SUMMER CAMPS
2015
CPF British Columbia & Yukon
BC Family French Camp (BCFFC)
Canoe Island French Camp
The first BC Family French Camp was organized in 1983
and today 800 children participate in these week-long
camps throughout the summer. This is a camp suited
to the whole family, whether or not the parents speak
French. Bring your own tent and take part in the organized activities, including sing-along campfires. Camps
are held in three locations around the province. Suitable
for children from pre-kindergarten to teen, the camp also
offers a counsellor-in-training program. Please visit
www.bcffc.com for more information about each camp.
Located in the San Juan Islands, just over the US border
from Vancouver, BC, Canoe Island offers a traditional
summer camp experience for youth. The day begins
with French language classes for beginners to advanced
levels. Campers stay in modernized tipis, eat French
food and participate in activities of their choosing,
under the direction of French-speaking counsellors
from around the world. In addition, Canoe Island
offers family camp weekends in the Spring and Fall.
Visit www.canoeisland.org for details.
Where:
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Shuswap Lake (Salmon Arm)
Gwillim Lake (Chetwynd)
Vancouver Island (Nanaimo)
Preschool – Grade 12
Carol Frketich
[email protected]
Canoe Island, Orcas, Washington, USA
Margaret
360-468-2329
[email protected]
Maillardville French Summer Camp
Société francophone de Maillardville in Coquitlam and
CPF Tri-Cities organize this weekly day-camp which runs
for most of July and August. Activities focus on French
culture and include weekly field trips to places such as
the Aquarium or Vancouver Circus School. The camp is
intended for children ages 6-12 with at least one year of
French Immersion.
Where:
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Contact:
Coquitlam, BC
Ages 6 - 12
Société Francophone de Maillardville
604-515-7070
[email protected]
For more information on CPF camps in BC/Yukon,
please call your local Branch at 1-800-665-1222.
Canadian Parents for French Summer Camps 2015
CPF Alberta
CPF Ontario
Camp Franco-Eco
Camp Tournesol
This French camp provides an opportunity for students to
practice speaking French in a fun, natural environment.
Students will meet at Jasper Elementary School each
morning and will be bused to the Palisades Stewardship
Education Centre for the day. There they will participate
in games, songs, crafts, hikes, and many other exciting
outdoor activities. Bilingual teachers will act as camp
leaders and additional instruction may be provided by
Parks Canada educational staff.
Camp Tournesol provides superior French summer camp
experiences by creating a nurturing environment for both
French Immersion and Francophone students. We believe
that the value of learning a language goes well beyond
the school walls. We ensure the development of a rich
vocabulary through our fun programs, including several
locations for day camps in the Greater Toronto Area, and
half week and full week French overnight trips in Ontario.
Where:
When:
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Contact:
Palisades Stewardship Education Centre
Jasper, Alberta
July 27 – 31 (dates are tentative)
Children who have completed Grades 2-5
Carrie Polard
780-852-4084 or [email protected]
For more information on CPF camps in Alberta,
please call 1-888-433-6036.
Where:
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10 camps in the GTA as well as
overnight French camps
4 – 14 yrs
Martine Brouillet
905-891-1889
[email protected]
For more CPF Ontario camps,
see next page.
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CPF Ontario
CPF Toronto Midtown West Chapter –
French Musical Theatre Camp
CPF (Ontario) Toronto Midtown West –
French Visual Arts Summer Camp
Studio Unio’s French Musical Theatre Day Camp –
sponsored by CPF (Ontario) Toronto Midtown West.
For kids who are learning French as a second language,
to enrich and promote French conversation outside of
school. Special program includes***:
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to enrich and promote French conversation outside of
school. Campers will experience and create art using a
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***Every age group will perform in the Studio Unio Final
Show, Friday, August 7th.
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St. Bruno Catholic School
July 27 – August 7, 9am – 4pm
(before and after care will be
available for a nominal fee)
5-6 yrs: Music, Movement, Theatre
Games & Art (Performance in the Show)
7-8 yrs: Musical Theatre, Games and
Visual Arts (Performance in the Show)
9–12 yrs: Musical Theatre for
Young Stars!
