Antibes Language & Activity Kids Camp - Antibes, French Riviera. France
INTRODUCTION
This all-inclusive junior program offers a safe and lively summer experience in Antibes, one of the most attractive destinations on the French Riviera. With 41 years of experience, the camp combines a specialist teaching method with friendly camp leaders to create a fun and supportive environment for young learners.
Children enjoy morning French classes, afternoon activities, and evening entertainment, all within a structured program designed for language learning, discovery, and supervision. The camp is ideal for families looking for a summer experience that mixes education, sport, and social interaction in a secure international setting.
THE ACCOMMODATION
Students stay in a full-board international campus located in a quiet area on the east side of Antibes, surrounded by a large garden. Accommodation is in shared rooms for up to 4 students, with common bathrooms and facilities on each floor, including showers, sinks, and toilets.
The campus includes everything on site, such as classrooms, accommodation, a large self-service restaurant, a mobile swimming pool, outdoor sports grounds for football, volleyball, and basketball, and an auditorium for entertainment evenings.
Full board is included, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner served buffet-style, plus packed lunches at weekends.
Security 24/7. Students are supervised by our camp leaders who are on the premises round the clock and ready to help and give information.
Notes:
• Disposable bed linen is provided and changed weekly.
• Room access is restricted (schedule posted on site) for safety and security reasons and also to
ease cleaning operations.
• Towels are not provided in campus.
• Rooms are completely cleaned once a week. A quick clean-up takes place during the week.
• Students are responsible for their rooms and must keep them clean and tidy
THE ACTIVITIES
The weekly program, running from Sunday to Saturday, includes French courses on weekdays, afternoon watersports activities and evening entertainment.
FRENCH COURSES
Our qualified professors offer an approach to teaching that awakens and develops the child’s interest in the French language thanks to active pedagogy.
Standard Course – All levels
Class structure:
- 20 morning lessons of 45 minutes per week, including daily conservational workshop
• Monday to Friday (except the first Monday of their stay which is dedicated to the placement test)
• 15 students maximum in a class
The 3 hours of daily standard classes are distributed as follows:
2 hours of classical work: oral and written comprehension, written and oral expression as well as
grammar, pronunciation and French civilization.
1 hour of oral activities for a different way of learning with oral linguistic games designed to facilitate
learning.
WEEKLY ACTIVITY PROGRAM
On their arrival, the students receive a welcome pack including a weekly program of activities.
2 HALF-DAY EXCURSIONS/ACTIVITIES
Two half day excursions/activities per week such as: – Excursion to Cannes – Excursion to Nice and treasure hunt – Grasse + Fragonard (visit of a perfume factory) or Confiserie Florian
1 FULL-DAY EXCURSION/ACTIVITY AT THE WEEKEND (only available for stays of more than 1 week)
One full day excursion/activity at the weekend such as:
– Aquasplash
– Excursion to Monaco + Oceanographic Museum
– Excursion to Cannes + Lerins Islands
1 SAILING AFTERNOON
One weekly sailing lesson taught and run by a professional sailing school. In case of impossibility for unforeseen reason, the sailing lesson will be replaced by paddle or kayak.
1 SPORT AFTERNOON
Our camp leaders also offer different games and activities for students to participate in such as:
sports tournaments, dance classes, water aerobics, ping-pong, and many more!
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
A barbecue on Mondays and each evening themed meal, disco party, games, shows, etc.
LOCATION & GETTING HERE
LOCATION
Antibes/Juan-les-Pins is a prosperous, safe town, that’s lively by both day and night and our most popular destination for teenagers. 6 miles from Nice and 12 miles from Cannes, with 16 miles of beaches and 300 days of sunshine per year.
Distances
Antibes is located 10 km from Cannes, 18 km from the Nice airport and 1 h from Saint-Tropez. It’s near Paris, 1 h20 by plane and 4 h30 by TGV. It’s easy to get to from all over the world, 7 h by plane from New York, 2 h by plane from European capital cities
How can I get around Antibes?
The best way to explore the city is to wander around on foot, bike or scooter. The bus, effectively serving the entire city in a day (~10€/week). In the evening, the succession is assured by the many taxis (student’s price).
- On foot: For short journeys, it is best to walk as you avoid traffic and parking problems especially during the holidays.
- By bus: The bus service goes all around town during the day. A single ticket costs ~1,50€. A week pass costs ~10€
- By taxi: After 20:00 our students get special rates with our CIA student card (between 10 and 20€ for 4 people depending on the journey).
A few facts and figures
Average temperatures
- Winter 8-12° (46-54 F)
- Spring 14-18° (57-64 F)
- Summer 25-35° (77-96 F)
- Autumn 15-23° (59-73 F)
What should I wear in Antibes?
- In summer:: The weather is very sunny and hot, so bring along light clothes and don’t forget your swimming wear, sunglasses and sun cream! A jacket is useful for cool evenings.
- In other seasons: Although the weather is mild all year round, don’t forget to bring along jumpers and jackets!
Getting Here
By plane
Flights to and from Nice airport from all major European cities and neighboring Mediterranean countries.
By train
TGV (high speed trains) plus local and international train services running to Antibes station.
PRICES & PACKAGES
Dates
From 21 June to 22 August
Age
From 8 to 11 years old
Full Program with Accommodation
1435 € per person
The program includes:
✔ Standard course (20 lessons x 45 min / week)
✔Accommodation
✔ Full board
✔ Security
✔ Activities
✔ Excursions
✔ Supervision
✔ Round trip transfer during week-end only (from Antibes airport).
SUPPLEMENTS (price / week / person)
- Extra day full board multiple room 150 €
- Extra transfer during the week 80 € (airport) / 25 € (train station)
- Gluten-free meals 160 €
- Extra cost for a one-week course 60 €
DAY PROGRAM (without accommodation)
845 € per person
The program includes:
✔ Standard course (20 lessons x 45 min / week)
✔ Full board
✔ Security
✔ Activities
✔ Excursions
✔ Supervision
✔ Round trip transfer during week-end only (from Antibes airport).
