Geneva summer camp
Day care center
Art, sport & nature
from age 4
UNESCO ASSOCIATED SCHOOL
member AGEP & FSEP
certified Confidentia Quality
Welcome to
our summer camps
Through fun, artistic, sports and outdoor activities, our summer camps invite children to cultivate wonder, creativity, curiosity, well-being and... good humor!
For further information, please contact centreaere@ersge.ch.
April 8 > 12, 2024
Ages 4 to 7
Woodland goblins
Come and help the little elf discover the wonders of nature as spring awakens! As well as taking a walk in the forest, you'll be gardening, riding in a horse-drawn carriage, cooking, making pretty felt creations... And, above all, playing with your new friends!
REGISTRATIONS CLOSED
8 to 12 years old
The explorers
Between lake and mountains, come and have fun discovering activities in the local nature!
A new adventure awaits you every day. You'll go on expeditions with your friends, discover new sports, go climbing, kayaking, horse-drawn carriage rides and lots of other surprise activities! You'll also have time for creativity and free play to relax.
July 1 to 5, 2024
9am to 5pm | optional 8am to 6pm
Pricing shouldn't be an obstacle.The Mimosas Fundsupports families facing financial difficulties so that their children can take part in camps or recreational and sports activities.
Ages 4 to 7
Woodland goblins
Come and have fun for a whole week in nature, where you'll be able to make beautiful creations with natural materials to create a photo exhibition of your work to present to your parents on the last day! You'll take part in fun group activities, games, a horse-drawn carriage ride and free time to explore and let your imagination run wild in a lovely natural setting, in the forest and by the water. You'll also prepare delicious recipes with your new friends, and enjoy them as part of your afternoon tea!
Pedagogical objective
Raising awareness of nature, discovering the environment, developing creativitytion, socialization through free and structured play. Quiet times are also provided (reading, naps for the little ones). In this way, your child will learn in a fun and friendly friendly environment.
Animator
Vania Liebkind and Elisa Melich
Vania and Elisa are both HETS social work graduates with over 15 years' experience in the field of special education, using teaching methods based on the discovery of nature.
Limited seating
14 children
Price
July 8 to 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:380 chf
Extended welcome option 8am to 6pm: +75 chf
8 to 12 years old
Mural and Games
Over the course of a week, we'll work together to create a fresco on the theme of Myths and Legends. The day will begin in motion with a time of yoga, followed by pencils and brushes! The afternoon will be spent walking in the surrounding countryside, playing games and painting for those who want to!
Pedagogical objective
Your child will learn to work collaboratively through all the stages of a large-scale project: brainstorming, sketching, media preparation and painting. Interaction with other children and the experience of a professional illustrator/fresco artist will foster their creativity. The yoga time will enable her to become aware of her breath and her body in a playful way. Games and outings will strengthen the group and have a lot of fun!
Animator
Maud André
Freelance illustrator and graphic designer since 2002
Hatha yoga teacher since 2014 and BAFA holder
Limited seating
10 children
Price
July 1 to 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:450 chf
Extended welcome option 8am to 6pm: +75 chf
12 to 16 years
FashionLab
Come and learn how to create bags, garments and other fashion accessories with a professional seamstress-costumier! If you've got some basic sewing skills, a vivid imagination and a bit of dexterity, this creative week will give you the chance to create your own personal projects and acquire some practical knowledge.
Pedagogical objective
In contact with an artisan, your child will learn sewing, cutting, embroidery and drawing techniques, as well as the history of fashion and any other subject of interest to the group. As well as developing their creativity, your child will be able to acquire know-how.
Animator
Romane Claivaz
Romane, who holds a CFC in Clothing Design and has also trained as a Theatre Costume Designer, will be heading up the second edition of this 100% couture week.
Limited seating
6 children
Price
July 1 to 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:450 chf
Extended welcome option 8am to 6pm: +75 chf
8 to 12 years old
Sailing & Paddle
You're the Captain! Cast off and set a course for adventure! A week on the water to learn how to sail a small sailboat, paddle and enjoy the lake with your friends!
Pedagogical objective
In the morning, your child will go paddleboarding: team and balance games, rowing techniques and expeditions. The afternoon will be devoted to sailing on an Optimist and sailing independently in different points of sail, making basic adjustments and maneuvers.