Genevieve Cholette
416-312-9180
[email protected]
When:
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Contact:
Toronto
July 6 – 24, 9am – 4pm
(before and after care will be
available for a nominal fee)
6 – 12 yrs
D. Williams
416-887-8405
[email protected]
Elgin Market Public School
Kincardine, Ontario
August 4 – 7, from 9am – 4pm
7 – 11 yrs (Grades 1-5)
Erica Everingham
Camp Director & Coordinator
[email protected]
Enfant Soleil
A summer recreation camp experience utilizing French
language skills. The week will be jam-packed with fun
including games, songs, cooking, crafts, story time, swimming, outings, and so much more! A great opportunity for
French Immersion students to practice their french skills.
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P & H Centre, Hanover, Ontario
August 17 – 21, from 9am – 4pm
5 – 8 yrs
www.hanover.ca/recreation-programs
For more information on CPF camps in Ontario,
please call your local Branch at 1-800-667-0594.
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CPF Saskatchewan
Fête du soleil
This quality program is led by bilingual monitors, hired
by Canadian Parents for French – Saskatchewan. The
day camp will provide your child with opportunities to
experience and use French in a stimulating but relaxed
setting outside the classroom. Children will enjoy many
activities during theme days, including arts and crafts,
music, drama, sports, and science. Those attending should
understand basic instructions in French. You must be a
CPF member for your children to attend the camp.
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Entering Kindergarten to Grade 5
Cost:
Prices vary in each community.
$100 - $200.
Contact:
Kathy Gallant
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CPF Manitoba
CPF New Brunswick
Camp Soleil
Nautical Camp — Îles de Madeleine
For French Immersion students who have completed
Grade 1 of the program. The camps:
L’Istorlet Centre Nautique is a wonderful facility located
on the southern side of the island of Havre-Aubert, Îles
de-la-Madeleine, Quebec. The six-day residential camp
for Immersion students will provide a full schedule of
exciting activities featuring; sailing, kayaking, snorkeling,
windsurfing, bird watching, canoeing, theatre and
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Camp Soleil is a summer day camp, which is offered in
CPF chapter-related communities, for one week on a daily
basis (9am – 4pm). A bilingual camp coordinator and
camp counsellor facilitate the camps in French, using
themes that motivate students to use their French and
also broaden perspectives of the French culture.
Where:
Ages:
Cost:
Contact:
Beausejour, Portage la Prairie,
The Pas, Dauphin, Winnipeg, Stonewall
French Immersion Students ages 6 – 10
$85 – $125 per week
Janet Steinthorson
204-222-6537
[email protected]
For more information on CPF camps in Manitoba,
please call your local Branch at 1-877-737-7036.
One of the great features of this camp is that campers
share the facility with francophone students from Quebec.
This is a unique experience for your children to live the
French language and culture of the Îles de-la-Madeleine.
You reach the island by ferryboat which leaves from
Souris, P.E.I.
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Cost:
Havre-Aubert, Îles de-la-Madeleine, QC
July 12 – 18
12 – 14 yrs
$550 (A deposit of $100/person is
required with the registration.)
Sea Kayaking Camp
This six-day wilderness adventure camp is being offered
to Immersion students. Applicants will be considered as
space permits. Camp participants should know how to
swim and must be willing to work toward a common team
goal. The campers will be accompanied by the professional staff of l’Istorlet. Activities include over night camping
along the wonderful coast, visiting caves and tunnels, bird
and seal-watching, clam digging and much more. Your
children will come back home with wonderful memories.
Where:
When:
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Cost:
Havre-Aubert, Îles de-la-Madeleine, QC
July 12 – 18
15 – 17 yrs
$700 (A deposit of $100/person is
required with the registration.)
For more information on CPF camps in
New Brunswick, please contact Sheila Coates
at 1-877-273-2800 or [email protected].
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CPF Nova Scotia
Camp de la Baie ***NEW***
FrancoForum, St Pierre et Miquelon
Introducing our newest camp located on Third Pond,
Sambro Head, a thirty minute drive from the Armdale
Rotary. Campers stay in one of seven heated cabins in
Spruce Grove Village. Cabins sleep up to 14 campers
with personal washrooms, showers and laundry facilities.
