- Animated Storybooks -

Morning Activity

Make your favorite story book come to life with animation and voice over.

Lexi is the Lower School Art teacher at the American School of Paris.

- Animated Portraits -

Afternoon Activity

An unusual take on autobiography and digital art where students create an animated version of their self-portrait.

Lexi is the Lower School Art teacher at the American School of Paris.

- DIY Crafts Activities -

Morning Activity

Inspiration and creation. Make a Pop art hat, frame a view, create a poetry collage, a wire circus, a scrap sculpture...

Projects inspired by Tate Kids projects.

- Field Day Activities -

Afternoon Activity

Obstacles courses, relay races with a twist, tag games and more outdoor games.

Led by the school's Athletic Department coaches.

- Fun Club -

Afternoon activity

A week-long creative and team-building program of activities: recreational games, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, mysteries to solve, DIY and lots more.

- Team Sports -

Morning Activity

Led by the school’s Athletic Department coaches. A week-long offering to discover sport-specific fundamentals or to improve sport-specific skills,  build confidence, and teach students a team-first approach. Each week, sports alternate: baseball, basketball, ultimate frisbee, field hockey, soccer, and recreational sport games.

- 2D Animation-

Afternoon Activity

Design, illustrate, animate and doodle using your creativity, bringing your ideas to life to create short fun videos and GIFS.  You will create your own character and learn to deconstruct the figure to design movement. You will define the main action of your character to make a small animation and learn basic principles of animation such as acceleration, anticipation, timing and spacing. 

Workshop Coordinator: Carolina is an artist and illustrator who has exhibited internationally. She teaches English and facilitates art activities at the Extension Program.

Grade 6-12. No English prerequisite

- Basketball -

Afternoon Activity

Basketball is a popular game among boys and girls that can be played and enjoyed at any age and level and is a well-liked social sport too. Discover the game or improve your fundamentals with professional basketball players and ASP coaches. 

Keith is a former professional player and a member of the ASP Athletics Department. He has extensive coaching experience at the school and in France where he has led varsity teams to success.

Grades 6-12. No English prerequisite.

- Design Challenges -

Afternoon Activity

The goal is to introduce you to Design Thinking and the Design Cycle.  Each day we'll go through a self-contained design challenge, highlighting a different part of the design cycle.  This will be a good introduction to design thinking and teamwork techniques, and is well-suited for anyone who either wants a taste of design thinking, and can be taken on its own or in combination with the more intense Mini-Golf Course Design Challenge for a full design experience! Daily Projects: Marble Run, Spaghetti Towers, Paper Bridges, Plane Boomerangs, Balloon Rockets, Stomp Rockets, Cardboard Chair. If you are new to Design Challenge, have a look at the San Francisco Exploratorium site for examples of activities students can engage in.

Workshop Coordinator: Michael is a science educator and gifted program developer who strives to combine his passions for science and adventure. He draws ideas from modern tendencies in science inquiry and the maker movement with inspiration from as far afield as the San Francisco Exploratorium.  In 2017 he took 13 weeks to bike ten thousand kilometers across his home country of Canada, with the goal of meeting inspiring people and sharing ideas on science education.

Grade 6-12. Some English preferred but not essential for motivated students.

L'objectif est de vous initier au Design Thinking et aux étapes de la conception en innovation. Chaque jour sera l'occasion d'un nouveau défi de conception qui mettra en évidence une partie différente du cycle de conception. Une parfaite introduction aux techniques de réflexion conceptuelle et de travail d'équipe, qui convient à tous ceux qui souhaitent s'initier au Design Thinking. L'activité peut être prise seule ou en combinaison avec la conception de parcours de mini-golf pour une expérience de Design Thinking complète!

Design Thinking: Le Design Thinking, STEAM ou Fablab est une base d'apprentissage interdisciplinaire et basée sur des projets concrets qui alimentent la curiosité des élèves. Les projets STEAM intègrent les sciences, la technologie, l'ingénierie et les mathématiques et les arts et donnent aux élèves des outils et des méthodes pour explorer de nouvelles façons créatives de résoudre des problèmes, d'interpréter des données, d'innover et de relier plusieurs domaines. 

- English Language Class -

Morning Activity

Extension's popular immersion language class revisited for the summer to develop oral and written English communication skills in social and in academic settings at all levels of proficiency. A great way to prepare for a global world.

Students alternate through interactive class activities, project and group work, reading and writing, formal and informal presentations, all tailored to the group.

English classes are led by Extension's team of trained and experienced educators.

Grades 6-12. Students are placed in language groups suited to their ability to communicate in English: Novice, Intermediate or Advanced-Fluent.

