BRAUNWALD
LANGUAGE CAMP, MATH CAMP,
ARTS CAMP & FAMILY CAMP
ARTS CAMP & FAMILY CAMP
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Important notice for parents:
We kindly request all parents to thoroughly explore and read through our website to ensure you have all the necessary information. We have provided comprehensive details about our programs, activities, and policies to answer most of your questions.
Please take the time to review everything carefully. If, after doing so, you find that something is not clear or you have further questions, feel free to contact us. We're here to help, but your understanding of the provided information will streamline our communication and allow us to assist you more efficiently.
Also, please check your email spam folders regularly, during your child's stay at our camps.
Thank you for your cooperation!
We kindly request all parents to thoroughly explore and read through our website to ensure you have all the necessary information. We have provided comprehensive details about our programs, activities, and policies to answer most of your questions.
Please take the time to review everything carefully. If, after doing so, you find that something is not clear or you have further questions, feel free to contact us. We're here to help, but your understanding of the provided information will streamline our communication and allow us to assist you more efficiently.
Also, please check your email spam folders regularly, during your child's stay at our camps.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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BRAUNWALD ADDRESS
BRAUNWALD CAMP ADDRESS
Adrenalin Backpackers Hotel
Alpinaweg 3
8784 Braunwald
Switzerland
(+41) 077 277 27 29
Link for joining the WhatsApp group: click here
Alpinaweg 3
8784 Braunwald
Switzerland
(+41) 077 277 27 29
Link for joining the WhatsApp group: click here
Information:
Please note that the camp leader's phone will be available starting Sunday, June 29.
Our office is open Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For urgent matters from June 29 onward, you can contact the camp leader directly.
Please note that the camp leader's phone will be available starting Sunday, June 29.
Our office is open Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For urgent matters from June 29 onward, you can contact the camp leader directly.
PACKING LIST
Less to carry, more fun!
Please pack your luggage in a compact and easy-to-carry format – ideally a small suitcase or backpack. It’ll make carrying it much easier for you, save space in the room, and help us organize and transport everything more efficiently (especially if you’ve booked the accompanied train transfer).
Please pack your luggage in a compact and easy-to-carry format – ideally a small suitcase or backpack. It’ll make carrying it much easier for you, save space in the room, and help us organize and transport everything more efficiently (especially if you’ve booked the accompanied train transfer).
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- IMPORTANT
o ID/Passport (original) -> if you live outside of Switzerland
o ID/Passport (copy) -> if you live in Switzerland
-> If you booked the train transfer from Bern or Zurich, you must bring your original ID/ Passport.
o special medicine (if needed)
o health insurance card (copy)
o a thin sleeping bag: for the dormitory and for the 4-6 bed rooms (with and without shower) -> In the double and single rooms, the bed linen is included in the price! (Please note that participants who have already booked the bed linen or who are coming by plane do not need a sleeping bag)1 - 2. HYGIENEo 2 towels (1 bath towel & 1 space-saving microfiber towel, if available)
o shampoo & shower gel
o toothbrush & toothpaste
o toiletries
o paper handkerchiefs2 - 3. CLOTHES & SHOESo plastic bags for dirty laundry
o hiking shoes / waterproof shoes
o sneakers / trainers
o slippers
o pants, long & short
o t-shirts & sweaters
o underwear, socks & pyjamas
o rain jacket (for bad weather)
o sportswear and sports shoes
o swimwear or bikini/swimsuit3 - 4. CLASSo writing utensils
o notebook for new words
o maybe dictionary
o maybe schoolbooks / copies of old exams (e.g., for the intensive course)
MATH CAMP
o calculator, geometry compass, ruler & triangle4 - 5. SPORT & FREE TIMEo small backpack
o sunglasses
o sun protection (sun cream), after sun
o wrist watch
o reusable waterbottle5 - 6. OTHER ITEMSo pocket money (around 50 CHF
per week for snacks,
refreshments, souvenirs etc.)6 - 7. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
(only if already pre-booked)CODING WORKSHOP
o Laptop or notebook
ART CAMP
All equipment will be provided by friLingue!
