Cannes Teen Language & Adventures Camp - Cannes, French Riviera. France
INTRODUCTION
Famed for its luxury hotels, Palais des Festivals, and beaches just 500m from the Croisette, Cannes is a welcoming Mediterranean town at the heart of the Côte d’Azur where teens quickly feel at home amid affordable eateries, public sands, free concerts, and endless exploration.
Learn French in style on the French Riviera!
This all-inclusive French program in glamorous Cannes is created exclusively for 16-17 year-olds, combining language learning, exciting activities, and the right balance of freedom and independence.
French Courses
Enjoy 20 morning lessons of 45 minutes per week (standard course, all levels), including a daily conversational workshop, from Monday to Friday (first Monday for placement test). Max 15 students per class on Campus, focusing on oral/written comprehension, expression, grammar, pronunciation, civilization, and oral games. Intensive option (25 lessons, from A1) available as supplement.
Daily Life
Full program runs Sunday to Saturday with full board, activities like sports afternoons and themed evenings (BBQ, disco, cabaret), half-day fun/adrenaline activities (beach, snorkeling, laser quest, tree climbing), and full-day weekend excursions (Nice, Monaco, Aquasplash).
Why to choose us?
- +40 years’ experience of teaching French as a Foreign Language.
- A team of experienced, highly qualified teachers.
- Each teacher holds a university diploma. A passion for teaching and working with people are essential qualities shared by the whole team.
- Numerous national and international credentials : FLE, EAQUALS, SOUFFLE, CSN, BILDUNGSURLAUB.
- An exceptional location.
- With its light, its magnificent landscapes, its deep blue sea and its 300 days of sunshine a year, the Côte d’Azur is a dream destination.
- A rich mix of nationalities : we welcome students of 20 different nationalities at our centers each year.
- A wide choice of courses with flexible dates and durations and 5 different levels from beginner to advanced.
- Accommodation directly managed by the school.
- Staying in the school’s residence centers means sharing many moments with other students outside the classroom and enjoying the support of the school’s team on the spot at all times.
- Our reception and management team will help you with your decisions, and during your stay.
- The organization is approved by the French Ministry of Youth and Sport. Our group leaders and supervisors are experienced and highly trained.
- A free learning site at your disposal: “French and You”.
- An international reputation – Initiatives and training courses abroad and partnerships with international educational institutions.
- More than 100,000 students have already put their trust in us!
THE ACCOMMODATION
Students stay full board at Campus, 15 min walk to Cannes city center and beaches, with on-site classrooms, large self-service restaurant, mobile swimming pool, and outdoor sports grounds.
Our campus is located in the heart of Cannes, it is one of the most attractive campuses on the “Côte d’Azur”
- 15 min walking distance to the city centre and the beaches.
- On site: classrooms, accommodation, a large self-service restaurant, a mobile swimming pool, and outdoor sports grounds.
- Accommodation in double room with private bathroom (shower and toilets) shared by 2 double rooms.
- Full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet style). Packed lunch at weekends.
- 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
Security and Supervision
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.
Curfew Rules
16 – 17 years old: ALL students have AUTOMATIC permission to leave the school unaccompanied until 7.30pm maximum. FOR THE EVENING, the parents can choose to give evening permission as below:
Option 1: NO evening permission unaccompanied from 7:30 pm
Option 2: EVENING PERMISSION in CANNES as below:
• Monday – Thursday till 10:00 pm
• Fridays, Saturdays, and days prior to a bank holiday till 01:00 am
• Sundays till 7.30 pm
THE ACTIVITIES
The weekly program, running from Sunday to Saturday, includes French courses on weekdays, afternoon activities and excursions, and evening entertainment.
French Course
Grammar work and the development of oral and written skills through entertaining and motivational learning activities. Our dynamic teaching approach based on an active learning process stimulates children and teens, arouses their interest in language and improves their knowledge of French culture.
The French Lessons are taken in the morning at the campus and participants can choose the standard or intensive course.
Standard Course – All levels
- 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.
Intensive Course – From level A1
- 25 morning lessons of 45 minutes per week
- Monday to Friday (except the first Monday of their stay which is dedicated to the placement test)
- 15 students maximum per class
The 3h45 of daily intensive courses are designed for motivated students who are willing to progress faster. They offer general French instruction focused on the acquisition of oral, written and grammatical skills essential for each level. Pronunciation and French civilization also complement these skills.
