French & Sports Training summer camp in France
If you want to improve your French and have a great time during the summer, try our Sports summer camp in France 2025! This is a real French immersion camp in France.
We have a variety of sports to choose from! Choose your favorite sport and practice it with French campers. In the mornings, you can select among soccer, basketball, tennis, horseback riding, gymnastics, or multisport, and in the afternoon, you participate in French classes with other international students. You will experience an authentic French immersion for one or two weeks. Select your best summer camp in France!
French & Sports Training summer camp in France : Description
A unique opportunity to study French on campus!
Explore our awesome French Immersion summer programs for high school students who love sports! You can spend one or two weeks practicing your favorite sport while also taking fun French lessons on the same campus. Our sports camps with French classes are located in the beautiful Vichy, France. Our campuses have top-notch sports facilities and cozy dormitories, making it the perfect place for a safe and exciting summer in France. These sports camps are real French language camps, giving you the chance to immerse yourself in the French language all the time!
In the morning, students practice a specific sport (3 hours), and in the afternoons, they study French (3 hours). They can choose:
- Basketball summer camps in France
- Gymnastics summer camps in France
- Football/Soccer summer camps in France
- Tennis summer camps in France
- Horseback riding summer camps in France*
- or a Multisports summer camp in France!
*Maximum age for Horseriding & French is 14 years, starting from beginners up to Galop 3 or BHS Stage 3 (UK equivalent from Galop 3).
All our programs are directed by certified professionals, ensuring a fruitful learning experience for all participants of the French summer camp.
What makes our sports summer camps so unique? Read our Program Director's interview.
How will I study French?
This summer camp in France offers an authentic French immersion experience, as most of the coaches, teachers, and campers (90%) are French. International students can participate in sports practices and social activities alongside their French counterparts. These camps provide a genuine French immersion summer program for high school students. International participants must have a minimum French level (2 years of French studies) to interact with the other campers and understand what the coach says.
On the first day, students take a level test so that teachers can adapt their course to the student's language level. Levels usually go from low intermediate to high intermediate. Qualified native French teachers teach all lessons. Students attend 3 hours of French every afternoon during weekdays.
Excursions and other activities are organized in the evening and at the weekend.
French & Sports Training summer camp in France : Activities
Once the sports day is over, it's time for rest and recreation.
Each evening, the children can participate in recreational activities that will bring the day to a happy end. These activities are usually held in larger groups and the goal is to create a community spirit within the center. They are designed, implemented, and supervised by our certified counselors. The sports coaches will also participate to share great moments with the children!
The teams set up evening activities adapted to the children's age, interests, weather, and the group's energy levels.
French & Sports Training summer camp in France : Accommodation
Lodging in the campus of Vichy, on a full board basis.
Students live in student residences (from 2 to 4 beds per room) with shower and toilet. French and international campers share the same room based on age and gender. It is possible to specify a person with whom to share the room. Full board accommodation is provided. The 4 meals of the day are balanced menus cooked by the chefs at the center.
Facilities at the campus: The campers will be able to benefit from quality infrastructures to train in all serenity: Lounge, Outdoor space, Dining room and a Leisure and activity area.
French & Sports Training summer camp in France : Fees
French Sports summer camp in France 2025: choose your camp!
* Price in Euros per participant.
French Sports + French Summer Camps in France 2025
- Each camp session lasts for 7 or 14 days.
- Arrival on Sunday and departure on Saturday.
Arrival dates for July 2025 are:
VICHY Campus Valéry Larbaud (Basketball, Gymnastics, Soccer, Tennis, Horseback Riding, Multisports):
- July 6th, 2025 (1 or 2 weeks)
- July 13th, 2025 (1 week only)
All our sports camps in France are developed and organized by our sports affiliate, SPORTS ELITE JEUNES.
If your child is already comfortable speaking French, then enjoying this 100% French immersion WITHOUT French lessons is better. This way, they can spend more time with French students and enjoy the full schedule of the sports sessions.
Discover our intensive sports camps WITHOUT French lessons in France!
Are you interested in practicing a sport for 6 hours instead of 3 hours daily?
Opt for a sports camp in France without French lessons:
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Price includes
- Administration fees
- Full board accommodation in shared rooms
- Sport activities carefully supervised and led by certified chaperones
- French classes
- Access to all sports equipment of the campus
- Social activities during the weekend and on evenings
- Support, assistance and 24/7 Hotline during the whole program.
Price does not include
- Round-trip international airfare
- Non compulsory insurances (luggage lost, flight delay etc.)
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Group transfer from a Paris train station to the Vichy campus by train, with French chaperones, and back
- Premium transfer package
- Personal expenses and spending money
- Medical, Liability and Emergency Repatriation insurance: please provide an insurance certificate
French & Sports Training summer camp in France : Testimonials
The experience as a whole was fantastic, what I enjoyed most was all the new people I got to meet.
I loved the riding camp! The horses were super well cared for and the trainers were very kind.
I learned a lot in the French courses with my classmates. We did everything together. We studied, played and ate.
My parents came with me and dropped me off at tennis camp. The first few minutes I felt very sad. But when I got to my room and met Marie, everything changed. I will always be grateful for her kindness. The camp director was also very attentive to me and the other international students in the French courses. The courses were in groups. The French teacher was very kind, attentive and patient. Days at the camp go by very quickly! Next week is my second week at camp and I don't want to leave!
Excellent basketball camp! I speak little French, if I hadn't needed the courses, I would have booked only the basketball camp program without the courses. It's much more fun to play than to study, but I still learned new phrases!
