Village Camps Ardeche Summer Camp
Description of Village Camps Ardeche Summer Camp
The Village Camps summer camp in the south of France is located in the department of Ardeche. The campus is located on the shore of the river of the same name, surrounding by amazing nature. The south of France is featured by green hills, clear mountain rivers, bright sun and warm weather. There are excellent conditions for a memorable vacation in nature.
The camp is a stationary tent city. Here, children and teenagers are offered comfortable accommodation, an interesting educational and entertainment program.
How are homesickness and emotional well-being addressed among campers?
Our staff members are trained to provide emotional support and create a supportive environment for campers. We have procedures in place to address homesickness and offer activities to help campers feel connected and engaged.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Village Camps Ardeche Summer Camp
Short information about a two-week specialized program for those who want to quickly learn French.
The language course provides for the study of French in classrooms, in the open air, during outings, sports and recreational activities. The academic program is given special attention. The academic load is 12 to 15 hours per week. The emphasis is on French communication.
- The age of students: 10 to 16 years.
- Start dates: 3-16 , July 17-30, 2016.
- Admission requirements: French - from the zero level.
- The result of studying: the acquisition of basic knowledge, development of skills, understanding of oral speech, communication in French at the everyday level.
- The size of the class: 8-12 people.
- The length of the lesson: 45 minutes.
The cost includes studying on the program, extra-curricular activities, excursion support, meals. In addition, the airtickets, insurance, registration fee, consular fee, transfer (individual) are paid.
The camp also offers specialized programs for outdoor enthusiasts:
- River Experience Camp - mountain biking, hiking, climbing and etc. for 2 weeks (3- 16, 17-30 July);
- Combo Camp - the opportunity to visit 2 camps for 4 weeks - the cost on request.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students are accommodated in stationary comfortable all-weather tents. Each of them is furnished. The tents have beds, desks, chairs, and other furniture. The facilities and the dining room are located in the main building of the establishment.
Meals in the camp are offered integrated, on a full board basis. The menu includes the traditional cuisine of the south of France and popular European dishes.
Subjects and sports
Activities Village Camps Ardeche Summer Camp
The extracurricular program in the camp is diverse. It includes, above all, a sightseeing block. Children and teenagers are offered excursions to the most famous places in southern France. Students of the camp can visit the famous French caves, in which the rock painting, Castle Medieval, the best factory in the region, where they produce nougat, are preserved. Also, the excursion program provides for a trip to the water park.
On the campus of the camp, different sports grounds are available for international students to play:
- table tennis,
- football,
- volleyball,
- badminton.
Water sports fans can go in for kayaking and canoeing. Adolescents inclined to extreme sports are expected to train in rock climbing and mountain biking.
Recreational activities are Included in the extracurricular program. The children choose an interesting format on their own. Some students visit discos and shows, others talk to a barbeque paty, participate in a game to find treasures, learn to walk on a rope, etc.
Advantages
- Village Camps Ardès is a high quality educational service, a rich sports and entertainment program.
- The camp is conveniently located. It is easy to get to, while the campus is away from noisy cities.
- On holidays, children and adolescents spend maximum time in the fresh air. The summer program is not only academic, but also health-improving.
- The camp's student community is a close-knit team and part of the huge international family of the Village Camps.
- Experienced teachers, professional coaches, mentors, a welcoming and cozy atmosphere in the camp awaits foreign students.
- The highlight of the school and the summer program is a large selection of additional options, including sports. Every child in the camp will find a lesson to his liking.
Facilities and equipment at Village Camps Ardeche Summer Camp
Camp campus is represented by the central building, which houses classrooms, a canteen, an administrative center, an assembly hall, and numerous tents for accommodating students. In the camp, children and adolescents are provided with everything necessary for their studies. Also on the campus there are excellent conditions for sports.
Admission dates and extra charges
The camp works in the summer, 3.07 - 30.07. You can choose one of two shifts.
Additionally paid:
- flight;
- individual transfer;
- consular and registration fee;
- insurance.
Extras:
- Transfer (one way) 100 EUR
- Cancellation guarantee 140 EUR
- Medical insurance 130 EUR
- Curator support 150 EUR
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Village Camps Ardeche Summer Camp
Recommendations on when to apply
Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
- we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
Sian Thomas is International Student Recruitment Specialist at Inspired Education Group. She has over 14 years' experience in international education. Sian was Head of International Recruitment for a UK based International Boarding school prior to joining Inspired Education. She has a BA Hons Degree in Business Management from Birmingham University with a year studying overseas at San Diego State University (Erasmus programme). Sian has seen first hand how a good educator can change a young person’s life for the better and has a passion for helping students find the perfect school to achieve the best foundation for their academic careers.