The Camp Under the leadership of three native French-speaking instructors, SUNY Potsdam's revised Camp D'Immersion En Francais provides an opportunity for students to learn and practice language skills using immersion techniques. Camp is held on SUNY Potsdam's campus and concludes with an overnight trip to beautiful and historic Quebec City to immerse students in a French-speaking environment. What We Do Students will learn and practice their language skills in an environment structured by three native French teachers and four senior students of French. Campers will be divided into three groups on the first day of camp. A short discussion with the teachers will be used to determine language abilities of campers.
Beginners focus on the development of self-expression in French.
Intermediate and Advanced students work in an immersion setting where French is the only language spoken. Groups will come together for some common activities allowing counselors and campers to practice listening and speaking skills. Themes and fun activities will enhance campers' speaking at breakfast, lunch and dinner. On August 2nd and 3rd campers, camp directors and staff will travel to Quebec City by air-conditioned chartered bus for an overnight trip. Payment in full will be due on July 20, 2001.