Improve your padel skills this summer at this intensive Padel Summer Camp in Vichy, France! Designed for teenagers aged 13–17 with previous playing experience, this residential sports camp combines expert coaching, doubles matches and technical training with the opportunity to meet French teenagers.
With around 30 hours of padel training per week, campers develop their game while enjoying sports, friendships and a lively French summer camp atmosphere.
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What can you expect from this Padel Summer Camp in France?
Nacel's Padel Summer Camp in Vichy is a residential sports program for teenagers who already play padel and want to take their skills further. The camp focuses on technical improvement, match strategy and regular practice in a structured environment. Players train with experienced French coaches and practice alongside French teenagers with similar abilities. Sessions combine individual skill development with teamwork, helping participants gain confidence and become more effective doubles players.
The experience also extends beyond the court. Campers share meals, enjoy evening activities and spend their free time together on campus, making it easy to build friendships with French peers.
Who is this padel camp designed for?
This program welcomes teenagers aged 13–17 who have previous padel experience. Regular practice at a club is recommended because the training schedule is intensive and builds on existing skills. The camp is not suitable for complete beginners. Coaches organize groups by playing level so participants can train at an appropriate pace.
Can international students practice French during the camp?
Yes! Most campers and coaches are French, giving international students opportunities to practice the language naturally throughout their stay.
French is part of everyday communication during sports training, meals and recreational activities. Rather than attending formal language classes, students develop their listening and speaking confidence by interacting with French teenagers in real-life situations.
Discover what sets our sports camps apart! Read our interview with Juliette, our French Sports Camp Director, and learn how teenagers combine sports training, cultural immersion, and new friendships with French peers.
What does the padel training program include?
The camp provides approximately 30 hours of padel per week, generally divided into two daily training sessions from Monday to Friday.
The coaching program develops four important areas of the game:
Technical skills: Improve forehands, backhands, serves, volleys and specialized padel strokes such as the bandeja and víbora. Players also work on ball trajectories, glass rebounds and defensive lobs.
Tactics and strategy: Learn effective court positioning, doubles formations, partner communication and how to construct points against different opponents.
Mental preparation: Develop concentration, confidence, emotional control and teamwork through practical challenges.
Competition practice: Apply new skills during doubles matches, internal tournaments and team challenges.
With approximately one padel coach for every seven campers, coaches can adapt exercises to the group's abilities and provide guidance throughout training.
What happens outside padel training?
After training, campers have opportunities to relax, socialize and participate in supervised evening activities. These may include group games, contests, team competitions and other recreational entertainment organized according to the participants' ages, interests and weather conditions.
For students staying two weeks, the program also includes a group outing to Le PAL amusement and wildlife park, offering a change of pace from the training routine.
What does a typical day at the padel camp look like?
A typical weekday combines morning and afternoon training, scheduled meals, relaxation and evening entertainment.
Time | Activity |
|---|---|
7:45–8:15 AM | Wake-up |
8:15–9:00 AM | Breakfast |
9:00 AM–12:30 PM | Morning sports training |
12:30–1:30 PM | Lunch |
1:30–2:30 PM | Rest and free time |
2:30–5:30 PM | Afternoon sports training |
5:30–7:00 PM | Showers and free time |
7:00–8:00 PM | Dinner |
8:00–9:00 PM | Free time |
9:00–10:00 PM | Evening activities |
The schedule is illustrative and may change according to the program and weather.
Where do students stay during the padel summer camp?
Campers stay at the Lycée Valery Larbaud campus in Vichy, a town in central France known for its sporting facilities and thermal heritage. Students share bedrooms with two to four occupants, with shared bathroom facilities. Room arrangements take age and gender into account, bringing together French and international campers.
The residential campus includes dining areas, indoor activity spaces and recreational facilities where students can spend time together outside training. Please note that accommodation buildings do not have air conditioning, only ventilators.
Are meals included in the program?
Yes. Nacel provides full-board accommodation, including breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack and dinner. Meals are prepared on site, with balanced menus designed to meet the nutritional needs of active teenagers.
Families should inform Nacel of food allergies or dietary requirements before arrival so the camp can assess the necessary arrangements.
How are students supervised?
Campers benefit from organized supervision throughout their stay, both during sports training and outside scheduled activities. The residential team includes a camp director, activity leaders and a health assistant. There is approximately one residential chaperone for every seven students, in addition to sports coaching staff.
Each camp session lasts for 7 or 14 days. Arrival on Sunday and departure on Saturday.
Arrival dates in Vichy are:
July 18, 2027 (1 or 2 weeks)
July 25, 2027 (1 week)
Padel Summer Camp in France 2027
* Price in Euros per participant.
TRAIN TRANSFERS
For an additional fee, we can arrange accompanied transportation by train from Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Rennes, Metz, and Bordeaux to the camp and back.
This extra option includes:
A round-trip train ticket
Camp supervision throughout the journey
Transfers between the train stations and the camp
Students may also join the group directly at the designated train station and travel to the camp using our daily shuttle service.
Please note that this shuttle operates only once per day, at the same time as the group arriving from Paris, for both arrival and departure. (Please contact us for the exact schedule.)
AIRPORT TRANSFERS (On Request)
We can arrange airport transfers on request through a trusted taxi service specialized in transporting minors. This service is available for arrivals and departures, and pricing is customized based on the airport and schedule.
Please contact us to receive a personalized quote.
