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🎓 Summer 2026 · Ages 6–12 · Bayside, Queens NY

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Boot Camp

No French needed! Complete beginners welcome. Kids learn by playing, singing, cooking, and creating — entirely in French. Drop-off & pick-up at our Bell Boulevard classroom.

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French boot camp Bayside NY

Boot Camp Soleil
French Boot Camp

Boot Camp Soleil is a French boot camp for kids ages 6–12 in Bayside, Queens. Children are fully immersed in French through songs, art, cooking, games, theater, and storytelling. No prior French is needed — our students range from complete beginners to heritage speakers.

Sessions run weekly from late June through August. All activities take place inside our classroom on Bell Boulevard — no transportation required. Parents simply drop off and pick up. We focus on building confidence, friendships, and language skills through fun, theme-based activities.

📍 Bell Blvd, Bayside NY 🎈 Ages 6–12 ⭐ Max 12 per group ✅ Beginners welcome 🇫🇷 Native teachers

Program Activities

Every activity is designed for all levels — beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Kids learn French naturally through play, creativity, and culture. No pressure, just fun!

👋

First Words & Greetings

Say hello, introduce yourself, count to ten — French basics through repetition games and songs. Zero pressure from day one.

✓ Beginner
🎵

Songs & Nursery Rhymes

Catchy French songs anchor vocabulary naturally. Kids remember words effortlessly — the most effective beginner method.

✓ Beginner
🎨

Art & Colors

Paint, draw, and color — naming everything in French. Colors, shapes, and everyday objects learned through images and hands.

✓ Intermediate
🍳

Simple Cooking

Make crepes, fruit salad, a sandwich — all in French! Food words, numbers, and basic instructions learned by doing.

✓ Intermediate
🧩

Games & Memory

Lotto, memory cards, and picture riddles. Visual games where kids match words to images without ever feeling lost.

✓ Beginner
🎭

Mini-Theater & Puppets

Short skits with puppets — say hello, order an ice cream, introduce yourself. Simple, hilarious, and unforgettable!

✓ Advanced
📖

Picture Books

French picture books read aloud with simple questions. Kids learn to understand without translating every word.

✓ Intermediate
🌍

France in Pictures

Eiffel Tower, baguettes, Astérix — exploring French culture through visuals and videos. Kids love it and remember everything!

✓ Advanced

Sample Day

🕘 Boot Camp hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Extended hours available at an additional cost:
🌅 Early drop-off: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
🌆 Late pickup: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

TimeActivity
9:00 AMMorning WorkshopSongs, first words, or picture books based on the week's theme
10:30 AMSnack BreakNaming everything we eat — food vocabulary in real context
10:45 AMCreative WorkshopArt, music, or games tied to the cultural theme of the day
12:15 PMLunchOptional shared lunch with French table conversation
1:30 PMCultural ProjectCooking, French geography, short film, or group project
3:30 PMWrap-Up & RecapWord of the day, journal entry, and parent pickup
4:00–8 PMExtended Hours (optional)Reading, board games, and French films · 7:00–9:00 AM also available
ℹ️ Our activities are theme-based — each week is a new adventure with a different cultural theme and set of activities!

Tuition 2026

All workshops, teaching materials, snack, and participation certificate included. Sibling discounts available.

Half Day ☀️
$425
/ week · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Intensive morning sessions packed with French immersion — snack included, progress update at end of week.
  • Snack included
  • Weekly progress update
  • Participation certificate
  • Small group (max 12 kids)
Two Weeks 🏆
$1,570
/ 2 weeks · Full day program
Two weeks of total immersion — kids leave speaking, singing, and thinking in French.
  • All full day inclusions × 2
  • French phrase booklet to take home
  • Priority spot next summer
4-Week Bundle 🎒
$2,750
/ 4 weeks · Full day program
Lock in 4 weeks at a great rate — save $390 vs. booking weekly. Perfect for a full month of immersive French.
  • Save $390 vs. weekly rate
  • All full day inclusions × 4
  • Guaranteed spot all 4 weeks
  • Priority enrollment next year
Full Summer 🌞
$3,950
/ 6 weeks · Full day program
The ultimate immersion experience — the entire summer, start to finish. Save $760 vs. weekly and give your child the gift of fluency.
  • Save $760 vs. weekly rate
  • All full day inclusions × 6
  • Framed achievement certificate
  • Priority spot guaranteed next summer
Extended hours: 8:00 AM–9:00 AM & 4:00 PM–6:00 PM · $150/week flat rate  |  Sibling discount: $75/week off 2nd child  |  Payment plans available  |  4-week saves $390 · Full Summer saves $760
✅ No payment due until June 1

Private Tutoring

Want focused, personalized French instruction for your child? Our private tutoring sessions are tailored entirely to your child's level, pace, and goals — with a native French-speaking teacher.

