Holiday Camps
Our intensive holiday language camps offer students an opportunity to discover English or to improve communication in English. The curriculum is engaging, meaningful and hands-on.
A typical day in one of our holiday language camps is divided into a fine balance of speaking and listening activities, reading and writing tasks, exploration and inspiration through project work and outdoor enjoyment.
Whether you are visiting Paris, you are a student in France or a student at the American School of Paris, our Holiday Camps welcome both international and local students.
Please contact us at extension@asparis.fr for any additional information.
Spring Camp
SPRING Holiday Camp
Monday April 24 to Friday April 28, 2023 (5 days)
Primary (Maternelle-Primaire)
Sample Schedule
Morning 9.30 to 12.00
Classroom and project work to build the four language skills & Sports Games followed by lunch and recess (12.00-13.00)
Afternoon 13.00 to 16.00
Activities rotate during the week and change at each camp. Two daily activities are proposed.
Monday - Art & Music /Tuesday - STEM & Theater
Wednesday - Art & Music / Thursday - STEM & Art
Friday - Story Time & Lego
English Language & Activity Camp
Time: 9h30-16h00
Grades : Prek-Grade 5 ( Maternelle Moyenne Section-CM2)
Fees : 670€ ( 5% discount for child 2 / 10% for child 3 and more)
Lunch Option: 40€
An exciting week-long English language immersion experience to acquire, improve or practice English skills. Through a skillful blend of classroom tasks and project work, students build literacy and communication skills alongside, discover and explore visual and performing arts, crafts, recreational activities and sciences.
Students alternate between the Lower School’s dedicated spaces: Design Labs, Auditorium, Music and Art rooms, Library, indoor or outdoor sports facilities and playgrounds.
Students are placed in language groups suited to their ability to communicate in English : Novice, Intermediate or Anglophone.
Secondary (Collège-Lycée)
MORNING OPTION
9H30-13H00
Fees : 550€
ALL DAY OPTION
9H30-16H00
Fees : 720€
*EXCEPTIONAL AFTERNOON OPTION*
14H00-16H00
Fees : 170€
Discount 5% discount for child 2 / 10% for child 3 and more / Lunch Option: 40€
9h30-13h00 Morning English Language Immersion
Students can choose from three different courses :
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS
The 3-hour morning immersion class aims to develop fluency and accuracy of oral and written communication in social and academic settings.
Students alternate through interactive class activities, project and group work, reading and writing, formal and informal presentations that are carefully selected for the group.
Grades 6-8 (6ème-4ème)
Beginner and Intermediate Levels.
GREAT PRESENTATIONS
Sharpen your oral communication, public speaking and presentation skills to become a confident and effective speaker in any context. Students will learn the tips and tricks to public speaking and to making a compelling presentation:
- Organizing information: choice of topic, core message, effective structure, vocabulary, using speaker notes
- Perfecting speaking skills and connecting with the audience : poise, voice projection, body language, pronunciation.
Grades 8-12 (4ème-Terminale)
Intermediate English prerequisite.
INTENSIVE PREPARATORY ENGLISH
The Intensive Preparatory English course is designed for students seeking to prepare for secondary school examinations and program admissions as well as future international study.
Students will benefit from a three-hour daily class delivered by ASP Extension Program’s expert educators, emphasizing writing, reading and comprehension, language mechanics and communication skills for academic purposes.
Students will receive targeted instruction and performance tasks designed to meet their needs and will be challenged to use strategies from higher ranges.
Grades 9-12 (3ème-Terminale)
Intermediate English prerequisite.
14h00-16h00 Afternoon Activities
Students who wish to continue the language immersion and cultural experience can sign up for one of the activities below :
Afternoon Activity
Choice 1
MULTI SPORTS
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 day, sports alternate: baseball, basketball, ultimate frisbee, field hockey, soccer, and recreational sport games.
Grades 6-12 (6ème-Terminale)
Facilitated in English. No English prerequisite.
Afternoon Activity
Choice 2
ENGLISH-SPEAKING WORLD
Students discover varieties of English as it is spoken across the world: national and regional accents, idioms, vocabulary, and cultures, improving their listening comprehension and pronunciation skills and reaching a better understanding of language contexts.
Grades 6-12 (6ème-Terminale)
Facilitated in English. No English prerequisite.
Lunch Option
Lunch is available at an additional cost.
Our meals are nutritionally balanced and pleasing to the children.
Our Cafeteria provides homemade food and favors vegetables and fresh seasonal fruits as well as organic products. Our cafeteria is green-friendly!
