Top 10 French Activities in the GTA
French Activities in the GTA There’s no better place in Canada to get your daily dose of multiculturalism than in Toronto. Did you know that you can expose your child to many French Activities right here in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)? We have put together a list of awesome cuisine, entertainment, and activities for […]
5 Reasons Why Community And Mentorship Matter In Your Bilingual Journey
Anyone who has been successful in any area hasn’t just had a stroke of “luck”. Their success was likely a combination of trial and error, perseverance and learnt skills. The learning curve can be steep. But one of the best ways to shortcut the learning curve is to find like-minded mentors. The type of mentors […]
Top 7 French board games to enrich French language learning
Most ordinary day camps strive to meet one goal: to create an active, outdoor experience where campers can have fun in a safe and nurturing environment. But Camp Tournesol rises to the challenge with an additional goal: helping campers boost their confidence speaking French by offering a French program that doesn’t look anything like their […]
Why French Exposure Is Crucial During Your Child’s 9-Week Summer Break
In as little as 2 months, the last school bell of the year will ring and students will flood out of the doors excited to kick off their summer break. And like most parents, you might have already started planning how to help your child make the most of the summer. But this planning phase […]
Learning a Second Language: Is it worth it for your child?
It’s no secret that learning a new language requires a strong commitment, focus and determination. You may have also heard about the benefits learning a new language can provide. Yet you can’t help but wonder: “Is learning a new language really worth it?” Yet you can’t help but wonder: “Is learning a second language really […]
The Science Of Why Your Child Should Have Experiences Without You
One of the greatest joys of parenthood is getting to be a part of the joy and exhilaration of sharing new experiences with your children. But what if sharing in all of our child’s experiences were impeding their growth? What if not allowing our children to be free to have their own experiences means their […]
Fun Craft for March Break: How To Make A Memory Book
In this edition of French Camp Crafts for kids, we provide instructions to complete one of our most loved crafts for children ages 4 to 6: How To Make a Memory Book. Are you looking for another fun activity for March break? How about making this memory book on a rainy day to create a keepsake souvenir […]
Dealing With Bullying: 6 Ways To Help Bullied Kids & Teens
Everyday, kids and teens across the country wake up scared to go to school. 1 in 3 Canadian teens have reported being bullied, and 47% of parents report having children who are being bullied. We take bullying very seriously at our French Camps. Bullying is intentional tormenting in verbal, physical or psychological ways. It can […]
A Colourful Tissue Paper Rainbow: Fun craft for kids Colorful Tissue Paper Rainbow
How to make a colourful tissue paper rainbow! Do you have children at home on a rainy or snowy weekend? Are you looking for something interesting and unique to do with them? Or maybe you’re hosting a playdate with a few of your child’s friends and looking for activities? How about trying one of our […]
French Camp Crafts: How To Make a Mardi Gras Mask
Do you have your children at home on a rainy or snowy weekend? Are you looking for something interesting and unique to do with them? Or maybe you’re hosting a playdate with a few of your child’s friends and looking for activities? How about trying one of our French Camp Crafts. These are tried and […]
