French Camps: Beginner
Our French Beginner camps are for rising Grades 1-6 campers who are new to French or just beginning their language journey. Grounded in the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), campers learn through inquiry, hands-on discovery, and purposeful play. Each week features a new theme that brings art, geography, music, dance, food, and cultural traditions to life through engaging games and creative projects - all while building French language skills in a dynamic, supportive, and playful environment. Campers also work with our art and sports specialists for team-building, active games, and creative expression. Please note: Groups are mixed-age (Grades 1-6) to encourage collaboration and community, with small-group work by sub-grade, when possible.
WISummer operates Monday-Friday (unless otherwise noted), with core care provided from 8:30 AM-3:30 PM. Families may add optional Extended Day Care until 6:00 PM. Each week features a distinct theme rooted in language acquisition and learning. Families can register for one or multiple weeks (up to six weeks total). Click Here for a sample daily schedule.
Session 1: June 22-26
$550 - Camp Only
$225 - Extended Day
Art & Architecture
This week celebrates art, design, and creativity across the French-speaking world. Campers will explore iconic artists, architectural styles, and cultural landmarks. Each day features engaging language learning, woven into painting, model-building, and design activities. Activities could include:
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Impressionist Creations: Paint in the style of Monet or Pissarro, experimenting with color, texture, and light.
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Landmark Builders: Design and construct models of famous structures such as the Eiffel Tower or Citadelle Laferrière.
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Art Explorations: Discover artists from across the French-speaking world, like Gauguin or Josephine Baker, and create original work inspired by theirs.
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French Storytelling & Performance: Write short illustrated stories, and party like a pop-star, participating in karaoke with a French twist.
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And More!
All campers will spend time with our sports and art specialists, and will have a fun special event during the week. These activities are taught in English, and French when possible. Special events may include water day, field trips, or special guests. Details regarding special events will be emailed before your camp session begins.
Session 2: June 29-July 2
(no camp Friday, July 3)
$440 - Camp Only
$180 - Extended Day
Storytelling & Drama
This week is full of imagination, expression, and theatrical fun! Young performers explore the magic of storytelling and acting while practicing French in playful, creative environment. From classic tales to modern films, campers discover how stories come to life. Activities could include:
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Acting & Story Games: Play theatre warm-ups, improvisation games, and movement activities to build confidence and learn new French words and phrases.
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Famous Stories: Explore beloved French-language tales and folktales, then retell or reinvent them through performance and creative play.
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French Stars & Stage: Learn about famous French-speaking actors, actresses, plays, and films that have inspired audiences around the world.
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Creative Crafts: Design props, masks, and costumes to bring scenes to life on stage - and in French!
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And More!
All campers will spend time with our sports and art specialists, and will have a fun special event during the week. These activities are taught in English, and French when possible. Special events may include water day, field trips, or special guests. Details regarding special events will be emailed before your camp session begins.
Session 3: July 6-10
$600 - Camp Only
$225 - Extended Day
Cooking
This week is deliciously fun! Young chefs explore the flavors and culinary traditions of French-speaking countries while practicing French in a lively kitchen setting. Activities could include:
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Hands-On Cooking: Prepare recipes such as crêpes, poutine, fondue, or tropical fruit salad.
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Culinary Investigations: Explore where ingredients come from, and learn basic kitchen science like how heat changes food, or why dough rises.
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Creative Menu Design: Craft illustrated menus, recipe cards, or "restaurant boards" to present dishes in French.
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Taste Tests & Food Challenges: Sample new ingredients, explore the 5-flavors, and play tasting games.
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Global Flavors: Try cooking special dishes from Francophone countries like coconut treats from Martinique or maple treats from Québec.
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And More!
All campers will spend time with our sports and art specialists, and will have a fun special event during the week. These activities are taught in English, and French when possible. Special events may include water day, field trips, or special guests. Details regarding special events will be emailed before your camp session begins.
Session 4: July 13-17
$550 - Camp Only
$225 - Extended Day
Global Explorers - Around the World
This special week invites campers to "travel" across the French-speaking world discovering the modern-day music, food, sports, traditions, and landmarks that make Francophone culture so vibrant. Activities could include:
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Cultural Passports Create a personalized travel passport and collect a new stamp for each country visited.
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Landmark Builders: Construct models of famous landmarks and design an original landmark of your own.
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Art From Many Places: Experiment with art techniques inspired by French cultures, such as Senegalese textile patterns, Carribbean collage, Canadian Inuit art, or French mosaic design.
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Travel Storytime: Explore folktakes, myths, and picture books from across the French-speaking world, then work together to write your own travel inspired story.
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And More!
All campers will spend time with our sports and art specialists, and will have a fun special event during the week. These activities are taught in English, and French when possible. Special events may include water day, field trips, or special guests. Details regarding special events will be emailed before your camp session begins.
Session 5: July 20-24
$550 - Camp Only
$225 - Extended Day
Camp World Cup
This week celebrates sportsmanship, teamwork, and global connections through the lens of French-speaking countries and their rich athletic traditions. Campers will train, compete, and create, all in a playful environment. Activities could include:
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Soccer Skills Challenge: Practice dribbling, shooting, passing, footwork, and teamwork through fun games and drills.
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Mini Tournaments: Participate in friendly matches, small-sided games, and cooperative challenges that emphasize strategy and collaboration.
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Team Spirit Creations: Design team flags, jerseys, mascots, and chants inspired by famous players.
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Global Sports: Try out other sports and playground games from around the world such as pétanque, handball, and relay games.
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And More!
All campers will spend time with our sports and art specialists, and will have a fun special event during the week. These activities are taught in English, and French when possible. Special events may include water day, field trips, or special guests. Details regarding special events will be emailed before your camp session begins.
Session 6: July 27-31
$550 - Camp Only
$225 - Extended Day
Nature & Ecology
This week is for curious minds and outdoor lovers! Campers investigate plants, animals, and ecosystems from French-speaking countries and around the world. They'll learn about conservation, habitats, and environmental stewardship. Activities could include:
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Ecosystem Investigations: Conduct mini field studies, identify local species, and compare them to ecosystems in Francophone regions such as the Congo Basin, Madagascar, or the Apls,
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Gardening & Sustainability: Plant herbs or pollinators, explore composting, and investigate how climate shapes agriculture.
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Hands-On Experiments: Build simple food webs, model the water cycle, explore erosion, or create small terrariums.
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Creative Crafts: Create animal adaptations using craft materials and design your own species for a specific biome.
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And More!
All campers will spend time with our sports and art specialists, and will have a fun special event during the week. These activities are taught in English, and French when possible. Special events may include water day, field trips, or special guests. Details regarding special events will be emailed before your camp session begins.