Mornings at camp are devoted to French language classes and activities: fencing, French cuisine and culture, archery, theater, art, and photography.  In the afternoon campers choose each day between swimming, sailing, kayaking, archery, art, rock climbing and sports, all with French vocabulary. Campfires, theatrical and musical productions, beach cookouts, camp-wide games, and astronomy fill the evenings. During the three-week sessions campers board 29-foot Alberg the Triska to seek Orca whales other wildlife that inhabit the Salish Sea.  A gala Bon Voyage Banquet and talent show end each session.

Mornings  Mornings at camp are devoted to French language classes and activities: fencing, French cuisine, and culture, theater, art, and photography. 

Afternoons  In the afternoon campers choose on a daily basis between swimming, sailing, kayaking, archery, art, rock climbing and a variety of sports.  French songs, vocabulary for activities, and games are incorporated into each day.

Evenings  Evening programs include campfires, theatrical and musical productions, beach cookouts and campfires, camp-wide games, and astronomy. During Sessions 1 and 3, the 3-week sessions, campers have the opportunity to seek out orca and gray whales and to learn about the other wildlife that inhabit the Salish Sea on a wildlife cruise.  A gala Bon Voyage Banquet, talent show and awards ceremony end each session.

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Mornings start with French language class at all levels, followed by activities such as fencing, French cuisine, and French culture, as well as theater, art, and photography: activities you choose prior to camp. French songs, vocabulary for activities, and French games are incorporated into each day.

In the afternoon, choose on a daily basis between swimming, sailing, kayaking, archery, art, theater, rock climbing and a variety of sports (tennis, soccer, volleyball, and basketball). You even have the option to don wetsuits and learn to snorkel in the camp's swimming pool and then explore the shorelines to investigate the fascinating marine organisms of the area. 

Evening programs can include campfires, theatrical and musical productions, beach cookouts or campfires, camp-wide games, astronomy, and cultural or natural history presentations. 

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Saturday, June 23

Open House provides a chance for families and friends to tour the island and meet the staff.  Campers attending Session 1 may stay over with full supervision and special activities until other campers arrive on Sunday.  A light buffet will be served and the pool and tennis court will be open.  Information will be sent upon registration, or, if you just want to visit, contact us by email or phone.

Camper Information Forms

Please download these forms and fill them out for each camper.  Some provide information to campers and parents; others provide us with information about our campers.  These should be returned at least one month in advance of programs to allow us time to read them, plan tipi groups, and morning and afternoon activity groups. Early returns have a better chance of getting their first choice for morning activities.

We believe that any child with a serious interest in French language and culture should be able to attend Canoe Island French Camp. To uphold that philosophy we  focus our fund-raising efforts on raising money for our Scholarship Fund. We  encourage you to help send a dedicated child to camp by making a donation to Canoe Island French Camp.

To apply for a scholarship, please download an application:

Scholarship Form (pdf)