Morzine Teens Language & Adventures Camp - Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. France
INTRODUCTION
We are pleased to welcome students, from 11 to 17 years old, from all over the world to our Summer Camp suitable for all levels of French, classes are in small group sizes, maximum 15 students per teacher. You can choose between GCSE, iGCSE, IB, AS-level and A-level preparation.
Our camp is no longer residential, and instead we have a Morning lessons option and a full day activity option, after which children will need to be picked up by a parent or guardian each evening. Unfortunately, we are unable to take any bookings from children attending without a parent or guardian.
Our activity coordinators stay on-site in the student residence to provide supervision, to ensure a convivial atmosphere, to lend a sympathetic ear if needed. They are on hand in case of an emergency and are fully first-aid trained. The Summer Camp is a fully registered, run by qualified and experienced directors, teachers and activity leaders.
Unique setting, a traditional French mountain village in beautiful Alpine scenery, clear turquoise lakes including the breathtaking Lake Geneva , surprisingly pleasant warm summer climate and stunning magical winters.
THE ACCOMMODATION
Our camp is no longer residential, and instead we have a Morning lessons option and a full day activity option, after which children will need to be picked up by a parent or guardian each evening. Unfortunately, we are unable to take any bookings from children attending without a parent or guardian.
SERVICES
- All students will be met at Geneva airport by a representative from the School or our partner transfer company.
- All members of staff on our Camp have the necessary authorizations and experience to work with juniors.
- Accommodation and activities included in this programme are all accredited by the French government (Ministère de Jeunesse et Sports) to welcome junior groups.
- Students will be supervised during all tuition, breaks and activities and our activity coordinators stay on-site with the juniors.
MORZINE VILLAGE FACILITIES
- Village market
- Souvenir shops
- Skate park
- Tennis courts
- Outdoor pool complex
- Swimming lakes with beaches and lifeguards
- Partnership scheme with local businesses
- Huge range of activities on offer
INSURANCE
Insurance is not included in the price of our Summer Camp and we require all students to have insurance, but we are happy to recommend one of our partner insurance companies who will be able to help you find a suitable insurance policy for your trip.
THE ACTIVITIES
Summer Camp Lessons
Your French/English lessons on our Summer Camp will be fun yet educational, including games, songs and plenty of interactive group exercises. Classes are taught by young, dynamic teachers who know how to keep summer camp learning entertaining and lively! Lessons take place 9h-12h30 Monday to Friday with a 30-minute break. Students will be fully involved in the lessons, playing games, creating projects, learning vocab and phrases that they can later use in real-life situations. Groups are often taken out into Morzine to put what they have learnt into practice, for example, they might learn some vocab and questions and then go to the market to buy a few items and test their French on the stall-holders
We cater for all ages from 11-17 years old during the summer camp and students are split into groups with others of a similar age. We also cater for all levels from complete beginner to advanced or almost bilingual. Students are also divides into groups according to their language level. As part of our French summer camp, we also offer the option of GCSE/AS-level/A-level preparation courses. These are a very popular option and run at the same time as the other courses for 15 hours per week. Classes are taught by a teacher experienced in the exam requirements so students can improve their general level, learn exam tips and techniques to help them in the exam situations. We also offer additional private tuition if required to work on specific weakness or skills.
The aim of all of our French Summer Camp lessons is to complement and improve on what children learn at school. The main focus is on getting junior students communicating in French, having a go, gaining confidence in speaking and understanding why it is important to learn a language. We also try and motivate students and make them see that learning a language is not only useful but fun too, which sometimes they don’t realise when learning in a classroom back home!
French Summer Camp Activities
Lively sporting, cultural and social activities are an essential part of a language study trip and our region offers a fantastic choice, so you will never be bored! Afternoon and weekend activities are run by our qualified activity coordinators.
SAMPLE 2 WEEK PROGRAMME
Week 1
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Sunday |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
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Morning |
Arrival |
Welcome morning & French/ English classes |
French/ English classes |
French/English classes & French market challenge |
French/English classes |
French/English classes |
Day trip: Thonon Ies Bains/ Yvoire town trail |
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Afternoon |
Beach volleyball& swimming at outdoor pool complex |
Treasure hunt or option+ |
Petanque, football or option+ |
Basketball& sports at a local supervised swimming lake with beach |
Sports tournament or option+ |
Picnic lunch |
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Late Afternoon |
Free- time or laguage activity |
Free- time or laguage activity |
Free- time or laguage activity |
Free- time or laguage activity |
Free- time or laguage activity |
Beach with watersports |
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Evening |
Welcome Party/ Ice-breaker evening |
Quiz night |
Games |
BBQ |
Film night |
Talent show |
Disco or Karaoke |
WEEK 2
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Sunday |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Satuday |
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Morning |
Mountain sporying activity: white- water rafting, mountain biking & picnic |
French/English classes |
French/English classes |
French/English classes & French market challenge |
French/English classes |
French/English classes & assessment |
Departure |
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Afternoon |
Beach volleyball & swimming at outdoor pool complex |
Treasure hunt or option+ |
Petanque, football or option+ |
Basketball & sports at a local supervised swimming lake with beach |
Sports tournament or Opition+ |
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Late afternoon |
Free- time or laguage activity |
Free- time or laguage activity |
Free- time or laguage activity |
Free- time or laguage activity |
Free- time or laguage activity |
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Evening |
Welcome Party/ Ice- breaker evening |
Quiz night |
Games |
BBQ |
Film night |
Talent show |
*Appropriate activies will be chosen subject to weather conditions, opening hours, student numbers and ages.
*Language activities: theatre workshops, journalistic project, blogging, arts & crafts.
Extras
- OPTION + Mountain Biking: 3 afternoons per week
- OPTION + Adventure package: 3 afternoons per week- Activities such as adventure Park, climbing, mountain biking, summer sledging, rafting
- OPTION + Private French/ English Classes: 3 lessons per week
- OPTION + Group French/ English Lessons
- OPTION + Horse-riding (3 afternoons per week)
LOCATION & GETTING HERE
Location
Morzine is a small Alpine village, very safe with a real sense of community; a perfect size for teens to discover. It is in an ideal location to offer a huge range of activities making it an ideal base for a Summer camp study trip.
Getting Here
Transport Teens are met upon arrival at Geneva airport and transported directly to the Summer Camp. Most airlines offer an unaccompanied minor service if required.
PRICES & PACKAGES
Cost
Include
- 15h French Classes (Monday – Friday, 3h per day)
- All classroom materials
- Free placement test
- Free wi- access in the school
Doesn´t Include
- Pocket money
- Insurance
- Food & drinks outside of the school/residence
- Airport transfers outside of arrival times (can be provided for a supplement)
- Option+ Adventure: supplement of 150€ per week
- Option+ Private French/English Classes: supplement of 135€ per week
- Option + Horse-riding: supplement of 150€ per week
