Time Slots

Week 1: June 23 – June 27 - Robots and Advanced Technologies, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM or 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Half-day session
9:00 AM-12:00 PM

$420

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Full-day session
9:00 AM-4:00 PM

$730

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Week 2: June 30 – July 3 (4-day week) - Gardening & Nature, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM or 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Half-day session
9:00 AM-12:00 PM

$340

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Full-day session
9:00 AM-4:00 PM

$590

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Week 3: July 7 – July 11 - Pastry Chefs, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM or 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Half-day session
9:00 AM-12:00 PM

$460

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Full-day session
9:00 AM-4:00 PM

$760

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Week 4: July 14 - July 18 - Cinema, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM or 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Half-day session
9:00 AM-12:00 PM

$420

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Full-day session
9:00 AM-4:00 PM

$730

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Week 5: July 21 – July 25 - Theatre and Puppets, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM or 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Half-day session
9:00 AM-12:00 PM

$420

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Full-day session
9:00 AM-4:00 PM

$730

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Week 6: July 28 - August 1 - French Royalty, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM or 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Half-day session
9:00 AM-12:00 PM

$420

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Full-day session
9:00 AM-4:00 PM

$730

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Week 7: August 4 – August 8 - Food Art, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM or 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Half-day session
9:00 AM-12:00 PM

$440

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Full-day session
9:00 AM-4:00 PM

$740

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Week 8: August 11 – August 15 - The Wild West, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM or 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Half-day session
9:00 AM-12:00 PM

$430

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Full-day session
9:00 AM-4:00 PM

$730

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Week 9: August 18 – August 22 - Francophone Cuisine, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM or 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Half-day session
9:00 AM-12:00 PM

$460

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Full-day session
9:00 AM-4:00 PM

$760

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Week 10: August 26 – August 30 - Magic and Fantastical Worlds, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM or 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Half-day session
9:00 AM-12:00 PM

$420

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Full-day session
9:00 AM-4:00 PM

$730

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About Summer in French

We offer language instruction for every child from the beginner to the bilingual student. Activities are age appropriate and tailored to the language level of the child. Each week focuses on a theme with a variety of special activities, including visits from exotic animals, puppet shows, cooking, theater, fashion, art and perfume workshops—all excellent opportunities for children to increase their vocabulary and stimulate their conversation skills. Outdoor activities take place at a nearby playground and at the Boston Common.

We focus on creating a dynamic, fun and comfortable learning experience in order for children to develop a love for languages. In this way, children become experiential learners, but more than just learning a new language, they will interpret the world from a different perspective.


Please contact youthprograms@frenchlibrary.org if you have any questions!

Pricing Details

Week 2 is a 4-day week (no discounts apply); half-day session $340; full-day session $590.
One Summer in French t-shirt and class materials included in registration fee.
Please note: additional fees may be required for some field trips, workshops or in-house performances.

Weekly Themes

Week 1: Robots et Technologies Avancées (Robots and Advanced Technologies)
Young tech enthusiasts will explore the incredible world of robots and futuristic inventions this week – all while practicing French!

Week 2: Potager/Nature (Gardening & Nature)
Flowers, vegetables, herbs...this week, students will learn about gardening, exploring the role of bugs and creatures in the garden and the importance of wildlife in a thriving ecosystem.

Week 3: Patisserie (Pastry Chefs)
Ready for your child to whisk up their creativity and sweetness? Young bakers will learn the art of making delectable treats that are as fun to create as they are to devour.

Week 4: Films et Cinéma (Movies and Cinema)
Lights, camera, action! Kids joining this week will learn the art of filmmaking, discuss behind-the-scenes techniques, and discover iconic Francophone directors and their chef-d'oeuvres. We won’t forget the popcorn!

Week 5: Théâtre & Marionettes (Theatre and Puppets)
Spotlight ready? Kids will create and use puppets, practice performing skills to bring stories to life while building confidence and exploring the magic of theater.

Week 6: Royauté Française & Versailles (French Royalty and Versailles)
Students will step into the world of French royalty during our Versailles-themed week, where there will learn about life of la cour and explore the many secrets of the grand palace!

Week 7: Eat Art / Food Art Who says food can’t be art? Kids will make fun, edible and non-edible creations while learning kitchen basics. A deliciously creative week filled with flavor and creativity.

Week 8: L'Aventure vers le grand Ouest (The Wild West)
Saddle up for Wild West Week! Kids will embark on frontier adventures as cowboys and explore ranch life while discovering the importance of respecting lands, animals and people they encounter.

Week 9: Cuisine of the Francophone Islands
It is time to savor the flavors of paradise! Young chefs will cook recipes from sun-soaked islands such as Guadeloupe, Corsica and Madagascar.

Week 10: Magie et Mondes Merveilleux (Magic and Fantastical Worlds)
A week of enchantment awaits! Kids will uncover magical stories, fantastic characters, craft spells and bring fantastical worlds to life!

Sample Schedule

A typical day during Pastry Chefs week

Arrival and welcome
Themed vocabulary-building activities and pronunciation games
Snacks, trip to playground (weather permitting)
Hands-on projects: recording a cooking show, creating a recipe scrapbook
Dismissal (half-day session) / Lunch (full-day session)

Reading and nap time
Oral comprehension through movement
Outdoor games, snack
Kitchen crafts, role play with songs
Final dismissal

Policies

    • We accept children aged 3-12 years old.
    • Children must be toilet-trained.
    • Children can enroll in half-day or full-day programs.
    • Half-day and full-day programs cannot be combined within a single week.
    • Snacks, lunch and sunscreen must be provided by the parents.

Discounts

  • Register before March 28 and receive 10% off with our Early Bird Discount. Families registering 2 or more children for a minimum of 2 weeks will get an additional 5% off before March 28. For 2 or more children for a minimum of 2 weeks before March 28, please contact the education department at 617.912.0414.

Terms & Conditions of Registration

    • Payment plans available.
    • Entire payment must be made prior to the first week of class.
  • Refunds available up to 3 weeks prior to your child's registered start date.
  • Any withdrawals after this timeframe result in class credit.
  • You may register your child for 1 or several weeks.
  • Non-refundable cancellation fee: $50 per week per child.
  • By enrolling your child in Summer in French, you give the French Library permission to take photos of your child and understand that the French Library may use these photos for promotional purposes.

Other Classes

Summer in French (ages 3 - 5)

3 to 5 Years old
Starting 3 hours or 7 hours per day for 1 week

Young children ages 3-5 develop their comprehension and speaking skills through hands-on themed activities in this engaging full-immersion language program.

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Summer in French (ages 6 - 8)

6 to 8 Years old
Starting 3 hours or 7 hours per day for 1 week

Young children ages 6-8 develop their comprehension and speaking skills through hands-on themed activities in this engaging full-immersion language program.

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Summer in French for Teens

Beginner
Starting 3, 5 or 6 hours per day for 1 week

Teens learning French as a foreign language develop their language skills through engaging lessons, hands-on workshops, field trips and other fun activities in this dynamic full-immersion program with a morning language component and an afternoon cultural discovery component.

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