Summer Camp New
French Summer Camp in Southern France – July 2025
📅 When: Two weeks in July (with an optional extended stay)
📍 Where: A breathtaking summer camp in the Cévennes mountains, Southern France
👥 Who Can Join: Current full-time Ecole Jean-Jacques Rousseau (EJJR) students (ages 8 and up)
EJJR alumni may inquire about available spots
An Unforgettable French Immersion Experience!
Students will spend three weeks immersed in French on a stunning 67-acre property near Anduze. The camp, accommodating up to 120 students, offers a fully immersive French environment in a fun, supportive setting.
🏕️ Camp Highlights
- French-only environment with native speakers
- Thrilling outdoor activities: caving, nature trails, camping, horseback riding, canoeing, rafting, rock climbing
- On-site sports: swimming, ping-pong, volleyball, soccer
- Modern facilities:
- Comfortable rooms (2-6 beds)
- Multiple showers/bathrooms
- A 120-seat food court
- A high-tech projection room
Optional International Travel (Eligibility Required)
For students seeking even more adventure, additional travel options may include:
Camp Fees
$3,100 – $5,550 (based on duration and program selection)
All fees and required documents must be submitted by the school’s deadline.
Additional fees apply for extended international travel.
Travel Itinerary (Subject to Change)
The camp is located 4-6 hours from Paris.
From Austin to Camp:
- ✈️ Flight: Austin Bergstrom Airport → Paris Charles de Gaulle
- 🚗 Transfer: Paris Charles de Gaulle → Paris 12e (one-night stay in Paris)
- 🚅 Train: Paris/Gare de Lyon → Nîmes (TGV)
- 🚌 Bus: Nîmes → Camp (near Anduze)
From Camp to Austin:
- 🚌 Bus: Camp → Nîmes
- 🚅 Train: Nîmes → Paris/Gare de Lyon (one-night stay in Paris)
- 🚗 Transfer: Paris Gare de Lyon → Charles de Gaulle Airport
- ✈️ Flight: Paris Charles de Gaulle → Austin Bergstrom Airport
About Summer Camps in France
French summer camps are certified by the French Ministry of Youth and Sports and meet all safety regulations. The camps are led by certified specialists and directors.
About The Trip Abroad
Ecole Jean-Jacques Rousseau partners with the camp in France. An EJJR staff member accompanies the group from Austin to Paris. Students traveling via Paris will meet at Gare de Lyon before continuing to Nîmes and then to the camp, under the supervision of camp staff. The EJJR staff member will meet all students at Gare de Lyon in Paris for the return trip to Austin.
Required Documents (Examples)
- Camp Application
- Immunization Form
- Notarized Letter of Consent for Travel of a Minor
- Copy of Parent/Guardian Driver’s License
- Copy of Camper’s Valid U.S. Passport
- Notarized International Travel Authorization
- Camp Regulation Form
- Civil/Personal Liability Insurance
- International Travel Medical Insurance
- Medical Health Data Form
- Medical Camp Form (completed by a medical provider)
- Emergency/Medical Release Form