A Summer to Remember—In French!
Give your child an unforgettable summer filled with language, culture, and adventure! With native-speaking instructors and immersive activities, Summer in French builds confidence and fluency in a fun, supportive setting.
Express your style en francais! Teens will learn clothing vocabulary, discuss personal styles, and explore various fashion trends.
Summer in French for Teens: Weekly Themes
Teens will be invited to tap into their creativity and partake in language-based activities inspired by painting, music and film. Ideal for teens who love self-expression and all forms of art.
Teens will engage in language-based activities to build their food vocab and gain confidence exploring the culinary world. Perfect for teens hungry for culture and language!
Week 1: Fashion
Week 2: All About Food
Week 3: Arts and Culture
Join Us for Summer in French!
June 23 - August 29, 2025 | 53 Marlborough St., Boston, MA 02116
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Young tech enthusiasts will explore the incredible world of robots and futuristic inventions – all while practicing French!
Summer in French for Kids: Weekly Themes
Ready for your child to whisk up their creativity and sweetness? Young bakers this week will learn the art of making delectable treats that are as fun to create as they are to devour.
Flowers, vegetables, herbs... Students this week will learn about gardening, exploring the role of bugs and creatures in the garden and the importance of wildlife in a thriving ecosystem.
Week 1: Robots and Advanced Technologies
Week 2: Gardening and Nature
Week 3: Pastry Chefs
Week 4: Cinema
Lights, camera, action! Kids 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: Theatre and Puppets
Spotlight ready? Kids this week will create and use puppets, practice performing skills to bring stories to life while building confidence and exploring the magic of theater.
Week 6: French Royalty
Kids this week 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: Food Art
Who says food can’t be art? Kids this week will make fun, edible and non-edible creations while learning kitchen basics. A deliciously creative week filled with flavor and creativity.
Week 8: 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.
A week of enchantment awaits! Kids will uncover magical stories, fantastic characters, craft spells and bring fantastical worlds to life!
Week 10: Magic and Fantastical Worlds
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 9: Francophone Cuisine
Pricing
KIDS
Half-day session
$420/week
Full-day session
$730/week
TEENS
Half-day session
$450/week
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. To register 2 or more children for a minimum of 2 weeks, please contact the education department at 617.912.0414.
Register before March 28 and receive 10% off with our Early Bird Discount. Families registering 2 or more teens will get an additional 5% off before March 28. To register 2 or more teens, please contact the education department at 617.912.0414.
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About Summer in French
Give your child or teen an immersive summer filled with language and culture at the French Library! With small class sizes and hands-on activities, students of all levels build confidence in French through themed lessons, cooking, theater, and art.
Our dynamic, supportive environment encourages natural language development while fostering curiosity and cultural understanding. Whether they're beginners or bilingual, every student engages in an exciting journey of learning and exploration.
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June 23 - August 29, 2025
53 Marlborough St., Boston, MA 02116
Young learners build confidence in French through interactive, theme-based activities like theater, art, and outdoor play. Native and bilingual instructors create a fun, supportive environment where kids naturally develop language skills.
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Summer in French for Kids
Ages 2-12
Summer in French for Teens
Ages 13-17
Teens strengthen their French through immersive lessons, cultural workshops, and field trips. Whether preparing for school or exploring a new language, they gain real-world communication skills in an engaging, dynamic setting.
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Week 4: One-Week Review Program
Perfect for teens seeking to brush up their French and boost their confidence right before the upcoming academic year. This program is not designed for complete beginners.