Language camps

ESL Camps... FSL Camps... Proof that summer camp can be a great learning experience.

by Lisa Van de Ven, from Our Kids Go to Camp

Along with learning new skills such as swimming, sports or canoeing, kids are also finding out how to be independent and self-sufficient at camp. Given the right surroundings, they might even learn to speak a new language or improve their fluency in another tongue.

That's the benefit of a camp with a language component, says Aruna Ogale, executive director of the Ontario Camps Association. Some ESL camps for kids allow English-as-a-second-language students—whose families might be new to the country— the chance to immerse themselves in the language, helping ready them for the school year. Other camps might simply provide kids with some opportunity to practise a second language.

Children who have experienced an overnight camp before might want to consider an immersive camp in another language. "It's a win-win situation," explains Jacqui Raill, camp director of Camp Ouareau in Saint-Donat, Quebec. "They are learning the difference in culture and making lifelong friendships based on trust and compassion."

At Camp Nominingue in the Laurentians in northern Quebec, kids enjoy typical camp activities and the bonding and friendships that result. But 20 to 30 per cent of campers each year are francophones, sent to the English-speaking all-boys residential camp for the English-language experience.

"The biggest advantage is the immersion experience," says Scott Taylor, executive director of Camp Nominingue. "We do all of our instruction, all of our programming, in English. But the majority of our staff is fluently bilingual, so if a camper truly doesn't understand—or in the case of an emergency—they can speak French."

The situation is reversed at Camp Claret du Lac Elgin in Sherbrooke, Quebec. There, although bilingual staff can speak English if needed, camp sessions take place in French. "Most of the (campers) have been in French immersion, in Ontario and in some of the other provinces, and they come to practise their French," says camp co-director Pauline Rondeau.

For parents choosing an immersive camp, Raill recommends that the camp have activities their child is interested in. "Your child should be passionate about the camp they are being sent to," says Raill. With the right attitude, campers will not only pick up vocabulary but also have higher self-esteem and often improved marks in school.

Photo: Camp Nominingue (by Christinne Muschi)

