Château Family Camp
Sunday, July 7–Friday, July 12, 2024
Château d'Hauteville • Blonay - Saint-Légier, Switzerland
Join Pepperdine alumni and friends for the first-ever international family camp at Château d'Hauteville—the University's spectacular 90-acre campus in Switzerland. With an opportunity to stay at the château, you'll wake up every morning surrounded by the architecture and history of this magnificent 18th-century estate and enjoy local excursions in and around Vevey with a group of Pepperdine families and friends. If you are not already familiar with the history and impact of this extraordinary property, please read more about the chateau.
This weeklong adventure will include a variety of fun family activities including games, art projects, karaoke, movie night, and a treasure hunt at the estate. You'll have an opportunity to walk through the gardens, visit the forest, explore the winding hallways and historic rooms, find your favorite view of Lake Geneva, and get a professional photo of your family taken on the scenic château grounds. With a newly refurbished pool open for use in the afternoons, you and your family can relax and enjoy a summertime swim at the estate.
Please note: Airfare is not included in the Château Family Camp travel package, and
cars will not be allowed to park at the international campus property. Château d'Hauteville
has its own train stop, which is easily accessible on foot.
Family Camp Itinerary
Experience adventure, Swiss cuisine, games, tours, entertainment, and praise and devotional offerings with Pepperdine friends.
There will be family-friendly activities as well as adults-only options for all to
enjoy at Château d'Hauteville and around Vevey.
- Chateau forest tour
- Campfire S'mores
- Outdoor movies and games
- Karaoke night
- Pool activities
- Wine cave dinner with live music
- Chateau treasure hunt
- Optional excursions and activities (see below)
Around the Chateau
Optional Excursions and Activities
The following optional excursions and activities are offered as part of the Château
Family Camp travel package.
Family Camp Registration
The Château Family Camp registration fee includes breakfasts and dinners (excluding the Thursday night wine dinner), most on-site activities per the itinerary, and housekeeping costs. Registration fees will help to fund new exercise equipment in the château's student fitness center and an outdoor sound system for the pool and Hanson Family Magnolia Garden area.
Please note: fees are for those staying on site or at a nearby hotel as well.
- $995 per adult for the entire week ($250 tax-deductible/each registration)
- $645 per child for the entire week ($250 tax-deductible/each registration)
Lodging at the Château
We are offering a range of lodging options for the week.
Because the Pepperdine Switzerland campus is a historic 18th-century estate, lodging accommodations at the Château d'Hauteville are only available
to families with children ages eight or older. Families with younger children are
welcome to stay at a local hotel and join the camp activities at the château. Be sure
to review the lodging options carefully to find the accommodations that best suit
your family's needs.
Please note: all lodging packages include access to laundry facilities and the fitness center.
Twin beds | communal bathrooms with private showers
| Room Type | Beds | Week Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type A | 6 beds | 3 sets of bunk beds | $2,100 | 4 |
| Type B | 6 beds | 2 sets of bunk beds, 2 stand-alone twin beds | $2,100 | 1 |
| Type C | 4 beds | 2 sets of bunk beds | $1,400 | 3 |
| Type D | 4 beds | 1 set of bunk beds, 2 stand-alone twin beds | $,1400 | 2 |
| Type E | 3 beds | 1 set of bunk beds, 1 stand-alone twin bed | $1,050 | 5 |
| Type F | 3 beds | all stand-alone twin beds | $1,050 | 1 |
| Type G | 2 beds | 1 set of bunk beds | $700 | 3 |
| Type H | 2 beds | both stand-alone twin beds | $700 | 2 |
| Building | Beds | Amenities | Week Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Orangerie | 1 twin bed per room | shared restroom/shower facilities | $700 | 26 single rooms |
| Garden House (photos not available) |
1 twin bed per room |
shared restroom/shower facilities, shared community space/living room, several rooms with views of Lake Geneva | $850 | 8 single rooms |
|
Birch House (Gatehouse) |
3 king beds/3 rooms and 1 queen bed/1 room | accommodates up to 8 people, private kitchen, living room, 2 full bathrooms, laundry room | $8,500 | 2 reservations |
L'Orangerie Rooms
Birch House Rooms
Area hotels for families with children under the age of 8, or families who choose not to stay overnight at the château:
- Astra Hotel
Four-star hotel with easy access to a nearby train station. To make your reservation, visit the hotel's website and use promotion code "malibu24" to receive the discounted rate. - Modern Times Hotel
Four-star hotel near Chaplin's World Museum. To make your reservation, visit the hotel's website and use promotion code "Pepperdine" to receive the discounted rate. Room rates include breakfast and parking; taxes are not included. Email contact: reservation@moderntimeshotel.ch
Travel Tips
Transportation Information
- Uber | the app can be used in Vevey
- Chaplin's Taxi (standard) | +41 79 219 76 76
- Taxi Lemania | +41 21 963 63 63
- SBB Mobile train app | convenient train stop directly across from the château
Recommended Airports
- Zurich (ZRH) | most direct non-stop flights from the U.S. The drive to Vevey is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours
- Geneva (GVA)| approximately 1.5 hours drive to Vevey
In and Around Vevey