Activities and Excursions
Activities and Excursions:
One half day adrenaline activity per week such as:
– Laser quest
– Jump XL
– Top tree climbing («accrobanche»)
One half day fun activity per week such as:
– Private beach
– Snorkeling
– Sailing session or stand up paddle or kayak
One full day discovery excursion/activity at the weekend such as (only available for stays of more than 1 week): On weekend, from 2 weeks stay, onwards all the students will participate in a full day excursion/ activity, on Saturday or on Sunday, according to the activity program. The second day of the weekend will be free.
– Excursion to Nice
– Aquasplash (aquatic park)
– Excursion to Monaco
One 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 party on Mondays, one evening cinema + fast food restaurant, other evenings with themed meals, disco party, games, cabaret, shows, etc.
“KIOSK” Activities
We organize extra activities (Kiosk) that provide students with additional fun.
NOTE in most cases a minimum of participants is required to organize the activity and the prices are subject to change.
- Banana Boat: 20€
- Laser Game: 20€
- Antibes Land: 5€
- Cinema: 8€
- Escape Game: 25€
- Aquasplash: 35€
- Snorkeling: 30€
- Paintball: 35€
See an example of our two-week activity program
Week 1
| Time / Activity | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 7.00am | Arrivals & Free time | Wake up | Wake up | Wake up | Wake up | Wake up | Visit of Monaco |
| 8.00am | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | ||
| 9.00-12.20am |
French test for new arrivals or standard course |
Standard course | Standard course | Standard course | Standard course | ||
| 12.30am | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | ||
| 2.00-5.30pm Main activity/excursions |
Visit of Cannes | Sailing afternoon | Free time or workshop | Sports games | Private beach | ||
| 5.30-6.30pm Optional activity |
Free time | Free time | Free time | Free time | Free time | Free time | |
| 7.00pm | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner |
| Permission to go out Optional Activity |
19h30 – Welcome evening |
22h00 – BBQ |
22h00 – Casino Night |
22h00 – Incredible Talent |
22h00 – Cabaret |
1h00 – Disco Party |
1h00 – Olympique Games |
Week 2
| Time / Activity | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 7.00am | Free day | Wake up | Wake up | Wake up | Wake up | Wake up | Departure |
| 8.00am | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | ||
| 9.00-12.20am | Standard course | Standard course | Standard course | Standard course | Standard course | ||
| 12.30am | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | ||
| 2.00-5.30pm Main activity/excursions |
Visit of Nice | Tree climbing | Free time or workshop | Sports games | Snorkeling | ||
| 5.30-6.30pm Optional activity |
Free time | Free time | Free time | Free time | Free time | ||
| 7.00pm | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | |
| Permission to go out Optional Activity |
19h30 – Welcome evening |
22h00 – BBQ |
22h00 – Treasure hunting |
22h00 – Karaoke |
22h00 – Cabaret |
1h00 – Pool Party |
LOCATION & GETTING HERE
LOCATION
With Antibes 10 km away, Nice 35 km away, Monte Carlo 55 km away and Saint-Tropez around 90 km away, Cannes is in the very heart of the Côte d’Azur. Nothing beats the sandy beaches just 500 metres from the famous “Croisette” where teens will immediately feel happy and excited!
Cannes is an intimate town of 70,000 inhabitants with affordable restaurants and bars, public beaches, free concerts and lots to explore! Cannes is easy to get to and public transport is available day and night. Between the free events and famous festivals, the beach, sun and lively evenings, Cannes after sunset is not to be missed.
Distances
- Cannes is located 1 h from Monaco, 45 min from Nice, 45 min 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
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)
How can I get around Cannes?
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 round during the day. A single ticket costs ~1.5€. A week pass costs ~10€. You can take the Midnight bus in the evening to the heart of La Bocca and Cannes town centre.
- By taxi: There are lots of taxis in Cannes both day and night…
What should I wear in Cannes?
- 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. Our animators or your host family will meet you there
By train
TGV (high speed trains) plus local and international train services running to Cannes station.
PRICES & PACKAGES
Dates
From 28 June to 15 August
Age
From 16 to 17 years old
One Week Program
1270 € per person
The program includes:
✔ Standard course (20 lessons x 45 min / week)
✔Accommodation
✔ Full board
✔ Security
✔ Activities
✔ Excursions
✔ Supervision
✔ Transfers
SUPPLEMENTS (price / week / person)
- Intensive course 130 €
- Extra day full board multiple room 170 €
- Extra transfer during the week 80 € (airport) / 25 € (train station)
- Gluten-free meals 160 €
- Extra cost for a one-week course 60 €
