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Bonjour Language Camps – Spanish and French day camp (UWS)
4.9(21)4.9 out of 5 stars, 21 reviews New York, NY
About Bonjour Language Camps – Spanish and French day camp (UWS)
Bonjour Language Camps offers a unique blend of classic summer camp activities (field trips, outdoor play, arts, performances) with the added benefit of French or Spanish language exposure. It stands out for its high degree of scheduling flexibility (choice of weeks, hours, and add-on classes), making it adaptable to individual family needs. Enrolled families praise the professional staff and director's responsiveness.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families seeking a highly flexible summer camp schedule that can be customized by weeks, hours, and additional classes (Review 1)Parents wanting a balance of classic camp fun, outdoor activities, and exposure to French or Spanish language (Reviews 1, 3)Children who are 3-4 years old and looking for a first positive camp experience where they can make friends and participate in diverse activities (Reviews 1, 3)Kids who love singing, dancing, and performing, or would benefit from Glee classes and stage experience (Review 4)Parents who value a responsive director and professional, caring staff (Reviews 1, 4, 5)
Why families love it
- Professional and caring staff, described as 'very warm team' and 'fun and caring counselors' (Reviews 1, 4, 5)
- Outstanding communication for *enrolled* families, with a director sensitive to parental concerns (Review 1)
- Wide variety of fun, interesting, and well-organized classic camp activities, keeping kids entertained (Reviews 1, 3, 5)
- Weekly field trips are a significant highlight for children (Review 3)
- Children spend most of their time outside (Review 3)
- Effective for early language introduction; 4-year-olds with little prior knowledge learned words through songs (Review 3)
Insider tips
- If language immersion is a primary goal, specifically inquire about class separation (French vs. Spanish) and potential for combination, especially during off-peak seasons like Spring Break (Review 2).
- For trial days, proactively request a detailed summary or follow-up plan regarding activities, language spoken, and child's engagement (Review 2).
- If initial communication during inquiry or trial phases feels sporadic, consider this a potential red flag and seek clarification before committing to longer enrollment, particularly if concerned about off-site trips (Review 2).
- Parents of 3-4 year olds can expect their children to adapt well and learn basic language through fun methods like songs (Reviews 1, 3).
- If your child enjoys performing, singing, or dancing, inquire about Glee classes and performance opportunities (Review 4).
Good to know before you go
- If your main priority is *strict, undivided* immersion in one language (e.g., French only) and you are unwilling to risk combined classes, especially during lower enrollment periods like Spring Break (Review 2)
- If you require consistently prompt, proactive, and detailed communication *from the very first inquiry through follow-up*, as pre-enrollment communication can be sporadic (Review 2)
- If you have high anxiety about off-site field trips and your confidence is undermined by unreliable pre-enrollment communication (Review 2)
- Sporadic and untimely communication during the initial inquiry or trial phase (Review 2)
- Difficulty getting a response or follow-up from the 'enrolment' team, even after multiple emails over several weeks (Review 2)
- Value
- Offers good value due to its exceptional flexibility in scheduling (number of weeks, hours, and add-on classes), allowing parents to tailor the program to their budget and needs. Specific dollar amounts for fees are not mentioned in the reviews (Review 1).
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations (e.g., wheelchair access, sensory-friendly options) are mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- Director showed sensitivity to concerns regarding field trips (Review 1)
What parents say
"We had a great experience at Bonjour NY last summer when my son was 3 and turning 4 in August, and we recently signed him up for this upcoming summer. The staff is very professional and the communication with parents is outstanding. The director was so sensitive to my concerns when before the camp started, I called to discuss whether my son would do okay on the field trips. There were so many fun, interesting activities planned for the children. My son was happy to go to camp and made friends. If you are looking for a great summer day camp with lots of classic camp activities with the added bo"
6 years ago
"It’s hard for me to give a full review as we’ve only trialled one day. Communication was very sporadic & untimely from the start. Only one lady working part-time? But our child really enjoyed it & I was pleased they were taken to park & created nice art, came home with planted things etc. French spoken? I don’t know, especially as to my surprise- no warning - the French & Spanish classes were combined due to low numbers in Spring break. The whole point was to learn French. However, no follow-up or summary provided so I have no idea what was spoken, what the plants given are or how to care f"
9 months ago
"Bonjour NY Manhattan was our first experience with a summer camp and it met all our expectations. Great and well organized program, good communication and the staff was always very friendly. The weekly field trips were a big highlight. What I really liked is that the kids were spending most of the time outside! My daughter (4 yrs) had very little French knowledge, but that was not an issue. After the first week she got used to it and started to learn few words (mainly through songs). I highly recommend this program!"
6 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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