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Image of Canoe Island French Camp Canoe Island French Camp:
Find a little bit of France in the San Juan Islands at this Northwest Washington sleepover summer camp, one of the country's premier French camps. Campers, ages 9-16, take part in a unique mix of French language and culture through artistic and outdoor activities. Fencing, archery, sailing, kayaking, swimming, photography, marine biology, and French culture, cuisine and language are options every day.

Canoe Island is located on a 47-acre island in the center of the San Juan Islands in Upright Channel between Shaw and Lopez islands. The ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harbor goes by the southern corner of the island. The island is surrounded by the sparkling blue water of Puget Sound, this wooded paradise is waiting for you to explore its mile of shoreline, mossy promontories, and secluded beaches.


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Photo of Residential Summer Camps in Washington State Beautiful sunset from Canoe Island's "No Name Point" looking South towards the Olympic Mountains and San Juan Island's Cattle Point.


 

Image of Canoe Island French Camp Girls strike a pose during French cusine class.

(Mornings at camp are devoted to French language classes and activities: fencing, French cuisine, and culture, theater, art, and photography.)


 

Photos of Canoe Island French Camp Group of young archers.

(Other afternoon activities include: archery, swimming, sailing, kayaking, archery, art, rock climbing and a variety of sports. French songs, vocabulary for activities, and games are incorporated into each day.)


 

Picture of Canoe Island French Camp Kayaking, afternoon activity.


 

Each year during Session 2, La Revolution Française, the entire camp boats over to Friday Harbor and marches in the 4th of July Parade. Campers sing songs in French, show their fencing, theatrical and folk dancing abilities to parade watchers.


School / Office Address: PO Box 370 Orcas, WA 98280
Friday Harbor
Washington
USA
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ID Tech Camps, Washington State
Courses / Programs
iD Tech Camps in Washington State provide 1-week and 2-week technology and computer science summer camps for kids and teens, as well as the iD Programming Academy and iD Game Design & Development Academy. iD Tech Camps is America’s #1 Tech Camp, offering summer programs at over 80 prestigious universities in 28 states, including University of Washington - Seattle, and University of Washington - Bothell. 

iD Tech programs are taught in small, personalized classes. Instructors are able to work closely with each student in order to customize the course curriculum to each student’s skill and experience level. Whether you are a beginner or extremely advanced, the instructors find fun and challenging ways to develop your tech skills.

Discover how your technical talents and scientific passions can lead to a future career! These comprehensive week-long sessions include personalized technology instruction and a variety of fun summer camp activities.

“I really love how my instructor and everyone was supportive and caring. I made new friends here and would recommend this camp to everyone interested in game making.”
- Michael R., Student, University of Washington
Summer Tech Camps for Kids & Teens ages 7-18:

iD Tech Camp:
- Week-long Day camps for ages 7-17
- Week-long Overnight camps for ages 10-17

iD Programming Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18

iD Game Design & Development Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18

Accredited Continuing Education Units are available from all of our iD Academy locations.
The Northwest School, Seattle
Courses / Programs
Situated in the heart of Seattle, Washington, The Northwest School is an independent college preparation and international boarding school for Grades 6-12. We provide a welcoming and engaging English language (ESL) summer programs for students ages 10-16. Our English summer classes are specifically designed for ELL (English Language Learning) students who wish to improve their English language skills in a fun and relaxed environment. We welcome students from all over Seattle, the U.S., and around the world.

Our boarding program features a truly international atmosphere. Each summer, the dormitory welcomes approximately 200 students from more than ten countries. The education of global citizens with a deep appreciation of different cultures is a founding principle of the school which extends to the summer programs.

The Northwest School is accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS), and is approved by the Washington State Board of Education.
Summer Camp Programs for English Language Learners (ELL) ages 10-16:

Speaking & Presentation: Beginning & Intermediate Levels: (Pronunciation, enunciation, and projection)

Reading & Writing: Beginning & Writing Levels: (Develop your vocabulary and work on expressing your thoughts clearly in writing)

Advanced ELL: Intro to William Shakespeare: (Intended for Advanced ELL students preparing to study in a U.S. curriculum)

Advanced ELL: Intro to the SATs: (Students cover the different components of the SAT and discuss strategies and study tips)
Youth Empowered Action
Courses / Programs
Youth Empowered Action (YEA) Camp is a unique and inspiring residential summer leadership program in Oregon, Massachusetts and California for youth 12-17 years who want to make a difference in the world. There will be two sessions in Oregon at Camp Adams in Molalla, Clackamas County. In Massachusetts, YEA Camp will be held at the beautiful Hilltop space of Nature's Classroom in Charlton, Worcester County. Our northern California camp will be held at the beautiful Quaker Center in Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz County, about a two hours drive south of San Francisco.

