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Stop your child spending too much time in front of the screen this summer

In this modern day and age, limiting screen time for children and teenagers (and adults!) is a constant battle! No-one has any concrete figures on what impact the increased screen time will have on our children as this is a new generation who are experiencing technology in a way that we never have.

However, it has been proven that too much screen time has many negative effects:

Increased problems sleeping
Increased anxiety, attention problems and depression
Increased risk of gaining weight because of decreased physical activity
Decreased imagination and creativity as entertainment is constantly on-tap
Decreased brain development
Decreased social skills and awareness
Increase in negative, violent or inappropriate behaviour

We have taken the decision to limit smartphone, tablet and other gadget use during our summer camp. This decision, which may be seen as controversial by the teenagers concerned (especially until they get used to it!), has been welcomed by parents on the whole. Juniors attending the residential camp will have their gadgets, tablets and smartphones looked after by the camp leaders during their stay with us. Usage will be limited to 1-1.5 hours per day in the late afternoon/early evening. Juniors attending our day camp are asked not to bring smartphones with them.

This allows children the chance to really enjoy and benefit from the Summer Camp experience without distraction. It allows our teachers and camp leaders to organise and run their activities with the full engagement of everyone involved. Most actually find that once they get used to this, it is a rewarding and liberating experience! And that 1 hour and a half per day is plenty of time to catch up with friends and family but after having spent a day out and about enjoying the mountains and improving their French with their new friends.

April 27th, 2023
Activities Courses Juniors

Family Camp FAQs for Summer 2023!

Our ‘Family Camp’ is one of our most popular options for parents and children to study with us during the summer season, but it’s also the option that we get asked the most questions about! So we thought we’d put together a quick blog for the ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ and…

March 28th, 2023
Activities Juniors

Summer Holidays in France 2022 Recap : Why not visit in 2023?

Summer 2022 feels like a long time ago, especially now we have snow in Morzine. But what a Summer it was! Our Summer Camp kicked off with a busy week as Morzine hosted the starting stage of Le Tour de France and the bi-annual Harley Day’s Festival. We managed…

Mountain walks on our Learn French France Immersion course

September 15th, 2021
Activities Juniors Things to do

New this year! Alpine French School welcomes you, children & parents, during all school holidays!

Why not visit Morzine during the next half-term holiday and enjoy learning French as well as enjoying the great mountain activities that Morzine has to offer! New, this year (2021 – 2022), we offer family French day camps in the school holidays : October half-term, Christmas & New Year,…

May 3rd, 2021
Juniors News Special Offers

Affordable French & English Summer Language & Activity Camps for local children & teenagers

If you are looking for an alternative to other Morzine holiday clubs for this summer, then read on….. Why are Alpine French School Summer Activity & Language Camps the right fit for your children this summer? The basics: Specially designed for expat children and teenagers living in the Vallée d’Aulps…