We use reusable cutlery, plates, and glasses. Students who have not signed up for the lunch option are invited to bring a lunch box.
Fee : 40€ for the week
Fall Camp
fall Holiday Camp
Monday October 24 to Friday October 28, 2022 (5 days)
Primary (Maternelle-Primaire)
Time: 9h30-16h00
Grades : Prek-Grade 5 ( Maternelle MS-CM2)
Fees : 670€ ( 5% discount for child 2 / 10% for child 3 and more)
Lunch Option: 40€
Bus Option : 60€ One way-120€ Round trip
Fall & Halloween
In October, students celebrate Fall and Halloween.
The morning class focuses on developing the four English language skills while the afternoon is an opportunity to explore and experiment in an English immersion context as students rotate through activities: Spooky Science, Halloween Playhouse, Creepy Storytime, Halloween Crafts and more.
Sample Schedule
9.30 -11.25 Classroom and project work to build the four language skills
11.30-12.00 Sports
12.00-13.00 Lunch and Recess
13.00-15.50 Activities based afternoon
15.50-16.00 Dismissal
Secondary (Collège-Lycée)
MORNING OPTION
9H30-13H00
Fees : 550€
ALL DAY OPTION
9H30-16H00
Fees : 720€
Discount 5% discount for child 2 / 10% for child 3 and more
Lunch Option: 40€
Bus Option : 60€ One way-120€ Round trip
9h30-13h00 Morning English Language & Activity
Students choose to practice English skills through the traditional language-focused morning class or develop team work skills through various and dynamic activities :
Morning Language Immersion
Choice 1
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS
The 3-hour morning immersion class aims to develop fluency and accuracy of oral and written communication in social and academic settings.
Students alternate through interactive class activities, project and group work, reading and writing, formal and informal presentations that are carefully selected for the group.
Grades 6-12. No English prerequisites.
Morning Activity
Choice 2
BRAIN GAMES
Across the week, students develop English oral communication skills by engaging in various strategic, complex problem-solving activities and games, combining elements of creativity, design, science, sport and communication.
Students will work in teams competing against each other to see who can solve the puzzle the quickest.
Grades 6-12. No English prerequisites.
14h00-16h00 Afternoon Activities
Students who wish to continue the language immersion and cultural experience can sign up for one of the activities below :
Afternoon Activity
Choice 1
SPORTS TOURNAMENTS
A week-long offering to discover sport-specific fundamentals or to improve sport-specific skills, build confidence, and teach students a team-first approach through traditional and fun mixed sports games.
Each day, sports alternate with mini tournaments : Touch Rugby, Volleyball, Netball, Basketball, Capture the Flag etc.
Grades 6-12. Facilitated in English. No English prerequisites.
Afternoon Activity
Choice 2
DIGITAL DESIGN
Digital Design focuses on the creative aspect of impactful images. Used in a wide variety of industries, from company logos, animations, websites to designing card games or board games...Digital Design remains essential in the online world.
Students learn how to edit and process photos and images, use popular software such as Photoshop or Illustrator, develop designs and draw their own project.
Grades 6-12. Facilitated in English. No English prerequisites.
Lunch Option
Lunch is available at an additional cost.
Our meals are nutritionally balanced and pleasing to the children.
Our Cafeteria provides homemade food and favors vegetables and fresh seasonal fruits as well as organic products. Our cafeteria is green-friendly!
We use reusable cutlery, plates, and glasses.
Students who have not signed up for the lunch option are invited to bring a lunch box.
40€ for the week
Winter Camp
Winter Holiday Camp
Monday February 27 to Friday March 3, 2023 (5 days)
Primary (Maternelle-Primaire)
Time: 9h30-16h00
Grades : Prek-Grade 5 ( Maternelle MS-CM2)
Fees : 670€ ( 5% discount for child 2 / 10% for child 3 and more)
Lunch Option: 40€
English Language & Activity Camp
An exciting week-long English language immersion experience to acquire, improve or practice English skills through a skillful blend of classroom tasks and project work to build literacy and communication alongside discovery and exploration through visual and performing arts, crafts, hands-on and recreational activities and sciences.
Students alternate between the Lower School’s dedicated spaces: Design Labs, Auditorium, Music and Art rooms, Library, indoor or outdoor sports facilities and playgrounds.
Students are placed in language groups suited to their ability to communicate in English : Novice, Intermediate or Anglophone.
