U10 camp
Racing camp for young racers
Our U10 Saas‑Fee camp is for strong, motivated skiers under 10 who want focused, age‑appropriate training. For this category, we create smaller groups so coaches can stay close on the glacier, manage the T‑bars safely, and give each athlete individual feedback, keeping the Saas‑Fee glacier a safe environment while still offering an appropriate challenge for our younger skiers.
Experienced coaches prioritize safety and development, creating a supportive environment where young athletes improve technique, race skills, and confidence while enjoying skiing with peers.
Coaching young athletes since 2006. We’ve perfected our technical approach for younger athletes to ensure safety and fun.
U10 Saas-Fee ski racing camp
for young athletes during Summer & Autumn
- Only one consecutive week can be booked.
- 12-24 October.
- Arrival on Sundays
- High skiing level required
- Independent on T-bars and able to carry own ski equipment
- Capable of walking 100m uphill with ski equipment each day
- 8 and 9 years old.
- Maximum 4 racers per trainer, according to age and level.
Saas-Fee Glacier is one of Europe’s best summer and autumn training locations thanks to its high altitude and reliable snow conditions. The pedestrian village supports a healthy lifestyle and smooth logistics, helping athletes recover and perform.
At Ski Zenit, we place special emphasis on U10 development with personalized, age-specific training and close support. Glacier sessions can be demanding for young athletes, so we carefully adapt terrain, intensity, and rest periods to keep training safe, positive, and effective. All on-snow and off-snow activities are tailored to each group according to age and skill level.
Arrival Sunday evening, departure Saturday after skiing.
Each week includes:
- 6 days of activities.
- 5 days of ski training.
- 1 off-skiing day.
- Outdoor and indoor sports.
- Fitness.
- Activation and recovery routines.
- Ski Tuning.
- Video Analysis.
* Athlete’s Hotel with constant supervision not available for U10 athletes. For other accommodation, please enquire.
Best ski camp in Europe for U10 athletes
Activities and Athlete development:
Saas-Fee is one of the best places in Europe for summer skiing—and it’s ideal for our U10 camp. Glacier ski days with Ski Zenit mean long, fun-filled days on and off the snow. Mornings focus on age‑appropriate ski sessions that build confidence and basic technique through playful drills, short runs, and plenty of encouragement.
Afternoons are packed with games and activities that develop balance, coordination, strength, and teamwork—think obstacle courses, ball games, and group challenges. Small groups, experienced coaches, regular breaks, and a friendly atmosphere ensure every child improves skills, stays safe, and has a great time making new friends.
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7:15 h. |
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8:00 – 12:00 h. |
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13:00 h. |
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15:30 – 18:30 h. |
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19:00 h. |
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20:30 h. |
* in autumn the day begins later and ski training sessions are longer
Ski racing camp for U10 athletes (ages 8–9). Specifically designed for the youngest ski racers, groups are smaller than our regular camps, with a maximum of four skiers per coach. The camp focuses on developing basic technical, mental, and physical skills and helping athletes grow into healthy competitors who love the sport. Our experienced coaches prioritize safety on the glacier and ensure the kids have fun in a supportive environment. Excellent off-ski activity program.
We have included activation and recovery as part of our training to help athletes prepare their bodies for movement and recover properly after intense sessions. It is an effective way to activate key muscle groups, improve mobility, and support the body after a long day of training. It also helps athletes reset mentally and physically for full recovery.
Activation and recovery sessions allow our athletes to work on physical readiness, improve movement quality, and support muscle repair and regeneration. These sessions are highly recommended to reduce injury risk and improve overall performance. Our coaches adapt the exercises, intensity, and duration of each session to match different skill levels and age groups.
All U10 ski racers in our training program will take part in age‑appropriate fitness sessions throughout the week. Each workout is tailored to the developmental stage and individual needs of every child, balancing challenge with safety while keeping activities playful and creative.
These post‑ski sessions emphasize gentle recovery from on‑snow training and focus on injury prevention for young bodies. Exercises target basic strength, coordination, balance, agility, and flexibility using short, varied tasks and lots of movement breaks to suit attention spans and energy levels.
Saas‑Fee offers a safe, inspiring setting for a wide range of child‑friendly fitness activities. During these sessions, U10 athletes take part in age-appropriate group activities so they can learn, play, and develop together.
In the afternoons and on days when you’re not skiing, we’ll do lots of fun activities. You can play team games, go on short mountain hikes, and try indoor sports. Saas-Fee is a great place for all these activities. There are easy paths that kids can walk on, big fields for team games, and indoor halls for sports when the weather is bad. Everything is safe and made for kids your age, so you’ll have lots of fun and stay active.
BOULDERING:
Bouldering in the Swiss Alps during the summer is a fun way for 8- and 9-year-olds to try climbing on big rocks close to the ground. The mountains have many different rocks to practice on, so kids can try easy moves and get stronger while enjoying amazing views. Make sure climbs are low, there’s always an adult watching, and use crash pads and helmets. Turn it into a game: count moves, try simple routes, and cheer when someone reaches the top.
ROLLERBLADING:
Rollerblading helps young skiers by practicing balance, coordination, and control — skills that are also used when skiing. Short rollerblading sessions make legs stronger and improve reaction time. For 8- and 9-year-olds, skate on smooth, quiet paths with a helmet and pads. Do playful drills like gentle side-to-side carving, cone slaloms, and short one-foot glides to build the same movements used on skis.
BALANCE:
Balance is very important for ski racing, even for kids. Good balance helps skiers stay steady, turn better, and avoid falls. For 8- and 9-year-olds, balance work should be short, fun, and varied: walk on a low beam or a line, stand on one foot while tossing a ball, do small hops with soft landings, or use a wobble board for a few seconds. Ski Zenit’s program uses games and simple exercises that help kids get stronger, more stable, and more confident on the mountain.
Taking good care of ski bases and edges is essential for effective ski training. We will teach younger athletes how to wax their skis and will sharpen edges as needed. Athletes are expected to arrive at camp with their equipment in good condition and ready for race training.
Video analysis is an important tool for our coaches to help 8- and 9-year-old skiers understand and improve the skills they are working on during ski training. Technical and tactical ideas important to performance will be explained using simple, positive language and clear visuals so they know what to try in the next day’s practice. One short, age-appropriate video session will be held after every 2 or 3 days of training.
Summer skiing and Highly-skilled Team of Coaches, a perfect combination
TRAINING & lane space
1195 CHF
per Camp / Week
6 activity days, 5 skiing days
Single day option 190 CHF
2 weeks available
Dates 2026:
12 – 24 October
Ski Pass
212CHF
per 5 days, child under age 16
1 day: child 50 / adult: 83 CHF
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On request
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