French Foundation Camp
Bilingual
Ages 4-7
Our Kinder Program, tailored for ages 4 to 7, focuses on preparing campers for future French programs or acquiring basic French skills. It is specially designed to:
- Facilitate a smooth transition to school settings.
- Equip campers with the confidence and enthusiasm needed to enter French programs.
- Enhance their verbal skills in French.
This French Camp program is ideal for those new to the language, laying the foundational skills essential for success in French Immersion. Each week introduces a new theme and builds on the previous one, making it perfect for continuous enrolment. Join us for a summer of enriching experiences, all while learning French. No prior French experience is needed!
Daily Grade-Specific French Lessons
Each week, campers will receive a Tournesol workbook with a different theme!
During the camp week, campers will complete the workbook with the camp instructors during our daily French Lessons. Campers will learn New French vocabulary and begin to say French words spontaneously and independently. The workbook also includes the words to the songs that they will learn and will be sent home with the campers at the end of the French camp. They will be able to continue “working” in their workbook for the rest of the summer to reinforce their learning.
Not located in the GTA or Southwest Ontario? Or do you simply prefer to Camp from home? Check out our Virtual Camps!
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KINDER CAMP ACTIVITIES
WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE
Click on the photo to see a sample weekly schedule for our Kinder Program.
In our program, mornings are dedicated to formal vocabulary lessons, which are then reinforced throughout the day with a variety of engaging activities like sports, arts and crafts, book clubs, cooperative games, and singing. This approach ensures a seamless integration of language learning with fun.
FAQ
9:00am to 4:00pm.
We also offer extended care hours from 8:00am to 5:00pm (at an additional cost) to accommodate parents’ busy schedules. See details here.
We make sure to maintain a maximum of 8 campers per every 1 counselor.
We form camper groups according to age and French level so that your child feels comfortable around their peers. Our counselors monitor their groups closely and will inform the team leader if a camper is not thriving at the given level and should switch groups.
We switch up our programming each week/session, so you can register for up to 8 weeks of fun in French! More than ⅔ of our campers attend multiple weeks.
Typically, we offer extended care and a pizza lunch. See details here.
Upon registration, each family will receive a detailed Parent Handbook PDF with all important information and schedules that you need to know before camp starts. We will also send out emails with any important updates, so make sure you’re on our mailing list!
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We do not offer single-day or half-week pricing. Each week of camp must be paid for in full.