Activities include swimming, soccer, basketball,
canoeing, gaga ball, hiking, drama, arts, and crafts.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to visit France right
on our doorstep. Students in French Immersion can
participate in a cultural visit to the French island of
St. Pierre. Students stay with host families while they
experience life on the island and participate in workshops/activities at the FrancoForum. Teens contemplating
a European or Quebec school exchange will love this great
introduction. The group will leave from Stanfield Halifax
Airport with chaperones. Space is limited, register early!
Where:
When:
Ages:
Third Pond, Sambro Head, a 30-minute
drive from the Armdale Rotary
August 24 – 29
10 – 14, open to all levels of French
Camp Fran-tastique
Do you have a kid who loves arts and crafts? Come to
Camp Fran-tastique! This year, our arts and crafts
program is sponsored by the Orb Factory of Halifax. Camp
Fran-tastique is located near Digby, NS. This is a smaller
camp with a beach and roped-off swimming area. The
camp offers showers, flush toilets and a mess hall.
Space is limited, register early!
Where:
When:
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Located near Digby
August 3 – 7
10 – 14, open to all levels of French
Camp Chocolat
Our day camp keeps growing! This camp is open to
CPF members in the HRM. Camp Chocolat offers
campers the opportunity to strengthen their vocabulary
while enjoying summer camp activities. Campers will
enjoy outdoor activities at Needham Park and swim
time at Needham Pool. There will be field trips planned
during the month.
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When:
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Hydrostones, Halifax
Four sessions available:
July 6 – 10, July 13 – 17,
July 20 – 24, and July 27 – 31,
Chocolat Junior, Grades Primary and 1
Chocolat Senior, Grades 2 – 4
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Nautical Camp
Le centre nautique de l’Istorlet is a nautical facility located
on the island of Havre-Aubert in the Magdalen Islands.
This seven-day camp for French Immersion students provides a full schedule of exciting activities featuring sailing,
surf kayaking, snorkeling, cycling, canoeing and archery.
Where:
When:
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The island of Havre-Aubert
in the Magdalen Islands
July 12 – 18
12 – 16, French Immersion
Sea Kayaking Camp
This wilderness camp is offered to French Immersion
students with a sense of adventure. After orientation on
the second day, campers set out with their food and gear
in kayaks and tent overnight at various locations along
the coast. Camp participants must be able to swim and
previous boating experience would be beneficial. The
campers are accompanied by the staff of l’Istorlet with a
ratio of one certified guide to two campers. Activities will
include visiting caves and tunnels, bird and seal watching,
and more. Space is limited, register early!
Where:
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For more information on CPF camps in
Nova Scotia, please contact Erin MacDonald,
CPF-NS Program Coordinator at 902-453-2048
or toll free 1-877-CPF-5233 or
[email protected].
St Pierre et Miquelon
July 3 – 8
14 – 18, French Immersion
The island of Havre-Aubert
in the Magdalen Islands
July 12 – 18
15 – 17, French Immersion
For more CPF Nova Scotia camps,
see next page.
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CPF Nova Scotia
Camp Rankin
Camp du Soleil
CPF Port Hawkesbury Chapter has been hosting a
residential camp since 1991. The camp is organized for
students enrolled in French and presently attending
Tamarac Education Centre in Grades 3-8. The campers
and counsellors will take part in performing arts, sports
and activities. Information will be circulated through
the school or by contacting the chapter.
An annual day camp offered by the CPF Dartmouth
Chapter for over 25 years. Many of the campers return
each year and are siblings of the campers who have
attended in previous years. Camp du Soleil offers
campers the opportunity to learn new French words,
form new friendships and enjoy some “Fun in the Sun”!
Where:
When:
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Camp Rankin, St. Peter’s, Cape Breton
June (dates to be confirmed)
Grades 3 – 8
Camp Breton Dean
CPF Sydney Chapter offers a camp in Cape Breton.
Campers will participate in swimming, sports and other
camp activities. Tentative dates for 2015 will be in June.
Registration night will take place in May at Malcolm
Memorial High School. Please contact the chapter for
further information.