French & Sports Training summer camp in France : Deadline
French & Sports Training summer camp in France : Eligibility
THIS CAMP IS FOR YOU IF:
- You are between 13 and 17 years old (except for Horseriding, where the maximum age is 14).
- You have studied French for at least two years.
- You are motivated to improve your French and excited to make new friends.
- You are committed to speaking French at all times.
- You are in good health and can fully participate in the program’s sports and language activities.
- You want a camp that combines language learning, sports, and social engagement.
- You are mature, adaptable, and open to new experiences.
THIS CAMP IS NOT FOR YOU IF:
- You are uncomfortable with French being the only language spoken.
- You are not ready or willing to consistently speak and follow instructions in French.
- You are not interested in connecting with others or making new friends.
Please note: This is a non-smoking, French-only language camp.
French & Sports Training summer camp in France : FAQ
Cell phones are allowed at the camp and their use is subject to the following rules:
- They may only be used during free time and just before meals.
- They cannot be used during camp activities to ensure smooth operation.
- Phones are collected by the management team every night to avoid disturbing campers while they sleep.
- Wifi access on campus is not guaranteed.
- Parents can contact the camp director daily from 6 pm to 7 pm.
- In case of an emergency, parents can contact our 24/7 emergency phone number.
Please remember to disclose any allergies during registration. If you indicate on the booking form that your child has allergies, we will provide you with an allergy form. Please complete the allergy form as soon as possible so that we can assess the camp's ability to accommodate your child's condition.
For stays of two consecutive weeks, laundry will be done at the end of the first week. However, we advise you to bring clothes for 10 days.
The supervision ratio is one adult for every 6 children. The camp staff is present during the campers' daily activities, including waking up, meal times, bedtime, evening entertainment, sports training, and language classes. Campers are not allowed to leave the campus unsupervised.
It is common in France not to have A/C in school buildings. As the camps are held in boarding schools that are available during the summer, they do not have A/C.
Their day starts at 7:30 am and ends at 10:00 pm
Yes. Your child can be dropped off between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm on the first day. Pickup time on the last day is between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm.
If your child's arrival requires an overnight stay in Paris, our services include arranging a transfer to a hotel in Paris for an additional fee. This fee covers accommodation for the chaperone and the student, as well as breakfast. Furthermore, we will coordinate a transfer to ensure that the student meets the rest of the campers at the departure point the following day.
If you are unable to collect your child yourself and allow another person to pick them up, we will send you a parental authorization form, which you will need to complete and sign.
If you authorize your child to return home alone, we will send you a parental authorization form, which you will need to complete and sign. For those traveling on their own, we provide a free shuttle service between the station and the accommodation center, at a fixed time on arrival and departure. The shuttle times will be shared 1 week in advance. We recommend booking a taxi in advance to make sure your child catches the train/plain.
After booking you will receive a welcome pack with all the information about the camp including a packing list with clear instructions what to bring for each sport.
.If your child's train timetable does not correspond to the free shuttle bus timetable you'll need to book a cab in advance. You must let us know the name of the cab company, phone number and pick-up time
Once classes are booked, they are non-refundable.
Your child may need a medical consultation. In that case one of the staff members will accompany your child to the doctor or hospital. The cost of the visit is their responsibility and should be immediately paid at the location of the appointment.
- Estimated price for a doctor who comes to see the patient: 45€
- Estimated price for a visit to a general practice doctor: 23€
- Estimated price for a visit to a specialized doctor: 45€
Please keep in mind the following information:
- To fully immerse your child in the French experience, we would like to encourage you to limit contact with them. However, your child may reach out to you if necessary.
- In case of an emergency, please contact our 24/7 emergency phone number
- A blog with daily updates and pictures of the camp will be available. You will receive the login and details a week before the camp.
All stays include full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner) served either self-service or at the table, well-balanced and adapted to sports activities.
- 7:45 am - 8:15 am: Wake-up call
- 8:15 am - 9:00 am : Breakfast
- 9 am - 12:30 pm: Sports program
- 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Lunch
- 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Free time
- 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Sports program or French courses
- 5:30 pm - 7 pm: Showers + Free time
- 7 pm - 8 pm: Dinner
- 8 pm - 9 pm: Free time
- 9 pm - 10 pm: evening activities
We recommend that participants have 25 € pocket money per week. To avoid loss or theft, the pocket money must be given (it is compulsory) to the center's director. A coach opens the “bank” daily.
We are committed to doing everything in our power to motivate your child to stay and provide the necessary support. However, if your child decides to leave early and you agree to end the camp, please note that there will be no refund for the remaining days.
Arrival:
Direct Drop-off: Bring your child to the camp in Macon, Montauban, or Vichy on Sunday.
Train Option: Bring your child to Paris' Gare Bercy (for Vichy) or Gare de Lyon (for Macon) to join campers traveling by train between 12-2 p.m.
Flight to Paris (Not for Montauban): Our staff can pick up your child from the airport and transfer them to the appropriate train station (Gare Bercy for Vichy, Gare de Lyon for Macon). Flights need to arrive before 9 AM
Departure:
Pick-up: Collect your child from camp on Saturday.
Train Return: Your child can return by train to Gare Bercy or Gare de Lyon. You may pick them up at the station.
Train + Flight (Not for Montauban): Staff can transfer your child from the train station to the airport; flights should depart after 9 p.m. on the camp's end date.
Please contact us before booking for flight time instruction.