#1: What is the focus of the program? FRENCH, FRENCH, FRENCH….our main purpose is to develop the skills and confidence in campers to speak french in a social and conversational setting….but that is NOT all. Here is a breakdown: Language skills: The goal of each and every week at Camp Tournesol is for campers to […]
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Why our French camps are booming! I was recently interviewed by CBC Radio Canada to discuss Camp Tournesol and the importance of French Day Camps, and socializing in French during the summer. The interview was conducted in French, so if you’re a French speaker who wants to tune in, you can do so here. Don’t
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Setting Your Child Up For Success In French Immersion You enrolled your child in French Immersion because you were excited about the flurry of positive benefits the program provides. Maybe you even have a few friends who rave about the program and couldn’t be happier with their decision. But when your kids start
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Having trouble picking a program for your child this summer? Feeling overwhelmed with the endless options? If you’re like most parents, you want your child to have fun but you also want the program to be educational too! So how do you find a summer program with the right balance of fun and education? Well,
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Camp Tournesol and Canadian Parents for French (Ontario) announce a new and exciting partnership!
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To continue with French Immersion or not – that is the question! As the director of a long-running French camp in the GTA, concerned parents of children in grade 6 and 8 often approach me looking for answers to this important question: “Why should I NOT pull my child out of French Immersion?” There are
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In Ontario – with a common school calendar across the province – it is tempting to take advantage of the “off season” fares when travelling. Providing your child with priceless experiences such as discovering a new part of the world is a great learning opportunity that you can easily provide with a simple trip out
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It’s no secret that learning a second language takes consistent effort, practice and motivation. And when it comes to motivation, there are two major hurdles: Getting motivated Staying motivated In today’s blog, we’re going to dive deep into the challenge of staying motivated. As the director of a leading French Day camp in the GTA,
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“I am so proud of you…” Every parent has uttered these words to their child. Although it is natural for us to always be proud of our children, it is also important to analyze the ways in which we praise our children… When we use phrases like “I am so proud of you” to praise
Does your child want to enhance their French skills but hasn’t yet found the most effective way to go about it? While some children may initially feel more comfortable resigning to their desk with a handful of French worksheets and studying alone, there is certainly a case to be made about learning a new language
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