The story of Papachocolat
It all started with a doting dad and a simple, affectionate nickname given by children: Papachocolat.
At first, it was just Curtis, a father in Geneva, who spent his days sharing quality time with his children: rollerblading, games, outings, and trips. Very quickly, other children and parents wanted to join the adventure.
Little by little, in 2016, he created his first recreation centers and holiday camps (2 trips to New York with 10 children).
What started as a family activity has become a vibrant community focused on creativity, teaching, sports and sharing.
Today, Papachocolat offers a multitude of activities for children and teenagers aged 4 to 17: roller skating, dance, theater, creative workshops, e-sports, language camps and even stays in Europe.
Always with the same idea: to offer children unforgettable experiences and give parents peace of mind.
Papachocolat is more than just a name:
It's a way of seeing childhood, made of smiles, discoveries and memories that remain engraved.
Our mission
At Papachocolat, our mission is to offer children and adolescents unique, educational and fun experiences through day centers, camps and creative workshops.
We want:
✨ Encourage discovery, creativity and self-improvement.
✨ Create a safe, caring and joyful environment, where every child finds their place.
✨ Supporting parents by offering them a quality, reliable and accessible childcare solution at a very affordable price.
Our ambition is simple: to enable every child to grow up with unforgettable memories, strong friendships and self-confidence.
What makes us different in 5 values
✨ At Papachocolat, our camps are not just activities: they transmit a state of mind.
We have chosen 5 strong values that guide each of our days and that we share with the children.
01
Kindness 🤝
Each child is welcomed with respect and attention, in a reassuring and warm environment.
02
Creativity 🎨
We stimulate the imagination through artistic, sporting and cultural activities.
03
Team spirit ⚽
Learning to share, collaborate and encourage each other is an integral part of our camps.
04
Pleasure & discovery 🌍
Our programs are designed to combine fun, learning and openness to the world.
05
Trust & autonomy 🚀
We help each child gain confidence and develop independence.
Our great entertainers!
An experienced team, attentive and always attentive to safety and well-being.
Camp Captain
Curtis aka "Papachocolat"
Mamavanille, creative energy
Jessica aka "Mamavanille"
Abdel the Boss of Fun
Abdel
The Queen of Smiles
Amber
The Boss of the Games 🎮
Dylan
Coach Joudia
Joudia
Super K
Kenan
Sweet Sonia
Sonia
Sweet Mathilde