BCS SUMMER CAMP
ESL & FSL OPTION JULY 3 - 31, 2022
Established in 1836, Bishop’s College School (BCS) is a perfect blend of picturesque landscapes, historic architecture, and modern facilities, located just 160 km east of Montreal. During the school year we’re a 280-student strong boarding and day school but during the summer we’re home to one of the most fun and educational summer camps out there. Location matters and our 250-acre campus is perfectly situated at a short walk from the borough of Lennoxville and a short drive from downtown Sherbrooke—it’s the perfect balance of safe small-town convenience and big city accessibility. Our campus is surrounded by forests and watersport corridors, with athletic fields and biking trails right on our doorstep.
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CÉLÉBRANT CELEBRATING
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PROGRAM Both the English and French curricula offer instruction at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Each level includes oral and written work, and offers a solid base in grammar and conversation.
CONCENTRATED INSTRUCTION Gain proficiency in English or French! Improvement in spoken French and English is the focus, but supplementary study is given in reading, writing, and comprehension skills. Placement tests are administered at the beginning of camp and class tests are given on a regular basis. Reports are made available to parents at the conclusion of the month.
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CLASSES Our small class sizes emphasize individual attention and collaborative learning! Classes are held six mornings and four evenings a week and usually consist of 10 to 14 students. This small class size allows for more individual attention for each student and yet the groups are large enough to maintain a healthy class spirit.
ACADEMIC ATMOSPHERE The residential atmosphere and small classes provide the ideal situation for the benefit of all students! Courses are conducted by a team of carefully selected, qualified, and enthusiastic teachers. The residential atmosphere and small classes provide the ideal situation for the benefit of all students, regardless of their level of achievement. Bright, pleasant study areas, modern methods, and a flexible program provide us with the means to assist students in their work.
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SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES When you aren’t in the classroom, there will be plenty of fun sports and activities to do with your new friends. Throughout the four weeks you’ll have the opportunity to participate in supervised team sports and activities in the evening. We offer soccer, tennis, softball, volleyball, squash, basketball, flag football, and ultimate frisbee. Our off-campus activities include swimming, canoeing, laser tag, bowling, and much more. On Saturday evenings and Mondays, there are planned activities such as dances, water slides, trips to amusement parks, and more.
HEALTH & WELLNESS A nurse is on duty 24 hours a day and serious medical problems are referred to one of the Sherbrooke area hospitals five minutes away. Students who cannot participate in recreational activities for medical reasons must provide a doctor’s note to that effect. Students who must take prescribed medication are asked to bring these medications to the nurse when they arrive. All students who are not residents of Canada will be covered by the school’s medical insurance policy. This amount is included in the international student fee.
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DAILY LIFE SCHEDULE Wake-up
7:15 AM
Breakfast
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Class
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Mid-morning break
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Class
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Class
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Dinner
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free time, activity, sport
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Return to houses
9:00 PM
Schedule is subject to change.
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BOARDING LIFE Our boarding residences are known as houses. We have eight different houses located on our campus and students are placed two per room. Our Summer Camp team takes great care in selecting the roommate you’ll be paired with during the four weeks. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet new friends, as our two Summer Camp streams are divided into the different houses. Each house is equipped with a fully-stocked kitchen and common rooms—perfect for movie nights and hanging out with your friends!
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WHAT TO PACK Running or athletic shoes are compulsory for sports and BCS Summer Games. Casual summer clothes are worn during camp and all articles of clothing must be clearly marked with your name. Bed linens are supplied, however you must bring your own towels and personal items such as shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.
VISITING Your parents are welcome to visit you on campus Saturday and Sunday afternoons. You can obtain leave for such occasions, provided you have no summer camp commitments.
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FEES The fees for the four-week program cover instruction, board and accommodation for those boarding, teaching aids, as well as all trips and activities. The international fee covers compulsory medical insurance and transportation to and from the airport. International Boarding $5,400 Canadian Boarding $4,700 Canadian Day $3,500 All prices are listed in Canadian dollars.
APPLICATIONS A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required with the application in order to be considered. Upon acceptance, the balance is payable by June 1, 2022. A 10% discount is offered to applicants whose full payment is received by January 31, 2022.
CANCELLATION POLICY If you have been accepted and registered and then decide to cancel your application, the $500 non-refundable fee will apply.
APPLY TODAY! Visit bishopscollegeschool.com/summer
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MELISSA ROWE, Director of Summer Camps and Auxiliary Programs 80 chemin Moulton Hill, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada, J1M 1Z8 819-566-0238 x298 | summer@bishopscollegeschool.com
For more information about BCS, please visit our website at bishopscollegeschool.com or find us on social at @BCS1836. If you are interested in finding out more about the advantages of an independent school, detailed information will be supplied upon request by the Admissions Office.