Animation & supervision
Marianne Kaufeler and Éric Dechamboux (Club Nautique de Bellevue)
Marianne is a HES specialized educator and a paddle and J+S sailing instructor.
Éric has 30 years' experience on the lake and a state sailing certificate.
Limited seating
10 children
Price
July 1 to 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:550 chf, meals included
Extended welcome option 8am to 6pm: +75 chf
8 to 12 years old
HEADING OUT TO SEA
Come and learn to sail with your friends and enjoy the lake this summer! Cast off, set sail and discover the thrill of freedom! Swimming and an introduction to paddleboats are also on the program.
Pedagogical objective
Your child will be introduced to sailing with a crew on a ballasted boat: sailing under different points of sail, basic trimming, manoeuvres and upwind sailing will no longer hold any secrets for him/her!
Animation & supervision
Michel Schranz and Club Nautique de Bellevue
Sailing instructor since 1990, JS2 in 2003, Steiner School teacher of music and French, in Andalusia from 2010 to 2016 3 Atlantic crossings, west to east.
Limited seating
4 children
Price
July 1 to 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: 650, including meals
Extended welcome option 8am to 6pm: +75 chf
July 8 to 12, 2024
9am to 5pm | optional 8am to 6pm
Pricing shouldn't be an obstacle.The Mimosas Fundsupports families facing financial difficulties so that their children can take part in camps or recreational and sports activities.
Ages 4 to 7
Woodland Goblin
Come and have fun for a whole week in nature, where you'll be able to make beautiful creations with natural materials to create a photo exhibition of your work to present to your parents on the last day! You'll take part in fun group activities, games, a horse-drawn carriage ride and free time to explore and let your imagination run wild in a lovely natural setting, in the forest and by the water. You'll also prepare delicious recipes with your new friends, and enjoy them as part of your afternoon tea!
Pedagogical objective
Raising awareness of nature, discovering the environment, developing creativitytion, socialization through free and structured play. Quiet times are also provided (reading, naps for the little ones). In this way, your child will learn in a fun and friendly friendly environment.
Animator
Mélanie Damartin
Co-responsible for the kindergarten, BAFA graduate in early childhood education
Limited seating
14 children
Price
July 8 to 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:380 chf
Extended welcome option 8am to 6pm: +75 chf
8 to 12 years old
NATURE EVASION
An adventurous week of creativity, fresh air and nature! If you like outdoor activities, this is the camp for you!
Group games, physical activities (circus, dance, theater), arts and crafts, a nature painting workshop and a horse-drawn carriage ride are on the program for this colorful week.
Pedagogical objective
Children will explore the surrounding countryside to discover nature in a program that's instructive, fun and full of surprises. Your child will develop his or her imagination, creativity and coordination.
Animator
Laurie Monge Roffaello
A specialized educator, Laurie is as interested in the circus arts as she is in nature, and is delighted to share her experience and passions.
Limited seating
16 children
Price
July 8 to 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:450 chf
Extended welcome option 8am to 6pm: +75 chf
8 to 12 years old
SAILING & PADDLE
You're the Captain! Cast off and set a course for adventure! A week on the water to learn how to sail a small sailboat, paddle and enjoy the lake with your friends!
Pedagogical objective
In the morning, your child will go paddleboarding: team and balance games, rowing techniques and expeditions. The afternoon will be devoted to sailing on an Optimist and sailing independently in different points of sail, making basic adjustments and maneuvers.
Animation & supervision
Marianne Kaufeler and Éric Dechamboux (Club Nautique de Bellevue)
Marianne is a HES specialized educator and a paddle and J+S sailing instructor.
Éric has 30 years' experience on the lake and a state sailing certificate.
Limited seating
10 children
Price
July 8 to 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:550 chf, meals included
Extended welcome option 8am to 6pm: +75 chf
8 to 12 years old
HEADING OUT TO SEA
Come and learn to sail with your friends and enjoy the lake this summer! Cast off, set sail and discover the thrill of freedom! Swimming and an introduction to paddleboats are also on the program.
Pedagogical objective
Your child will be introduced to sailing with a crew on a ballasted boat: sailing under different points of sail, basic trimming, manoeuvres and upwind sailing will no longer hold any secrets for him/her!
