English Summer Camp in France – 3rd to 5th Grade
LIVE IN AN ENGLISH-SPEAKING ENVIRONMENT, IMMERSED IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, WHILE STAYING IN FRANCE Ages 8–11 – 3rd to 5th grade
Our English summer camps in France are designed around a carefully crafted concept that creates an innovative and unique bridge between language study abroad and vacation stays in France.
Highlights of the trip
- Take advantage of an English-speaking environment to improve your English from morning to night and have fun, all without leaving France
- Discover British and American traditions through a variety of activities and lively evening events in English
- Enjoy round-the-clock supervision 7 days a week on a beautiful, secure, and carefully selected campus
Your trip at a glance
- Accommodations on a beautiful estate where daily life is conducted in English
- 3 hours of introductory English lessons per day
- 12 to 15 students per teacher
- A wide range of activities (sports, cultural, and artistic) and lively evening events in English
- 2 travel options: Guided tour departing from Paris or self-guided tour (without transportation)
Accommodation
- At one of our beautiful campuses where life is conducted in English: the Marmoutier Institution located on the banks of the Loire, or the the Domaine de Valrance in Aveyron.
- Comfortable rooms with 1 to 6 beds
- You can stay with one or more friends
- High-quality facilities and a wide range of amenities: a gym, green spaces, sports fields, etc.
- Modern and comfortable classrooms
- Full board with hot meals prepared on-site, mainly using local ingredients
All of our campuses are Youth and Sports-approved lodging and vacation centers.
English classes
- Three hours of English classes per day, in the morning, taught by a team of qualified bilingual teachers
- Classes of 12 to 15 students organized by skill level and age
- An interactive teaching approach tailored toelementary school students: role-playing , songs, music workshops, flashcards, memory games, stories, and fables, etc.
- Many classes are organized around a specific theme ( Harry Potter, ecology, travel, Halloween, American movies and TV shows, English-speaking celebrities, etc.) to spark discussion andencourage students to participate as much as possible in English
- Presentation of an LEC Certificate for a Language Study Abroad Program
- Sending a trip summary
Bilingual instruction
- English-speaking teachers and activity leaders available 24 hours a day
- 1 adult for every 12 children
- 1 French director on site, available to parents
- Coaching in accordance with Youth and Sports standards
- Priorities: progress in language learning, safety, and the well-being of young people
Activities and Recreation
The LEC English Summer Camp experience in France also gives children the chance to enjoy the beautiful green spaces on our campuses, where they can explore new activities and have fun—all in Englishandin a safe environment.
- Every afternoon, the young person chooses what they want to do from among activities such as (depending on the campus):
- Sports activities and introductions to sports from the English-speaking world: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, soccer, tennis, cricket, dance, badminton, beach volleyball, table tennis, supervised swimming in the pool, yoga, Double Dutch, etc.
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- Artistic and cultural activities:theater, drawing, escape games, origami, immersion in Anglo-Saxon worlds (Harry Potter, DC Comics, Marvel, Sherlock Holmes, etc.), tasting British or American pastries (pancakes, scones), etc.
- Every evening, the students enjoy supervised English-language activities, such as: Talent Contest, BBQ Party, Mystery Night, Movie Night, Prom Night, LEC Party, etc.
Sample itinerary for a one-week stay
| Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| morning | 3 hours of English lessons | 3 hours of English lessons | English breakfast, introductory workshops on American culture | Sleep in, enjoy a variety of activities | 3 hours of English lessons | 3 hours of English lessons | 3 hours of English lessons |
| afternoon | Choose from: an introduction to baseball, cricket, badminton, theater, or a magic workshop | Choose from: soccer, basketball, Marvel workshop, origami | Choose from: swimming, softball, soccer, painting, workshop manga | Choose from: soccer tournaments, basketball, activities crafts | Choose from: soccer, swimming, square dancing, sports day | Choose from: table tennis, yoga, hiking, soccer, quizzes on British culture | Choose from: handball, running orienteering, beach volleyball, workshops DC Comics or comedy musical |
| party | Escape game or Mystery Night | Hawaiian Party | Open Mic / Talent Contest | Giant barbecue | Life-size "Cluedo" | LEC party | Prom Night and * * Graduation Ceremony |
TRAVEL: Choose from 2 options:
1/ Trip organized by LEC departing from Paris
2/ Without transportation (individual travel)
For all stays, you may choose to drop off your child directly at the residence campus on the first day of the stay and pick them up there on the last day of the stay during the time slots that will be provided to you after registration.
