CBC Radio Interview On Camp Tournesol’s French Day Camp
Why our French camps are booming! I was recently interviewed by CBC Radio Canada to discuss Camp Tournesol and the importance of French Day Camps, and socializing in French during the summer. The interview was conducted in French, so if you’re a French speaker who wants to tune in, you can do so here. Don’t […]
5 Tips To Support Your Child In French Immersion When You Don’t Speak French
You enrolled your child in French Immersion because you were excited about the flurry of positive benefits the program provides. Maybe you even have a few friends who rave about the program and couldn’t be happier with their decision. But when your kids start coming to you for help with homework, reality sinks in… “Help! […]
Don’t Pick An Educational Summer Camp Until You Ask These 10 Questions
Having trouble picking a program for your child this summer? Feeling overwhelmed with the endless options? If you’re like most parents, you want your child to have fun but you also want the program to be educational too! So how do you find a summer program with the right balance of fun and education? Well, […]
Announcing a new exciting partnership
Camp Tournesol and Canadian Parents for French (Ontario) announce a new and exciting partnership!
Debunking The Myths: Why You Should Not Pull Your Child Out Of French Immersion
To continue with French Immersion or not? THAT is the question! As the director of a long-running French camp in the GTA, concerned parents of children in grade 6 and 8 often approach me looking for answers to this important question: “Why shouldn’t I pull my child out of French Immersion?” There are a number […]
How to transform a family holiday into a learning opportunity
In Ontario – with a common school calendar across the province – it is tempting to take advantage of the “off season” fares when travelling. Providing your child with priceless experiences such as discovering a new part of the world is a great learning opportunity that you can easily provide with a simple trip out […]
6 Ways To Help Your Child Stay Motivated in Learning French Language
It’s no secret that learning a second language takes consistent effort, practice and motivation. And when it comes to motivation, there are two major hurdles: Getting motivated Staying motivated In today’s blog, we’re going to dive deep into the challenge of staying motivated. As the director of a leading French Day camp in the GTA, […]
Power of words
“I am so proud of you…” Every parent has uttered these words to their child. Although it is natural for us to always be proud of our children, it is also important to analyze the ways in which we praise our children… When we use phrases like “I am so proud of you” to praise […]
3 Reasons Why Group Language-Learning Beats Going It Alone
Does your child want to enhance their French skills but hasn’t yet found the most effective way to go about it? While some children may initially feel more comfortable resigning to their desk with a handful of French worksheets and studying alone, there is certainly a case to be made about learning a new language […]
