Canoe Island French Camp will hold an Open House that provides a chance for those curious about Canoe Island as well as families and friends to tour the island and meet the staff on Saturday, June 20 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Canoe Island French Camp, a 47-acre private island located off Lopez Island, has been iin operation since 1969.
Campers aged 9 to 16, school groups and families can explore the island while taking part in a unique mix of French language/culture, outdoor and artistic activities. No language pre-requisite is required.
Some of the activities offered while students absorb particular aspects of French culture are kayaking, sailing, theater, art, cooking, snorkeling, photography, fencing, and
swimming.
A light buffet will be served at the Open House and the pool and tennis court will be open. For more information contact Connie Jones, Camp Director: at 360.468.2329. Email: info@canoeisland.org, website: www.canoeisland.org
“Our mission is to give children and families a wonderful camp experience. Through outdoor activities and the arts they grow to appreciate the natural world and the language and culture of France and their own country, while living in a positive nurturing camp environment,” says French Camp marketing director Jessica Haag.
Some sessions are still open this summer:
Session 1, Les Voyageurs , Sunday, June 21-Friday, July 10, Ages 10-16
Session 2, La Révolution Française FULL
Session 3, Le Monde Francophone, Sunday, July 26-Friday Aug 14, Ages 10-16
Session 4, Les Chevaliers, Sunday, Aug. 16, Friday, Aug. 28, 9-16
In addition, Family Camp runs from Aug. 29 to Sept 1, and from Friday-Monday, Sept 4-7.
Canoe Island French Camp is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Financial aid is available; Schedules and pricing are on the camp website. For more information contact Connie Jones, Camp Director: at 360.468.2329. Email: info@canoeisland.org, website:
www.canoeisland.org
