Books to Prepare Your Kids For Camp!
You took the plunge, bursting with excitement for your child to make amazing camp memories and new friends this summer, and you registered them for overnight camp. Now, March break is over, the sun is up a lot longer, and we’re midway through spring when it hits you: the camp season is right around the […]
Day Camp or Overnight Camp: Which is Better for My Child?
Summer camps: Day camp or overnight camp… That is the question! Though summer may seem far away, parents are already starting to think about what activities will occupy their children’s time over the summer break. This can prove to be a challenge at times because while you’re looking forward to them continuing their growth and […]
French Academy: Serving Tomorrow’s Citizens
In an ever-changing society where technology is an integral part of our daily lives, are we really meeting the current needs of students in the acquisition of French as a second language? How can children who opt out of French immersion (for a myriad of reasons) obtain a functional level of bilingualism? Are children graduating from […]
FREE French Workbook – “L’école”
School is a huge part of almost every child’s life. It’s where they spend most of their days and develop their understanding of the world. So we think it’s pretty important for any French learner to be able to navigate this environment fluently in French! That’s why we’ve created a free school themed workbook in […]
Myths & Facts About Bilingual Children
Census data shows Canadians are becoming more linguistically diverse. The number of Canadians who speak a language other than English or French at home is up 14.5%. If this upward trend continues, this means our country will see a natural rise in the number of bilingual children. Research has consistently proven the benefits of bilingualism. […]
FREE French Workbook – “La Metéo”
The school year is slowly coming to a close and kids everywhere are beaming at the idea of summer vacation (finally!). But, that doesn’t mean that French learning has to stop! Our mission at Camp Tournesol is to show children who are learning French that it’s not only a subject at school, but a daily […]
Practice French With Free Printable Workbooks for Kids
Beyond school time, there’s always room for improvement in your child’s education – especially when learning a whole new language! That’s why we’ve created these 4 FREE seasonal workbooks for your child to practice French at home. Each book includes a list of essential vocabulary words and phrases, as well as a few activities that […]
Getting Rid of First Day Jitters
In a previous blog, we’ve talked about how parents can help their children prepare for the first day of camp, by helping them review their schedule, listening to their worries, reminding them they aren’t alone, creating a goodbye ritual, and taking your time in the morning. Anxiety of the unknown, however, is still very real, […]
French Skills Developed at Camp Tournesol
Each week at camp, we strive to ensure that our campers at French summer camps fun while improving their French. We work very hard to ensure that the activities and games that take place for campers are enjoyable, reflect the interests of the campers, and can be used to help campers practice their […]
