If you like tennis and France, we have the perfect summer camp!
Summer tennis camps in France are supervised and safe. Train and practice your French speaking skills with French teenagers your age while participating in sessions and fun activities.
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Tennis summer camp in France for teens
Nacel organizes summer tennis camps in France for one to two weeks in July and August.
If you want to speak French like a native, the best way is to practice with native speakers!
Ready to fly to France this summer? We organize:
- Summer camps in France with all meals included.
- Tennis summer camps in France for tennis players who already attend tennis classes in their home country (not for beginners)
- Activities for campers after tennis training and during the weekend
Our summer sports camps are organized in Mâcon, France. This campus is located in a vast wooded park, 10 minutes from the city center. It offers excellent facilities: dormitories, sports fields, indoor and outdoor courts, water sports facilities, tennis fields, gymnasium, TV rooms, cafeterias, etc. The students can practice sports and educational activities safely on this Mâcon campus.
The sports and activities offered in Mâcon take place in world-class facilities used for training French national teams. Our coaches have years of experience running training and practice sessions. They are experienced and highly skilled. They have a Sports Coach Diploma in their specific field or work in school as sports coaches.
French culture and Language immersion
The majority of participants (90%) are French. Coaches and assistants are all French, and international students make the most of these sports camps to improve their French skills because they are immersed in a French-speaking environment 24 hours a day. French is the language used during all activities - sports, leisure time, social activities, meals, etc.
2026 FRANCE TENNIS CAMP
Qualified camp leaders lead campers and will attend daily training, including:
- How to improve the different strokes: backhand, return, service
- Daily matches
- Observation and analysis of the movements, demonstrations, and discussions on the techniques
- Individual tournament
We have tennis equipment available for campers who do not possess their own set. In the evenings and weekends, excursions and other activities are organized according to the participants' interests.
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During your Tennis summer camp near Lyon, you will :
- Play tennis for 6 hours per day ( 30 hours per week)
- Participate in evening activities ( games, contests, competitions)
- Have time to recover between training
- For a two week stay, go with your new friends to an adventure park in Mâcon during the weekend
Our team set up evening activities on campus adapted to the campers' ages and preferences, the weather, and the group's motivation.
During this Tennis Summer camp in France, campers stay in student residences. All meals included.
- Shared bedroom ( 2 - 4 beds per room)
- You can share a bedroom with your friend/sibling
- The restaurant is self-service and offers a balanced menu for campers.
If you have any special diet, please get in touch with your Nacel advisor
It is important to note that French high school buildings, where students are accommodated, do not have air conditioning or ventilators.
Tennis summer camps in France: choose your dates in 2026!
* Price in Euros per participant.
French Summer Camps in France 2026
Arrival dates for July in Macon are:
Each camp session lasts for 7 or 14 days. Arrival on Sunday and departure on Saturday.
Arrival dates for July in Macon are:
June 28, 2026 (1 or 2 weeks)
July 5, 2026 (1 or 2 weeks)
July 12, 2026 (1 or 2 weeks)
July 19, 2026 (1 or 2 weeks)
July 26, 2026 (1 or 2 weeks)
August 2, 2026 (1 or 2 weeks)
August 9, 2026 (1 week)
All our sports camps in France are developed and organized by our sports affiliate: SPORTS ELITE JEUNES.
Transfers to the camp
Additionally, accompanied transportation is available from Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Rennes, Metz, and Bordeaux. The price includes the round-trip train ticket, SEJ supervision, and transfers between the train stations and the campus.
It is also possible to join the group free of charge via the shuttle provided from the designated train station, at a fixed time for both arrival and departure (please contact us for the schedule).
💰 What's Included in the Price?
- Administration fees
- Full board accommodation in shared rooms
- Sports activities are carefully supervised and led by certified chaperones
- Access to all sports equipment on the campus
- Social activities during the weekend and in the evenings
- Support, assistance, and 24H emergency response phone number during the whole program
🚫 What's Not Included?
- Administration fees
- Full board accommodation in shared rooms
- Sports activities are carefully supervised and led by certified chaperones
- Access to all sports equipment on the campus
- Social activities during the weekend and in the evenings
- Support, assistance, and 24H emergency response phone number during the whole program
If you want to be part of our Sport Camp in France, you must consider that:
- We only accept students from 13 to 17 years of age
- You must have studied French for two years
- You must have strong motivation and willingness to create friendships with other participants
- You have to make your best effort to speak in French at all times
- You have to make sure that you have the medical condition to be part of this program
This program lets you improve your French, practice a sport and make new friends. Our campers are expected to be mature and flexible.
