2016

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5 Reasons Why Community And Mentorship Matter In Your Bilingual Journey

Anyone who has been successful in any area hasn’t just had a stroke of “luck”. Their success was likely a combination of trial and error, perseverance and learnt skills. The learning curve can be steep. But one of the best ways to shortcut the learning curve is to find like-minded mentors. The type of mentors […]

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Top 7 board games to enrich French language learning and where to get them

Most ordinary day camps strive to meet one goal: to create an active, outdoor experience where campers can have fun in a safe and nurturing environment. But Camp Tournesol rises to the challenge with an additional goal: helping campers boost their confidence  speaking French by offering a French program that doesn’t look anything like their

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Why French Exposure Is Crucial During Your Child’s 9-Week Summer Break

  In as little as 2 months, the last school bell of the year will ring and students will flood out of the doors excited to kick off their summer break. And like most parents, you might have already started planning how to help your child make the most of the summer. But this planning

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Learning a Second Language: Is it worth it for your child?

It’s no secret that learning a new language requires a strong commitment, focus and determination. You may have also heard about the benefits learning a new language can provide. Yet you can’t help but wonder: “Is learning a new language really worth it?” Yet you can’t help but wonder: “Is learning a second language really

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Dealing With Bullying: 6 Ways To Help Bullied Kids & Teens

Everyday, kids and teens across the country wake up scared to go to school. 1 in 3 Canadian teens have reported being bullied, and 47% of parents report having children who are being bullied. We take bullying very seriously at our French Camps. Bullying is intentional tormenting in verbal, physical or psychological ways. It can

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A Colourful Tissue Paper Rainbow: Fun craft for kids Colorful Tissue Paper Rainbow

How to make a colourful tissue paper rainbow! Do you have children at home on a rainy or snowy weekend? Are you looking for something interesting and unique to do with them? Or maybe you’re hosting a playdate with a few of your child’s friends and looking for activities? How about trying one of our

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Time Management Made Easy For French Immersion Students

It’s no secret that French Immersion students have several priorities to juggle… Not only are they required to study for all of their core subjects, but they also have to balance the increased workload that naturally comes with learning a second language. The key to pulling off a successful balancing act lies in Time Management.

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