Mushing’Aventure | Summer course with sled dogs (8-12 years)

Champéry

Monday 22 July Friday 26 July
From 09:00
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A full-day course for children aged 8 to 12, focusing on discovering Nordic dogs, harnessing activities, games and kennel care.

This week-long mushing course will enable children to discover the dogs, take part in a variety of activities with them and learn about mushing, all while enjoying a relaxing vacation.

Meals & equipment:
– Take a small backpack with: sun cream, sunglasses, k-way for rain, reusable water bottle.
– Each child brings his/her own picnic, except on Fridays (cervelas party).

For parents:
– Supervision will be the responsibility of Violaine and her team (Julien and Annaëlle).
– A supervisor will be present at all times, in addition to the workshop leaders.

Practical information:
– The activities will be adapted to suit all the children attending the camp, so that everyone can have maximum fun.
– Kennel and park maintenance are not included in the activities, nor is the distribution of meals to the dogs (for safety reasons).
– The course takes place regardless of weather conditions. Activities can be interchanged to suit.
More info & registration on huskies.agenda.ch

Opening hours

From Monday 22 to Friday 26 July 2024 between 9 am and 4 pm.
Program:

- Monday 22.07: presentation of mushing, canine behavior, meeting the dogs and cani-candonnée in the forest in the morning; cooking workshop with Antoine Gonnet, chef of the Pont de Brent Michelin-starred restaurant in the afternoon.

- Tuesday 23.07: cani-kart'Aventure in the morning, multi-games workshop with the dogs in the afternoon.

- Wednesday 24.07: introduction to cani-trottinette in the morning and trout fishing at Rosalie's in the afternoon.

- Thursday 25.07: long cani-hike to the magnificent hamlet of Barme and picnic in the mountains with the dogs.

- Friday 26.07: cani-kart'AVENTURE in the morning, cervelas party at noon and games at the kennels in the afternoon.

Accessibility

Prestations

Prices

Child: 500 CHF (Ages 8 to 12).
- Prices are per week.
- Accommodation and meals (except on Fridays) are not included.
- The course is designed to be followed by children throughout the week. However, it can be run on selected days at a cost of CHF 100/day.

Payment methods

  • Online payment

Location

Couvert du Grand ParadisRoute de Barme 6, 1874 ChampéryCH - 1874Champéry
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