Canoe Island French Camp, located on a 47-acre island in the San Juan Islands of Washington State, offers a unique summer experience where campers can learn French and immerse themselves in French culture through traditional camp activities such as kayaking, theater, and cooking. With a low-pressure approach to language learning, the camp welcomes both beginners and fluent speakers, fostering a small, open-minded community of curious children and engaged young adults.
The camp's technology-free environment encourages campers to connect with nature and form lasting friendships, while counselors from France share their culture and language. With only 50 campers per session, Canoe Island French Camp aims to cultivate conscientious world citizens and promote cross-cultural understanding among its participants.