- Mini Golf Course Design Challenge -

Morning Activity

Learn about Design Thinking and use the Design Cycle as you work in a team, to define, ideate, prototype and test a golf hole as part of an actual mini-golf course that will be displayed on the school campus for students to play with.  For a complete design experience, sign up for the afternoon Design Challenges 

If you are new to Design Challenge, have a look at the San Francisco Exploratorium site for examples of activities students can engage in.

Workshop Coordinator: Michael is a science educator and gifted program developer who strives to combine his passions for science and adventure. He draws ideas from modern tendencies in science inquiry and the maker movement with inspiration from as far afield as the San Francisco Exploratorium.  In 2017 he took 13 weeks to bike ten thousand kilometers across his home country of Canada, with the goal of meeting inspiring people and sharing ideas on science education.

Grades 6-12. No English prerequisite.

Apprendre le Design Thinking et comment utiliser le cycle de conception en équipe pour définir, concevoir, prototyper et tester un trou parmi  d'un parcours de mini-golf qui servira ensuite de parcours de minigolf à disposition des élèves du summer camp. Pour une expérience de conception intégrale, inscrivez-vous également aux défis de conception de l'après-midi.

Design Thinking: Le Design Thinking, STEAM ou Fablab est une base d'apprentissage interdisciplinaire et basée sur des projets concrets qui alimentent la curiosité des élèves. Les projets STEAM intègrent les sciences, la technologie, l'ingénierie et les mathématiques, les arts et donnent aux élèves des outils et des méthodes pour explorer de nouvelles façons créatives de résoudre des problèmes, d'interpréter des données, d'innover et de relier plusieurs domaines. 

- Photography Storytelling-

Morning Activity

Learn to tell a story through photography and sound. Learn about composition, distance, exposure and aperture and how to enrich a photograph with artificial light and reflectors. We will discuss how to craft a compelling story, look at examples of powerful photographic storytelling, learn interviewing techniques, and dive into the questions of who gets to tell the stories we consume every day. At the end of the week, you will have produced a photo piece and audio piece to take home. Students will take photographs with their phones, personal cameras, or with the school’s iPads and a studio day will be scheduled to work with professional equipment.

Marianne is an awarded artist who works between France and the United States, between photography and the moving image, between documentary and fiction. She graduated from Barnard College and Syracuse University, with a bachelor in Political Science and a Masters in Photography. Her work has been published and exhibited in France (at the BnF and at the Maison de la Photographie de Lille) as well as in the United States. During the summer, she usually teaches photography to high-schoolers through Oxbridge. She’s excited to work with ASP’s community and spread her love for photography and storytelling.

Grades 6-12. No English prerequisite.

- Teen Writing Club-

Afternoon Activity

Flash fiction, shared stories, comics, crafting characters or suspense, a personal narrative or college essay, writing for academics, whether to improve your writing skills towards an assignment or your writer’s craft for submission to contests like the Young Author’s Festival or college admissions, this week is an opportunity to create materials, share experiences, give and receive feedback and prepare a final portfolio demonstrating growth and performance. The workshop can assist students to improve their creativity, editing and revision skills or to reinforce their written communication.

Grades 6-12. Intermediate English and above prerequisite.

- Theater Workshop  -

Morning Activity

A week-long activity in improvisation, role play, monologues, skits culminating in the performance of a short play. An activity to develop confidence, public speaking skills and an opportunity to discover and to learn texts in English. This activity is open to students who have prior knowledge of English and an interest in stage performance.

Workshop Coordinator: Jude is a professional theater director, co-runs the extracurricular drama workshops at the American School of Paris, teaches English and leads drama activities for the Extension Program.

Grades 6-12. Intermediate English prerequisite.

- Basketball -

Morning Activity

An intensive version of the afternoon basketball activity for girls and boys who want to improve fundamentals and teamwork skills, and have more time to practice the game. The activity is also open to students who want to discover the sport.

Keith is a former professional player and a member of the ASP Athletics Department. He has extensive coaching experience at the school and in France where he has led varsity teams to success.

Grades 6-12. No English prerequisites. Interest in a physical activity.

- Creative Writing Activities -

Afternoon Activity

Flash fiction, shared stories, comics, crafting characters or suspense, a personal narrative or college essay, writing for academics, whether to improve your writing skills towards an assignment or your writer’s craft for submission to contests like the Young Author’s Festival or college admissions, this week is an opportunity to create materials, share experiences, give and receive feedback and prepare a final portfolio demonstrating growth and performance. A workshop to assist students to improve creativity, editing and revision skills or to reinforce their written communication.