Session Details
$75 / 45 minutes

One-on-one session with a native French teacher. Flexible scheduling — morning and afternoon slots available.

  • Native-speaking, certified teacher
  • 100% personalized curriculum
  • Any level — beginner to advanced
  • Morning & afternoon time slots
  • Book by the session — no commitment
  • Progress notes shared after each session
🎯
Fully Personalized

Every session is built around your child's specific needs — whether they're a complete beginner or preparing for a bilingual school entrance.

Faster Progress

1-on-1 instruction delivers results up to 3× faster than group learning. Your child speaks from the very first session.

📅
Flexible Scheduling

Book single sessions or recurring slots. Available weekday mornings, afternoons, and select weekend times.

Where We Are

All sessions take place inside our classroom. No field trips or outdoor transportation — just drop off and pick up!

📍

Bayside, Queens

Bell Boulevard, Bayside, NY 11361
Queens, New York
Close to LIRR Bayside Station

🕗

Hours

Boot Camp: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Extended hours: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM & 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (+$150/week flat rate)
Private Tutoring: $75 / 45 min · Morning & afternoon slots available

Frequently Asked Questions

No French is needed at all! Our entire program is designed for complete beginners. Kids learn through context, games, songs, and repetition. Progress is natural and fast from the very first day — our students range from beginners to fully bilingual.
Everything takes place inside our classroom on Bell Boulevard in Bayside, NY. There are no field trips or outdoor transportation. Parents drop off and pick up directly at our location. Our classroom is fully equipped to make every day engaging and safe.
We cap every group at 12 children maximum, with 1 native-speaking teacher and 1 assistant. This ensures every child gets individual attention, plenty of speaking time, and a warm, supportive environment.
Boot Camp runs 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Extended hours are available 8:00 AM–9:00 AM and 4:00 PM–6:00 PM at an additional cost of $150/week flat rate. During extended hours, kids enjoy free reading, French board games, and films in French.
Yes — you'll note any allergies or dietary restrictions during enrollment. Our cooking activities and optional lunch are adapted accordingly. Gluten-free, vegetarian, nut-free, and other diets are all accommodated.
Yes! We offer a $75/week discount for the 2nd child from the same family. Children are grouped by age (6–8 and 9–12) but reunite during snack breaks and lunch. Contact us for details on enrolling multiple children.
📞
(646) 481-4748
Mon–Fri · 9 AM – 6 PM
✉️
andy.pham@sentiaeducation.com
Reply within 24 hours
📍
Bell Blvd, Bayside NY 11361
Queens, New York

Now Reserving for Summer 2026!

Spots are limited to 12 children per group. Reserve your child's place now — sessions fill up fast.

Happy children at French boot camp

Get sales & updates via our mailing list

Program Activities

Every activity is designed for all levels — beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Kids learn French naturally through play, creativity, and culture. No pressure, just fun!

👋

First Words & Greetings

Say hello, introduce yourself, count to ten — French basics through repetition games and songs. Zero pressure from day one.

✓ Beginner
🎵

Songs & Nursery Rhymes

Catchy French songs anchor vocabulary naturally. Kids remember words effortlessly — the most effective beginner method.

✓ Beginner
🎨

Art & Colors

Paint, draw, and color — naming everything in French. Colors, shapes, and everyday objects learned through images and hands.

✓ Intermediate
🍳

Simple Cooking

Make crepes, fruit salad, a sandwich — all in French! Food words, numbers, and basic instructions learned by doing.

✓ Intermediate
🧩

Games & Memory

Lotto, memory cards, and picture riddles. Visual games where kids match words to images without ever feeling lost.

✓ Beginner
🎭

Mini-Theater & Puppets

Short skits with puppets — say hello, order an ice cream, introduce yourself. Simple, hilarious, and unforgettable!

✓ Advanced
📖

Picture Books

French picture books read aloud with simple questions. Kids learn to understand without translating every word.

✓ Intermediate
🌍

France in Pictures

Eiffel Tower, baguettes, Astérix — exploring French culture through visuals and videos. Kids love it and remember everything!

✓ Advanced

Sample Day

🕘 Boot Camp hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Extended hours available at an additional cost:
🌅 Early drop-off: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
🌆 Late pickup: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

TimeActivity
9:00 AMMorning WorkshopSongs, first words, or picture books based on the week's theme
10:30 AMSnack BreakNaming everything we eat — food vocabulary in real context
10:45 AMCreative WorkshopArt, music, or games tied to the cultural theme of the day
12:15 PMLunchOptional shared lunch with French table conversation
1:30 PMCultural ProjectCooking, French geography, short film, or group project
3:30 PMWrap-Up & RecapWord of the day, journal entry, and parent pickup
4:00–8 PMExtended Hours (optional)Reading, board games, and French films · 7:00–9:00 AM also available
ℹ️ Our activities are theme-based — each week is a new adventure with a different cultural theme and set of activities!

