Improve your volleyball skills while experiencing life in France! Our volleyball camp in France welcomes teenagers aged 13 to 17 for one or two weeks of intensive volleyball training alongside French players. Train with qualified French coaches, develop your technique and teamwork, and practice French naturally through sports, activities, and everyday conversations. With up to 30 hours of volleyball per week, this residential summer camp combines athletic development with a French immersion experience.
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What can you expect from Nacel's Volleyball Summer Camp in France?
The camp takes place in Vichy or Montauban, France, where participants live on campus with French and international teenagers. Outside training hours, they enjoy supervised recreational activities, evening entertainment, and opportunities to make new friends.
What will you learn during volleyball training?
Training includes:
- Technical training: Serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, and defensive techniques.
- Tactical training: Court positioning, offensive and defensive strategies, and team coordination.
- Matches and tournaments: Competitive games, individual challenges, and opportunities to apply new techniques.
- Physical and mental preparation: Workshops focused on athletic preparation, confidence, and performance.
The coaches adapt training sessions to the participants' age and ability, helping each player progress at an appropriate pace.
How does French immersion work at the volleyball camp?
At Nacel's Volleyball Summer Camp in France, teenagers practice French throughout the day by communicating with French coaches and campers. From understanding training instructions to chatting with teammates during meals and evening activities, participants use French in real situations rather than only in a classroom.
This program does not include formal French language lessons. Students should have completed at least two years of French study so they can understand instructions and participate in daily conversations.
The camp is particularly suitable for teenagers who already study French at school and want to become more comfortable speaking it while enjoying their favorite sport.
Discover what makes the sports camps unique in our Camp Director's interview.
What does a typical day at the volleyball camp look like?
Campers usually train in the morning and afternoon, with breaks for meals and relaxation. After dinner, they join organized group activities.
Time | Activity |
|---|---|
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Wake up and breakfast |
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Volleyball training |
12:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Lunch and free time |
2:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Volleyball training and snack |
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Showers, free time and dinner |
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Evening activities |
10:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Bedtime |
This is an example schedule. Activities may change depending on the training program and the group's needs.
What activities are organized outside volleyball training?
After training, campers can relax, socialize, and take part in supervised recreational activities with other teenagers.
The camp organizes evening games, team challenges, tournaments, and themed activities designed to encourage friendships and team spirit.
Weekend activities may also include organized outings, depending on the session and camp schedule.
Where do students stay during the volleyball summer camp?
Students attending the volleyball summer camp stay in supervised residential accommodation on the Vichy or Montauban campus.
Both campuses offer sports facilities, shared accommodation, dining areas, and common spaces for social activities.
- Vichy: Located in central France, the Vichy campus offers double rooms with private bathroom facilities and green outdoor spaces. Campers have access to sports facilities and communal areas.
- Montauban: Located in southwestern France, the Montauban campus offers rooms for four students, with shared showers and toilets nearby. The campus provides sports facilities and spaces for group activities.
All campers receive full-board accommodation, including breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack, and dinner. French and international campers can share accommodation, encouraging daily interaction and French language practice.
How are students supervised during their stay?
The camp provides supervision throughout the stay, with an average staff-to-camper ratio of 1:7. Qualified French coaches lead the volleyball training sessions, while camp staff supervise meals, recreational activities, evening programs, and residential life.
Students cannot leave the campus without adult supervision. Families also have access to a 24-hour emergency contact number during the program.
Other sports camps at the Vichy campus include Swimming, Basketball, and Gymnastics.
Other sports camps organized at the Montauban campus include Gymnastics and Basketball
Each camp session lasts for 7 or 14 days. Arrival on Sunday and departure on Saturday.
Arrival dates for Vichy are:
- July 4, 2027 (1 or 2 weeks)
- July 11, 2027 (1 or 2 weeks)
- July 18, 2027 (1 or 2 weeks)
- July 25, 2027 (1 or 2 weeks)
- August 1, 2027 (1 or 2 weeks)
- August 8, 2027 (1 or 2 weeks)
- August 15, 2027 (1 week)
Arrival dates for Montauban are:
- July 4, 2027 (1 or 2 weeks)
- July 11, 2027 (1 or 2 weeks)
- July 18, 2027 (1 week)
How to book the Volleyball Summer Camp in France?
Interested in joining the volleyball camp? Follow these simple steps to register for your preferred summer session.
Check availability: Contact Nacel to confirm available places for your preferred dates and location (Vichy or Montauban).
Register online: Complete the Volleyball Summer Camp booking form.
Secure your place: Pay a $300 USD deposit to continue your application. This amount is deducted from the total program fee and is non-refundable in case of cancellation.
Provide your documents: Submit the completed application form, a copy of your passport, vaccination record, and any additional required documents.
Receive confirmation: Once Nacel has reviewed your application and documents, you will receive your booking confirmation and invoice.
Important: Do not book flights or make non-refundable travel arrangements until Nacel has officially confirmed your place at the camp.
Volleyball Summer Camp in France 2027
* Prices in Euros
TRAIN TRANSFERS
For an additional fee, we can arrange accompanied transportation by train from Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Rennes, Metz, and Bordeaux to the camp and back.
This extra option includes:
A round-trip train ticket
Camp supervision throughout the journey
Transfers between the train stations and the camp
Students may also join the group directly at the designated train station and travel to the camp using our daily shuttle service.
Please note that this shuttle operates only once per day, at the same time as the group arriving from Paris, for both arrival and departure. (Please contact us for the exact schedule.)
AIRPORT TRANSFERS (On Request)
We can arrange airport transfers on request through a trusted taxi service specialized in transporting minors. This service is available for arrivals and departures, and pricing is customized based on the airport and schedule.
Please contact us to receive a personalized quote.
💰 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?
- Round-trip international airfare
- Non-compulsory insurance (luggage lost, flight delay, etc.)
- Visa, passport, and medical exam fees
- Group transfer from a Paris train station to the Vichy campus by train, with French chaperones, and back
- Personal expenses and spending money
- Medical, Liability, and Emergency Repatriation insurance: please provide an insurance certificate
Nacel's volleyball summer camp welcomes teenagers aged 13 to 17 who enjoy playing volleyball and want to develop their skills in a French-speaking environment.
To participate, students must:
- Age: Be between 13 and 17 years old.
- French proficiency: Have studied French for at least two years to understand instructions and communicate with others.
- Motivation: Be enthusiastic about volleyball, teamwork, and meeting new people.
- Language immersion: Be willing to speak French during training and everyday activities.
- Physical fitness: Be medically fit to participate in intensive sports training.
Campers should also be open-minded, adaptable, and ready to participate in group activities.
Important: This is a strictly 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.
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.
Yes. As part of the application process, students must provide a copy of their vaccination record before joining the programme. Families should make sure that all required health information is updated and submitted to Nacel during the registration process.
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