Our Camp

Peak Pioneers is a skills-based alpine day camp for kids aged 5-14 designed to nurture confidence, curiosity, and a deep sense of grounding in the natural world. Led by professional mountain guides, our programmes combine hiking, navigation, teamwork, and nature-based exploration, aiming to build practical outdoor skills and a genuine belief in what they can achieve.

We believe the mountains are the best classrooms in the world. Away from screens and structured routines, children discover what they're capable of, form real friendships, and develop a deep connection with the natural world that stays with them long after the summer ends.

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A young girl running joyfully in a grassy mountain landscape with cliffs in the background, and the words 'Peak Pioneers' overlayed on the image. 
Rooted in nature. Built for adventure. Designed for growing minds.
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Our Team

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Founder
Founder

Tom McConnell

Leila Al-Qattan

Valérie Dubois Delplanque 

Camp Director
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