The school year has just started, so it’s time to think about the October holidays. Not travelling? Do you need a camp? This is why you clicked and found yourself here, right?
Did you know that October holidays are also known as Vacances des Patates? In the past kids had a week off not to rest but to help with the autumn harvest.
Here’s a list of camps I found, heard of, or were contacted to share with you (not paid partnerships). In no particular order, here we go – October camps in Geneva!
Not interested in camps but still looking for October holidays fun?
Check Parentville’s calendar!
Atelier du Square
A week of Manga art for kids ages 7+ at Atelier du Square.
October
Espace Colibri
Two camps to choose from. For ages 4-8 a week of getting to know the world of the bees in Yogartaminis studio (1205 Geneve). For ages 7-13 in Chatelaine with « Birds » as the theme.
Possibility to enrol for half-days, full days, the whole week, or just some days.
Exploracentre
For the October holidays, Exploracentre prepared four different camps! Two themes for kids 4+, and two other themes for those 8+! All four are fun, science-oriented in a playful way! Also, by enrolling your child, you will support Exploracentre’s crowdfunding campaign that will let them maintain the best of what they have, and plan new expositions!
Half-days possible. Only whole-week
Bricks 4 Kidz
Several options of a week with lego bricks in Bricks 4 Kidz
Possible to enrol for the whole week and some days, half days and full days.
Institut International de Lancy
This private school has a wide range of October camps themes! Check them out here.
Swimming with ENG (Varembe)
Ecole de Natation de Geneve has two options: 5 lessons in a group, or 4 private lessons.
MUSEOMIX AT MEG
For children 8+. Surrounded by professionals, using their imagination, and by experimenting kids will create prototypes of a museum of the future for the MEG.
Only full-days, full-week.
Spell Languages
Very playful language courses (English or French) in the form of a camp by Spell for two age groups: 4-6 & 7-10.
Enrolments for the whole week only, half days possible.
FOR KIDS UNDER 4yo
For younger children, please check with Gymboree Geneva and TotUp.