Summer camps to speak English without the plane ride
American Village offers a concept of linguistic summer camps entirely in English, designed for children and teenagers aged 8 to 17. Instead of sending kids abroad, the program recreates an immersion in American or British culture right here in France, with centers spread across the country.
What American Village offers
The program blends language lessons with activities conducted in English from morning to night. Children are supervised by native or bilingual English-speaking counselors, with a stated ratio of one counselor for every 5 children. The offerings cover several formats, including summer camps, school field trips, and day camps, available during specific periods like spring, summer, or fall breaks.
A concept born 30 years ago
The first American Village was launched in 1994 by Nacel, inspired by American summer camps, originally featuring counselors brought directly from the United States to lead the children. Since then, the concept has expanded while maintaining this core philosophy of linguistic immersion through play.
Who it is for
These stays are for families who want their child to improve their spoken English without the logistics of a trip abroad. Preparation meetings are provided before departure, and the organization states that it is committed to a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy.
Before registering, remember to look into the five preparation points mentioned by American Village to ensure your child starts the stay on the right foot.
- Tight supervision with one counselor for every 5 children
- English immersion without traveling abroad
- Multiple formats available depending on the season
- Immersion is limited to French territory, without the experience of visiting a foreign country