Pre‑Teen Winter Camp in France – 27 Dec 2025 to 2 Jan 2026

Day 1: 27 December – Arrival & Settling In

Morning: Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and transfer to Hôtel Mercure Paris La Défense. Check‑in and unpack in the comfortable family rooms.

Afternoon: Explore the hotel’s indoor play area and enjoy a light lunch at the on‑site restaurant.

Evening: Group welcome dinner in the hotel’s banquet hall, followed by a short ice‑breaker game to meet fellow campers.

Day 2: 28 December – Disneyland Paris

Morning: Depart for Disneyland Paris and enter the park as it opens; head straight to the **Adventureland** attractions.

Afternoon: Enjoy the **Fantasyland** rides, and take a break for a quick bite at the park’s family‑friendly cafés.

Evening: Return to the hotel; gather for a cozy movie night in the lounge with popcorn.

Day 3: 29 December – Creative Workshops

Morning: Participate in a hands‑on art workshop at the hotel’s activity room, creating winter‑themed crafts.

Afternoon: Join a cooking class where campers learn to make simple French pastries.

Evening: Enjoy the pastries together while sharing stories around a fireplace.

Day 4: 30 December – Château de Versailles

Morning: Travel to Château de Versailles and start with a guided tour of the opulent State Apartments.

Afternoon: Stroll through the expansive gardens, spotting the famous fountains and the “Grand Trianon”.

Evening: Return to Paris; have a relaxed dinner at a local bistro near the hotel.

Day 5: 31 December – New Year’s Eve Celebration

Morning: Free time for optional shopping at the nearby La Défense mall.

Afternoon: Prepare festive decorations in the hotel’s community hall for the evening celebration.

Evening: Join a family‑friendly New Year’s Eve party with music, games, and a midnight toast.

Day 6: 1 January – Winter Sports Day

Morning: Head to an indoor ice‑skating rink for beginner lessons and fun skating games.

Afternoon: Warm up with a snow‑play session in a nearby artificial snow zone.

Evening: Gather for a hearty “raclette” dinner back at the hotel, sharing highlights of the day.

Day 7: 2 January – Departure

Morning: Pack belongings and enjoy a final breakfast buffet.

Afternoon: Transfer to the airport for departure flights.

Evening: Farewell messages and photo sharing to remember the adventure.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Disneyland Paris – 6 hours – €85 per camper (ticket and transport)
• Château de Versailles – 4 hours – €30 per camper (ticket and transport)
• Hotel accommodation (6 nights) – €120 per night per room – €720 total
• Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) – €35 per day per camper – €245 total
• Workshops & activities – €50 total per camper
• Total Estimated Cost per Camper: €1,230

Tips

To extend the trip, add a day trip to the nearby Parc Astérix for another themed adventure, or schedule a day of indoor climbing at a local center. If you need to shorten the itinerary, you can combine the creative workshops with the New Year’s Eve celebration on a single day and skip the ice‑skating activity, keeping the core experiences of Disneyland and Versailles.