Winter & Holiday Camps in Europe for 2026: Ski Camps, Day Camps & More

Camp isn't just a summer thing. If your family travels during winter break, February half-term, or other school holidays, there are excellent programs across Europe. Here's what I've found.

Ski & Snowboard Camps

Les Elfes Winter Ski Camp — Verbier, Switzerland

A sleepaway ski camp in Verbier for ages 6–17, running mid-December through late April. Kids stay in traditional chalets with ensuite bathrooms. Activities include skiing, snowboarding, ice-skating, sledding, guided excursions, language lessons, evening games, workshops, and leadership activities. Campers come from 75+ countries, making it a truly international experience.

Ages: 6–17 | Type: Sleepaway | Language: English | Season: December–April

Camp Suisse Ski & Snowboard Camps — Les Crosets, Switzerland

A 6-day sleepaway program in Les Crosets (Portes du Soleil region) for ages 7–17. Five hours per day of professional ski or snowboard instruction at all levels, with medals and progress books. Other activities include ice skating, climbing, swimming, team sports, sledging, torch-lit walks, and discos. Equipment, lift passes, group lunches, and transfers from Geneva Airport are included. Accommodation in a cozy hotel with full board and en-suite rooms.

Ages: 7–17 | Type: Sleepaway (6-day program) | Language: English (multilingual staff) | Season: Winter

Lovell Winter Ski and Snowboard Camps — Gstaad, Switzerland

Day and residential camps in the Gstaad ski region for all ages, running mid-December through March. Twenty-five hours per week of ski or snowboard instruction, plus evening activities, sports, arts and crafts, and optional language lessons in English, French, or German. Weekend excursions and cultural outings included.

Ages: All ages | Type: Day and residential | Language: English, French, German | Season: December–March

Figure Skating

Ryabinin International Figure Skating Camps — Multiple Countries

Figure skating camps across Czech Republic, Austria, Latvia, Finland, France, Italy, Belgium, and Denmark for kids and adults. Sessions run December through March with flexible 1-week to longer stays. Training includes on-ice and off-ice work, choreography, ballet, strength conditioning, and technique analysis. Led by Alexander Ryabinin and elite coaches including former world champions. Family discounts available.

Ages: Kids and adults | Type: Sleepaway | Language: International/English | Season: December–March

Day Camps

SuperCamps — London & Across the UK

Multi-activity day camps at 40+ Ofsted-registered locations across the UK for ages 4–12. Available during December festive season and February half-term. Activities include team sports, arts and crafts, STEM challenges, LEGO, bushcraft, cookery, and themed adventures. DBS-checked staff, flexible booking by day or week, and early drop-off/late pick-up options. Healthy snacks and materials included.

Ages: 4–12 | Type: Day camp | Language: English | Season: December & February half-term

Extended Family Programs

Boundless Life Winter Session — Portugal, Italy, Spain, Uruguay

Not a camp in the traditional sense — Boundless Life runs all-inclusive family programs with housing, childcare, co-working, and community activities. Winter locations include Sintra (Portugal), Tuscany (Italy), Andalusia (Spain), and La Barra (Uruguay). They offer a special 3-week December Getaway cohort timed for school holidays. A great option for remote-working families who want a structured winter escape.

Ages: All ages (family program) | Type: Extended stay | Season: Winter

Planning a Winter Camp Trip

• Book early for ski camps. The popular Swiss programs fill up months in advance.
• Check what's included. Some ski camps include equipment and lift passes, others don't — it makes a big price difference.
• Consider day camps for flexibility. If you're traveling as a family, UK day camps let you sightsee while kids are occupied.
• Start planning 6 months ahead. This gives you time to research, secure housing, and handle logistics.

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