Optional activities can be booked up to 3 days before the start of camp, depending on availability. It is not possible to combine multiple activities. If you're interested, feel free to contact us by email or phone.7
ARRIVAL OPTIONS
BRAUNWALD CAMP ARRIVAL
- OPTION 1: INDIVIDUAL ARRIVAL TO LINTHAL BRAUNWALDBAHN
Important: Anyone who arrives at the official meeting point does not need to purchase a ticket for the funicular – we will travel as a group and have already arranged this (group ticket). However, if parents or other accompanying persons wish to travel up to Braunwald together with the group, they will need to purchase their own funicular ticket. The group ticket is valid only for camp participants.
For individual arrival or departure:
If you are arriving or departing independently, you will need to buy your own ticket for the funicular (Linthal – Braunwald). Tickets can be purchased at the counter in Linthal or Braunwald (please allow enough time) or online via the SBB website: https://www.sbb.ch/en
If you have a GA (Swiss travelcard), no additional ticket is required.
Important note:
If you are arriving alone, please inform us at least 3 days in advance of your exact arrival time so that we can plan accordingly.
- OPTION 2: WITH THE ACCOMPANIED TRAIN TRANSFER FROM ZÜRICH OR BERN
What is the accompanied train ride (BZ)?
For the arrival and departure, we organise an accompanying train transfer from Zürich and Bern main stations. From the meeting point (please scroll down to the end of this page to see the information about the meeting point!) at the train station, you will go to the camp together with our staff and many fellow participants, so you can get to know each other and rid yourself of any doubts.
If you would like to enroll for the accompanied train transfer, you can do so with the following link.
If you have already booked the accompanied train transfer at the time of registration, then you do not need to fill out the form.
Important: Bookings for the accompanied train transfer can only be made until Friday at 4.00 p.m. (if the camp starts on Sunday). Later bookings will not be processed. For changes made after the deadline (cancellation or new camp destination), as well as for last-minute bookings received 5 days or less before the camp start, an administration fee of 50 CHF will be charged.
- OPTION 3: AIRPORT TRANSFERS
If you are coming from outside of Switzerland, have booked an airport transfer and have already completed the form, then your transfer service should already have been arranged.
If you haven’t yet booked an airport transfer but would like to, please visit our Airport transfers page and contact us via email after: international@frilingue.com
GENERAL RULES
We will also go through this rule sheet verbally with the participants on Sunday evening after dinner. We want to spend a great time together and if we all stick to these rules then a fun and relaxing camp experience is guaranteed for all!
GENERAL RULES / SAFETY
- No one is allowed to leave the camp area alone.
- In order to ensure the safety of the participants, some public areas of the camp (e.g. the entrance area) are under video surveillance. The recordings are not passed on to third parties and are automatically deleted after a maximum of 7 days.
- Leaving the camp facilities after sleep time (after 10pm) is strictly prohibited. Participants who leave the camp facility after 10pm, or are caught climbing out of the bedroom windows and climbing onto the roof - will be sent home immediately.
- Swimming is permitted only with the supervision of the teachers/supervisors.
- We charge a flat rate of 20 CHF for returns of lost items by post within Switzerland.
- Children are permitted to leave the camp on their own to visit the local supermarket or go for a short walk under these conditions:
- They must first ask for permission from the camp leader and ONLY the camp leader.
- They must stay in groups of at least 2 if they are over 12 years old, or in groups of at least 3 if they are under 12 years old.
- They must return at the agreed-upon time
MOBILE PHONES / ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Participants will be entitled to use their cell phones and other electronic devices for 60-90 minutes after lunch OR dinner and during excursions. The rest of the time, all of their devices will be kept by the camp leader. For minor offenses our staff members have the right to confiscate phones for a certain period of time.
We ask you not to bring any other electronic devices such as Nintendos or iPads!
Important: In the event of problems or urgent questions, participants can be contacted at any time via the camp leader's telephone.
We ask you not to bring any other electronic devices such as Nintendos or iPads!
Important: In the event of problems or urgent questions, participants can be contacted at any time via the camp leader's telephone.
SHOWERS / WC
The showers and toilets are shared and not just for your own use so please remember to respect others and save water where and when possible.
IN THE ROOMS
Fire of all types is absolutely prohibited! No candles, incense sticks or similar items. We do not want any graffiti on the walls or any hotel property broken. You should not eat inside the rooms, however, a bottle of water next to your bed is OK.
Please try to keep order and consider and respect those who want to sleep!
