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What to do in Geneva in summer ?
Activities for children and teenagers
In Geneva, young people have many sports, leisure and cultural activities to practice during their free time!
- for kids,
- for teenagers,
- GE DISCOVER organizes hundreds of courses for young people aged 4 to 16 in the fields of culture, expression, the environment and sport; organized by the Canton of Geneva.
- Camps and holiday activities by the City of Geneva.
- Summer camps and holiday camps offered by “Ma Jeunesse Suisse Romande” – MJSR organization supported by the Federal Office of Social Insurance (OFAS).
- Activities during the school year or during the school vacations proposed by the “Groupe de Liaison genevois des Associations de Jeunesse” (GLAJ-GE, in French).
- Discover the multi-activity, sports, cultural and intellectual camps during the school holidays offered by Ecolint Camps.
- WWF Pandaclub camps and nature outings during summer
- Fun summer camps 2022 in Geneva from the blog “Parentville”.
- English Summer School : a combination of intensive English lessons and interactive activities with Bell-School.
The card for those under 21
Take advantage of the ” 20ans 20francs ” card which gives access to specific promotional actions and reductions on many activities ; from birth until the eve of 21 years.
Cultural offer for young people and families : music, shows, dance, exhibitions, festivals.
Some sports, artistic, cultural and leisure activities for children and young people during the school year or school holidays in the canton of Geneva : http://loisirsjeunes.ch/geneve/
Holiday centres and camps :
- https://academie-opera.ch/
- https://www.colo-caecilia.ch/
- https://mjsr.ch/
- https://colonieplainpalais.ch/
- https://caritas-jeunesse.ch/
- https://camps.ch/
- https://www.vacances-nouvelles.ch/
Nature agenda : https://agenda.pronatura-ge.ch/
Ski touring, climbing and alpinism camps : https://www.cordee.ch/
Circus courses and classes:
Water sports : https://www.choiserolle.ch/
Creative expression and music classes :
The services of the City of Geneva in terms of sports for all :
- schools and sports courses for young people from 4 to 17 years old, for adults and seniors,
- index of sports that can be practiced in Geneva with more than 50 disciplines available,
- request to register for sports services offered by the City of Geneva.
Find below a thematic list of possible places and activities in Geneva, and ask your municipality for local offers :
Swimming pools, Lake Geneva and water parks in the region :
- paddling pools in Geneva,
- public swimming pools in Geneva and in the Canton of Vaud,
- Yatouland playground, bouncy castles and water park (Geneva),
- Vitam Parc leisure center (Haute-Savoie, France) with water park, shopping, sport, well-being…,
- Aquaparc water amusement park (Valais),
- Aquasplash swimming pool in the City of Renens (Vaud) with paddling pool and giant slides,
- TNA Aquaparc water parc with bouncy castle (Les Monts de Genève – France),
- Aquariaz a tropical paradise for the whole family in the mountain (Avoriaz – France)
Lake Geneva map of beaches and bathing water quality.
Paddle on lake Geneva for kids and adults.
Useful information to take advantage of the activities and services that the City of Geneva offers to people with disabilities.
Cantonal policy in favor of people with disabilities : subsidized organizations and institutions active in the field of disability.
Handisport-ge.ch : an association for the development of the practice of sport for people with disabilities
Agendas, tourist and cultural offers
Useful information
- Agenda of the CAGI Cultural Kiosk at UN Geneva for offers at preferential rate
- What to do in Geneva : a weekly newsletter offering a selection of events and activities, published by the City of Geneva
- Genevefamilles.ch : information guide by region for the whole family
- Allspecialkids.org : activities for children with learning difficulties and special educational needs and support for parents
- Happykid.ch : good deals for families with children aged 0 and 12 in Geneva, Vaud and neighboring France
- Parentville : a blog in English with suggestions for activities according to the seasons
Other useful information for
education and family life in Geneva
International Networking
Daycare centers
Schools
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CAGI services
Contact the CAGI
Founded by the Swiss Confederation and the Republic and Canton of Geneva, the Geneva Welcome Centre is the single entry point for the support and integration of employees of International Geneva and their families, NGOs and visiting delegates.