Fête
du soleil
This popular one-week summer day
camp program is offered by CPF–SK in conjunction with local chapters. The week is led
by bilingual university students who are chosen for their experience
and enthusiasm as well as for their facility with the French-language.
These monitors develop the themes and activities for the week
in consultation with the provincial office. This exciting program
is then offered around the province. Games, sports, crafts, music
and more are offered in French for children in kindergarten to
grade five who have at least one year of experience in French. Younger
children will be introduced to basic French vocabulary in a fun
atmosphere. Older children will have the opportunity to experience
French in a stimulating but relaxed setting outside the classroom.
Each local chapter of CPF-SK organizes
their own Fête du soleil. This includes developing a schedule,
setting fees, finding a location for the event as well as planning
any field trips. The local chapter also looks after registration.
Parents must provide transportation to and from the event, which
usually operates full days, Monday to Friday. Children supply
their own lunch and snacks. Fees are tax deductible as child care
expenses. For more information on your local Fête du soleil, please contact your local CPF-SK chapter.
