Bilingual Summer Camp in Jersey City

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French Summer Camp in Jersey City
Turn Language Learning Into a Summer Adventure

Dates: June 23, 2025 – August 15, 2025

Age Requirements: 3 years old to 9 years old

Central Theme: French Around the World

Give your child a unique summer experience filled with French language immersion, cultural exploration, and engaging fun activities! Let your child keep on learning even in the Summer! Inquire to learn about our Bilingual Summer Camp in Jersey City!

At our Bilingual Summer Camp in Jersey City, we believe in the power of bilingualism and the transformative impact it can have on your child’s life. Our camp provides a unique opportunity for children to dive into the French language while experiencing a summer full of learning, adventure, friendship, and personal growth. 

Bilingual Summer Camp

Language Skills 

Immerse your child in an enriching French-speaking environment. Our camp provides daily activities in both languages, allowing campers to absorb French naturally while forming lifelong friendships.

Summer Camp in Jersey City

Discover New Interests

We expose your child to daily sports, music, arts & crafts, STEM, outdoors, cooking, dance, water splashes, field trips, and more! What will your little one come home talking about?

Bilingual Summer Camp

Weekly Themes

 Our summer camp offers a central theme with weekly subthemes, ensuring that your child will never be bored! With a variety of weeks to choose from, you can select the weeks that work best for your schedule!

*Complete our registration form, and a team member will contact you with the exact pricing details for your selected weeks.

Camp Details

Additional Information

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*Children need to be at least 3 years old and potty-trained children to join camp. All grades are entering grades for the school year 2023-2024.

*Children need to be at least 3 years old and potty-trained to join camp. 

Fees & Summer Camp Policies

Weekly Fees (excluding week 2)

$625

Week 2 Fees

$500 (Due to the July 4th observance, the week will be prorated for 4 days)

  

Sibling Discount

10% (Applies only to the 2nd and 3rd child)

Aftercare 4:30pm Pickup

$95

Aftercare 6pm Pickup

$130

Aftercare 4:30pm Pickup

July 4th Week

$76

AFC 6pm Pickup

July 4th Week

$104

Occasional Aftercare

(per diem)

$25/per hour

Email no later than 12pm of the day the service is required to guarantee a spot for Occasional Aftercare

Registration Fee (for Non-FAA 1st time campers)

$50

Payment Deadlines:

FAA Parents

-Full payment is due 10 days after you receive your invoice through FACTS

Non-FAA Parents

-Full Payment is due 10 days after receiving an invoice from the FAA Accounting Department.

How to Pay?

FAA Parents

-FAA Parents can pay through
their Parent Portal in FACTS.

*If you are a new FAA parent and unable to pay through FACTS at the time of the registration due date:

-Full Payment is due 10 days after receiving an invoice from the FAA Accounting Department

You can pay using zelle , by credit card, or by sending a check to:

FAA Accounting Department
209 3rd St. Jersey City, NJ 07208

 Non-FAA Parents

-Non-FAA Parents can pay using zelleby credit card, or by sending a check to:

FAA Accounting Department

209 3rd St. Jersey City, NJ 07208

Change, Cancellation & No Refund Policy

  1. There is no refund.
  2. We may allow changes of booked weeks depending on availability. If your child is already enrolled in the camp, and you would like to register for additional weeks, please email kgriffith@faacademy.org and ftomeda@faacademy.org.                                                                                                                             
  3. Full payment is due by the invoice due date specified on your invoice from the FAA Accounting Department (Non-FAA students) or your bill posted in the FACTS parent portal (FAA Parents). Failure to make your full payment by the requested due date will result in the cancellation of your child’s registration. 
  4. If your child needs to cancel due to medical reasons, we may offer up to a 50% refund if a signed doctor’s note is provided.

Pickup Policy

  1. Please, be aware of your child’s weekly registered pickup time. If they are not registered for aftercare, they need to be picked up at 3pm. 
  2. If they are registered for aftercare, they need to be picked up at their registered pickup time: 4:30pm or 6pm.
  3. Occasional aftercare must be requested by 12pm the day the service is needed.
  4. Your registered aftercare (if selected) pickup times can be found in your form submission confirmation email.
  5.  If your child is picked up later than their registered pickup time, you  will be charged based on the Occasional   aftercare pricing pickup policy: $25 per hour up until 6pm. We do not charge prorated late fees.
  6. There will be a $1 per minute charge for all children picked up past 6pm
  7. Before camp begins, we will ask you to specify individuals who are authorized to pick up your child from camp and aftercare. You must provide this information in order for your child to attend our camp.

*Complete our registration form, and a team member will contact you with the exact pricing details for your selected weeks.

Themes of the Weeks

Embark on an unforgettable 8-week journey around the globe, exploring the richness of French-speaking cultures from around the globe! Our French Bilingual Summer Camp invites children to delve into the art, music, food, sports, and traditions of countries where the French language is spoken.

***Please take a look at the sample activities provided for each week to get a better understanding of what each week entails. Please note that the activities mentioned for each week are subject to change and may vary. Additional activities are also planned for the weeks that are not described here.

Weekly Subthemes

Explore the French-speaking culture of Québec and other vibrant Canadian cities.

Continue your journey by sailing into the vibrant world of the French Caribbean! Campers will experience the unique blend of French influence and island traditions.

Campers will learn about Belgium’s rich history, including some of its neighboring countries.

Continue your European adventure by discovering Monaco! This country may be small, but it’s full of excitement!

Set sail for Polynesia! This week is all about island life! Campers will discover the beauty of Polynesian culture and other islands in the region where French is spoken.

Lebanon is where East meets West! Campers will explore Lebanese traditions, from delicious French-Arabic fusion foods to famous poets, all while learning about the country’s deep Francophone ties.

Get ready for an adventure in Morocco! Campers will experience Moroccan culture through a beautiful blend of French and Arabic influences.

Senegal is known for its lively rhythms, colorful fabrics, and rich history. Campers will celebrate the country’s French-speaking heritage through music, stories, and art.

The Life at the FAA Camp

Our French Summer Camp is the perfect place for children to immerse themselves in a bilingual environment while having fun with a wide range of summer activities. Campers engage in daily learning and practice their French skills in a relaxed and supportive setting. With the help of our native French-speaking teachers and bilingual staff, children of all levels have the opportunity to learn and practice French at their own pace. Each week has a different theme that aligns with daily activities, ensuring that campers never get bored and are constantly learning new French vocabulary. Along the way, they make new friends and create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.

If you’re interested in learning more about the experience we create at our Bilingual Summer Camp, we invite you to check out our blog.

French Summer Camp  From arriving with no French to leaving camp with a new set of vocabulary, that’s the summer experience we …

*Complete our registration form, and a team member will contact you with the exact pricing details for your selected weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pre-K/K students (3*-6 years old)
1st Grade to 5th Grade (6 to 11 years old)
We offer a minimum of 2 different groups but are willing to open 3 or more groups. Age groups may vary
from week to week. We privilege grades over age in terms of groups as we have a slightly different cutoff at the FAA.
*Only children who are 3 years old by July 1st, 2024, and fully potty-trained will be accepted.

Yes, your child can stay only half a day at the same rate. We do not currently offer half-day option at a prorated rate.

We will offer extended hours in the afternoon after 3pm.

From 3pm to 4:30pm ($90 per week)

From 3pm to 6pm ($125 per week)

Or for occasional aftercare hours, $25/h

The drop-off starts at 8:30 and runs until 9am for a prompt start of the activities at 9am.

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The French American Academy - Jersey City Englewood

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