Animation & supervision
Michel Schranz and Club Nautique de Bellevue
Sailing instructor since 1990, JS2 in 2003, Steiner music and French school teacher, in Andalusia from 2010 to 2016 3 Atlantic crossings, west to east
Limited seating
4 children
Price
July 8 to 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:650, including meals
Extended welcome option 8am to 6pm: +75 chf
August 19 to 23, 2024
9am to 5pm | optional 8am to 6pm
Pricing shouldn't be an obstacle.The Mimosa Fundsupports families facing financial difficulties so that their children can take part in camps or recreational and sports activities.
8 to 12 years old
Sailing & Paddle
You're the Captain! Cast off and set a course for adventure! A week on the water to learn how to sail a small sailboat, paddle and enjoy the lake with your friends!
Pedagogical objective
In the morning, your child will go paddleboarding: team and balance games, rowing techniques and expeditions. The afternoon will be devoted to sailing on an Optimist and sailing independently in different points of sail, making basic adjustments and maneuvers.
Animation & supervision
Nathan Magnin and Club Nautique de Bellevue Former Steiner student, base-pool diploma.
Eric Duchamboux
Éric has 30 years of lake experience and the Voile d'Etat certificate.
Limited seating
10 children
Price
550 chf, meal included
Extended welcome option 8am to 6pm: +75 chf
Ages 4 to 7
Woodland goblins
Come and have fun for a whole week in nature, where you'll be able to make beautiful creations with natural materials to create a photo exhibition of your work to present to your parents on the last day! You'll take part in fun group activities, games, a horse-drawn carriage ride and free time to explore and let your imagination run wild in a lovely natural setting, in the forest and by the water. You'll also prepare delicious recipes with your new friends, and enjoy them as part of your afternoon tea!
Pedagogical objective
Raising awareness of nature, discovering the environment, developing creativitytion, socialization through free and structured play. Quiet times are also provided (reading, naps for the little ones). In this way, your child will learn in a fun and friendly friendly environment.
Animator
Laurie Monge Roffaello
A specialized educator, Laurie is as interested in the circus arts as she is in nature, and is delighted to share her experience and passions.
Limited seating
14 children
Price
380 chf
Extended welcome option 8am to 6pm: +75 chf
Ages 8 to 16
HEADING OUT TO SEA
Come and learn to sail with your friends and enjoy the lake this summer! Cast off, set sail and discover the thrill of freedom! Swimming and an introduction to paddleboats are also on the program.
Pedagogical objective
Your child will be introduced to sailing with a crew on a ballasted boat: sailing under different points of sail, basic trimming, manoeuvres and upwind sailing will no longer hold any secrets for him/her!
Animation & supervision
Michel Schranz and Club Nautique de Bellevue
Sailing instructor since 1990, JS2 in 2003, Steiner music and French school teacher, in Andalusia from 2010 to 2016 3 Atlantic crossings, west to east
Limited seating
4 children
Price
650, including meals
Extended welcome option 8am to 6pm: +75 chf
AUGUST 21 TO 25, 2023
9am to 5pm
Price per week : 475CHF
REGISTRATIONS CLOSED
6 to 8 years old
Brico-Magie
Do you like to create and discover different materials? Each day we will go out into nature to find the material you will use for your creation and you will be able to make clay elves, a wooden sculpture, a paper origami, paint stones, use recycled materials... You can take each of your creations home with you!
Pedagogical objective
Your child will develop his or her creativity, learning to manipulate a new material from nature or from the recycling cycle every day, which will inspire him or her to create small or large objects.
Animator
Maya Harding: Maturité Spécialisée en Travail Social, after-school monitor, trainee educator at the Foyer éducatif Maison de Pierre Grise.
Meals & Snacks
Take a picnic for lunch, the 4pm snack is offered
Limited places
10 children
REGISTRATIONS CLOSED
9 to 11 years old
Create, juggle & play!
Great, you will make your own juggling equipment: balls, hoops, Chinese juggling sticks ... and you can take your creations home at the end of the workshop! You'll play lots of team games, learn to juggle and enjoy the summer with your friends!
Pedagogical objective
Learn to create and play with your own juggling equipment, create bonds with other children through team games led by a professional sports animator.
