French Intensive Summer Camp for Teens
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Program Overview
The French Intensive Summer Camp for Teens at Vanier College is designed for students aged 12 to 17 who want to build confidence in French while connecting with peers in an engaging learning environment.
Through interactive and immersive activities, students develop their skills in oral expression, reading comprehension, and written production while strengthening their ability to communicate in French.
This program combines structured classroom learning with practical experiences, helping students develop their language abilities in both academic and social contexts.
Students may enroll for one to five weeks, depending on their availability and learning goals.
Program Type : Language School
Language: French
Level: All levels
Course Format: In-person
Age Group: 12 – 17 years old
Learning Experience
From Monday to Thursday, students attend French classes on Vanier College’s green campus in Montreal.
Classes focus on developing language skills through a variety of activities designed to encourage participation, collaboration, and communication.
Each Friday is dedicated to a group excursion in Montreal, giving students the opportunity to practice French in real-life settings while discovering the city.
Students' language levels are evaluated during the first class, and groups are organized according to both age and language proficiency:
• Ages 12 – 14
• Ages 15 – 17
This approach ensures that students learn in an environment suited to their developmental stage and language level.
Summer 2026 Schedule
Program Dates: July 6 – August 7, 2026
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Class Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Registration Deadline
Weekly on Wednesday
Students may register for any combination of one to five weeks during the program period.
Daily Schedule
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Introductory activity
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: In-class language learning
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Break
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM: Outdoor activity (weather permitting) focused on interactive language use
Friday Excursions
Every Friday, students participate in a guided excursion in Montreal.
These outings allow students to practice their French outside the classroom while exploring the city.
Examples of excursions may include:
• Biodome visit
• Mount Royal hiking trip
• cultural and educational activities in Montreal
On excursion days, students proceed directly to the meeting location in the morning and may return home at the end of the activity.
Students are not required to attend the college on these days.
Each Wednesday, students receive a detailed excursion guide containing:
• meeting location
• schedule information
• required waiver form to be signed by a parent or guardian
The signed waiver must be returned by Thursday.
Certificates of Completion
Upon completing the program, students may request a Certificate of Completion confirming their participation and language development.
Certificates are issued upon request only.
To qualify, students must attend at least 70% of their classes.
Certificates are normally issued electronically.
Communication
Communication with students and parents is conducted primarily via email.
Approximately 1–2 days before the program begins, participants will receive an email containing important information such as:
• classroom location
• instructor details
• program instructions
Students and parents are advised to check their email regularly, including junk or spam folders, to ensure all communications are received.
Registration & Information
For program details or registration assistance, please contact:
Nusa Connexion provides program coordination and enrollment support for participants interested in Vanier College programs.
Institutional Notice
Vanier College reserves the right to cancel or modify any cohort, program, course, or service prior to the scheduled start date.
If a program is cancelled by the institution, applicable refundable fees will be reimbursed according to institutional policies.