Thomas is an international educator who spent several years in International schools in Hong Kong before joining cours Hattemer. He holds a teaching position at the Sorbonne.

Grades 6-12. Intermediate English and above prerequisite.

- Digital Visuals-

Afternoon Activity

Work on your Powerpoint Presentation by focusing on content and narrative. Create a storyboard for your presentation and then learn about features such as color palette, transitions, typography and visuals. When your presentation is ready, you will practice in front of a live audience. 

Workshop Coordinator: Carolina is an artist and who has exhibited her work internationally. She has been teaching English and facilitating a diverse art workshops for the Extension program since 2014.

Grades 8 and above. English intermediate prerequisite.

- Drama Games-

Afternoon Activity

Improvisation games, comedic skits, drama games to gain confidence in oral communication, develop storytelling skills and expand vocabulary.

Workshop Coordinator: Jude is a professional theater director, co-runs the extracurricular drama workshops at the American School of Paris, teaches English and leads drama activities for the Extension Program.

Grades 6-12. No English prerequisite.

- English Language Class -

Morning Activity

Extension's popular immersion language class revisited for the summer to develop oral and written English communication skills in social and in academic settings at all levels of proficiency. A great way to prepare for a global world.

Students alternate through interactive class activities, project and group work, reading and writing, formal and informal presentations, all tailored to the group.

English classes are led by Extension's team of trained and experienced educators.

Grade 6-12. Students are placed in language groups suited to their ability to communicate in English: Novice, Intermediate or Advanced-Fluent.

- Presentation Skills -

ALL DAY Activity Only

A complete 3-part course designed to sharpen your oral presentations to become a comfortable speaker before any audience. The day is divided into three 1h30 sessions each facilitated by a specialist teacher:

'Presenting Information' guides you through your text, how to write factually using bullet points and to create effective speaker notes. 

'Public Speaking' focuses on building public speaking skills : poise, voice projection, body language, pronunciation.

'Digital Visuals' teaches you how to create superb slides working on layout, adding visuals, and creating designs.

Grades 8 and above. Intermediate or above English prerequisite.

- Service Learning Campaigns -

Afternoon Activity

English is essential to service learning and humanitarian work. Identify community issues, understand the components of a good campaign or fundraiser, learn how to rally volunteers and how to write persuasively in English to design your own campaign.

Grades 6-12. No English prerequisite.

-Team Sports -

Afternoon Activity

Led by the school’s Athletic Department coaches. A week-long offering to discover sport-specific fundamentals or to improve sport-specific skills,  build confidence, and teach students a team-first approach. Each week, sports alternate: baseball, basketball, ultimate frisbee, field hockey, soccer, and recreational sport games.

Grades 6-12. No English prerequisite.

- Basketball -

Morning Activity

An intensive version of the afternoon basketball activity for girls and boys who want to improve fundamentals and teamwork skills, and have more time to practice the game. The activity is also open to students who want to discover the sport.

Parnell is a member of the ASP Athletics Department. He has extensive coaching experience.

Grades 6-12. No English prerequisites. Interest in a physical activity.

- Digital Illustration -

Afternoon Activity

Learn to conceptualize a theme and create an illustrated poster. You will be creating a mood-board, your first sketches and a final composition for your digitally illustrated poster. Work on your final line art using Photoshop or Illustrator while learning about color theory, chromatic palette and printing techniques. 

Workshop Coordinator: Carolina is an artist and who has exhibited her work internationally. She has been teaching English and facilitating a diverse art workshops for the Extension program since 2014.

Grades 6-12. No English prerequisite.

- English Language Class -

Morning Activity

Extension's popular immersion language class revisited for the summer to develop oral and written English communication skills in social and in academic settings at all levels of proficiency. A great way to prepare for a global world.

Students alternate through interactive class activities, project and group work, reading and writing, formal and informal presentations, all tailored to the group.

English classes are led by Extension's team of trained and experienced educators.

Grade 6-12. Students are placed in language groups according to proficiency: Novice, Intermediate or Advanced-Fluent.

- Field Day Activities -

Afternoon Activity

Obstacles courses, relay races with a twist, tag games and more.

Grade 6-12. No English prerequisite.

- Student Reporting Lab -

Afternoon Activity

Modeling on PBS Reporting Lab, students learn to report on important peer, school or community issues, creating impactful video reports, documentaries or podcasts. An activity to develop broader communication skills, including listening, asking questions, teamwork and public speaking.

Thomas is an international educator who spent several years in International schools in Hong Kong before joining cours Hattemer. He holds a teaching position at the Sorbonne.

Grades 6-12. English intermediate and above prerequisite.