ASM

5th Grade Field Trip 2026

Leysin Village Camps

“Reconnecting Kids with Nature”

5-9 October 2026 through the collaboration with Village Camp who specialize in sports and recreational programs for international schools, our students will participate in different tailor made programs to suit the needs of each grade level. 

Leysin

Electronic devices/iPad’s/cellular phones/iPod’s are not allowed.

Students will explore Swiss forests and streams; learn a variety of team building, self-reliance, cooperation and academic principles through hands-on fun learning experiences. Every activity is carefully planned to enhance student learning and build relationships between children to provide a solid foundation on which to begin their school year with independence, goal setting and confidence. With their counselors and teachers, students will hike through the mountains and be challenged both as individuals and in small groups. Accommodation for the week is in a comfortable Chalet in Leysin.

FAVORITES...WHAT DO OUR CAMPERS SAY…

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• Building shelters and fires…
• Packing their own lunches each day
• Tell each other stories to help them get to sleep
• Motivating each other to not give up
• Taking risks together/helping each other!

Outdoor Environmental Education based on recreational team building, social skills, self-reliance and cooperation.

-Accommodations in a multi-room Chalets in mountain villages- Leysin 1260 m 

-All activities are led by Village Camp counselors and ASM teachers

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Time of Departure and Returns

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• Busses will leave at 7:30- we cannot wait for late arrivals!
• Bus ride is approximately 5 hours with 2 stops (emergency bathrooms on the bus)
• Return trip will arrive at 5:00- we will contact all parents of any delays
• We will post pictures on seesaw every day
• Any issue or emergency can be communicated through Ms. Dimasi (Field Trip Coordinator) 331 8824941

Medical Forms

• Please complete the Medical Form with as many details as possible
• Please remind your children of what medications they take so they are aware- children who are car sick may need to take medication before departure
• Please label all medicine with child’s name and doses/translation into English
• Please provide your medical card if you have one (Tessera Sanitaria)

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• Please make sure your child brings a snack for the bus ride to the camp- you do not need to bring any other food for the trip
• Please do not bring CANDY or other sweets
• Children will pack their own lunch each day and will enjoy a buffet style breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner each day
• Birthdays will be celebrated with a special treat!
• Dietary needs (gluten free) and pork restrictions are provided for students

Food….

Helpful Tips….

• Please mark all items, especially boots/shoes, jackets as many children will have the exact same items (add colored string or beads to mark pairs)
• Please do NOT bring electronics! (no phones, ipads or other items)
• Regular camera is OK -children will be responsible to take care of personal items
• Please bring clothing that children can layer on & off (temperatures may go from very cold to hot in same day)
• If you buy new shoes..make sure your child is wearing them this week to break them in!

Behavior Contracts

Your child (and you) will be asked to review and sign an ASM code of conduct to ensure that he/she follow all rules- as they would at school each day.

Cost

Includes all activities, insurance, internal transport, meals and 24 hour care €950.00

IMPORTANT INFO:

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You will receive regular updates through the Seesaw platform while the students are away. As these days will be device-free for the students, any questions, concerns, or requests should be directed to

Ms. Barbara, the Field Trip Coordinator, at 331 8824941.

She will be in direct daily contact with each group throughout the trips.

Electronic devices/iPad’s/cellular phones/iPod’s are not allowed. Large backpacks are not permitted on the bus, so bring a small travel bag packed with books, cards, coloring supplies, etc. Backpacks are not permitted on the bus.

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Reminders....

• PASSPORTS or ID CARD (Carta d’identita’)+special permission from the questura (Italians only)
• All medications labeled with your child’s name in English + doses
• Small backpack for bus-ride activities (cards, games, drawing)- no wheels!
• If you have a DVD/movie you can bring for the bus ride that would be great!

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PROGRAM

Time of Departure and Returns

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- Busses will leave at 7:30- we cannot wait for late arrivals!

- Bus ride is approximately 5 hours with 2 stops (emergency bathrooms on the bus)

- Return trip will arrive at 5:00- we will contact all parents of any delays

- We will post pictures on the parent portal every day

- Any issue or emergency can be communicated through Ms. Dimasi/Dr.Buren