VIRTUAL FRENCH CAMPS
Spend some quality time with us in our Virtual Camps!
We offer fantastic virtual French camp programming to children aged 4 to 12 with significant academic components as well as some fun aspects, run by trained and knowledgeable leaders, and on a safe and secure online platform.
Our French virtual camps will allow your children to spend quality time with enthusiastic leaders while enhancing their French skills during any school break!
CHECK OUT OUR EXCITING VIRTUAL FRENCH CAMPS!
We offer virtual camps during summer, winter, and March breaks. All virtual camps are broken up into half-day sessions, so you may choose to register for morning (9AM to 12PM) or afternoon (1PM to 4PM) sessions.
Each camper will receive a gift in the mail upon registration! This summer, campers can expect a FREE Camp Tournesol t-shirt.
WHAT DO WE DO AT VIRTUAL CAMP?
Campers will rotate through a variety of activities including ‘Get Moving’, arts and crafts, and board games! Each day will also include a rotation of academic-focused activities (reading, conversation and comprehension). Much-loved skits, songs and the imaginary campfire will certainly be included as well! Snack breaks are also scheduled twice per session.
These camps are designed to be both academic and fun; they include tons of opportunities to practice various French skills and socialize with peers.
March (April) Break Camps
- Week of April 12th-16th: Morning half-days (9AM to 12PM) OR Afternoon half-days (1PM to 4PM)
- *all times are in EST
Summer Break Camps
- Choose from any weeks from July 5th until September 3rd: Morning half-days (9AM to 12PM) OR Afternoon half-days (1PM to 4PM)
- *all times are in EST
Summer Break Specialty Camps
School of Wizardry Theme:
- Week of July 5th: Morning half-days (9AM to 12PM) OR Afternoon half-day (1PM to 4PM)
- Week of August 9th: Morning half-days (9AM to 12PM)
Around the World Theme:
- Week of July 19th: Morning half-days (9AM to 12PM) OR Afternoon half-days (1PM to 4PM)
- Week of August 23rd: Morning half-days (9AM to 12PM)
- *all times are in EST
Winter Break Camps
- First week of Winter break: Morning half-days (9AM to 12PM) OR Afternoon half-days (1PM to 4PM)
- Second week of Winter Break: Morning half-days (9AM to 12PM)
- *all times are in EST
March (April) Break Camps
- Week of April 12th-16th: Morning Half-day (9AM to 12PM) OR Afternoon Half-day (1PM to 4PM)
- *all times are in EST
Summer Break Camps
- Choose from any weeks from July 5th until September 3rd: Morning Half-day (9AM to 12PM) OR Afternoon Half-Day (1PM to 4PM)
- *all times are in EST
Summer Break Specialty Camps
School of Wizardry Theme:
- Week of July 5th: Morning half-day (9AM to 12PM) OR Afternoon half-day (1PM to 4PM)
- Week of August 9th: Morning half-day (9AM to 12PM)
Around the World Theme:
- Week of July 19th: Morning half-day (9AM to 12PM) OR Afternoon half-day (1PM to 4PM)
- Week of August 23rd: Morning half-day (9AM to 12PM)
- *all times are in EST
Winter Break Camps
- First week of Winter break: Morning Half-day (9AM to 12PM) OR Afternoon Half Day (1PM to 4PM)
- Second week of Winter Break: Morning Half-day (9AM to 12PM)
- *all times are in EST
FAQs
We offer six programs to choose from to ensure your child is grouped with peers that have similar skill and age levels. We ask that you please register in the program that best describes your child’s French level. If you are uncertain, please contact us:
Campers who are francophone OR currently attend French immersion:
- Les Hiboux: Sk-Grade 1
- Les Loups: Grade 2-3
- Les Castors: Grade 4-6
Campers who are not in French immersion:
- Les Aigles: Sk-Grade 1
- Les Renards: Grade 2-3
- Les Caribous: Grade 4-6
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Our French virtual camps will come to your house via the well-known Zoom platform. By now most children have grown accustomed to connecting virtually with their schools or our own programming. “Zooming” has become a verb! Our team has invested time and effort into becoming well acquainted with this platform and we are ready to take on the virtual world!
- A desktop, a laptop, or a tablet. As a last resort, a phone would do. Your device should be up to-date with the operating system and have an updated browser as well.
- You should have a good internet connection which allows you to reliably have video-conferencing.
- A quiet area where there isn’t too much background noise or distractions for your child.
- We would love to get them moving, so a bit of physical space around them is great! We will let you know in advance when their Get Moving module is held.
- They will be encouraged to participate in a craft module. Again we will let you know in advance when and what is needed for that. Don’t worry, we have lots of options for substitutions!
We have premium access to Zoom’s tools and security features, and have a direct line to Zoom via our account manager. We stay on top of any new releases and have investigated all safety features and measures to be taken. Your child will join us via their Zoom meeting ID, protected by a password. They will be admitted to the classroom via our waiting room and identified by our Campus Lead as soon as they enter. Users trying to enter who are not registered will be disconnected. Our meeting will be locked as soon as the day begins ensuring that uninvited users cannot join in. We disable private chat to ensure campers do not have an opportunity to bully or share content.
Children are grouped by age. The “bunk leader” follows your child during the programming and will drop in as needed. They are their go-to during the day.
After starting off with an exciting and engaging team rally cry, or “cri de ralliement”, children will go through three modules of programming each half-day, with bathroom and snack breaks spread throughout. (Please note we do not provide snacks.)
We are proud to have a team of highly qualified specialists delivering our specialized virtual French camp curriculum. Our instructors are fun, energetic and love FRENCH! Their mission is to make sure your child is engaged, laughing, and learning all at the same time.
- There will be a dedicated “bunk leader” that either stays with your child during the whole program or drops in during specialty programs.
- A responsible ‘Campus Lead’ will be present to coordinate all the camper groups.
- We have tech support on hand to ensure our platform and connection are secured and you receive the support you need.
- Our office staff will be working behind the scenes should you have any questions about your registration, scheduling and more.
Yes! Many of our campers return week after week. We change the theme and content each week to prevent too much repetition.
French Virtual Camp
- Includes free gift for each camper
- Choose from morning or afternoon sessions
- Early bird discount until May 15th ($20 off) (summer session only)
- Multiple week discount (10% off when registering for 3+ weeks at a time) (summer session only)
YEAR-ROUND FRENCH SUPPORT
Our sister company, Brouillet Academy, specializes in virtual French Second Language learning all year round! If you are looking for academic support or would like help improving your child’s grades, our team of experienced instructors are here for you.
Our weekly French group classes target each specific grade level (from beginner Core French to advanced French Immersion). With a range of academic and theme-specific classes, you’re sure to find something that will keep your child excited about improving their French!
Our French virtual classes are also available in a private learning PODs format! If you have a group of 4+ students, you can create your own POD and select the time, day, and frequency of classes that works best for you.
Do you prefer more customized support? Our experienced tutors offer 1-on-1 virtual sessions with lessons that can be crafted according to your child’s French skill level and necessary area of focus.