At a week-long sleep-away program in a beautiful camp setting, YEA campers choose an issue of importance to them (for example, some have chosen climate change, racism, homophobia, homelessness, or animal rights) and they build the knowledge, skills, confidence, and community to take action on that issue once they get home.
Summer Leadership Camps in OR, MA and CA:

- 1 week residential camps for ages 12-17
- Connect with what's important
- Learn about inspiring activists
- Create an action plan
- Learn to think strategically about issues
- Celebrate the accomplishments and our community
- Learn key activist skills
Camp Lutherhaven, Coeur d'Alene
Courses / Programs
Camp Lutherhaven is a traditional summer camp provider located in Coeur d'Alene ID, close to the Washington State border. We offer a wide range of summer courses for boys and girls from 1st through 12th Grade.

Hike, swim, craft, sing, play and explore God's word with your new camp buddies and awesome counselors! Campers gain overnight independence, build self-confidence, and grow in a safe, loving, Christian atmosphere.

Lutherhaven’s Summer Mission is about loving our neighbor, right next to us, in our local community.
Traditional Summer Camp Programs:
- Grades 1-12

- Genesis Program (Grades 1-2)
- Exodus Program (Grades 3-4)
- Homestead Program (Grades 4-6)
- Treehouse Program (Grades 4-6)
- Pioneer Program (Grades 5-6)
- Pathfinder Program (Grades 7-8)
- Wake on the Lake Program (Grades 8-12)
- Adventurer Program (Grades 9-12)
- Junior Staff Program (Grades 11-12)
Family-friendly Courses at France Langue & Culture on the French Riviera - Summer 2024
Courses / Programs
• Experience a fun, educational language holiday for all the family this summer! France Langue & Culture is the most family-friendly language school providing French summer classes for families, teens & young children on the French Riviera, and has been in operation since 1977.

• Located in Saint Raphael on the Mediterranean coastline of south-east France, and close to Nice and Cannes, French Langue & Culture is run by Edmond de Saenger, a former French Professor and a native of the Saint-Raphael region.

• We offer children & families the opportunity to learn or improve their French skills while spending an enjoyable and enriching holiday on the French Riviera. We also offer courses for adults, parents, and guardians.

• At our Children's Camps for ages 6-12, children learn to memorize whole sentences and grammatical structures by the intensive use of French in songs, texts, games and theater.

• For boys and girls ages 13-17, we offer a full immersion summer student´s course with accommodation offered by carefully selected French host families. Students are fully integrated into family life and can practise French in real-life situations.

Testimonials:
"Both myself and my daughter enjoyed studying in St Raphael very much and would like to return in the future to continue our studies."
- Elaine, UK

"I came with my son, who was 13 at the time. We had a very good experience with this program.. we enjoyed the classes and we loved being in St. Raphael..."
- Miranda, USA
French Summer Courses for young children, teenagers and families in June, July and August:

• 2, 3, and 4 Week Sessions

• Children's Summer Camps for ages 6-12

• Full Immersion Student Course for teenagers ages 13-17, with homestay accommodation by French host families

• A wide range of sport and leisure activities

• We also offer courses for parents / adults / French teachers

Spring / Winter French courses: Special private lessons; one-to-one and two-to-one classes.
International Summer School for Teens in Oxford (Worcester College campus), London & Scotland UK
Courses / Programs
Join us for an exclusive pre-university experience in Oxford, UK in summer 2024:
For teenagers of ages 15-18 years old.

ISSFT was born from an admiration of the international school and Baccalaureate system. We are passionate about working with young people of different cultures, to spark their imagination and inspire them for the future.

ISSFT's Worcester College campus is situated in the historic city of Oxford, England, and provides 26 acres of award-winning gardens and woodland, a lake, on-site sports fields, and an historic orchard. Students can socialise and shop in the extensive range of trendy stores and buzzing cafes that make up the city centre.

The University of Oxford is one of the leading and most famous universities in the world. Oxford has educated a wide range of notable alumni, including 28 prime ministers of the United Kingdom and many heads of state and government from around the world.

Airport transfers are included to and from London Heathrow, the third largest airport in the world by international passenger traffic, and operates regular flights for most destinations globally.

Excellent location for a summer camp in the UK: 
• World's best university
• Historic central location
• Safe campus
• 24 hour supervision
• Outstanding accommodation and facilities
• 60 minutes from London's Heathrow airport.
3-week Residential Summer Programme, Oxford UK

•Boys & Girls 15-18 years old (British & international)
•Students choose 1 Academic + 1 Elective course
•Social, teamwork & confidence building activities in afternoons & evenings

Academic Courses (39 Hours)
•Intensive English Language
•English Literature with Creative Writing
•English Academic Writing (for Advanced English EFL students)
•Global Leadership (Politics, Philosophy & Economics)
•Study Skills - PRE IB, I-GCSE & SAT exam prep

Sport/Creative Courses
•Tennis
•Photography
•Sports Leadership
•Theatre / Drama / Acting
•Introduction to Coding and Big Data