Resources & Opportunities for Youth
RESOURCES
CPF-SK is pleased to announce the introduction of a new publication. Le Saviez-vous is designed for high school students, and is intended to spark their interest in expanding their French-second-language experiences beyond the classroom. For your copy of Le Saviez-vous, please click here.
Association jeunesse fransaskoise (AJF) is the Francophone youth association in Saskatchewan. With a series of fun French activities and programs surrounding culture, music, sports, and leadership planned every year, visit www.ajf.ca to see how you can be part of the action!
Conseil culturel fransaskois (CCF) is the recognized and respected spokesperson of the cultural and artistic sector of the Fransaskois community. It helps create in Saskatchewan a vibrant cultural and artistic Fransaskois community and favorable circumstances for Francophone artists. For more information, please follow their website at www.culturel.sk.ca.
Tune into CBC 275-ALLÔ/ADOS-RADIO to listen to French radio designed for youth all across Canada by clicking here.
Livres, Disques, Etc. is a great site for ordering French books within Canada. There are books for all ages written by both Canadian and foreign authors. To check out their site, please follow this link www.livres-disques.ca.
Librairie du Centre is another great online site for ordering French story books, novels and games, as well as French language guides and support. To find out more, please visit www.librairieducentre.com.
Le Patron is a helpful tool that allows you to identify orthographic and grammar mistakes that we find frequently in written French. Le Patron also offers clear explanations as to what was wrong to help the writer understand the correction process. Please visit lepatron.tapor.ualberta.ca for more information.
L'ADISQ is an organization whose goal is the collective promotion of Québecois pop music nationally and internationally. Since 1978, ADISQ has been working on survival and blooming, in Québec, of an independent musical production that is strong, original, and innovative. For more information, visit www.adisq.com/doc/index.html.
French Easter Websites are a fun and festive way to practice French outside the classroom. To access these websites, please follow this link and this link.
FRENCH PROGRAMS IN SASKATCHEWAN AND CANADA
Exchanges Canada is an excellent resource for youth exchanges in Canada and around the world. For more information please visit their website at exchanges.gc.ca.
The Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges in Canada (SEVEC) offers a variety of educational programs for groups: cultural and bilingual exchanges through SEVEC Youth Exchanges Canada, a reciprocal homestay exchange program for groups of 10-30 youth aged 11-18, and cultural and educational group tours to selected destinations across Canada through Rendez-vous Canada Educational Programs. Check out the SEVEC website at www.sevec.ca.
The summer work student exchange program offers 16 and 17 year old students in English-speaking communities to trade homes with a student from a French-speaking community (within Canada) in the summer with a full-time summer job. For more information, please vist www.summer-work.com
Katimavik's mission is to foster the personal development of Canada's young people through a challenging program of volunteer community work, training and group interaction, in both official languages. Visit www.katimavik.org to apply.
Young Canada Works is a Canadian Heritage program that offers summer work exchanges in another province for high school and post-secondary students. Check the Canadian Heritage website for this program and other types of employment opportunities for bilingual students at www.pch.gc.ca.
Youth Heritage Fair Association Inc. (SYHF) was established in the spring of 2000. The organization is committed to the promotion of the Historica Fairs Program in Saskatchewan, which is a multi-media education initiative designed to increase awareness and interest in Canadian History. The program is aimed for students in grades four to nine. For more information, please visit www.saskyouthheritagefair.com
The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) provides bursaries for summer language studies for students who have completed Grade 11. The courses are offered at the post- secondary level and are given by recognized educational institutions across Canada. For more information, visit www.cmec.ca/olp/.
Learn French through le Centre Linguistique du Collège de Jonquiere’s Bursary Student Program. The course consists of formal and informal language instruction in the context of Québec and French-Canadian culture. For more information, visit www.languages-jonquiere.ca.
l'Académie des langues de Trois Pistoles provides an authentic French language learning experience while allowing participants to immerse themselves in the history and traditions of a unique region - Rimouski, Quebec. To find out more, visit their website at www.langues-trois-pistoles.com
Camp voyageur is a summer residential camp entirely in French so youth can have fun and meet friends in French, in Saskatchewan. Visit www.fransaskois.sk.ca for more information.
Ekocamp helps prepare youth to play a positive role in the world while learning a new language. These camps encourage children from all over the world to work and play together in harmony and security. To find out more please visit their website at ekocamp.com
Canoe Island French Camp, located in Washington's San Juan Islands, is a unique residential camp for students, ages 9-17, who have an interest in improving their French speaking ability and learning about French culture and history through an enjoyable and active camp experience. French language is taught through activities that include sailing, kayaking, French cuisine, theater, art, fencing, sports, and music. For more information, please visit www.canoeisland.org.
Camp jeunes entrepreneurs is a week-long residential summer camp entirely in French organized by the Conseil de la Coopération de la Saskatchewan to help youth develop their inner entrepreneurship skills. Team up and design your own company, from start to profit in a week. For more information, visit www.ccs-sk.ca.
Learn French at Beauvallon! is a week-long group experience with games, linguistic and cultural exchanges, outdoor camp activities, and several other fun-filled activities for youth ages 5 to 16. For more information, visit www.beauvallon.com.