💰 What's Included in the Price?
- Administration fees
- Full board accommodation in shared rooms
- Sports activities are carefully supervised and led by certified chaperones
- Access to all sports equipment on the campus
- Social activities during the weekend and in the evenings
- Support, assistance, and 24H emergency response phone number during the whole program
🚫 What's Not Included?
- Round-trip international airfare
- Non-compulsory insurance (luggage lost, flight delay, etc.)
- Visa, passport, and medical exam fees
- Group transfer from a Paris train station to the Vichy campus by train, with French chaperones, and back
- Personal expenses and spending money
- Medical, Liability, and Emergency Repatriation insurance: please provide an insurance certificate
What are the requirements to join the padel camp?
Nacel welcomes motivated international students who meet the following conditions:
Are 13–17 years old at the time of the program.
Have previous padel experience and can participate in intensive sports training.
Are willing to communicate in French and interact with local campers.
Can adapt to a shared residential environment and follow camp rules.
Are physically able to participate in the planned sports activities.
Students should be comfortable in a French-speaking environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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During our sports camp in France your child will be surrounded by French teens. Improvement comes from constant immersion, using the language daily with native speakers. Studies show that four weeks of immersion can be as effective as a year of college language study due to the constant practice.
Cell phones are allowed at the camp and their use is subject to the following rules:
- They may only be used during free time and just before meals.
- They cannot be used during camp activities to ensure smooth operation.
- Phones are collected by the management team every night to avoid disturbing campers while they sleep.
- Wifi access on campus is not guaranteed.
- Parents can contact the camp director daily from 6 pm to 7 pm.
- In case of an emergency, parents can contact our 24/7 emergency phone number.
Please remember to disclose any allergies during registration. If you indicate on the booking form that your child has allergies, we will provide you with an allergy form. Please complete the allergy form as soon as possible so that we can assess the camp's ability to accommodate your child's condition.
For stays of two consecutive weeks, laundry will be done at the end of the first week. However, we advise you to bring clothes for 10 days.
The supervision ratio is one adult for every 6 children. The camp staff is present during the campers' daily activities, including waking up, meal times, bedtime, evening entertainment, sports training, and language classes. Campers are not allowed to leave the campus unsupervised.
It is common in France not to have A/C in school buildings. As the camps are held in boarding schools that are available during the summer, they do not have A/C.
Their day starts at 7:30 am and ends at 10:00 pm
Yes. Your child can be dropped off between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm on the first day. Pickup time on the last day is between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm.
If you are unable to collect your child yourself and allow another person to pick them up, we will send you a parental authorization form, which you will need to complete and sign.
If you authorize your child to return home alone, we will send you a parental authorization form, which you will need to complete and sign. For those traveling on their own, we provide a free shuttle service between the station and the accommodation center, at a fixed time on arrival and departure. The shuttle times will be shared 1 week in advance. We recommend booking a taxi in advance to make sure your child catches the train/plain.
After booking you will receive a welcome pack with all the information about the camp including a packing list with clear instructions what to bring for each sport.
.If your child's train timetable does not correspond to the free shuttle bus timetable you'll need to book a cab in advance. You must let us know the name of the cab company, phone number and pick-up time
Once classes are booked, they are non-refundable.
Your child may need a medical consultation. In that case one of the staff members will accompany your child to the doctor or hospital. The cost of the visit is their responsibility and should be immediately paid at the location of the appointment.
- Estimated price for a doctor who comes to see the patient: 45€
- Estimated price for a visit to a general practice doctor: 23€
- Estimated price for a visit to a specialized doctor: 45€
Please keep in mind the following information:
- To fully immerse your child in the French experience, we would like to encourage you to limit contact with them. However, your child may reach out to you if necessary.
- In case of an emergency, please contact our 24/7 emergency phone number
- A blog with daily updates and pictures of the camp will be available. You will receive the login and details a week before the camp.
All stays include full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner) served either self-service or at the table, well-balanced and adapted to sports activities.
- 7:45 am - 8:15 am: Wake-up call
- 8:15 am - 9:00 am : Breakfast
- 9 am - 12:30 pm: Sports program
- 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Lunch
- 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Free time
- 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Sports program or French courses
- 5:30 pm - 7 pm: Showers + Free time
- 7 pm - 8 pm: Dinner
- 8 pm - 9 pm: Free time
- 9 pm - 10 pm: evening activities
We recommend that participants have 25 € pocket money per week. To avoid loss or theft, the pocket money must be given (it is compulsory) to the center's director. A coach opens the “bank” daily.
We are committed to doing everything in our power to motivate your child to stay and provide the necessary support. However, if your child decides to leave early and you agree to end the camp, please note that there will be no refund for the remaining days.
Arrival:
Direct Drop-off: Bring your child to the camp in Macon, Montauban, or Vichy on Sunday.
Train Arrival: Bring your child to Paris' Gare Bercy (for Vichy) or Gare de Lyon (for Macon) to join campers traveling by train between 12-2 p.m.
Departure:
Pick-up: Collect your child from camp on Saturday.
Train Return: Your child can return by accompanied group train travel to Gare Bercy or Gare de Lyon. You may pick them up at the station.
Other French stations available upon request. We do not offer Airport transfers.
Yes. As part of the application process, students must provide a copy of their vaccination record before joining the programme. Families should make sure that all required health information is updated and submitted to Nacel during the registration process.
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