Vacation Programme
During the Fasnacht, Spring, Summer and October Primary School holidays, we offer a range of exciting Vacation Programme weeks open to all primary school children. These run from Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays, and each week is based on a theme.
Fasnacht Vacation Programme 2026
Our Fasnacht Vacation Programme is back, featuring two themed weeks filled with creativity, energy, and fun.
Week 1 (16th February - 20th February): 'STEM - Think. Build. Discover.'
Our exciting STEM Week this February is designed for curious minds who love to experiment, explore and discover how the world works. Children will dive into hands-on investigations, including non-Newtonian fluid, extracting strawberry DNA, creating glow-in-the-dark slime, exploring optical illusions and building an impressive Rube Goldberg machine. The week also includes inspiring visits to the Science and Experience Centre, where pupils will learn about climate and energy through interactive experiments, as well as a visit to the Novartis SchoolHub, offering real-world insight into science, innovation and discovery.
| ELABasel Families | Non-ELABasel Families | |
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Week |
CHF 650 | CHF 800 |
| *Per Day | CHF 150 | CHF 200 |
*08:00 - 17:00
Week 2 (24th February - 27th February. Closed Monday 23rd February): Theme of the week 'Fascinating Fasnacht'.
Fascinating Fasnacht is an exciting holiday programme that immerses children in the colour, culture and excitement of Basel’s most iconic tradition. From experiencing the joy and energy of Kinderfasnacht in the city centre—with vibrant costumes, drums, Räppli and Dääfeli—to taking part in a playful treasure hunt, uncovering Basel’s hidden secrets, children will learn by doing, exploring and creating. Throughout the week, they will discover traditional Fasnacht characters such as the Waggis, Ueli and Harlequin, design and bring their own masks and characters to life, and deepen their understanding of Fasnacht through creative activities and a visit to the Museum der Kulturen, where they will explore the history, meaning and music behind this unique celebration.
| ELABasel Families | Non-ELABasel Families | |
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Week |
CHF 525 | CHF 660 |
| *Per Day | CHF 160 | CHF 190 |
*08:00 - 17:00
Our Alumni discount will be valid for 1 year after leaving as a full-time student. This will be applied before invoicing.
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Check out the videos below from some of our previous Vacation Programmes for a taste of what to expect!
Previous Vacation Programmes at ELABasel
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