14 Day Summer Horse Riding and French Camp for Teens in Quebec City
French Immersion and Horse Riding Holiday in Canada
Join the Summer French and Horse Riding for Teenagers program with 15 hours of language classes and 15 hours of equestrian training per week. Develop your reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills in the morning, and in the afternoon train in the Classic (English) or Western style of riding, all in French! Practice your French while taking riding classes alongside other teenagers from Quebec City, and with French-speaking trainers. Improve your riding skills as well as your French in this fun, immersion environment. Either the homestay or residence option offer the students a complete immersion experience in Quebec City. The “French only” policy ensure all students speak French at all time.
Highlights
- 15 hours of equestrian training per week
- 15 hours of language classes per week
- Evening activities
- Saturday excursions
- Books and material
- 13 nights accommodation
- Meals are provided
- Airport transfers
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
10 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Edu-Inter offers the following options for accommodation:
- Homestay with a local family
- Residence (off-campus)
Homestay in Quebec City with local families
Host families consist of local francophone families, selected to ensure an optimal, culturally rich immersion experience. Students are matched with a family by the accommodation coordinator based on their interests and profile, and the information she receives from students through the application form. Meals are included with accommodation in a host family. The teenage programs include 3 meals per day.
One room is shared by two students of the same gender and same age.
Off-campus student residence
The off-campus residence is located 10 minutes from Collège Mérici by public transport. There is also a bicycle path connecting the residence and the school. Bicycles are available at the residence. The off-campus residence is conveniently located near a shopping complex with a supermarket, restaurants, and cafes. A small refrigerator can be rented and a partially equipped kitchen with microwaves is available on the floor.
The residence provides:
- Private room with desk and lamp (for adults)
- Shared bathroom
- Heat, electricity and hot water
- Washer and dryer in the building (self-service)
- Cafeteria
- Wi-fi access (extra cost)
Note that for the teen programs, residence accommodation is held in the off-campus residence. The participants stay in a reserved section for the teen program that offers additional security and supervision. The room is shared, double occupancy, and the bathrooms are also shared.
Program
Benefits
- Have fun while learning French
- Receive professional equestrian training
- Have a complete French immersion experience
Program features
- Start dates every week with flexible program duration
- 15 hours of core French classes per week
- 15 hours of equestrian training per week
- 7 levels of instruction from beginner to advanced 10 to 15 students per class
- Organized activities every afternoon and excursions on Saturdays
- Homestay or residence accommodation options
Sample schedule (Monday - Friday)
- 08:30 Arrive at Collège Mérici
- 08:30 - 11:45 French Class
- 11:45 - 12:15 Lunch
- 12:30 Transport to Centre Équestre
- 13:00 - 16:00 Horse Riding Camp
- 16:00 Transport to Collège Mérici
- 16:30 Transport to accommodation
- Evenings activities in residence / time with the host family
Activities (evening and weekend)
Students living in residence enjoy organized activities every evening from Monday to Friday.
Students living with host families participate in organized activities one evening per 2 weeks, together with students living in residence. On the remaining evenings, students in host families are free to enjoy the city on their own (with a curfew) or spend time with their host family.
Requirements
- 10-17 years of age at the start of the program
- Students must bring their own helmet and riding boots
- Foreign students must meet Canadian visa requirements and have travel and health insurance for the duration of the program
- Students 12 and under must choose residence accommodation.
The program is customizable to meet your specific needs. Send an inquiry to Edu Inter for a no-obligation consultation or quote.
Location
Edu Inter's partner Écuries Parent has been running summer camps since 1995 for riders of both Classic (English) and Western styles. The riding centre has 15 horses and boasts impressive facilities including an indoor arena, an outdoor jumping circuit, and a gymkhana course. The centre is also located close to several kilometres of trails through the forest.
Food
- Homestay: 3 meals / day
- Residence: 3 meals and 1 evening snack / day
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Soda
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Halal
- Seafood
- Lactose Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- French classes
- Books and material
- Afternoon horse riding camp
- Evening activities
- Saturday excursions
- 13 nights accommodation
- Homestay 3 meals per day
- Residence 3 meals and 1 evening snack per day
- Transportation between school, accommodation, and camp
- Health insurance
- Transfer arrival and departure
- Custodianship services
- Registration fee and placement fee
What's not included
- Airfare
- Pocket money
- Visa (if necessary)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
14 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Edu-inter offers a shuttle service from Jean Lesage Airport (YQB) or from the Gare du Palais in Quebec City (bus and train station). By special request, they can also offer the transfer service to and from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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