Club Med reinvents the 11-17 years-old experience - Teens Club and Chill Pass

Oct 17, 2026

Club Med reinvents the 11–17 holiday experience by renewing its teenager programmes with two age-tailored concepts. Teens Club (11–13) and Chill Pass (14–17) are designed to match different desires, pace of life, and social needs, creating more harmonious stays. Grounded in observation from a design-thinking study, the programmes address how teens engage with digital messages, seek instant gratification, and prefer personalized, exclusive activities. The document outlines activity formats including icebreakers, interactive games, creativity workshops, and IRL connections.

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Teens Club and Chill Pass

Age-tailored concepts for 11–13 and 14–17

From observation to action: key insights

Teens Club (11–13) activities

Chill Pass (14–17) connections

Club Med reinvents the 11-17 years-old experience with Teens Club and Chill Pass . Press Release . In 2023 Club Med renews its holiday programmes for teenagers. Teens don’t have the same desires, dreams or pace of life at 11, 14 or 17 years old. To cater to their diverse needs, Club Med is introducing two clubs in 2023, each tailored to specific age ranges. The CLUB MED TEENS program is designed for 11-13-year-olds, while the CLUB MED CHILL PASS caters to 14-17-year-olds. This approach leads to targeted activities and a more harmonious experience for each group. Teens & Chill Pass Club Med A pioneer in child and teen supervision. “The goal of life isto be happy. The place to be happy is here. The time to be happy is now”. This famous quote from Gérard Blitz, co-founder of Club Med, sums up his vision. Today, Club Med has become as much a lifestyle asa brand, and it brings its philosophy of happiness to an ever-expanding audience. A pioneer in children’s activities, with the creation of the Mini Club in 1967 for 4-10 year-olds, followed by the Junior Club for 11-17 year-olds in 2005, Club Med’s new offering sweeps teens off during their family stay to give thema taste for meeting new people and independence… in real life. It allows them to fully enjoy the setting in which they find themselves, awakening all their senses with experiences geared to them, designed by Club Med and its G.O™ . Teens & Chill Pass Club Med A new generation, new desires They’re known as Generation Z. Young people born between 2006 and 2012 who evolve day after day and whose codes have always fascinated Club Med. They too deserve a holiday tailored to their needs. In line with the digital revolution, today’s teens know how to walk and scroll a screen at the sametime. Does that mean they are disconnected from the real world ? Not necessarily: their commitment to the environment, diversity, and gender equality appears to prove otherwise. How does one relate to a complex generation whose feet are firmly rooted in digital technology and whose minds are wide-open to the world and its changes ? Club Med has always been willing to question itself to find answers. Today, the pioneering French allinclusive holiday brand is rethinking its practices to better capture the attention of teens aged 11 to 17 who stay at Resorts with their parents. Club Med is committed to enhancing its offer by introducing two new concepts designed to meet the needs and preferences of teenagers aged 11-13 and 14-17.qui accompagnent leurs parents en Resorts. | From observation to action | | In 2020, Club Med commissioned a study by the Parisian design thinking agency think.u.
After several weeks of on-site immersion in 5 Club Med Resorts in 2020 and in 2022, they compiled diverse portraits of teenage guests. Here are five insights on which Club Med Teens and Club Med Chill Pass, two programmes respectively for 11-13-year-olds and 14-17-year-olds, are based. | | --- | --- | --- | | 1
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5 | Teens are comfortable socializing remotely but feel awkward IRL (in real life).
They take visual and digital messages onboard more easily.
Teens live in the moment and expect instant gratification with just a click.
They tend to identify with content that gets them noticed on social media.
They seek out personalized and exclusive experiences, especially during holidays. | | Teens & Chill Pass Club Med the new “destination”for 11-13-year-olds Icebreakers To kick off the programme, an icebreaker activity is the starting point to foster group bonding. Themed games are proposed to encourage friendly and cooperative interactions. For example, there’sa list of challenges to pick from, so you can discover your future best friends by imitating their favorite sport or celebrity ! Everytime a new member arrives, the G.O™ entertainingly encourages their integration by initiating an icebreaker. «What are we doing today?» This is a

FAQs

What are Teens Club and Chill Pass, and who are they for?

Teens Club is designed for 11–13-year-olds, while Chill Pass caters to 14–17-year-olds during their family stay with parents.

What study insights do the programmes use?

They are based on insights from portraits of teenage guests, including teens’ comfort socializing remotely, difficulty staying awkward IRL, preference for instant gratification, and interest in personalized exclusive experiences.

What types of activities are included in the Teens Club programme?

The programme starts with icebreakers to foster group bonding, then offers varied activities such as themed games, active sports with new twists, and creative workshops to showcase talents.

Oct 17, 2026

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