TEEN MOUNTAIN program – Summer Camp

Teen Mountain Adventure is much more than a traditional summer camp. It is designed to help teenagers aged 14 to 17 grow through real-life experiences, outdoor adventures and shared responsibilities.

• Build independence: Learn to do more for themselves, make choices and take responsibility.
• Gain confidence: Try new things, speak up and step outside their comfort zone.
• Communicate naturally: Use English and French throughout the day in real-life situations.
• Develop problem-solving skills: Find solutions, adapt to unexpected situations and take initiative.
• Strengthen teamwork: Cooperate, support others and contribute to an international group.
• Take responsibility: Help organise missions, activities and parts of daily life.
• Develop leadership: Share ideas, make decisions and take the lead when appropriate.
• Grow in adaptability: Learn to adjust, manage change and become more resourceful.
• Build intercultural awareness: Meet teenagers from different countries and discover new cultures.
• Enjoy the experience: Have fun, create strong friendships and make unforgettable memories.

The goal: to return home with more confidence, more independence and a stronger sense of responsibility.

Weekdays

08:30 – Wake up, breakfast & preparation
09:30 – Today’s adventure begins

Morning:
Outdoor challenges, cultural missions, team projects or mountain experiences.

Lunch:
Picnic or lunch experience, with teenagers taking part in the organisation, choices and shared responsibilities.

Afternoon:
Alpine adventure, team mission, outdoor activity or real-life challenge.

Throughout the day:
English and French are used naturally to communicate, make decisions, solve problems and complete missions.

17:30 – End of programme for Day Campers

17:00 – 18:00 – Optional activities:
Intensive language classes, tennis, horse riding, golf or climbing.

Evening:
Dinner, teen activities and shared camp experiences.

Friday highlight:
Depending on the week, teenagers enjoy an overnight bivouac or a night in a mountain refuge — a special experience built around adventure, teamwork, responsibility and time together in the mountains.

Weekends

Saturday:
Return from the overnight mountain experience, activities, relaxation and end-of-week highlights.

Sunday:
Full-day excursion and shared experiences with the wider International Language Camps community.

Live the language differently

In the Teen Mountain Adventure programme, teenagers do not attend traditional language classes.

English and French are naturally integrated into the day through activities, challenges, missions, teamwork and everyday conversations.

Participants are encouraged to use the language to:

• communicate within an international group;
• express their ideas and opinions;
• understand instructions and complete missions;
• solve problems together;
• use English or French in real-life situations;
• build confidence when speaking;
• expand their vocabulary naturally through shared experiences.

The aim is not to study a language in a classroom, but to live it throughout the day.

This real-life immersion helps teenagers become more spontaneous, more confident and more comfortable communicating in another language.

For those who would like additional academic support, optional intensive language classes can be added at the end of the day.

Premium accommodation in the heart of Megève

Teen Mountain Adventure participants stay in a premium hotel located in the heart of Megève, offering a warm, comfortable and welcoming Alpine atmosphere.

Teenagers stay in shared rooms, generally for 2 to 3 participants, with room allocations organised according to age, gender and, whenever possible, different mother tongues to encourage international interaction.

Comfort, independence and supervision

At 14–17 years old, teenagers naturally need more independence. The programme therefore gives them greater freedom and responsibility while maintaining professional and attentive supervision throughout their stay.

Our team is present nearby to ensure their safety, well-being and the smooth running of daily life.

Teenagers are encouraged to become more independent by managing their belongings, respecting schedules, sharing responsibilities and taking an active role in group life.

Meals

For residential participants, breakfast and dinner are served at the hotel.

Lunch is part of the Teen Mountain Adventure experience. Depending on the day, it may take the form of a picnic or a lunch experience organised with the teenagers’ participation.

They may help make choices, prepare what is needed, divide responsibilities, manage equipment and take part in tidying up — always under staff supervision.

Specific dietary requirements, including allergies, intolerances, vegetarian diets or religious requirements, can be accommodated when communicated in advance.

A different kind of overnight experience

Depending on the week, teenagers may spend one night in a bivouac or in a mountain refuge.

This special experience is designed around adventure, teamwork, responsibility and life in the mountains.

Teen Mountain Adventure activities

Each week, teenagers take part in a programme combining outdoor adventures, team challenges and real-life experiences in the French Alps.

Activities are designed not only for fun, but also to help participants build confidence, independence, teamwork, communication and initiative.

Depending on the week, activities may include:

• Canyoning
• Via ferrata
• Hiking and mountain discovery
• Orienteering and outdoor challenges
• Summer sledging
• Paddleboarding and water activities
• Canoeing and kayaking
• Hydrospeed
• Climbing
• Horse riding
• Escape games and team missions
• Lake activities
• Spa and relaxation
• Sports challenges and team games
• Excursions and Alpine village discoveries
• An overnight bivouac or a night in a mountain refuge, depending on the week

More than activities: real experiences

Teen Mountain Adventure is not simply about taking part in activities.

Teenagers are regularly encouraged to make choices, organise parts of a mission, share responsibilities, solve problems and communicate in English or French.

Each experience becomes an opportunity to grow, cooperate and become more independent.

Activities vary from week to week and may change depending on weather conditions, safety requirements and availability.