Grades PreK-Gr 5 (Moyenne Section Maternelle - CM2)
Sample Schedule
9.30 -11.25 Classroom and project work to build the four language skills
11.30-12.00 Sports
12.00-13.00 Lunch and Recess
13.00-15.50 Activities based afternoon
15.50-16.00 Dismissal
Secondary (Collège-Lycée)
MORNING OPTION
9H30-13H00
Fees : 550€
ALL DAY OPTION
9H30-16H00
Fees : 720€
*EXCEPTIONAL AFTERNOON OPTION*
14H00-16H00
Fees : 170€
Discount 5% discount for child 2 / 10% for child 3 and more / Lunch Option: 40€
9h30-13h00 Morning English Language & Activity
Students choose to practice English skills through the traditional language-focused morning class or develop team work skills through various and dynamic activities :
Morning Language Immersion
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS
The 3-hour morning immersion class aims to develop fluency and accuracy of oral and written communication in social and academic settings.
Students alternate through interactive class activities, project and group work, reading and writing, formal and informal presentations that are carefully selected for the group.
Grades 6-8 (6ème-4ème)
Beginner and Intermediate Levels.
Morning language Activity
ACTIVITY NOW CLOSED
STUDENT MAGAZINE CLUB
A magazine is a great way for high school students to develop their language and writing skills, get creative, and learn the art of real-life collaboration. They are also the perfect outlet for students to discuss and contribute to today’s hot or controversial topics while exploring design techniques and visuals.
The morning class focuses on content through research, investigation and interviews as well as developing effective writing skills through editing and revision. Students also take roles in the production process from layout to visuals.
Grades 9-12 (3ème-Terminale)
Morning SPORT Activity
BASKETBALL CAMP
For girls and boys who want to improve fundamentals and teamwork skills, and have more time to practice the game though 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 (6ème-Terminale)
No English prerequisites and interest in a physical activity.
14h00-16h00 Afternoon Activities
Students who wish to continue the language immersion and cultural experience can sign up for one of the activities below :
Afternoon Activity
Choice 1
INDOOR / OUTDOOR SPORTS
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 day, sports alternate: baseball, basketball, ultimate frisbee, field hockey, soccer, and recreational sport games.
Grades 6-12 (6ème-Terminale)
Facilitated in English. No English prerequisite.
Afternoon Activity
Choice 2
ACTIVITY NOW CLOSED
POWER IMAGES
Digital Design focuses on the creative aspect of impactful images. Used in a wide variety of industries, from company logos, animations, websites and media, Digital Design remains essential in the online and print world.
Students learn how to edit and process photos and images, use popular software such as Photoshop or Illustrator, develop designs and create their own projects.
Grades 6-12 (6ème-Terminale)
Facilitated in English. No English prerequisite.
Lunch Option
Lunch is available at an additional cost.
Our meals are nutritionally balanced and pleasing to the children.
Our Cafeteria provides homemade food and favors vegetables and fresh seasonal fruits as well as organic products. Our cafeteria is green-friendly!
We use reusable cutlery, plates, and glasses. Students who have not signed up for the lunch option are invited to bring a lunch box.
Fee : 40€ for the week
About our Holiday Camps
PreK Program
PreK to K (Maternelle)
Young learners acquire social skills and English in a unique immersion experience that fosters cultural awareness and exposure to the language through play-based activities, circle time and storytelling. The Early Childhood outdoor space is a safe space for exploration, play and movement, with climbing structures, a mud kitchen, sand pit, pirate ship, and a large green garden.
Primary Program
Grade 1 to Grade 5 (CP-CM2)
An exciting week-long English language immersion experience to acquire or to improve English skills through a blend of classroom and project work, exploration and activities. Students alternate between the classroom and the school's dedicated spaces: Possibility and Discovery Labs for on hands-on projects, Auditorium for drama activities, Music and Art rooms, Library, indoor or outdoor sports spaces and facilities. Cultural themes and holiday celebrations are woven into the learning with a different focus at each camp. Secondary ProgramGrade 6 to Grade 12 (6ème-Terminale) Students can choose to enroll in the morning language class only or enrich the language learning experience and discover new interests with an afternoon specialist activity. Students improve or refine their comprehension and communication skills in real-life contexts as well as in the academic setting. They engage in spontaneous interaction and are guided to improve oral or written skills according to their individual needs. In anticipation of their academic or professional plans, high school students practice formal and informal public speaking skills. Classes offer a balanced English language arts curriculum. Groups are purposefully and coherently mixed for all students to be supported and challenged to reach their full potential in English. At the beginner stage, students acquire English through continued exposure, learn to understand native speech in natural contexts and to interact in English. Students with intermediate proficiency or above, work from diverse and complex grade-level material to advance their oral and written communication. Afternoon activities are facilitated in English by specialists in their field. A minimum of 10 students is required to open a class. |
FAQ
- How to register to camp?
