French Woods Sports and Arts Center

French Woods Sports and Arts Center offers a fully elective summer camp program. Campers build a daily schedule around their own interests, with three Majors and three Minors each day. Majors are chosen at the beginning of each session and kept for two weeks, and Minors are chosen daily at breakfast.

Programs

• French Woods Sports and Arts Center summer camp — Campers ages 12 to 17 · 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10-week sessions

At a glance

• Ages: 12–17 years old
• General schedule: Campers build a daily schedule around their own interests. Each day includes three Majors and three Minors. Majors are chosen at the beginning of each session and are maintained for two weeks. Minors are chosen daily at breakfast.

About the provider

The program says its fully elective program was designed and implemented at French Woods almost 56 years ago. It also says that teens come from across the United States and around the world.

Fully elective. Campers select their own activities. No uniform, flag calls, or ceremonies. Multiple session choices. Supported and supervised. Well-supervised, age and content appropriate environment.

What families say

“This isn't a camp for kids This is a camp for teens” — Search result page

“Campers ages 12 to 17 can choose a 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10-week session and build a schedule around the activities that interest them.” — Search result page

“Each camper is encouraged and supported to realize and surpass their full potential in their chosen activity areas.” — Program page

Last updated August 27, 2026.