	Language camp name	(category)
	description	city, province/state
	Bishop's College School Summer Language Camp Offers many sports summer camp activities along with ESL and FSL integration. Activities include golf, horseback riding and much more. Camp Specialties: ESL, FSL	Day & Overnight Computer/Education/Science Lennoxville — Quebec
	Camp Mère Clarac Located on the banks of Rivière Ouareau, we have a magnificent site of 115 acres of land with unique and safe facilities, making it one of the most beautiful camp sites in Quebec. Camp Specialties: FSL, Horseback Riding/Equestrian	Overnight Sports Mont-Tremblant — Quebec
	ESL Summer Camp at Pickering College An ESL summer camp held by Pickering College, for students aged 12 to 18 who want to learn English. ESL instruction is directed to skills needed in school study. Camp Specialties: ESL, Leadership, Sports-Instructional and Training, Arts & Crafts	Overnight International/Travel Newmarket — Ontario
	Lakefield Camp International Eastern Ontario overnight summer camp offers various outdoor sports and activities, from sailing to theatre arts to music and more. Camp Specialties: CIT/LIT Program, ESL, Environment	Overnight Traditional Lakefield — Ontario
	Camp Tournesol A day camp in the GTA where kids aged five to twelve have fun in French. Camp Specialties: FSL, Language Studies	Day & Overnight Traditional Greater Toronto Area — Ontario Richmond Hill — Ontario Mississauga — Ontario
	Swallowdale Camp An overnight camp in the heart of Bracebridge/ the Muskokas, offering adventure and activities from ESL to mountain biking to volleyball and more. Camp Specialties: ESL, CIT/LIT Program	Overnight Traditional Huntsville — Ontario
	Alliance Francaise de Toronto This French immersion March Break and Summer Camp in Toronto allows kids to develop their oral and written French. Camp Specialties: FSL, Academics/Tutoring	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Toronto — Ontario Toronto — Ontario
	Alliance Francaise de Toronto (Mississauga) A French immersion March Break and Summer Camp in Mississauga encouraging kids to develop their oral and written French. Camp Specialties: FSL, French Language	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Mississauga — Ontario Mississauga — Ontario
	Bee Smart Learning Centre A balanced program with indoor academic activities as well as interactive outdoor sports and games! Camp Specialties: Math, ESL	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Thornhill — Ontario Greater Toronto Area — Ontario
	Central Montessori Camps Summer camp with several locations throughout Toronto (the GTA), with programs including science, arts and sports activities, ESL and more. Camp Specialties: Science, ESL	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Toronto — Ontario Thornhill — Ontario Northern York Region — Ontario
	Expérience Authentique One-of-a-kind French experiences for children schooled in French immersion or Francophone schools + Family Trips and Youth Linguistic Stays in Southwest France. Camp Specialties: FSL, French Language	Day & Overnight Computer/Education/Science Toronto — Ontario Laurentians — Quebec International — International
	Frontier Trails ESL Camp Programs are geared to encourage speaking as opposed to writing proficiency. By using picture images, with English labels, each child gains a certain level of familiarity with the terminology presented. Camp Specialties: Horseback Riding/Equestrian, ESL	Day & Overnight Traditional Eganville — Ontario
	Kendellhurst Summer Academy Summer Academy is a great way for your child to revisit/review grade expectations, sharpen existing skills and abilities, and engage our French Language program while enjoying a balance of fun. Camp Specialties: Academics/Tutoring, FSL	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Mississauga — Ontario
	Lynn-Rose Heights Adventure Quest Camp Lynn-Rose Heights Adventure Quest Camp is a unique and specifically designed "Reach Ahead Program" and "Adventure Camp". Campers work on Mathematics and Language curriculum. Camp Specialties: ESL, Computer	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Mississauga — Ontario
	MWS Montreal Language Camps French and English language camp at McGill university where kids engage in typical summer camp activities. Camp Specialties: ESL, French Language	Day & Overnight Traditional Montreal — Quebec Toronto — Ontario
	Stanstead College Language Adventure This four week summer program hosted by this prestigious boarding school outside of Sherbrooke, Quebec, offers enrichment in French or Spanish languages. Camp Specialties: ESL, FSL	Day & Overnight Computer/Education/Science Stanstead — Quebec
	Swiss Language Club- Swiss Education Group The Swiss Education Group offers students between the ages of 10-18 the opportunity to learn a new language in the beautiful country of Switzerland by becoming part of Swiss Language Club. Camp Specialties: ESL, FSL	Overnight International/Travel International — International
	Camp Mère Clarac Located on the banks of Rivière Ouareau, we have a magnificent site of 115 acres of land with unique and safe facilities, making it one of the most beautiful camp sites in Quebec.	Overnight Sports Mont-Tremblant — Quebec
	Frontier Trails Camp & Outdoor Education Centre This eastern Ontario summer camp offers day and overnight programs and a variety of activities from horseback riding to ESL to paintball, more.	Day & Overnight Traditional Eganville — Ontario Ottawa — Ontario
	Ontario Girl Guides These overnight camps offer many activities including sports from sailing to cycling and arts activities including music and dance, much more.	Overnight Traditional Throughout Ontario — Ontario
	Camp Ouareau This Quebec all girls overnight summer camp offers a variety of sports including archery, swimming, sailing and many other activities.	Overnight Traditional Laurentians — Quebec Saint-Donat — Quebec
	Camp Tournesol A day camp in the GTA where kids aged five to twelve have fun in French.	Day & Overnight Traditional Greater Toronto Area — Ontario Richmond Hill — Ontario Mississauga — Ontario
	Discovery Day Camp Science camp, sports camp and arts camp rolled into one (activities from robotics to soccer), this Toronto day camp also offers after care.	Day Camp Traditional Richmond Hill — Ontario
	No Strings Theatre A multi-faceted arts day camp ideal for families from thoroughout the GTA. Programs include dance, music, theatre arts and vocal training.	Day Camp Arts/Dance/Music Toronto — Ontario
	2 in 1 J. Addison Day Camp Educational day and overnight camp in Toronto with a variety of features, including ESL support, computer activities, arts and crafts, drama, dance, more.	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Greater Toronto Area — Ontario
	Alliance Francaise de Toronto This French immersion March Break and Summer Camp in Toronto allows kids to develop their oral and written French.	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Toronto — Ontario Toronto — Ontario
	Alliance Francaise de Toronto (Mississauga) A French immersion March Break and Summer Camp in Mississauga encouraging kids to develop their oral and written French.	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Mississauga — Ontario Mississauga — Ontario
	BARK LAKE LEADERSHIP CENTRE Summer camp programs offered in various terms. Adventure, learning, sports instruction and outdoor living are all part of camp life.	Overnight Adventure Haliburton Highlands — Ontario
	Camp Ecolart This Montreal arts and environment camp for kids and teens runs in July and August, featuring photography, film, performing arts, sports, arts and crafts. Languages include english, french and spanish.	Day & Overnight International/Travel Montreal — Quebec
	Camp Kodiak Integrated residential summer camp for children & teens with and without ADHD, LD, NLD and AS. Social skills program, academic program and 50+ activities.	Overnight Special Needs Parry Sound — Ontario
	Camp Nominingue Quebec summer camp offers wilderness canoe trips, theatre arts, numerous sports and more. It also includes FSL and ESL programs.	Overnight Traditional Mont-Tremblant — Quebec
	Expérience Authentique One-of-a-kind French experiences for children schooled in French immersion or Francophone schools + Family Trips and Youth Linguistic Stays in Southwest France.	Day & Overnight Computer/Education/Science Toronto — Ontario Laurentians — Quebec International — International
	Fulford Academy Fulford Prep College campus is an International Boarding School for students aged 17 to 20.	Overnight Computer/Education/Science Brockville — Ontario
	LONG BAY CAMP - Arts By The Lake This unique overnight camp in Eastern Ontario offers a focus on arts but also includes sports like soccer and volleyball and much more.	Overnight Arts/Dance/Music South Frontenac — Ontario
	The Gow School Summer Program A New York summer camp where kids with special needs participate in horseback riding, swimming and more, including overnight camping.	Day & Overnight Special Needs New York — United States
	Wilvaken A Quebec summer camp in the Eastern Townships. Program and activities include FSL, ESL, theatre arts and sports such as tennis and more.	Overnight Traditional Magog — Quebec

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