French Discovery

In partnership with Voyager Travel we have four beautiful centres set in breathtaking parts of France, perfect for an immersive residential.

Immersive French Experiences

In partnership with Voyager School Travel, we have four beautiful centres set in breathtaking parts of France, perfect for an immersive residential.

Explore the rich tapestry of life in the beautiful cities and towns with plenty of opportunities to practice speaking French.

Our centres are the perfect base from which to explore the many historic and cultural highlights of France. While our programmes include an array of excursions to give your group a fully immersive French experience.

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As part of your French language summer programme, your group can get involved in a selection of activities including:

  • Night trail
  • French movie night
  • French Bingo

French Summer Camps for Kids

Learning French in France is the opportunity of a lifetime that your students will be talking about for years. It’s a positive experience that allows kids to make new friends from different cultures and immerse themselves in a range of fun activities.

The beautiful locations on offer give pupils the chance to experience an authentic French experience. It’s the perfect opportunity to stay in a dream accommodation in many areas of France. The pupils can practice the French language whilst taking in the beautiful sites of the French countryside and taking part in a range of activities designed specially to become more familiar and comfortable with the language.

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Why Choose Kingswood Summer Camp in France?

Right from the moment you arrive at the French summer camp, students are looked after right up until the time they leave. At Kingswood, we plan every activity, class, entertainment and excursion specifically so that each pupil can practice the French language in new and exciting ways.

We ensure every French summer camp is one to remember and gives each child lasting memories and improved French language skills.

Benefits of French Summer Camps

French language camps can be one of the best ways that pupils get engaged whilst learning the language. Language camps allow kids to continue learning a skill that will provide them with benefits throughout their life. Benefits of summer camps in France include:

  • Improves basic French phrases
  • Increases cultural awareness and understanding
  • Improves problem-solving skills with the ‘problem’ being communication in another language
  • Makes learning fun
  • Develops empathy whilst being immersed in another culture

Immersive French Experiences

In partnership with Voyager School Travel, we have four beautiful centres set in breathtaking parts of France, perfect for an immersive residential.

Explore the rich tapestry of life in the beautiful cities and towns with plenty of opportunities to practice speaking French.

Our centres are the perfect base from which to explore the many historic and cultural highlights of France. While our programmes include an array of excursions to give your group a fully immersive French experience.

Suitable
For

Primary Schools
Secondary Schools
Non-school Groups

Learning
Outcomes

If you’d like to, you can combine your programme with your choice of learning outcomes to maximise the impact for your pupils. The learning outcomes which naturally sit within this programme are:

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Confidence

Demonstrate self-confidence in themselves and show trust and support for others.

Resilience

Be able to demonstrate resilience through exposure to failures and overcoming difficult challenges.

Life skills

Achieve goals, adapt positively to change and see setbacks as opportunities to learn.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I add more guests to my booking?

Changes can be made to the number of guests up until room allocations and activity groups are set eight weeks prior to the trip. Changes after this point will depend on accommodation and activity availability on centre and it may not be possible to accommodate additional guests.

Can I preview the centre prior to my visit?

We are always happy to accommodate a preview of our centres. Please contact the centre you’re visiting to arrange a suitable date and time with the customer service department. Call our team on 0800 655 6564.

We are holders of the LOtC quality badge. This means you can be assured that we have met with required standards around safety, activity provision and learning outcomes. The Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel endorses the LOtC Quality Badge and the majority of Local Authority Outdoor Education Advisers have indicated that they accept the award in place of some or all of their checks. You can view which Local Authority Outdoor Education Advisers support the LOtC Quality Badge by visiting the OEAP website here.

Can I see a full list of available activities?

A full list of activities can be found here and can be filtered by centre and activity type.

Can we arrive outside set arrival times?

If you want to get even more out of your stay you can opt for one of our early arrival options and add an extra activity.

  • Standard Arrival
    Arrive at 14:30 to meet your group leader. Room allocations from 15:00 followed by ice breakers. First activity scheduled at 16:05.
  • Early arrival with 1 extra activity (lunch not included)
    Arrive at 12:30 (bring own packed lunch) and meet group leader. Room allocations from 14:00 followed by ice breakers. First activity scheduled at 14:30.
  • Early with 1 extra activity (lunch included)
    Arrive at 12:30, hot lunch included and meet group leader. Room allocations from 14:00 followed by ice breakers. First activity schedules at 14:30.
  • Self-Led Early Arrival
    Arrive after 12:30, self-led time until standard arrival time 14:30 to meet group leader. Room allocations from 15:00 followed by ice breakers. First activity scheduled at 16:05.

Can we have smaller or larger groups?

The maximum number of participants is 15 per activity group. Our risk assessments are written to this number. In special circumstances, such as groups with complex SEN needs, we may be able to operate smaller groups, these will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Can we request a specific accommodation building?

We are happy to take requests for specific accommodation blocks but we cannot offer any guarantees (unless specifically confirmed at time of booking), especially in peak periods. Your group may be sharing an accommodation block with other groups but we will endeavour to keep groups on separate floors and corridors.

Do I need copies of risk assessments or are you an LEA approved provider?

Many Education Authorities operate an approved supplier system, and you should check whether Kingswood is already on this list. We have visits from schools from right across the country, and it is likely that the Kingswood centre you are visiting is already known to your Outdoor Education Advisor.

All risk assessments can be found here on our policies page.

In addition, all Kingswood centres carry the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge. This is accepted as assurance that the safety management system is adequate by many Outdoor Education Advisors, and you should check with them before forwarding copies of Kingswood's risk assessments. You can check which Education Advisors accept the Quality Badge at oeap.info.

Do you offer snacks and refreshments throughout the day?

Some centres have juice trolleys outside the diner between sessions and there are outside taps to fill water bottles up from. Snacks can also be purchased from the on-site shop.

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Funding & Support

We believe that outdoor adventure is for everyone - and that every young person should have the chance to experience a transformative residential trip. You can make an application to the Hardship Fund for Kingswood to fully fund up to 2 in 10 young people from your group to attend where their trip is at risk due to financial difficulties.

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Our Experience Experts will be on-hand throughout your experience. Get in touch today!