June 23–August 1, 2025
Ages 2–10 years old

French Immersion Summer Camp

Join the fun at Smith Street Maternelle this summer! Our weekly summer sessions immerse the children in French through play, art, music, storytelling, and science experiments. Summer Camp is open to all levels of language learners and is adapted for beginners as well as fluent speakers.

The objective of the summer sessions is to have as much fun as possible while absorbing new vocabulary and concepts and exploring new forms of creative expression. Each session is run by bilingual educators with years of experience in dual language classrooms with many different levels of French comprehension and expression.

The program runs on a weekly basis, with new activities each week based around a theme. Campers are welcome to come for one, two, or even all six weeks!

• Review the Health & Immunization Requirements

Dates, Schedules, and Pricing

Week 1: June 23–27
Week 2: June 30–July 3 (4 days)
Week 3: July 7–11
Week 4: July 14–18
Week 5: July 21–25
Week 6: July 28–August 1

Mornings (2–3 yr)
Mon–Fri: 9:00am –11:30am
$550 /week

Full Day
Mon–Fri: 9:00am –2:30pm
$825 /week

Extended Day
Mon–Fri: Until 4:00pm
$150 /week

Early Drop-Off
Mon–Fri: 8:30am
$50 /week

Use the code earlybird2025 before January 15 for 10% off registration!

10% sibling discount available at checkout (cannot be combined with other discounts). Payment plans are available at checkout. Parents provide lunch for full and extended day students.

Locations and Registration

Carroll Gardens, 607 Henry St.
Ages 2–5

Located in the heart of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, we have 3 beautiful preschool classrooms and will be welcoming children aged 2 to 5 years old this summer. Children will go everyday to a playground right around the corner from the campus.

Gowanus, 388 Carroll St.
Ages 2–5

Our Gowanus campus is conveniently located between Carroll Gardens and Park Slope. With an outdoor play area and three large classrooms, we will welcome children aged 2 to 5 years old.

Brooklyn Heights, 80 Clinton St.
Ages 2–10

Brooklyn Heights is our largest campus and will welcome preschoolers and elementary students from the age of 2 to 10 years old. Not far from Pierrepont Playground and Brooklyn Bridge Park, the children will get to enjoy plenty of outdoor play!

July 4th Week: All Locations

Please register separately for the week of July 4.

Cancellation Policy

If you notify us a month before the camp begins, you can apply for a 100% credit on your account for a future summer camp enrollment, or a 75% refund.
If you notify us up to two weeks before the camp begins, you may receive a 100% credit on your account for a future registration, or 50% refund.
One week before the camp begins, we cannot make adjustments or offer credits.
Summer camp credits may not be applied to preschool or tutoring tuition.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many children are in each class?

There are 15 children in Petite Section (2–4 year olds), 15 in Moyenne Section (4–6 year olds), and 15 in Grande Section (6–8 year olds).

How many teachers are in each classroom?

All classes have 2 teachers at all times. Lead Teachers are native French speakers and have advanced degrees in Education. Assistant teachers are native or fluent French speakers and have Bachelor’s Degrees.

How many students in the summer camp are native French speakers?

Typically, about 50% of the students in each class speak French at home. 25% have had some exposure to the language, and the remaining 25% are English speakers with no French exposure yet.

How much of the instruction is in French?

100%. The teachers may speak some English at the beginning to help non-native speakers adjust to full immersion, but other than that all language input is exclusively in French. If a child is in emotional distress or if there is a safety issue, the teacher will address the child in their native language.

How long is the camp day?

Early Drop Off is at 8:30am, and regular drop off is at 9:00am. Morning dismissal is at 11:30am, Regular dismissal is at 2:30pm, and Extended Day dismissal is at 4:00pm.

Do the students play outside every day?

Yes! Outdoor play is an important part of our curriculum, year round. All full and extended day students at Carroll Gardens and Brooklyn Heights go to local playgrounds for at least 30 minutes a day. Campers at the Gowanus location spend time in our outdoor space. In cases of extremely hot weather, we still go out for a short period.

Are lunch and snack provided?

Students bring lunch and snack from home and eat in the classrooms with their teachers.

What is your policy around potty training?

Any student staying for full or extended day must be potty trained.

Which forms are required?

You will be asked to complete the following information during registration:

1. Participation and Release
2. Authorized Pick-up List
3. Napping Preferences
4. Sunscreen Authorization
5. Photo Release
6. General Enrollment Information

Your student’s up to date immunization record and medical form must be filled out by your pediatrician prior to the start of camp.

If I have signed up for a week but my child cannot make it, can I transfer to another week?

If you are signed up for a week, but for some reason your child cannot attend, we can transfer them to another camp week as long as there is availability.

Do you offer discounts?

We offer a 10% sibling discount if siblings are attending camp during the same week. Discounts cannot be combined.

A Typical Day at Camp

Morning

8:30am Early drop off and welcoming activities / Free play
9:00am Regular drop off
9:00am Morning meeting
9:30am Themed art project
10:30am Snack
10:45am Choice time activities
11:30am Dismissal for morning program Petite Section
11:45am Lunch

Afternoon

12:15pm Quiet time
12:45pm Park (weather permitting)
1:15pm Stories and songs
1:45pm Themed art and science projects
2:30pm Full day dismissal
2:30pm Snack
3:00pm Choice time activities
4:00pm Extended day dismissal