Where:
When:
Ages:
Cape Breton
June (dates to be confirmed)
11 – 14
Where:
When:
Ages:
Contact:
Dartmouth Sportsplex, Dartmouth
July in Two Sessions
Students up to and including Grade 2
with at least one year of Immersion
completed
[email protected]
For more information on CPF camps in
Nova Scotia, please contact Meghan McCarther,
CPF-NS Program Coordinator at 902-453-2048
or [email protected] or visit ns.cpf.ca.
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CPF Prince Edward Island
Francoforum 2015
L’Istorlet center nautique Kayak Camp
Canadian Parents for French PEI (CPF PEI) has teamed
up with CPF NS to offer students aged 13-18 an escorted
Immersion experience in this unique French archipelago
situated in North America. www.francoforumspm.net/
francais
The camps are for children who have at least one year in
French Immersion or French language school. Over 15
years ago, Istorlet was the first to offer guided sea kayaking excursions on the Islands. Today, Istorlet remains the
leader of this popular activity.
Leave from Halifax airport and travel by Air St. Pierre to
St. Pierre et Miquelon. Spend time with billet families,
become enriched by the culture and discover the history,
heritage, and the natural wonders the islands have to offer.
During this excursion, you will visit some of the most
beautiful places on the Islands as you explore caves and
tunnels hidden in the red sandstone cliffs.
Cost is $1000 per student (before April 1, after add
HST of $150) includes airfare, program, meals etc.
Not included: passport and transport to/from Halifax.
Where:
When:
Ages:
Contact:
St. Pierre et Miquelon
July 4 – 9
13 – 18 yrs
pei.cpf.ca for more information
L’Istorlet center nautique Kayak Camp
The camps are for children who have at least one year in
French Immersion or French language school. Over 15
years ago, Istorlet was the first to offer guided sea kayaking excursions on the Islands. Today, Istorlet remains the
leader of this popular activity.
During this excursion, you will visit some of the most
beautiful places on the Islands as you explore caves and
tunnels hidden in the red sandstone cliffs.
Before departure, a guide will provide you with basic sea
kayaking instruction. To ensure your safety, a guide will
accompany you for the duration of the activity.
Come and admire the amazing signatures the wind
and the sea have carved into the most beautiful cliffs
of the Islands!
Where:
When:
Ages:
Contact:
Magdalen Islands, QC
July 12 – 18
15 – 17 yrs
pei.cpf.ca for more information
Sunday to Saturday
For more information on CPF camps in PEI,
please contact Gail Lecky at 902-368-3703
or [email protected].
Before departure, a guide will provide you with basic sea
kayaking instruction. To ensure your safety, a guide will
accompany you for the duration of the activity.
Come and admire the amazing signatures the wind and
the sea have carved into the most beautiful cliffs of the
Islands!
Where:
When:
Ages:
Contact:
Magdalen Islands, QC
July 11 – 18
12 – 14 yrs
pei.cpf.ca for more information
Sunday to Saturday
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CPF Newfoundland and Labrador
Canadian Parents for French – Newfoundland
and Labrador Summer Language Camp
The Summer Language Camp will run from Saturday,
June 27 to Wednesday, July 1. Students will fly from
St. John’s International Airport or take a ferry to St. Pierre
from Fortune, Newfoundland. Travel will be organized
through the CPFNL office. Students attending the camp
will stay with host families where they will be encouraged
to speak French at all times. Staying with a family gives
them the opportunity to learn even more about the
culture of St. Pierre as they try different foods, different
ways of life and even different family dynamics than
many Canadian families. During the days students will
take part in multiple cultural activities. Some activities
will be in a classroom setting where the instructor will
use interactive methods and dynamic actions to keep
the students interested and aid in comprehension. The
students will be encouraged by chaperones and instructors to speak French as much as possible during the
activities. To complement the classroom portion, the
Francoforum organizes many outdoor excursions and
activities for the students. Traditional sports, baking
methods and customs are brought to life before the
eyes of the students.
Where:
Ages:
Contact:
St. Pierre et Miquelon
13 – 18 yrs by the end of
December 31, 2015
Christina Rose
709-579-1776
[email protected]
Northwest Territories
For more information on CPF camps in Northwest
Territories, please call your local Branch at:
867-766-2826
[email protected]
www.cpfnwt.ca
There is no CPF Branch operating in Quebec.
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