Please try to keep order and consider and respect those who want to sleep!
PERSONAL BELONGINGS / VALUABLES
Please respect the property that doesn’t belong to you! Please be careful with the material of friLingue, and your fellow participants and do not take anything that doesn’t belong to you without asking.
Important: You can keep your valuables (keys, money bags, watches, jewellery, etc.) in the safe or give them to the camp leader for safekeeping.
friLingue accepts no liability for lost or damaged valuables!
Important: You can keep your valuables (keys, money bags, watches, jewellery, etc.) in the safe or give them to the camp leader for safekeeping.
friLingue accepts no liability for lost or damaged valuables!
MEALS
Eating is not a sport so we want to eat our meals together in a civilised manner without noise and shouting. Before you start eating, please take your seat first. If you finish before the others, please sit still at the table as we like to start and finish
together. Once you’re finished eating please put your dirty plates and cutlery in the washbasins provided in the dining area.
together. Once you’re finished eating please put your dirty plates and cutlery in the washbasins provided in the dining area.
SMOKING, VAPING, ALCOHOL & DRUGS
At friLingue, there is no smoking or vaping and there is strict alcohol & drugs ban. Anyone caught breaking this rule will be sent home immediately. This is also applicable to students over the age of 16. Excessive consumption of energy drinks is strictly prohibited and will be properly sanctioned!
This may sound like a lot of rules but most of them are rules that you follow in your own house and in your daily life. We are sure that we will have a good time together and we don’t want to act or be seen as teachers and figures of authority, but rather more as friends. However, that means that we expect from you a lot: punctuality, respect and responsibility among other things - just as you’d expect from your real friends.
We’re looking forward to meeting you!
This may sound like a lot of rules but most of them are rules that you follow in your own house and in your daily life. We are sure that we will have a good time together and we don’t want to act or be seen as teachers and figures of authority, but rather more as friends. However, that means that we expect from you a lot: punctuality, respect and responsibility among other things - just as you’d expect from your real friends.
We’re looking forward to meeting you!
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
ON SUNDAY AFTER YOUR ARRIVAL
06.30pm: Icebreaker games
07.15pm: Dinner and getting to know your new friends
08.15pm: Short language test (written & oral)
10.00pm: Bedtime
With the short oral and written test on Sunday evening, we'll work together to find out which course you'll be placed in and what your language level is at the start of the week. In addition to the speaking part, the written test helps both you and us evaluate your level. Then, together with our teachers, you can set individual learning goals tailored specifically to you. And don’t worry about the test – it’s there to help you get the most out of your language course!
MONDAY - FRIDAY
A typical friLingue day
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES*
Based on the camp you booked, we offer different camp activities available during the afternoon time:
SATURDAYS
A full-day excursion takes place every Saturday to a local city or attraction. We arrive back at the camp in time for dinner. If you leave on Saturday, please see the departure details.
SUNDAYS
If you're staying at the camp for more than one week, Sunday is your chance to relax a bit. We’ll start the day with a cozy breakfast. Afterwards, we’ll clean the rooms and sleeping areas together to get ready for the arrival of the “newcomers.” The rest of the day is yours to spend however you like. We’ll offer a few small, optional activities – no pressure to join. If you're in the mood to do something, you'll surely find some other motivated teens and staff members to hang out with.
From 5 p.m., the “newcomers” will start to arrive. Of course, you're welcome to go on an outing with your parents over the weekend or have them visit you—but we don’t really recommend it. It’s definitely more exciting to spend the time at camp with your new friends. 😉
06.30pm: Icebreaker games
07.15pm: Dinner and getting to know your new friends
08.15pm: Short language test (written & oral)
10.00pm: Bedtime
With the short oral and written test on Sunday evening, we'll work together to find out which course you'll be placed in and what your language level is at the start of the week. In addition to the speaking part, the written test helps both you and us evaluate your level. Then, together with our teachers, you can set individual learning goals tailored specifically to you. And don’t worry about the test – it’s there to help you get the most out of your language course!
