French for Fun Summer Camp
Discover French Through Adventure!
A joyful French immersion camp for children ages 4 to 14.
At French for Fun Summer Camp, children experience the joy of learning French through games, science, cooking, sports, arts, music, and exciting weekly themes.
Whether your child is completely new to French or already speaks it, every day offers opportunities to learn, create, explore, and make new friends in an immersive French-speaking environment.
Camp Dates and Hours
Summer 2026
French for Fun Summer Camp will run from Monday, June 22 through Friday, July 31, 2026, for a total of six weeks.
Each week features an independent theme, allowing families to register for as many individual weeks as they wish.
| Before-Camp Childcare | 8:00–8:30 a.m. |
| Drop-Off | 8:30–9:00 a.m. |
| Camp Program | 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
| Pick-Up | 3:00–3:30 p.m. |
| After-Camp Childcare | 3:30–5:00 p.m. |
Before- and after-camp childcare are available for an additional fee.
French Immersion Through Play
Campers learn French naturally by listening, watching, singing, playing, creating, and expressing themselves. French is not simply a lesson added to the day: it is the language through which campers experience the day.
Activities are adapted to each camper’s age and French-language experience, allowing beginners and experienced French speakers to participate comfortably and confidently.
A Camp Full of Variety
Every week combines language learning with creative, athletic, scientific, culinary, and collaborative experiences.
A Typical Day
Morning
- French songs, stories, and language games
- Creative projects connected to the weekly theme
- Outdoor play, sports, or water games
- Collaborative games and group activities
Afternoon
- Lunch and recess
- Quiet time or nap for younger campers
- Cooking, art, science, music, or drama
- Games and activities conducted in French
Weekly Themes
Every week offers a new adventure. Because themes are independent from one another, campers can attend one week, several weeks, or the entire summer.
Science and Exploration
Experiments, space, nature, engineering, discovery, and imaginative challenges.
French Cuisine
Cooking, recipes, food vocabulary, teamwork, and French culinary traditions.
Arts, Culture, and Imagination
Creative projects, stories, music, role-play, cultural discoveries, and celebrations.
Meet Our Team
French for Fun Summer Camp is led by experienced teachers from the French International School of Philadelphia, who create a warm, engaging, and fully immersive French-language environment where every child can thrive.
Our teaching team includes Ms. Nadège Chams-Eddine and Ms. Emma Coffi, two dedicated educators who bring enthusiasm, creativity, and extensive experience working with children of all ages. Their passion for teaching and their commitment to French immersion help create a camp environment where learning feels natural, joyful, and memorable.
Throughout the summer, campers are encouraged, supported, and inspired by caring adults who know how to make learning French meaningful, accessible, and fun.
Camp Location
French International School of Philadelphia
Lower School Campus
150 North Highland Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Telephone: 610-667-1284
Email: info@frenchschoolphila.org
Registration
Online registration is available to:
- students currently enrolled at the French International School of Philadelphia; and
- children who have previously attended French for Fun Summer Camp.
Families who are new to both the school and the camp should contact Camp Director Fabrice Paradis-Béland before completing the registration form.
