titreFrench Summer Camps

F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked Questions

fleche Questions about LANGUAGE IMMERSION

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

POINT Do you provide French classes during the camp session?

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

POINT Are children with different levels of French placed together?

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

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

POINT 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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flecheQuestions about the STAFF:

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

POINT How experienced are the counselors? How old are they?

POINT How many campers per staff member?

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flecheQuestions ABOUT HEALTH AND SAFETY:

POINT What happens if my child gets sick or is injured?

POINT What about the children hygiene?

POINT Is there any first aid personnel on the camp?

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

POINT Do you have insurance?

POINT How is bedwetting treated?

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flecheGeneral Questions ABOUT VSF PROGRAM:

POINT What is the average age of the campers?

POINT What is the best age to come to camp?

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

POINT What should my child bring to camp?

POINT Can I sign my child up for just one week?

POINT Why a 20-days session is best?

POINT Why Choose VSF?

POINT How many campers attend VSF each session?

POINT What is your average return rate every year?

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

POINT Do children have any time for shopping during their trip?

POINT Do you sell any items to children?

POINT Do you offer any day camp program without overnight sleeping?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

POINT My child is shy.  Will she fit in? 

POINT Can my children go to church during camp?

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flecheQuestions ABOUT TRANSPORTATION:

POINT How do the children get to camp?

POINT What options are available for transportation to and from camp?

POINT Do you offer escorted flights?

POINT 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?

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

POINT 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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flecheQuestions ABOUT REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT:

POINT When do you have to pay?

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

POINT Why do I need to pay a deposit?

POINT When are tuition payments due?

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

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

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

POINT What forms will I need to fill out?

POINT 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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flecheQuestions ABOUT ACTIVITIES:

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

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

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

POINT What is a typical day's schedule?

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flecheQuestions ABOUT FOOD AND ACCOMODATION:

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

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

POINT Where will the children eat?

POINT Where do the children sleep?

POINT What time to the children go to bed?

POINT What do we need to pack to bring to camp? 

POINT How is laundry handled? 

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flecheQuestions ABOUT CAMP REGULATIONS, PHONE CALL POLICIES:

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

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

POINT Can parents visit the camps? 

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flecheQuestions ABOUT HOMESICKNESS…

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

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

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

POINT What if my child gets homesick?

POINT How can I prevent my child from becoming homesick?

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flecheQuestions from CAMPERS:

POINT What happens on the first day of camp? 

POINT Does camp have rules that I will need to follow? 

POINT How are the counselors? 

POINT What if I don't know anyone at camp? 

POINT What type of activities do you offer at camp? 

POINT What I still have questions?  

POINT Should I bring a friend?

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Featured Articles / Recommended Readings:

flecheVSF's Philosophy - Why choose VSF?
flecheGeneral info about VSF's Program
flecheBefore your child travels to France...
flecheHow to prepare your child for a VSF's summer camp
flechePrepare for Camp together!
fleche*About homesickness...
flecheTips for selecting a camp program for your child

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