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.
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. |
Spring Camp
Spring Holiday Camp
Monday April 25 to Friday April 29, 2022
(5 days)
Language Camp Primary (Maternelle-Primaire)
ALL DAY OPTION
9H30-16H00
Grades : PreK-Grade 5 (Maternelle MS-CM2)
Fees : 650€ ( 5% discount for child 2 / 10% for child 3 and more)
Lunch Option : 45€
Do It Yourself Science !
In April, join us for a fun-filled activities week centered on the theme of inventions and discovery.
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 through activities.
Students will look at plants and animals around us, discover outer space, inventors, inventions, creative arts, get ready to be carried in an enjoyable voyage into the world of big thinkers.
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
Language Camp Secondary (Collège/Lycée)
MORNING OPTION
9H30-13H00
Fees : 520€
ALL DAY OPTION
9H30-16H00
Fees : 650€
Grades 6-12 (6ème-3ème)
5% discount for child 2 & 10% discount for child 3 and more. Lunch option available at an additional cost. Please see details below.
9h30-13h00 Morning Language & Activity Immersion
Students practice English skills through the traditional language-focused morning class or discover the game or improve your fundamentals with professional basketball players and ASP coaches :
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
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. No English prerequisites. 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
MultiSports
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. Facilitated in English.
Afternoon Activity
Choice 2
Passion Project Presentations
In this project-oriented activity, students design a Passion Project that can focus on research into a topic of interest or cause, or unveil a personal passion.
Students investigate and explore their topic and choose their presentation format: exhibition, video, slide presentation or other. Students can decide to focus on the content and oral presentation or on the presentation visuals and graphics. Individual work is presented to the group on Friday.
Open to Grades 6 and above, all levels of proficiency though some knowledge of English is preferable.
A LUNCH OPTION is offered to students who sign up on a full week basis.
Microwaves, utensils, napkins and water are provided to all students during lunch time.
Students who are not registered for the lunch option are invited to bring a lunch box.
You can sign up for lunch option when completing your child’s registration for Camp.
Fee - (5 days) : 45€
Winter Camp
Winter Holiday Camp
February 21 to February 25, 2022
Primary (Maternelle-Primaire)
Time: 9h30-16h00
Grades : Prek-Grade 5 ( Maternelle MS-CM2)
Fees : 650€ ( 5% discount for child 2 / 10% for child 3 and more)
Lunch Option: 45€
Mysteries, Enigmas and Secrets
Everyone loves a good mystery. Join us for an exciting English immersion Winter Camp where students are invited to put their best detective skills to practice to solve puzzles and enigmas, to unfold secrets and mysteries and to decipher codes and uncover clues.
The morning session focuses on developing the four English language skills through age-appropriate tasks while the afternoon is an opportunity to explore and experiment in an English immersion context through activities that can vary to include arts, crafts, drama games, DIY science, construction or play-based learning.
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
Time : 9h30-13h00
Fees : 520€
All Day Option
Time : 9h30-16h00
Fees : 650€
Grades : Grade 6 to Grade 12 (6ème-Terminale)
( 5% discount for child 2 / 10% for child 3 and more)
Lunch Option : 45€
Morning Class 9h30-13h00
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.
Afternoon Activities 14h00-16h00
Afternoon activities are open to students enrolled in the morning program.
DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
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. Facilitated in English.
MULTISPORTS
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.
Fall Camp
Fall Holiday Camp
October 25 to October 29, 2021
(5 days)
Primary (Maternelle-Primaire)
Time: 9h30-16h00
Grades : Prek-Grade 5 ( Maternelle MS-CM2)
Fees : 650€ ( 5% discount for child 2 / 10% for child 3 and more)
Lunch Option: 45€
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 : 520€
ALL DAY OPTION
9H30-16H00
Fees : 650€
Grades 6-12 (6ème-3ème)
5% discount for child 2 & 10% discount for child 3 and more. Lunch option available at an additional cost. Please see details below.
Morning Class 9h30-13h00
Extension's popular immersion language class revisited for the holiday program to develop oral and written English communication skills in social and in academic settings at all levels of proficiency.
Students alternate through interactive class activities, project and group work, reading and writing, formal and informal presentations, all tailored to the group.
Grade 6-12. Students are placed in language groups suited to their ability to communicate in English.
Afternoon activities 14h00-16h00
Students who wish to continue the language immersion and cultural experience can sign up for one of the activities below :
POP SONG ILLUSTRATION
Pop Song Illustration is an engaging visual arts storytelling activity to support English language learning and creativity.
Students are invited to explore the lyrics of their favorite pop song(s) and are guided to a visual representation of the language through their choice of collage, print or digital book, poster, painting...
Grades 6-12. No art skills are required for this activity.
MULTISPORTS
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.
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.
No refund of the fee will be issued EXCEPT 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.