MONDAY - FRIDAY
A typical friLingue day
- 08.30am - Breakfast
- 09.00am - 12.30pm Language or math lessons
- 10.30am - 11.00am Break with snacks and refreshments
- 12.45pm - 01.30pm Lunch
- 13.30pm - 03.00pm Tidy rooms and free time
- 03.00pm - 06.00pm Afternoon activities*
- 06.45pm - 07.30pm Dinner
- 08.00pm - 10.00pm Evening Program
- 10.00pm - Bedtime
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES*
Based on the camp you booked, we offer different camp activities available during the afternoon time:
- Workshops - Every Monday and Wednesday afternoon, we offer a variety of workshops and workshop activities (already included in the price).
- Conversation/intensive courses - you can optionally book a conversation/intensive course (in languages only) at an additional cost of CHF 100 for two afternoons per week or CHF 150 for three afternoons per week.
- Art Workshop - you can optionally book an art workshop at an additional cost of 200 CHF. If you have booked the Artcamp, you will work on great creative projects every Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon. This workshop is held in English!
- Coding workshop - you can optionally book a coding workshop at an additional cost of 150 CHF. If you have booked the coding workshop, you will learn the basics of programming on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. This workshop is held in English!
SATURDAYS
A full-day excursion takes place every Saturday to a local city or attraction. We arrive back at the camp in time for dinner. If you leave on Saturday, please see the departure details.
SUNDAYS
If you're staying at the camp for more than one week, Sunday is your chance to relax a bit. We’ll start the day with a cozy breakfast. Afterwards, we’ll clean the rooms and sleeping areas together to get ready for the arrival of the “newcomers.” The rest of the day is yours to spend however you like. We’ll offer a few small, optional activities – no pressure to join. If you're in the mood to do something, you'll surely find some other motivated teens and staff members to hang out with.
From 5 p.m., the “newcomers” will start to arrive. Of course, you're welcome to go on an outing with your parents over the weekend or have them visit you—but we don’t really recommend it. It’s definitely more exciting to spend the time at camp with your new friends. 😉
ATTENTION: This is only an EXAMPLE of a weekly schedule. The final program will be communicated on Sunday evening. Please note: Changes may occur, for example due to bad weather or emergencies.
DEPARTURE OPTIONS
For the departure from the camp, you have different possibilities. As a general rule, however, most of the participants leave on Saturday after the full-day excursion*.
- OPTION 1: WITH ''ACCOMPANIED TRAIN TRANSFER (BZ)" TO ZÜRICH OR BERN
- OPTION 2: PICK UP PARENTS
- On Friday after lunch from around 1.30 pm in the camp
- On the Saturday morning before the excursion by approx. 9.30 am at the camp
- On Saturday afternoon after the excursion, usually from the station of the excursion sites from around 4.00pm. The exact place and time will be announced and communicated with the parents via e-mail on Thursday before the departure.
IMPORTANT:
- Please be punctual when picking up your child; if you are more than 30 minutes late, we will bring the participant back to camp, and you will need to pick them up from the camp at your own expense.
- We transport the children’s luggage separately by car or bus during excursions. No child has to carry their own luggage during the trip.
- OPTION 3: INDIVIDUAL DEPARTURE BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Please let us know your departure time and we will gladly bring you to the funicular station. If you have any questions or delays, you can also contact the camp leader.
* FULL-DAY EXCURSION SCHEDULE FOR BRAUNWALD SUMMER 2025:
05/07: TOBOGGAN RUN OBERTERZEN AND SWIMMING IN LAKE WALEN
The meeting point after the excursion is at 4:00 p.m. at the parking lot at Walenstadt train station.
12/07: UFENAU ISLAND AND RAPPERSWIL
The meeting point after the excursion is at 4:00 p.m. at the parking lot at Rapperswil train station.
19/07: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM AND RALLY IN ZURICH
The meeting point after the excursion is at 4:00 p.m. at Zurich main train station.
26/07: ABBEY LIBRARY AND SWIMMING IN DREILINDEN ST. GALLEN
The meeting point after the excursion is at 4:00 p.m. at the parking lot at St. Gallen train station.
02/08: HIKE AND SWIMMING IN LAKE KLÖNTAL
The meeting point after the excursion is at 4:00 p.m. at the parking lot at Glarus train station.
09/08: UFENAU ISLAND AND RAPPERSWIL
The meeting point after the excursion is at 4:00 p.m. at the parking lot at Rapperswil train station.
