Summer Camp

WHAT KIND OF CAMP?

French for Fun Summer Camp is designed to teach young children (ages 4 to 14) French language skills in a fun environment. 

WHEN?

For summer 2026, the French for Fun Summer Camp will be open from Monday, June 22 to Friday, July 31, for a total of 6 weeks. The weekly themes will be independent from one another, so parents may register their child(ren) for as many weeks as they wish! Each camp day begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. Campers may arrive starting at 8:30 a.m. An after?camp childcare service is offered from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Camp Hours
Drop off - 8:30 - 9:00
Camp hours: 9:00 - 3:00
Pick up: 3:00 - 3:30 
Childcare: 3:30 pm - 5:00 

WHERE?

French International School of Philadelphia
Lower School Campus
150 North Highland Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Telephone: (610) 667-1284
Fax: (610) 667-1286
Email: info@frenchschoolphila.org
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WHO?

French for Fun Summer Camp counselors are native French speakers who have extensive experience working with children and teaching French. All are faculty members at the French International School of Philadelphia during the school year. Click on the links below to read their biographies:

• Fabrice Paradis-Béland, in charge of the Senior Camp
• Nadège Chams-Eddine, in charge of the Junior Camp
• Emma Coffi

HOW?

Immersed in a French-speaking environment, children will learn French through games and a variety of fun activities. They will acquire the basics of a second language in the same way as their mother tongue: by listening, watching, singing, playing, and expressing themselves.

The summer camp counselors are native French speakers. They all have experience working with children and are teachers at the French International School of Philadelphia. In addition, all of our assistant counselors are former students of the French International School

WHAT ACTIVITIES?

Language Activities
In the morning, and depending on his/her age, your child will learn songs, listen to stories, play language games, role play, swim, draw, play with puppets and complete other fun activities (including an overnight for campers aged 10 and up) that will increase his/her understanding of the French language and familiarity with the French culture.

Group Activities
In the afternoon, your child will cook, prepare shows, do arts, make crafts, conduct experiments, play with robots, read and discover new books and magazines, make videos and go outside for sports and games, all in French to reinforce his/her communication skills.

Special Wednesday Activities
Every Wednesday, campers will get to enjoy a special activity (circus school, planetarium, science show, exotic animals zoo, cooking lessons with a chef, olympic games, etc.) related to the theme of the week.

SCHEDULE

TO REGISTER

Enrollment in our school OR previous enrollment in summer camp are required to register. If you are new to our camp and school, and would like to register your child to our camp, please contact first Mr. Paradis our camp director (paradis@frenchschoolphila.org). All previous campers and enrolled students of the French International School of Philadelphia can register by clicking here or by visiting the Resource Board on the Parent portal.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Fabrice Paradis, the camp director (paradis@frenchschoolphila.org).