French Summer Camps

F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about LANGUAGE IMMERSION

My son has not had any formal French language training, can we sign him up?

Do you provide French classes during the camp session?

What is the level of French fluency required of the children?

Are children with different levels of French placed together?

My child has forgotten a lot of French?  Will your program help him recover his French and become bilingual again?

My daughter can basically speak French, but her reading and writing are very poor. Which program is best?

My child can’t really speak French yet, but I want him/her to experience a ‘French shower.’ Is it OK to register for this Immersion Program?

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Questions about the STAFF:

Who runs the camps? Are the safety regulations as strict in Europe as they are here in the USA or some other countries?

How experienced are the counselors? How old are they?

How many campers per staff member?

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Questions ABOUT HEALTH AND SAFETY:

What happens if my child gets sick or is injured?

What about the children hygiene?

Is there any first aid personnel on the camp?

Has there ever been a serious accident or injury during a camp?

Do you have insurance?

How is bedwetting treated?

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General Questions ABOUT VSF PROGRAM:

What is the average age of the campers?

What is the best age to come to camp?

What percentage of French children will there be at camp? Where are they from?

What should my child bring to camp?

Can I sign my child up for just one week?

Why a 20-days session is best?

Why Choose VSF?

How many campers attend VSF each session?

What is your average return rate every year?

How much spending money should we give our daughter? How can we be sure that she won't lose it?

Do children have any time for shopping during their trip?

Do you sell any items to children?

Do you offer any day camp program without overnight sleeping?

Do you have any programs for children older than 16 years old?

Do you have a camp where all three of our children could go?

My child doesn't know anyone else. Can you make sure that he/she has a good time?

My child wants to go to camp with a friend. Can they stay together during camp?

Do Boys and Girls share rooms? and where do the counselors sleep?

How can I be sure that my child will not spend his time speaking English with the other foreign campers?

How do I know if my child is ready to go to a sleep away camp?

How do I know if VSF Camp is right for my child?

My child is shy.  Will she fit in? 

Can my children go to church during camp?

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Questions ABOUT TRANSPORTATION:

How do the children get to camp?

What options are available for transportation to and from camp?

Do you offer escorted flights?

We live in New York, can we fly our son directly to Paris to meet with your group? Will someone be there to pick him up at the airport?

Will you help our son check in for his return flight home?

We are taking a family trip to France before the camp session starts, can we bring our children to Paris to meet the group? Or should we bring them directly to the camp?

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Questions ABOUT REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT:

When do you have to pay?

Do you accept Credit card payments? We live in a foreign country how should we send our payment to you?

Why do I need to pay a deposit?

When are tuition payments due?

Is there any rebate if there is more than one registration from the same family?

How do I register? Can I sign my child up over the phone?

What is the Pre-Trip / Pre-Camp packet?

What forms will I need to fill out?

We have a family who may be interested in coming to camp with our child. Can you send them a packet?

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Questions ABOUT ACTIVITIES:

My child has no experience hiking. Will he/she be OK?

Both of my boys are very athletic, will there be plenty of opportunity for outdoor activities like camps in the States?

My child isn’t a strong swimmer. Will he be OK?

What is a typical day's schedule?

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Questions ABOUT FOOD AND ACCOMODATION:

How is the food, what's a typical menu?

My child has special dietary needs. Can you accommodate this?

Where will the children eat?

Where do the children sleep?

What time to the children go to bed?

What do we need to pack to bring to camp? 

How is laundry handled? 

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Questions ABOUT CAMP REGULATIONS, PHONE CALL POLICIES:

Can we visit our children during the camp session? Can we call them (telephone)?

How can I communicate with my child? How will I be informed of his well-being?

Can parents visit the camps? 

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Questions ABOUT HOMESICKNESS…

My child has never stayed away from home, and might become homesick. How do you handle that?

How do I know that my child will not get homesick?

My child has never been away to sleep away camp before.  How will he do if he comes to France by himself?

What if my child gets homesick?

How can I prevent my child from becoming homesick?

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Questions from CAMPERS:

What happens on the first day of camp? 

Does camp have rules that I will need to follow? 

How are the counselors? 

What if I don't know anyone at camp? 

What type of activities do you offer at camp? 

What I still have questions?  

Should I bring a friend?

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Featured Articles / Recommended Readings:

VSF's Philosophy - Why choose VSF? General info about VSF's Program Before your child travels to France... How to prepare your child for a VSF's summer camp Prepare for Camp together! About homesickness... Tips for selecting a camp program for your child

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