Illustration of children in coats and hats gathered round fallen leaves in an autumn wood.
Geneva

One week in October

The Geneva autumn break runs Monday 19 to Friday 23 October. One week, and for most working families that means five days to cover.

111
camps that week
17
communes
50
cover a full day
36
organisers

October holiday camps

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Activities in this guide, A to Z

Book it now rather than in October

Autumn camps fill earlier than parents expect, because it's a short break and there are fewer of them than in summer. By the start of October the full-week places at the popular sites are usually gone.

The half-day options hold on longer, so if you're reading this late, look there first.

Full week or single days

Some places take a booking for the whole week, others let you pick days. If you only need Tuesday and Thursday covered, the single-day options exist and they're cheaper than paying for five.

What's on

Sport and multi-activity camps make up most of it, alongside robotics, film-making, science and gym. There's also a week of morning English if you'd rather half a day of something structured than a full day of running around.

Where

Genève has the most, then Le Grand-Saconnex, Founex, Veyrier and Meyrin. Several of the biggest sites are just outside the city, so check the address before you assume it's a trek.

Answers

The things parents actually ask

When is the Geneva school holiday in October 2026?

Monday 19 to Friday 23 October. One week.

What camps are on during the October break?

111 in our listings, across 17 communes. Mostly sport and multi-activity, plus robotics, film-making, science and gym.

Can I book single days rather than the whole week?

Yes, several run that way. If you only need two days covered, you're not paying for five.

Are there camps that cover a full working day?

50 run long enough. The rest are half days, morning or afternoon.

When should I book?

Now rather than in October. Full-week places at the popular sites usually go by the start of the month.

Is there a cheaper option than a full week?

Yes. Several sites let you book single days rather than the whole week, and the half-day camps cost less again. If you only need Tuesday and Thursday covered, you are not paying for five.

Last updated 14 October 2026. We refresh these figures weekly.
Dates from the canton's official school holiday calendar.