The making of memories
A harmonious blend of a teacher’s mission with a passion for passing on knowledge and sporting values: Body, mind, theory, practice and new experiences and challenges are all in unison. What could be more current than rising to the challenge of offering an alternative to the digital age: discover an unforgettable summer! Commit to adventure, nature, real life and what’s genuine.
Once upon a time…
Two Valaisan villages write a beautiful summer tale between «friends»
In 1989, a first version saw the light of day in Champery. A model “Jeunesse Sport et aventure” started to take its form with its enthusiastic returnees. A concept was born. Since then, with Patrice Journé’s drive, it continued to grow and diversify without renouncing its fundamental principles. Today, its 13 different camps welcome your children every summer. Two exceptional sites are on offer at Siviez and Haute-Nendaz in the Valais. Two chalets built for welcoming youths meet the strictest safety standards for accommodating large groups of children.
A man’s drive at the service of a curious youth
With Patrice Journé, a pedagogue of sport and knowledge, it’s always an interesting encounter: you can talk to him as an activity leader, teacher, trainer, coach, state technical director (tennis), golf, or theatre fan. A life inspired by sport in all its forms: initiation, teaching and competition. A career history as well as an entrepreneurial project or passion and management all combine to successfully overcome financial restraints, transcend sporting knowledge and promote the transmission of knowledge.
Sporting and pedagogical expertise opening hearts and shaping your talents
Tout a commencé sur un court de tennis à Paris, le moniteur P.JOURNE accueille son premier élève…et livre ses premiers échanges en tant que moniteur, nous sommes en 1975. Quelques années plus tard, c’est le départ pour l’Allemagne à Wiesbaden pour prendre la responsabilité d’une école de tennis. Puis, tout va très vite et très fort… Dès 1983, Patrice JOURNE est nommé entraineur des cadres nationaux de la Fédération Suisse de tennis. Six ans plus tard il coache des joueurs du circuit ATP. Après une décennie au plus haut niveau, une autre aventure humaine l’attend. Il s’agit de gérer puis de diriger en propre, une structure destinée aux enfants et aux ados. CJSA est né. Très vite la voie est tracée autour d’une idée forte, donner rendez-vous au sport, à l’aventure et aux connaissances au cœur du Valais. Il s’agit de proposer aux jeunes d’inoubliables expériences et de fabuleux apprentissages de la vie.
Our accommodation
Chalet la Cité Joie
Haute-Nendaz (VS)
Chalet de 120 places
Répond à toutes les normes actuelles de sécurité en matière d’hébergement d’enfants
Dormitories of 4 to 8 beds
Separate rooms for boys and girls
Chalet Le Raffles Switzerland
Siviez, Nendaz (VS)
7kms from Haute-Nendaz
Chalet de 100 places
Répond à toutes les normes actuelles de sécurité en matière d’hébergement d’enfants
Dormitories of 4 to 8 beds
Same-sex floors (boys and girls)
Chalet Déserteur
Haute-Nendaz (VS)
80 beds
Répond à toutes les normes actuelles de sécurité en matière d’hébergement d’enfants
Dormitories of 6 to 8 beds
Separate rooms for boys and girls
Les Gentianes Chalet
Haute-Nendaz (VS)
130 beds
Répond à toutes les normes actuelles de sécurité en matière d’hébergement d’enfants
Dormitories of 6 to 8 beds
Separate rooms for boys and girls
Chalet la Rosa Blanche
Le Bleusy, Haute-Nendaz (VS)
Chalet de 28 places
Répond à toutes les normes actuelles de sécurité en matière d’hébergement d’enfants
Dormitories of 4 to 8 beds
Separate rooms for boys and girls
Professional and
motivated staff
Under the guidance of a director, our team is made up of:
• Activity leaders with camp leading certification (BAFA and/or J+S) who guide the participants through the activity.
• Specialised supervisors qualified with state or national certified sporting qualifications (windsurfing, tennis, climbing, canyoning, mountain biking and orienteering, etc…)
• Our qualified language teachers who are in their final year of teacher training or Master’s degree.
Safety – our priority!
For over 20 years, CJSA has maintained the highest standards of safety for your children. All facilities and equipment, especially aquatic, comply with safety regulations and are regularly tested by cantonal experts. Canyoning, orienteering and climbing activities are led by external experts.
Any medical issue is handled by the Accident and Emergency paediatrics department at the Hospital of Sion.
