French Woods Camp, New York (Ages 12-17)
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French Woods Sports and Arts Center is America’s top teenagers-only summer camp located in New York State. With outstanding modern facilities and a fully elective program with options including English lessons, sports, arts, music, circus, horseback riding, technology and more, French Woods is an excellent choice when considering summer camps. French Woods camp provides the summer of a lifetime in a safe, supportive, supervised and age-appropriate environment.
The town of Hancock, New York, is located on the border of New York state and Pennsylvania. The town is known as the “The Gateway to the Delaware River.” The river, along with the many streams, lakes and ponds that surround Hancock, are teeming with brook and brown trout, perch, bass, bullhead and eel providing what many call “the best fishing in the United States.” The river also provides summer passage for canoers and rafters traveling to Equinunk, Skinner’s Falls, Fishes Eddy and points as far south as Port Jervis and New Jersey.
The Town of Hancock is comprised of many villages and hamlets, largest of which is the Village of Hancock. Route 97, which begins its journey at Hancock, has been designated “the most scenic highway in the East.” Hancock is also known as “The Gateway to The Upper Delaware Scenic Byway.”
In Spring, golfers from all parts of the world play on the area’s two public golf courses, one of which was designed by legendary golf course architect, Robert Trent Jones. Both courses offer panoramic views and challenging holes. Winter brings record snowfalls, along with eager skiers that enjoy the several ski resorts located within 15-45 minutes of Hancock. Snowmobilers have reclaimed the old railroad beds in the area, creating literally hundreds of miles of trails.
Hancock is located only 2 1/2 hours from New York City, New Jersey and 3 hours from Philadelphia, making it a perfect summer or winter vacation retreat. Travelers and tourists alike take advantage of the dozens of restaurants, motels and B & B’s that dot the village and surrounding local area.
FRENCH WOODS CAMP PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
- Location: Hancock, New York, USA
- Age Range: 12 – 17
- Camp duration: 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 week sessions
- Maximum number of campers per session: 275
- Ratio of staff to students: 1 : 4
French Woods Sports and Arts Center: 431 Chapel Hill Rd, Hancock, NY 13783, United States of America
“Over the past few years, I have been receiving requests from families who are interested in sending their children to a classic summer camp, especially in the United States, rather than to an academic program, for their summer holidays. The reason for this is that over the course of many summer language programs, as well courses that their children may have done at home and at schools in their own country, they are ready to leave their textbooks and study of grammar behind and really use their English in a program along with children from the country where the camp is held. That way, they will be able to practice the language with them, learn many new activities that may not be available at home, and continue to communicate with their friends after camp is over in the many ways it is now technologically possible. French Woods is a good solution for that request because while it does have some international campers (who help to enrich the experience for all of them), the vast majority of them are American. This particular camp distinguishes itself for the fact that it is only for older children–the minimum age is 12 and most of the campers are teenagers. It also has a vast assortment of activities of particular interest to this age group, including the unusual circus arts, and for participants who would still like some English lessons, they are available at no extra cost, which is not always the case at other camps. French Woods is also appealing for the fact that it is located not far from New York city—international campers will be arrive to it very easily through the hundreds of direct flights available to the area, and the camp program itself also offers a trip to New York City, or the historical Philadelphia as an add-on to the camp experience. Italian families will also appreciate the fact that the number of campers from their country is currently zero, allowing for a complete full-immersion experience in English for their children”
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Why choose French Woods Sports and Arts Center camp?
There are an abundance of summer camps in the United States and other parts of the world. French Woods camp distinguishes itself from others in the following ways:
- French Woods Sports and Arts Center (FWC) is a teenage-only summer camp located only 2.5 hours from New York City.
- French Woods has been named in the Top 16 International Summer Camps for Teens.
- French Woods camp is nestled on 200 pristine acres amongst the Catskill Mountain of New York, offering the perfect location for outdoor activities.
- French Woods camp has modern, state-of-the-art facilities for all kinds of activities.
- French Woods camp offers a fully elective program, meaning that each camper can customize it.
- French Woods camp offers exceptional programs in sports, arts, technology, circus, music, dance, theater, communications, cooking, gymnastics, role playing games and horseback riding.
- French Woods camp is able to provide the highest level of care from staff, so that each camper is well looked after.