- What is the school's protocol with regards to Covid-19 ?
- Do you offer lunch, transportation services ?
- What is the minimum & maximum number of students per class/activities ?
- What is the policy for responsibilities of participants ?
- What is your cancelation policy ?
How to register to camp?
Registration for all ASP Extensions will be processed online only. Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis only if completed registration (-full payment included) is submitted to our office. No reservations can be made by phone or email.
Our online registration system will allow payments via credit cards or via a paypal account. Full payment for all camps is due at time of registration.
What is the school's protocol with regards to Covid-19 ?
The Extension Program applies the government's recommended COVID protocol for schools in France and a strict hygiene protocol of its own: high-touch surfaces are regularly disinfected, students are distanced in classrooms and in the cafeterias (the upper school cafeteria is equipped with plexiglass separations and outdoor picnic tables are available on campus for students), group mixing is avoided as much as possible and teachers and staff ensure that mask-wearing is respected. A strict protocol also applies to buses.
Despite that it is holiday, and we hope to be more relaxed, we must remain aware of our responsibility to each other as a community–a small lapse can have a serious impact on many others and can lead to the camp's closure. Parents and children should understand the importance of respecting the health and safety measures diligently at all times while on campus but also at home or with friends.
Finally, please be rigorously attentive to your children's state of health and keep them home from camp if they are showing any COVID-19-like symptoms. If you feel that there has been even the slightest risk of exposure, please let the office know, seek a rapid test at a pharmacy, or, in more serious cases, contact your doctor to proceed with age-appropriate testing.
We thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we strive to keep our community safe.
Do you offer lunch, transportation services ?
What is the minimum & maximum number of students per class/activities ?
A minimum of 10 pupils per class / level is required to open a class (for language and activity camps).
English Language Classes : A maximum of 16 students per class. Grades and proficiency levels may be grouped.
Activities groups : A maximum of 15 to 20 students depending on the activity.
We don't honor requests for friends to be in the same class for Holiday Camps.
What is the policy for responsibilities of participants ?
CITIZENSHIP AND CONDUCT
Students at ASP are expected to behave, both on and off campus, in a manner which reflects well on themselves, the school, their families. Mutual respect and consideration are the keys to making our school and program a great place to be. Below are some specific details that will no doubt create a positive experience for everyone :
- Respect yourself and others at all times
- Be responsible and prepared for class and activities ( arrival on time, follow instructions, attentiveness, mindful of peers and of the teacher...)
- Maintain a safe, calm, and clean school/class environment
The ASP Extension reserves the right to expel without issuing a refund any student whose behavior is deemed unacceptable by Extension or school administration. Behaviors resulting in expulsion : bullying, physical or verbal aggression, thefts, destruction of others' belongings or school property...
What is your cancelation policy ?
Cancellation / modification of program due to the participant:
Any modification or cancellation must be notified in writing to extension@asparis.fr
Any cancellation will be subject to deductions as follows:
- Cancelation occurring up to 15 days work days prior to the start of the camp, 20% of the fee is owed to the Extension Program, plus the administration fee of 75€.
- Cancelation occurring up to 7 days work days prior to the start of the camp, 100% of the fee is owed to the Extension Program.
- Once the camp has begun, the full fee is owed, no refund is possible.
In the case of serious medical or family reasons, and upon presentation of a medical certificate or written evidence sent by email or mail, an administration fee of 75€ will be charged.
Cancelation/Modification due to the ASP Extension: the ASP Extension reserves the right to cancel a proposed session if the number of registrations is insufficient. A minimum of ten pupils per class / level is required for language and activity sessions . In such cases, The ASP Extension will offer replacement services of similar quality or, alternatively, reimbursement for services not provided.
If as a result of unforeseen and compelling circumstances (such as demonstrations, weather conditions, pandemics and/or any other events jeopardizing the safety of students and teachers attending the school), ASP Extension is obliged to cancel all or part of its commitments, its participants may have the option to have their registration validated in one of two ways: 1) for a later program in the current year with an equivalent period of dates; 2) request the reimbursement of the sums already paid.