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Welcome to Paradise, People !!!!!

Chef David is proud to introduce you to:


             




Chef David is the Executive Chef for Canoe Island French camp and will not be available for teaching during Summer months of 2009.






 You are Invited to Celebrate with Us
 40 Years of Summer fun with a French accent!
 

WHAT & WHERE: 40th Anniversary Celebration on Canoe Island
Join us on Canoe Island, Sunday afternoon, August 30, to celebrate 40 years of Canoe Island French Camp. Take a stroll down Memory Lane by looking through L'Observateurs and scrapbooks dating back to 1969, watch the historic slideshow featuring the best photos from the past 40 years. Meet our board members and staff while relaxing by the pool for an afternoon barbecue. Swim, play tennis, or go for a kayak around the island. Our Canoe Island French Camp private label 40th Anniversary Chardonnay and Cab-Merlot-Malbec blend from Lopez Vineyards will be available for sale by the bottle or glass.

WHEN: Noon to 7 pm, Sunday, August 30

COST: $20 per person, $10 for ages 3-5, FREE for 2 and under.
Fee includes round trip transportation from the Orcas ferry landing to Canoe Island, an afternoon barbecue and all activities. For a more relaxed weekend, come Saturday for the weekend, or for the full 4-day Family Camp, Saturday-Tuesday, August 29-September 1. See website for details. Overnight accommodations are limited, so please book in advance.  Chef David Amar from France will be preparing gourmet French meals for the weekend. Contact us for more information about the event, transportation options and information on places to stay on Orcas Island.

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS:
• Fly Kenmore Air in one hour from Lake Union in Seattle (shuttle from SeaTac Airport) right to Lopez Island where our camp boat will meet you.  We can send you a $20 off coupon for a round trip.
• Board the Island Express from Anacortes right to Canoe Island for a one-hour trip.
• Take the Washington State Ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Island.

RSVP: Please register by August 1.

A bientôt,

Joseph & Connie Jones, Camp Directors

 
Canoe Island French Camp • PO Box 370 • Orcas, WA 98280
• phone 360.468.2329 • fax 360.468.3027
CIFC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization

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   Session 1
    Les Voyageurs
    6.21-7.10
 
   Session 2
    La Révolution Française
    7.12-7.24
 
   Session 3
    Le Monde Francophone     7.26-8.14
 
   Session 4
    Les Chevaliers
    8.16-8.28
 
   

 





CANOE ISLAND FRENCH CAMP
Summer fun with a French accent!
L'été avec un petit accent français! 
 
Summer Camp Photos Online!
See what your children are doing at summer camp. Session photos are posted on our website and are
updated often.

www.canoeisland.org click on the 2009 Photo Gallery Link
 



























 Canoe Island French Camp  
Summer Fun with a French Accent!
  
2010 Summer Calendar 

Reserve a place in your favorite summer session with a $450 deposit, fully refundable until 12/31/09.
or 
Register and pay in full before 12/31/09 and receive $100 off your tuition!
and
Invite a New Friend and we'll deduct an additional $50 from your tuition when they register (make sure your friend gives us your name).

Discounts and offers only apply to summer camp Sessions 1-4.

Salut! Remember the fun you had on Canoe Island this past summer?  Swimming in the pool, playing Capture the Flag, dressing up on Theme Day, and taking part in fencing, archery, theater, art, sailing, kayaking, snorkeling and rock climbing.  And the sumptuous food at the Bon Voyage Banquet?
It’s not too early to get next summer’s camp dates on your calendar.  You can register for 2010 camp sessions right now.  On-line and mail-in registration for summer sessions and family camps are ready to go.  If you are a past camper, you can register easily and update your information on our website.  Email us if you need your user name and password. 

Financial assistance is available.

Find more information about Canoe Island French Camp at www.CanoeIsland.org.

We look forward to seeing you in 2010.

Joseph & Connie Jones
Canoe Island French Camp
360.468.2329
info@canoeisland.org

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Session Descriptions
Open House, Free
Saturday, June 19
Everyone is welcome!
A chance for families and friends to tour the island and meet the staff. Campers attending Session 1 may stay over with full supervision and special activities. A light buffet will be served and the pool and tennis court will be open. Contact us for more information.
Session 1, Les Voyageurs
Sunday, June 20-Friday, July 9
Ages 10-16

Sailing, kayaking and hiking adventures to neighboring islands, July 4th parade in Friday Harbor, wilderness and survival skills as well as all your favorite camp activities.
Session 2, La Révolution
Française

Sunday, July 11-Friday, July 23
Ages 9-16

Storm the Bastille and demand your rights as you re-enact the revolution. French cuisine, art, theater, fencing and outdoor sports are all part of this session.
Session 3, Le Monde Francophone
Sunday, July 25-Friday August 13
Ages 10-16

Polynesia, Africa, the Caribbean, Louisiana and Arcadia – explore the food and culture of other places where French is spoken.  Sports competitions and a World’s Fair highlight the theme, along with your favorite activities.
Session 4, Les Chevaliers
Sunday, August 15-Friday, August 27
Ages 9-16 

Celebrate chivalry, knights, kings, queens, and dragons.  Jousting, fencing, and our trébuchet will bring the Middle Ages to life and all your favorite camp activities will take place.
Canoe Island French Camp also presents:
• 2 Spring Work Parties:
April 23-25 and April 30-May 2
• Adult Yoga Weekend:
May 21-23
• Memorial Day Weekend Family Camp:
May 28-31
• Labor Day Weekend Family Camp:
September 3-6
• Stay in touch about other adult programs to be announced.
 
 
Canoe Island French Camp, PO Box 370 , Orcas, WA 98280
phone 360.468.2329, fax 360.468.3027
info@canoeisland.org
www.CanoeIsland.org
CIFC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization