FRENCH IMMERSION MINI CAMP

Mini-camp is for children age 3 - rising Kindergarten.                                                       Campers must be fully potty-trained.                                                                                                       Camp is offered from June 17 to August 09.                                                                                 Camp is open to the public. No prior French is required.                                                                   Morning Snack is provided by camp. Lunch provided by family.

Activities in French

We introduce and reinforce French acquisition through specialized French instruction periods during two periods in the morning. These activities will include basic language skills like learning greetings, colors, animal names, food names, simple social interactions, songs, reading, and arts and crafts. All learning revolves around the bi-weekly themes. Our program also focuses on social-emotional learning and helps mini campers gain social skills through everyday interactions.

 

After the morning activities, lunch, and recess, the children will settle down for their afternoon nap/quiet time, followed by independent play and dismissal. All lunch and nap schedules will remain similar to an EB school day. Please note, children are encouraged but not required to sleep during naptime.


What to Expect in Class Learning Sessions

  • Art: mixing colors, cutting, gluing, drawing, and discovering forms, and textures.
  • Movement: developing fine and gross motor skills as well as coordination through various games and movement activities.
  • Music: new vocabulary and rhymes through French songs.                                                                  
  • Science:  exploring botany, chemistry and biology through cooking, experimenting, and hands-on activities 

Learning Outside The Classroom

                                                                                                           Mini Campers will also benefit from our educational spaces outside of the classroom. We will utilize the Mini-Gym for gymnastics, the edible garden for lessons on nature and botany and our library to hear special stories or read their own. There will also be special times to take a "field trip" to the Big Yard to make mud pies in the creek, play on the structure and have a soccer game.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                


Friday FunDay

 

 

 

We like to celebrate the end of each week with a Friday Funday! Each week will bring a new jumpy house, entertainment and fun for all our campers. Activities change weekly and may include: face painting, carnival treats, bring-your-wheels day, talent showcases, splash day, various performer acts and many more fun activities that help make those lasting camp memories. 

Session Themes

  • Session 1 (June 17 – June 21) (No camp on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth)                                               La forêt - Allons camper / The Forest  - Let's Go Camping!                                                                                        
  • Session 2  (June 24– June 28)                                                                                                                                            La forêt - Allons camper / The Forest  - Let's Go Camping!                                                                                        
  • Session 3 (July 1 – July 5). (No camp on July 4th in observance of Independence day)                                      L'océan - S'amuser à la plage / The Ocean - Fun at the Beach!                                                                                  
  • Session 4 (July 8 – July 12)                                                                                                                                               L'océan - S'amuser à la plage / The Ocean - Fun at the Beach!                                                                                                                               
  • Session 5 (July 15 - July 19)                                                                                                                                                  La Cuisine - Cuisiner en s'amusant / The Kitchen - Making Food & Fun!                                                               
  • Session 6 (July 22 - 26                                                                                                                                                          La Cuisine - Cuisiner en s'amusant / The Kitchen - Making Food & Fun!                                                             
  • Session 7 (July 29 - August 2)                                                                                                                                            Le Monde - Passeport pour l'Aventure ! / The World - Passport to Adventure!                                                                                                                              
  • Session 8 (August 5 - August 9)                                                                                                                                       Le Monde - Passeport pour l'Aventure ! / The World - Passport to Adventure! 

Sample Day at Mini-Camp

Time Activity
8:00 - 9:00 Morning Care (Free Play and Organized Activities)
9:00 - 10:00 Circle Time and Activity Time
10:00 - 10:45 Snack and recess
10:45 - 12:00 Activity Time
12:00 - 12:45 Lunch and outdoor play time
12:45 - 2:15 Nap and quiet time (nap not mandatory)
2:15 - 3:00 Activity Time and Dismissal
3:00 - 6:00 Aftercare

EB FAMILIY REGISTRATION
NON-EB FAMILY REGISTRATION

Camp Times and Rates

ENROLLMENT

  • General Enrollment will run from Jan. 28th  - June 1st. Space is limited so please enroll as soon as possible when we open.

HOURS

  • Morning Care          8:00am to 9:00am
  • Camp Day                      9:00am to 3:00pm
  • After Care                    3:00pm to 6:00pm

WEEKLY RATES

  • Early Bird Rate of $455/week will run until  3/15
  • Regular Rate of    $505/week will run until 5/31
  • Late registration Rate of $560/week will run from  6/1 to end of camp
  •  Financial Aid is not available.

FULL CAMP RATES

  • Early Bird Rate of $2910/8 weeks will run until  3/15
  • Regular Rate of    $3230/8 weeks will run until 5/31
  • Late registration Rate of $3585/8 weeks will run from  6/1 to 6/12
  •  Financial Aid is not available.

Cancellations/Refunds Policy: In recognition that Le Camp d’Été must make advance operational decisions, registration fees are not refundable if cancellation is made after June 01, 2024. 

 

Registrations cancelled before or on June 01, 2024 will be refunded less a $75 processing fee per session cancelled.

 

École Bilingue de Berkeley

Direct line: (510) 549-3867 ext. 315