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Vacation Programmes
About the programme
During the Fasnacht, Spring, Summer, and October school holidays, ELABasel offers a range of exciting Vacation Programme weeks open to all primary aged children.
Each week is built around a unique theme, giving children aged 4 to 12 the opportunity to explore new topics and interests in a fun and engaging environment.
Some programmes take place at the Primary and Secondary School campus, while others are held at specialist facilities to make the most of specific learning opportunities.
Designed & led by our experienced teachers
Our Vacation Programmes combine creativity, learning, and adventure, with previous themes including Science Week, Art Week, Sports Week, Spooky Camp Week, Movement and Dance, Young Engineers Week, and World of STEM. Wherever possible, we take a multilingual approach by offering specialised language weeks or integrating exposure to different languages through hands on activities.
Designed and led by our experienced teachers and teaching assistants, the programmes are carefully tailored to suit different age groups, ensuring every child is both challenged and inspired.
To support families, we also offer extended daycare from 08:00 to 17:00, inclusive of lunch and snacks, providing a flexible and enriching holiday experience.
Spring Vacation Programme 2026
Our Spring Vacation Programme is back, featuring two themed weeks filled with creativity, energy and fun.
Week 1 (30th March - 2nd April) Explore China in Basel
A fun mix of indoor and outdoor adventures. Dive into Asian culture: cooking, crafts, painting, and calligraphy. Speak super cool Chinese like a pro!
Make friends and create great memories
| ELABasel Families | Non-ELABasel Families | |
Week | CHF 575 | CHF 725 |
| *Per Day | CHF 165 | CHF 200 |
*08:00 – 17:00
Week 2 (7th April - 10th April) Young Engineers - Wizarding World of STEM
‘We turn famous “Spells” into scientific skills. Your child won’t just watch magic happen. They will engineer it.’
Dive into the world of Harry Potter and become a Wizard. Children will be engineering the Wingardium Leviosa spell, make potions, and get their own electronic wand to make magic happen in front of their eyes. If you are not into Harry Potter, don’t worry; there is no knowledge required.
| ELABasel Families | Non-ELABasel Families | |
Week | CHF 600 | CHF 750 |
| *Per Day | CHF 175 | CHF 225 |
*08:00 – 17:00
Alumni discount will be applied if your child was a full time enrolled in 2024/2025. Please use the Non-ELABasel form to sign up your child in this instance.
Previous vacation programmes at ELABasel
Spring 2026 T&Cs
- These are two one-week programmes take place from the 30th March – 2nd April and 7th-10th April 2026 (closed on Friday 3rd April and Monday 6th April).
- The children must arrive at Wildensteinerhof, St Alban Vorstadt 32 each morning between 08:00 – 09:00 and bring along a backpack, appropriate clothing, shoes and a water bottle every day for any of the Vacation Programmes. A more detailed item list will be emailed to you a week before the Vacation Programme commences, should something special be required.
- Pick-up is from 16:00-17:00 throughout the week. The latest pickup is at 17:00. Please indicate on the registration form if your child can leave the school grounds independently. We do cater to students’ dietary requirements. Please ensure that these are completed on the registration form.
- Snacks and lunches are always provided as part of the Vacation Programme fee.
- You will receive an invoice for the Vacation Programme. Please note that the place is not confirmed until the invoice is paid.
- There are no refunds for registered sessions not used.