Tuition 2026

All workshops, teaching materials, snack, and participation certificate included. Sibling discounts available.

Half Day ☀️
$425
/ week · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Intensive morning sessions packed with French immersion — snack included, progress update at end of week.
  • Snack included
  • Weekly progress update
  • Participation certificate
  • Small group (max 12 kids)
Two Weeks 🏆
$1,570
/ 2 weeks · Full day program
Two weeks of total immersion — kids leave speaking, singing, and thinking in French.
  • All full day inclusions × 2
  • French phrase booklet to take home
  • Priority spot next summer
4-Week Bundle 🎒
$2,750
/ 4 weeks · Full day program
Lock in 4 weeks at a great rate — save $390 vs. booking weekly. Perfect for a full month of immersive French.
  • Save $390 vs. weekly rate
  • All full day inclusions × 4
  • Guaranteed spot all 4 weeks
  • Priority enrollment next year
Full Summer 🌞
$3,950
/ 6 weeks · Full day program
The ultimate immersion experience — the entire summer, start to finish. Save $760 vs. weekly and give your child the gift of fluency.
  • Save $760 vs. weekly rate
  • All full day inclusions × 6
  • Framed achievement certificate
  • Priority spot guaranteed next summer
Extended hours: 8:00 AM–9:00 AM & 4:00 PM–6:00 PM · $150/week flat rate  |  Sibling discount: $75/week off 2nd child  |  Payment plans available  |  4-week saves $390 · Full Summer saves $760
✅ No payment due until June 1

Private Tutoring

Want focused, personalized French instruction for your child? Our private tutoring sessions are tailored entirely to your child's level, pace, and goals — with a native French-speaking teacher.

Session Details
$75 / 45 minutes

One-on-one session with a native French teacher. Flexible scheduling — morning and afternoon slots available.

  • Native-speaking, certified teacher
  • 100% personalized curriculum
  • Any level — beginner to advanced
  • Morning & afternoon time slots
  • Book by the session — no commitment
  • Progress notes shared after each session
🎯
Fully Personalized

Every session is built around your child's specific needs — whether they're a complete beginner or preparing for a bilingual school entrance.

Faster Progress

1-on-1 instruction delivers results up to 3× faster than group learning. Your child speaks from the very first session.

📅
Flexible Scheduling

Book single sessions or recurring slots. Available weekday mornings, afternoons, and select weekend times.

Where We Are

All sessions take place inside our classroom. No field trips or outdoor transportation — just drop off and pick up!

📍

Bayside, Queens

Bell Boulevard, Bayside, NY 11361
Queens, New York
Close to LIRR Bayside Station

🕗

Hours

Boot Camp: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Extended hours: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM & 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (+$150/week flat rate)
Private Tutoring: $75 / 45 min · Morning & afternoon slots available

Frequently Asked Questions

No French is needed at all! Our entire program is designed for complete beginners. Kids learn through context, games, songs, and repetition. Progress is natural and fast from the very first day — our students range from beginners to fully bilingual.
Everything takes place inside our classroom on Bell Boulevard in Bayside, NY. There are no field trips or outdoor transportation. Parents drop off and pick up directly at our location. Our classroom is fully equipped to make every day engaging and safe.
We cap every group at 12 children maximum, with 1 native-speaking teacher and 1 assistant. This ensures every child gets individual attention, plenty of speaking time, and a warm, supportive environment.
Boot Camp runs 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Extended hours are available 8:00 AM–9:00 AM and 4:00 PM–6:00 PM at an additional cost of $150/week flat rate. During extended hours, kids enjoy free reading, French board games, and films in French.
Yes — you'll note any allergies or dietary restrictions during enrollment. Our cooking activities and optional lunch are adapted accordingly. Gluten-free, vegetarian, nut-free, and other diets are all accommodated.
Yes! We offer a $75/week discount for the 2nd child from the same family. Children are grouped by age (6–8 and 9–12) but reunite during snack breaks and lunch. Contact us for details on enrolling multiple children.
📞
(646) 481-4748
Mon–Fri · 9 AM – 6 PM
✉️
andy.pham@sentiaeducation.com
Reply within 24 hours
📍
Bell Blvd, Bayside NY 11361
Queens, New York

Now Reserving for Summer 2026!

Spots are limited to 12 children per group. Reserve your child's place now — sessions fill up fast.

Happy children at French boot camp

Get sales & updates via our mailing list