain Bike…

There are many things that our campers take from Lovell Camps such as new experiences, improved skills, opportunities at new languages etc. But the biggest thing our campers take from our winter and summer camps is the new friendships they make. At Lovell Camps we accept children from the ages of 5 to 16 years….

Our aims here at Lovell Camps is to give your child the best camp experience whilst also giving them a taste of Switzerland. Our sports and educational camps focus on these two things, along with your child’s well-being and happiness. We want every child that comes here to take home happy memories and friendships. It…

The camp world is growing and becoming more and more popular, with more options in types of camps and locations. We believe that Lovell Camps is a perfect choice of camp as we offer not only summer camp but winter as well. Our ideal and stunning location here in the Swiss Alps offers us so…

Our Lovell Camps Mountain Lodge is located in the alpine town of Schönried, just 3km from Gstaad and a few minutes’ drive from the Schönried train station and ski lifts. With beautiful views, hikes, ski slopes and activities, the Saanenland is the perfect place for a summer or winter getaway. Here at Lovell Camps, we…

Gstaad in the winter is a brilliant holiday getaway and a great opportunity to relax, ski or even hike the surrounding mountains. However, if you have no childcare, these things are much more difficult to do. Luckily, here at Lovell Camps we offer a daily day care service during the winter months at Le Grand…

Due to the Covid19 pandemic, schools throughout the world have been closed for weeks and many will continue this shutdown for the remainder of the academic year.  These school closures give an observation by a past president of Harvard University even more significance.  He said that a few weeks spent in a well-organized summer camp…

There are few things more certain in life – mindset, than knowing we will all be challenged by uncertainty eventually. The past weeks have forced a great deal of uncertainty upon all our shoulders. So why is it that some seem unfazed, why is that some even flourish? The answer may come from our mindset,…

After a wonderful winter season, the view from the LC hillside is like many places in the world, lacking the vibrant activity normally seen on these slopes; however, we remain optimistic and are using this period of isolation to plan and develop enriching enjoyable programs for the coming summer.  Stay safe!   Love summer, love…

  At Lovell Camps in Switzerland, choosing camps for your children should, of course, be selected with the utmost care. We are committed to providing the highest level of service and excellent camp experience. Our staff are trained professionally to take complete care of all children attending our camps and to make their stay both…

Lovell Camps are well known for programs that provide all-round development. Our camp sessions are a perfect mix of sport, entertainment and educational activities along with activities that nurture leadership qualities and independence.   An important part of our educational activity structure is language lessons where the campers get an opportunity to learn and to…

There’s never any shortage of fun and entertainment at camping sessions organised by Lovell Camps. In fact, they are so full of activities, you’ll find something to keep you occupied pretty much all the time. The aim is to provide an all-round experience in a relaxed and informal atmosphere, where adventure and education form part…