The British School have been visiting the same resort for the past 6 years with a company named ‘Viamonde’. Viamonde are a professional outfit with experienced international ski instructors. Pupils opting to go on the ski trip will experience a week of wonderful skiing (6 hours tuition daily) in the Swiss alps. An experience not to be missed.
Beginners appreciate the many gentle slopes allowing them to progress quickly, while intermediate and advanced skiers and boarders enjoy discovering the 45km of various runs.
The children have an absolute ball, whilst staying in Anzere and the location is chosen on the basis of its excellent snow record. The village centre is free from cars and offers impressive facilities with numerous cafes, restaurants and shops as well as an indoor swimming pool.
The whole ski experience is one that participants never forget. It is an opportunity to see different cultures, practice different languages and spend time away from home, which some never do until departing for university. Learning to ski is a tiring yet fun experience, both on and off the slopes. Friends made on these trips are friends for life.
A typical daily schedule would be as follows:
07:30
Counsellors wake up the children and help the chaperones prepare them for a day on the mountain.
08:15
A substantial breakfast is served in the dining room, followed by announcements, including the weather forecast for the day.
09:00
Children gather in their counsellor groups to make an equipment and clothing check before heading to the mountain for the important daily warm-up exercises. Generally, the morning, when children are more attentive, will be used to introduce new techniques and follow a more structured lesson plan.
11:00
Brief stop for warm-up drinks and a rest, before continuing the morning's lessons.
12:30
Lunch at a mountain restaurant. Counsellors meet with the programme leader and chaperones to review how every child is progressing.
13:15
After some quick warm-up exercises, counsellor groups return to the slopes. Generally, the afternoons will be used to practice techniques introduced in the morning, while discovering the resort's numerous pistes.
15:00
Brief stop for warm-up drinks and a rest, before continuing the afternoon's skiing and snowboarding.
16:30
Counsellor groups return to the chalet/hotel together, where children will usually have free time. At least one counsellor will be on duty to help the chaperones with supervision and organise suitable activities.
18:30
Dinner is served in the dining room, followed by announcements and the daily awards....the popular "ding-a-lings".
20:00
Evening activities begin, organised and supervised by our counsellors. Typical activities include "counsellor hunt", "mini-Olympics", talent show, torchlight sledding, quiz competition and a disco.
22:00-23:00
Quiet time before our counsellors help the chaperones with room checks and lights-out. At least one counsellor will be on duty throughout the night to assist the chaperones, if required.