The facilities
FRENCH WOODS CAMP FACILITIES AT A GLANCE
- 200-acre property with a private lake
- 11 studios for classes and activities
- Spacious dining rooms
- Technology / Computer Lab
- Large Theatre
- Communications center
- 2 art studios
- Dance studio
- Music center
- State-of-the-art sports facilities
- Open air circus arena
- Medical center
MORE ON THE FRENCH WOODS CAMP FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Sports Facilities
French Woods camp has a range of fantastic facilities for activities and sports, indoors or outdoors. These include a gymnastics center, gymnasium, fitness and weight center, yoga/zumba studio, tennis courts, heated pool, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, volleyball courts, soccer fields, baseball diamond, equestrian center, skate-park, archery range, golf driving range and acres of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
Student Welfare
French Woods Camp staff coordinate all activities each day, and stay in the accommodation each night with the campers, providing 24-hour supervision.
Transfers
French Woods camp fees includes round-trip airport transportation service from JFK or Newark airports. To organize the transfers, Marshall Language Services will need to furnish the participant’s flight information to French Woods. If children are travelling as unaccompanied minors, French Woods will receive them from the airline staff, and when the program is over, accompany the participants back to the airport and hand over the children to airline staff.
Medical Facility
There is a modern medical facility on site staffed by qualified and experienced medical staff.
The courses
CAMP PROGRAM AND SAMPLE TIMETABLE
Fully Elective Program at French Woods Camp
French Woods offers a fully elective program allowing campers to select their own choice of activities from a range of fantastic options including English lessons, sports, arts, music and technology. There are 6 activities per day, each 1 hour in length; 3 of these periods are called Majors and 3 are called Minors. Majors are chosen at the beginning of each session and are maintained for 2 weeks. Minors are chosen daily at breakfast. The major and minor option gives campers the ability to mix concentration, experimentation, fun, recreation, and exploration.
Activities offered:
- English as a Second Language
- Sports and Recreation: tennis, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, golf, gymnastics, archery
- Water Sports: Swimming in the lake or heated pool, waterskiing, kayaking, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, tubing, banana boat, fly fishing
- Fitness: weight training, zumba, yoga, stretching, flexibility, strength, toning, running
- Extreme Sports: BMX, mountain biking, mountain boarding, Skateboarding
- Equestrianism: Western, English, Dressage, trail riding, jumping, horse care, barn management
- Circus: flying trapeze, aerials, static trapeze, lyra, silk, spanish web, unicycle, juggling, diablo manipulations, tightwire, rolla bolla, mini trampoline, acrobatics
- Technology: 3D design and printing, computer science, programming, game design, app development, coding, database management, Adobe creative suite, web technologies and design, network technologies, robotics, model building, E-sports
- Theater: musicals and plays, acting, theater games, stage combat, improvisation, mime, acapella and voice, technical theater
- Dance: hip hop, ballet, jazz, contemporary dance, tap dancing
- Cooking: basic and seasonal meals, international delights, simple desserts, healthy treats
- Visual Arts: painting and drawing, cartooning, stained glass, leather craft, candle making, jewelry making, paper mache, ceramics, tie dye, print making, mural painting, graphic design, graffiti art
- Rock Music: Rock, Pop, contemporary music, guitar, drums, bass, keyboard, voice, song writing, rock band, DJ recording studio, digital music production
- Communications: filmmaking, writing, acting, editing, animation, claymotion, music videos, green screen, radio, news casting, sports casting, journalism, creative writing, desktop publishing, graphic design
- Magic: close up, card tricks, coin magic, parlor, stage illusions, escapes, mind reading
- Role Playing: card games, Dungeons and Dragons, live action role play, video games
A sample timetable:
RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION
Campers stay in classic summer camp cabins with twin-size bunk beds, dressers and abundant closet and storage space. A typical cabin will sleep 10 to 12 in total, including the counselors. Each cabin has its own large bathroom.
Meals
Residential accommodation includes 3 meals and snacks every day. The camp can cater for dietary requirements and allergies.
Laundry
Bed linens and towels are included in the program price. The camp laundry service is available daily.
Welfare
Counselors will always be present in cabins so that campers feel a home away from home.
Insurance
Insurance covering medical and travel assistance, personal liability and trip cancellation is not included in the price of the program. Marshall Language Services has a policy available through Guard.Me that covers these elements, as well as an additional policy through CareMed that covers cancellation under a wider range of circumstances, including the need to repeat school exams. A summary of these policies may be downloaded below.
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