16/08: TOBOGGAN RUN OBERTERZEN AND SWIMMING IN LAKE WALEN
The meeting point after the excursion is at 4:00 p.m. at the parking lot at Walenstadt train station.
The address and meeting point will be confirmed by email on Thursday during the camp week!
PLANNED FULL-DAY EXCURSIONS IN BRAUNWALD
05/07: TOBOGGAN RUN OBERTERZEN AND SWIMMING IN LAKE WALEN
The meeting point after the excursion is at 4:00 p.m. at the parking lot at Walenstadt train station.
12/07: UFENAU ISLAND AND RAPPERSWIL
The meeting point after the excursion is at 4:00 p.m. at the parking lot at Rapperswil train station.
19/07: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM AND RALLY IN ZURICH
The meeting point after the excursion is at 4:00 p.m. at Zurich main train station.
26/07: ABBEY LIBRARY AND SWIMMING IN DREILINDEN ST. GALLEN
The meeting point after the excursion is at 4:00 p.m. at the parking lot at St. Gallen train station.
02/08: HIKE AND SWIMMING IN LAKE KLÖNTAL
The meeting point after the excursion is at 4:00 p.m. at the parking lot at Glarus train station.
09/08: UFENAU ISLAND AND RAPPERSWIL
The meeting point after the excursion is at 4:00 p.m. at the parking lot at Rapperswil train station.
16/08: TOBOGGAN RUN OBERTERZEN AND SWIMMING IN LAKE WALEN
The address and meeting point will be confirmed by email on Thursday during the camp week!
05/07: TOBOGGAN RUN OBERTERZEN AND SWIMMING IN LAKE WALEN
The meeting point after the excursion is at 4:00 p.m. at the parking lot at Walenstadt train station.
12/07: UFENAU ISLAND AND RAPPERSWIL
The meeting point after the excursion is at 4:00 p.m. at the parking lot at Rapperswil train station.
19/07: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM AND RALLY IN ZURICH
The meeting point after the excursion is at 4:00 p.m. at Zurich main train station.
26/07: ABBEY LIBRARY AND SWIMMING IN DREILINDEN ST. GALLEN
The meeting point after the excursion is at 4:00 p.m. at the parking lot at St. Gallen train station.
02/08: HIKE AND SWIMMING IN LAKE KLÖNTAL
The meeting point after the excursion is at 4:00 p.m. at the parking lot at Glarus train station.
09/08: UFENAU ISLAND AND RAPPERSWIL
The meeting point after the excursion is at 4:00 p.m. at the parking lot at Rapperswil train station.
16/08: TOBOGGAN RUN OBERTERZEN AND SWIMMING IN LAKE WALEN
- The meeting point after the excursion is at 4:00 p.m. at the parking lot at Walenstadt train station.
The address and meeting point will be confirmed by email on Thursday during the camp week!
Parent pickup policy:
Please be advised that it is essential for parents to pick up their child from the excursion point on time. We will wait for a maximum of 30 minutes past the scheduled pickup time. If you are unable to arrive within this period, we will return your child to the camp location.
Please note that any additional costs incurred due to this delay, including transportation and staff supervision, will be your responsibility.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Please be advised that it is essential for parents to pick up their child from the excursion point on time. We will wait for a maximum of 30 minutes past the scheduled pickup time. If you are unable to arrive within this period, we will return your child to the camp location.
Please note that any additional costs incurred due to this delay, including transportation and staff supervision, will be your responsibility.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
friLingue CONTRACT WITH RULES
HOW THE friLingue CONTRACT SIGNING WORKS
1
GO THROUGH THE INFORMATION WITH THE STUDENTS
Download our PDF file and please read it together with the students - they should also be aware of the camp rules and regulations!
2
SIGN THE CONTRACT AND FILL OUT THE DEPARTURE / MEDICATION FORM
Fill out and sign the documents on several signing fields (required).
3
SEND BACK THE SIGNED DOCUMENTS
You can either send us the signed documents by email or post office. Also, you can provide us with the physical copy upon your arrival at the camp.
4
PACK UP!
Everything's prepared - all we need to do is go through the packing list, just to be on the safe side.
MEETING POINT
ACCOMPANIED TRAIN TRANSFER
ACCOMPANIED TRAIN TRANSFER
If you have booked the accompanied train transfer from Zurich or Bern, you can find the information about the meeting point here:
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