Animator
Sara Aparisi: Primary School Teacher. Sports Activities Animator (FPAS in progress)
Meals & Snacks
Take a picnic for lunch, the 4pm snack is offered
Limited places
10 children
REGISTRATIONS CLOSED
Ages 8 to 16
On board, sailors!
You are the captain! Learn to sail on a small sailboat, cast off and set sail for adventure! A week on the water to learn how to sail, enjoy the lake and cool off with your friends!
Pedagogical objective
Children will be introduced to sailing on an Optimist (8-12 years) and a Topaz dinghy (13-16 years): sailing under different points of sail, basic adjustments, maneuvers and upwind sailing will no longer hold any secrets for them!
Monitor
Eric Duchamboux : Sailing instructor at the Bellevue Nautical Center. He has been teaching sailing for more than 30 years on Lake Geneva and holds a French State Sailing Diploma.
Meals & Snacks
Lunch at the restaurant is included in the price, please bring a snack. Trips are provided by minibus from Monday to Friday morning. On Fridays at 4:30 pm, parents are invited to join their children at Bellevue to share a snack together.
Limited places
10 children
REGISTRATIONS CLOSED
12 to 14 years old
English is fun!
Do you want to do lots of fun activities and learn English while having fun? This course is for you! Travel through linguistic cultures, quiz, tree climbing, movies... You will discover and experiment sports and artistic worlds. You will be able to create your own works: writing, music, theater, why not your own little movie? All in english.
Pedagogical objective
A week of English immersion while having fun? It's possible! The youngsters will be supervised by a bilingual English teacher who will challenge them to perfect their English while discovering the cultures that speak it. "What we learn with pleasure we never forget". What we learn with pleasure we never forget!
Animator
Mathilde Schneider: English and French teacher, camp leader, - MA of Linguistics & Intercultural Communication (English & French) Utrecht University, Utrecht, in Ergotherapy training HETSL, Lausanne.
Meals & Snacks
Take a picnic for lunch, the 4pm snack is offered
Limited places
10 children
Awards
QUALITY LABELS
Founded in 1980, the Rudolf Steiner School is a UNESCO Associated School. It is a member of the Geneva Association of Private Schools (AGEP), the Swiss Federation of Private Schools (FSEP) and has been certified Confidentia Quality since 2006. In 2009, the Nature & Economy Foundation awarded it a quality label for its natural facilities.
In 2021, the second floor of the school was nominated for the Lignum Prize. The Lignum Award recognizes quality, originality and innovation in the use of wood in construction and interior design.
UNESCO ASSOCIATED SCHOOL
member of the AGEP
Swiss Federation of Private Schools FSEP
Nominated for the Lignum Award
Quality label for natural facilities
Certified Confidentia Quality
CREATE
Because creative activities promote learning, sociability, memory, concentration, imagination, skill and well-being, the school offers numerous manual, artistic and recreational workshops as part of the curriculum.
Dreaming
In order to encourage development, living together and a "joyful sociability", the school organizes events throughout the year: Christmas market, school outings, spring festival, shows, carnival...
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PRESENTATION OF THE SCHOOL
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Rudolf Steiner School Geneva
Chemin de Narly 2
CH-1232 Confignon
Tel: +41 (0)22 727 04 44
info@ersge.ch
The secretariat is open:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8am to 3:45pm
Wednesday 8am to 1pm
ACCESS
Come easily to the school
15 minutes from the center of Geneva
300 m from the Bernex exit of the A1 freeway (Geneva bypass)
1 min from the tram/bus stop : Croisée Confignon
Easy access from Switzerland and neighbouring France
TRAM
Line 14
Stop : Croisée Confignon
BUS
Bus 42, 47, K, L and S
Stop : Croisée Confignon
Parking
The school has a drop-off point
School parking
7:30am to 9am - 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Other parking lots
Chemin de Chaumont (7 min walk - 4h parking time), Chemin de Carabot (3 min walk - 1h), Chemin de Cressy (5 min walk - 1h)
Long-term parking
P+R Bernex (5 min walk): Paying from Monday to Friday 7am-5pm - Free on weekends, evenings & nights (5pm-7am) and public holidays
BIKE & MOTORCYCLE
Parking lots are available for motorcycles and bicycles
