Montreal French Camps

MWS Montreal French Camps

All classes, excursions, tours and camp activities are conducted in French. The French Camps staffs are native French language speakers who communicate with campers in French at all times. The use of French is encouraged through positive re-enforcement.

MWS Montreal Camps offer residential and day programme options.

There are 3 separate MWS Montreal French Camps. They are:

• Junior Camp – 7 to 10 years old
• Intermediate Camp – 11 to 13 years old
• Senior Camp – 14 to 17 years old

Each camp is specifically designed to meet the needs of the particular age group. Thus, there are some activities and excursions that are unique to each camp.

Once per week, the camps have “integration periods” where all three groups come together for special excursions and/or leadership building activities.

All 3 camps offer the following:

• Camper focused language classes
• Daily excursions
• Exciting camp activities
• Professional staff
• Youth focused
• All inclusive fees

Location

Montreal is Canada’s “Bilingual Metropolis”. A North American city with a European flavour, Montreal is proud of its colourful history and excited about its modern progress. Fantastic restaurants, great shopping and a rich cultural life make a visit to this great Canadian city unforgettable!

The MWS Montreal French Camps are located on the McGill University Campus.

McGill University is located in the centre of Montreal, at the foot of Mont Royal. It is a beautiful and historic campus dating back to 1821 when it was originally established as an English-speaking university in Quebec. The University is within walking distance to many places of interest in Montreal. It is very close to the metro system allowing the camps to travel and visit attractions throughout the city.

McGill University facilities include:

• Residences
• Dining Room
• Classrooms
• Libraries
• Sports Fields

Meals

McGill University provides an in-house meal service for the camps. Lunches and dinners are also offered in a variety of restaurants in Montreal.

• 3 meals per day in the University dining hall or in restaurants while on tour
• Hot and cold choices for all meals (vegetarian entrées always provided)
• Wide assortment of drinks

Continental breakfast includes: orange/apple juices, various breads (loafs, muffins, croissants, bagels), various cereals, fresh cut fruit and oatmeal.

Restaurant meals: a variety of options to choose from at each restaurant, including vegetarian options, hot or cold choices (depending on the meal), salad options and/or soup options.

Restaurants of choice: MWS works with a variety of restaurants in Montreal to offer good, nutritious options for all meals. The majority of restaurants used are small, privately owned, with lots of character and attention to quality and service.

Every week students enjoy dining in some of Montreal’s outstanding restaurants.

Accommodation

Students and staff at the MWS Montreal French Camps live in the residences of McGill University. The rooms are clean, comfortable and simple.

• Residences divided according to sex and age of the students
• Rooms have single beds (single and double room accommodation)
• Bedding is supplied but not towels (bed linen changed weekly)
• Shared washrooms
• Spacious common/activity rooms
• 24-hour security

Transportation

Residential students are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to Montreal. Upon arrival at the airport, train or bus station, the MWS Montreal French Camps staff is there to meet and welcome the students.

Transfers to the camps are by private bus service (if arriving as part of a group) or by limousine cars if arriving as individuals or in small groups. P.E. Trudeau airport is approximately 30 minutes away from the centre of the city and the MWS Montreal French Camps.

Day Programme students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the camps daily.

Transportation to excursions during the camp programmes is by local public transit, which includes subways and buses. The public transit system is the safest, cleanest, easiest and fastest way to travel in Montreal.

Comfortable coach buses transport the students on full day excursions to Quebec City and Ottawa.