Language goals: By the end of the week, campers will be able to recognize and pronounce the French alphabet, count and use basic numbers, greet others appropriately, and use simple everyday phrases. Children will confidently introduce themselves, say their age, ask and answer basic questions, and respond naturally to common expressions, building a strong foundation in listening and speaking French.

Sample activities include: Each day is filled with hands-on, high-energy activities that make French come alive. Campers learn the French alphabet and sounds through songs, rhythms, and call-and-response chants, then play letter scavenger hunts and spelling games using movement. Numbers come to life as children count, clap, jump, and dance to music, play number bingo, and take part in upbeat team challenges. Through music-based role-play, puppets, and playful skits, campers practice greetings, ask Ça va ?, introduce themselves (Je m’appelle…), and say their age. Storytime with visuals and props helps children understand spoken French, while sing-alongs, simple percussion instruments, and movement games reinforce pronunciation and listening skills. Creative projects—such as making a mini French passport or a “Bonjour” poster—help anchor new words, and short conversation games build confidence in a joyful, supportive environment where language learning feels like play.

Language goals: Name common animals, plants, and elements of nature in French; Describe colors, shapes, textures, and sounds found in nature; Use basic weather and seasonal vocabulary; Follow simple instructions related to science and nature-themed tasks; Express preferences and observations using complete phrases;

Sample activities include: Create nature journals with labeled drawings in French ~ Leaf printing, rock painting, and insect sculpture ~ Build mini “jardins français” using natural materials ~ Sensory scavenger hunts with French descriptors ~ Weather games and songs with props (rain, sun, wind) ~ Story time with nature-themed French books and puppet scenes ~ Movement activities inspired by animals and seasons;

Language goals: Build vocabulary related to magical characters, colors, shapes, and actions; Practice speaking in short, structured sentences; Strengthen listening and comprehension through songs, stories, and games;

Sample activities include: Fairy wings and wands: Craft sparkling wings and decorate your own magic wand, then act out spells in French ~ Create your own château! ~ Dragon egg hunt ~ Puppet theater: Make character puppets and perform your own mini-play in French! ~ Heraldry & crests: Learn about medieval symbols and paint your family blason (coat of arms) ~ French fairy tale songs ~ Interactive story time: Discover French-language fairy tales with acting, drawing, and retelling.

This camp encourages creativity, imagination, and French language learning through rich storytelling and hands-on fun. A perfect start to a magical summer!

Language goals:Use greetings, expressions, and basic stage directions in French; Describe characters with simple adjectives; Perform short scripted or improvised scenes using memorized and original lines; Respond to cues and participate in group storytelling; Work collaboratively using French to express ideas and emotions

Sample activities include: Theater warm-ups and movement games (Simon says in French, mirroring, freeze frame) ~ Mask-making and costume crafts for original characters ~ Skit writing and storytelling using visuals and puppets ~ Role play classic scenes (e.g. royal court, enchanted forest, silly market) ~ Create tickets, programs, and signs in French for the final show ~ Rehearsal games to learn cues and build stage confidence ~ Songs and rhythm games with character voices

Language goals: Use key French vocabulary to describe characters, actions, settings, and emotions; Apply common sentence starters and phrases used in children’s storytelling; Construct simple and coherent sentences in French; Understand story structure: beginning, middle, and end; Practice reading their own and others’ stories aloud with pronunciation support; Engage in group writing games, creative brainstorming, and peer storytelling

Sample activities include: Explore famous French-language comics, storybooks and discuss structure and style ~ Create story maps, character sketches, and settings before writing ~ Play word-building and sentence-creation games in French ~ Daily mini-writing prompts and group storytelling rounds ~ Illustrate and bind each camper’s original storybook ~ Share stories aloud in a celebratory mini "auteurs francophones" showcase