The Boarding Campers

There are two boarding facilities, the younger campers are housed in Saanen in the boarding house which accommodates 30 boarders, representing 10 to 12 nationalities. Four children share a bedroom with one counsellor per room to supervise daily routines and to ensure that each camper maximizes the benefits of his or her summer experience.

The older campers are housed at the Mountain Lodge in Schönried. This facility accommodates an additional 30 boarders, with 2 - 3 children sharing a bedroom and one counsellor supervising daily routines. Each bedroom at the Mountain lodge is equipped with bathroom and shower facilities.

The Day Campers

There are usually between 25 and 30 day students aged 6 to 14 who attend camp on Mondays to Fridays from 08:45 until 17:45. There are 5 to 6 counsellors assigned to supervise and counsel the day students whenever necessary.

Younger campers attend the camp in Saanen while older campers will be located in Schönried. A bus service is available for morning pick up and afternoon drop off for campers living in Saanen, Gstaad and Schönried.

The Staff Members

Our English-speaking staff members are either professional teachers or experienced camp counsellors. Our staff training program emphasizes the need for close supervision, safety and awareness of the needs of each individual child.

Health and Safety

The health, safety and general welfare of the individual camper is the first concern of the Kennedy School. Every precaution is taken where campers eat, play and sleep. No activity is undertaken without proper supervision or where undue risk is involved. A qualified physician is available at all times and there is a fully-equipped hospital in Saanen. Campers are automatically covered by full accident insurance, and a recommended health insurance plan is available as an option.

Travel

Upon request, staff members will escort children to and from the airport and assist them with check-in and customs formalities. The school is prepared to advise parents in all matters concerning travel to and from the school. Parents are reminded that, depending on nationality, some campers may require tourist visas for Switzerland.

Location

The younger campers are located in Saanen, one of the most beautiful mountain villages in the Bernese Oberland. It is 3 km from the famous winter and summer resort of Gstaad.

The older campers are located in the sunny alpine town of Schönried, which is approximately 6 km from Gstaad.

Both campuses are easily accessible, by car, it is approximately 1 3/4 hours from Geneva, 1 1/2 hours from Bern, and 2 1/2 hours from Zürich. By train, there are good connections from Geneva to Saanen via Montreux or from Zürich via Bern, Spiez and Zweisimmen.