Camps and summer programs

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Day camps and local programs in Alberta

The following information is from the summer of 2011.  We will post 2012 camps as the information is received throughout the spring.

To have your camp or program listed, contact jgibson@cpfalta.ab.ca.

Calgary

La Cité des Rocheuses at 4800 Richard Rd. SW offers L'Univers des Jeunes for French-speaking children aged 6 to 13. There will be a different theme each day (e.g., science, sports, nature, cultural diversity, artistic talents). Each week there will be at least one field trip in addition to a visit to a nearby swimming pool (participants must be able to go to the pool, at least with a flotation device). The weekly sessions will run from July 4 to August 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fee for a 5-day week is $180 for members of La Cité, $205 for non-members, with a 10% discount for a sibling.  403-249-1749 ext.232, receptionlacite@bellnet.ca

The Alliance Française of Calgary will also host summer immersion camps throughout July and August for children aged 7 to 17. Designed to develop fluency, ease and confidence in conversational French for beginners to advanced speakers through languages activities, workshops (drama, artistic activities, board games, etc.) and one outing per week.

Edmonton

ACFA régionale d’Edmonton offers a summer day camp for children aged 5-11. Camp Soleil will run from July 4 to August 19 at Campus Saint-Jean. Games, arts and crafts, singing, outdoor activities, excursions, treasures hunts and a special activity each week. Before and after care available. Cost: $200 for ACFA members, rebate for each additional child.  camp@acfaedmonton.ab.ca or (780) 469-4402.

L'UniThéâtre, the Centre de développement musical and La Girandole join forces again to hold Le Camp Multi-Arts, a summer camp that allows your child to develop his interests and talents through theatre, music, dance and visual arts. Within these four facets of art, your child will create a performance that will be presented at the Fringe Festival. He will have the opportunity to express himself in French, in a creative environment, as well as make new friends. This two-week camp is offered August 8 to 19 for students in French immersion grades 4 to 9 and for students in French schools, grades 1 to 9. To register or for more information, contact L'UniThéâtre at 780-469-8400 or by e-mail to g.tardif@lunitheatre.ca

The French Summer Camp offered by the Alliance française of Edmonton at 10424 - 123 St. is for non-francophone children aged 6 to 12, from both FSL and immersion programs. The objective is to develop confidence in oral and written French through a wide variety of fun and interesting activities, including excursions. The children will be split into groups of the same background/level/age for the time spent in the classroom, but they will be all in the same age group for all other activities, games, etc. Weekly sessions from July 11 to August 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for $250 (some discounts available). Before- and after-care available. 780-469-0399, info@afedmonton.ca

Grande Prairie

Camps dété franco-fun for students aged 6 to 12 are offered by the Grande Prairie francophone association at École Nouvelle Frontière, 11201 Pinnacle Blvd.  Running from July 4 to August 12, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., each week will feature a different theme (e.g., sports, drama & visual arts, nature).  $100/week.  acfagp55@telus.net or 780-532-6335

Jasper

CPF Jasper is offering Camp Franco-éco 2/3  for immersion and Francophone students who have completed grades 2 & 3 and Camp Franco-éco 4/5  for students who have completed grades 4 & 5. To be held at the Parks Canada Palisades Stewardship Education Centre, the focus of this day camp is on experiencing nature while learning and speaking French. Includes Wednesday evening supper, sing-a-long and campfire. August 1-5.  For more details click here.

Leduc

Junior Roughneck Summer Camp at the Leduc #1 Energy Discovery Centre.  When she has groups of French-speaking children, she speaks French. When she has a mix of immersion students, she speak both English and French.  $35/day, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.  Create yummy ice cream "formations" ~ build a pipeline & go geocaching ~ exciting scavenger hunt challenge ~ and more.  Different days for ages 6-8 and 9-12.  For more details call 780-987-4323.

Lethbridge

Be sure to register by June 24 for Camp Girouette, organized by the Lethbridge francophone association for French-speaking children aged 6 to 12.  July 4 to August 26, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a variety of activities and field trips.  $155 per week for your first child, $130 for each additional child, plus $25 for a family membership in l'ACFA.

direction@acfa-lethbridge.ca or Kate at 403-328-8506.

Olds

Camp Soleil is an activity-based French camp for students aged 6-12 including games, crafts, songs, drama and more.  August 8 to 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at École Olds Elementary School.  Full day fee: $200/week or $150/week for CPF members. Half day fee: $115/week or $75/week for CPF members. Instructor Contact/Registration: Dorothy Keith 403-586-5714 or dkeith@chinooksedge.ab.ca

Plamondon

Camp des Curieux is offered by the Francophone association of Plamondon - Lac La Biche for French-speaking children aged 5 to 12. A variety of fun activities, with a different theme each week from July 5 to August 19.  780-798-3896 or acfapl@gmail.com

Red Deer

The Waskasoo Environmental Education Society offers French-Language Summer Day Camps at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre for French-speaking children aged 7-12. July 11-15, July 25-29 and August 15-19 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The camps will be nature themed and will include hikes, crafts, games and activities.  403-346-2010 ext.112, avery.acheson@waskasoopark.ca

At the French summer day camps offered by the Red Deer francophone association, children aged 4-7 will discover letters, numbers, shapes, colours and enjoy story time, crafts, and more. To be held Monday to Wednesday in July and August at 4930B Ross St. Mornings or afternoons, 9 sessions, 60 minutes per workshop.  403-986-4350    www.acfareddeer.co    acfardmarketing@shawbiz.ca

St. Albert

L'ACFA régionale de Centralta in collaboration with École Father Jan offers a French summer camp for chilren aged 6 to 12.  July 5 to August 12.  $150/week.   francofuncentralta@acfa.ab.ca    780-961-3665

Stony Plain

The Alberta Parenting for the Future Batteries Not Included / Piles Non Inclus day camps include three weeks of fun in French for immersion students entering grades 1 to 5. The three different themes will involve interactive games, hands-on activities, crafts, and more. $80 or $100, with a $5 discount for CPF members thanks to CPF Parkland. For more information: 780-963-0549 or info@cpfa.ca.

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