Alliance Francaise of Missoula

Bienvenu

French Camp

Georgetown Lake, Montana
July 27- August 1, 2008,
For kids 8-17 $325

 

Accommodations: Camp Watanopa, owned by Camp Fire, Inc., Ponderosa Council of Missoula, is located on Georgetown Lake near historic Philipsburg, Montana in the beautiful Pintlar Mountain area. It has six sleeping cabins with 10-14 beds (5-7 bunks) in each, two small buildings, and a dining hall. Campers must supply their own warm sleeping bags or blankets and pillows.

Couples Dancing

Staff: Our large and dedicated volunteer staff includes current and retired French teachers, native French speakers, and university students. We employ a professional cook and certified lifeguard. Our core group includes: the 2008 (also 2001, 2003, 2005 and 2007) director, Ethel MacDonald, who has an M.A. in French, over twenty years teaching experience and extensive travel experience (often by bicycle) in France, Belgium, French-speaking Africa, Martinique, and Guadeloupe; Cindy Green, camp director in 2000, 2002, 2004, and 2006 who teaches at Big Sky High School in Missoula, spent a school year as a teaching assistant in France, and has made numerous trips to France with students, most recently in 2007; and camp administrator Sue Talbot, who has an M.A. in French, many years experience teaching, extensive travel in France, and served for many years as Consul Honoraire de France for the State of Montana and president of the Missoula Chapter of the Alliance Française.

Swimming

Activities: Campers will learn and practice French as they enjoy outdoor and class activities including swimming, boating, hiking, singing, African drumming, arts and crafts, drama, dancing, volleyball, soccer, and French games including Pétanque. Each day begins with the raising of the French flag and singing of La Marseillaise, and evening activities include French songs, skits, and organized games and contests such as a relay/fashion show. Special evenings include a mardi-gras or other cultural celebration.

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Cuisine: Becoming acquainted with French cuisine is an important cultural experience for many campers. Previous years' specialties of poulet rôti, boeuf bourguignon, quiche, ratatouille, crêpes, mousse au chocolat, tarte aux pommes, and pêche melba have been met with enthusiasm.