THIS IS A NON SMOKING PROGRAM.
Frequently Asked Questions
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During our sports camp in France your child will be surrounded by French teens. Improvement comes from constant immersion, using the language daily with native speakers. Studies show that four weeks of immersion can be as effective as a year of college language study due to the constant practice.
Cell phones are allowed at the camp and their use is subject to the following rules:
- They may only be used during free time and just before meals.
- They cannot be used during camp activities to ensure smooth operation.
- Phones are collected by the management team every night to avoid disturbing campers while they sleep.
- Wifi access on campus is not guaranteed.
- Parents can contact the camp director daily from 6 pm to 7 pm.
- In case of an emergency, parents can contact our 24/7 emergency phone number.
Please remember to disclose any allergies during registration. If you indicate on the booking form that your child has allergies, we will provide you with an allergy form. Please complete the allergy form as soon as possible so that we can assess the camp's ability to accommodate your child's condition.
For stays of two consecutive weeks, laundry will be done at the end of the first week. However, we advise you to bring clothes for 10 days.
The supervision ratio is one adult for every 6 children. The camp staff is present during the campers' daily activities, including waking up, meal times, bedtime, evening entertainment, sports training, and language classes. Campers are not allowed to leave the campus unsupervised.
It is common in France not to have A/C in school buildings. As the camps are held in boarding schools that are available during the summer, they do not have A/C.
Their day starts at 7:30 am and ends at 10:00 pm
Yes. Your child can be dropped off between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm on the first day. Pickup time on the last day is between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm.
If you are unable to collect your child yourself and allow another person to pick them up, we will send you a parental authorization form, which you will need to complete and sign.
If you authorize your child to return home alone, we will send you a parental authorization form, which you will need to complete and sign. For those traveling on their own, we provide a free shuttle service between the station and the accommodation center, at a fixed time on arrival and departure. The shuttle times will be shared 1 week in advance. We recommend booking a taxi in advance to make sure your child catches the train/plain.
After booking you will receive a welcome pack with all the information about the camp including a packing list with clear instructions what to bring for each sport.
.If your child's train timetable does not correspond to the free shuttle bus timetable you'll need to book a cab in advance. You must let us know the name of the cab company, phone number and pick-up time
Once classes are booked, they are non-refundable.
Your child may need a medical consultation. In that case one of the staff members will accompany your child to the doctor or hospital. The cost of the visit is their responsibility and should be immediately paid at the location of the appointment.
- Estimated price for a doctor who comes to see the patient: 45€
- Estimated price for a visit to a general practice doctor: 23€
- Estimated price for a visit to a specialized doctor: 45€
Please keep in mind the following information:
- To fully immerse your child in the French experience, we would like to encourage you to limit contact with them. However, your child may reach out to you if necessary.
- In case of an emergency, please contact our 24/7 emergency phone number
- A blog with daily updates and pictures of the camp will be available. You will receive the login and details a week before the camp.
All stays include full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner) served either self-service or at the table, well-balanced and adapted to sports activities.
- 7:45 am - 8:15 am: Wake-up call
- 8:15 am - 9:00 am : Breakfast
- 9 am - 12:30 pm: Sports program
- 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Lunch
- 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Free time
- 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Sports program or French courses
- 5:30 pm - 7 pm: Showers + Free time
- 7 pm - 8 pm: Dinner
- 8 pm - 9 pm: Free time
- 9 pm - 10 pm: evening activities
We recommend that participants have 25 € pocket money per week. To avoid loss or theft, the pocket money must be given (it is compulsory) to the center's director. A coach opens the “bank” daily.
We are committed to doing everything in our power to motivate your child to stay and provide the necessary support. However, if your child decides to leave early and you agree to end the camp, please note that there will be no refund for the remaining days.
Arrival:
Direct Drop-off: Bring your child to the camp in Macon, Montauban, or Vichy on Sunday.
Train Arrival: Bring your child to Paris' Gare Bercy (for Vichy) or Gare de Lyon (for Macon) to join campers traveling by train between 12-2 p.m.
Departure:
Pick-up: Collect your child from camp on Saturday.
Train Return: Your child can return by accompanied group train travel to Gare Bercy or Gare de Lyon. You may pick them up at the station.
Other French stations available upon request. We do not offer Airport transfers.
