Let’s Go/Allons-y - Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

The following sites offer many opportunities for enriching experiences for you and your child to learn more about French language and culture.

Celebration

Celebrating in the Tintamarre will have you feeling like a true Acadian as the ‘noisy parade’ attracts thousands of people all dressed and decorated in vivid Acadian colours - red, white and blue with a bright yellow star. Revel in the joie de vivre that makes this celebration so unique! MORE >

Call of the Wild

It’s not often you can see bears roaming freely in their own habitat, but you can in New Brunswick. Safely tucked away high in an observation tower, a naturalist will tell the story of the black bear. It’s an intriguing opportunity to see these magnificent creatures in the wild. MORE >

Cuisine

Yummy with anticipation, dig your own clams and go on a chef-guided hunt for wild foods that will complete your delectable evening meal. And let’s not forget, this region is the Lobster Capital of the World, where you can experience trapping, cooking and eating the scrumptious crustacean. MORE >

Comfort and Contemplation

Treat the body to a spa pampering inspired by Mi’kmaq and Acadian secrets of sea and forest. Then cleanse the palate with a delicious gourmet meal and get the best night’s sleep ever on the shores of Chaleur Bay, designated as One of the Most Beautiful in the World. MORE >

Challenge

Take on the challenge of wind and waves! The Acadian Isles offer one of the best physical locations in the world for kiteboarding and the experts there will teach you the tricks of the sport. Join a crew to paddle a real Voyageur canoe and observe the seals as they frolic offshore. MORE >

Child’s Play

Indulge in a child’s wonder when exploring the mysteries of the ocean coastline. Discover the colour, shapes and texture of beach glass worn by the tides and create your own one-of-a-kind treasure. Step back centuries in time to experience the origins of the lively Acadian joie de vivre! MORE >

Cultures & Customs

It’s the Acadian coast where the lobster is king and the Acadian hospitality will treat you like royalty, or better still - family. The story of these resilient people will have you celebrating the culture that has survived a tragic past. There’s even a mythical island to explore! MORE >

CapAcadie Events Calendar

The CapAcadie website features a monthly calendar of events. This is great resource for you to discover events and activities in your area!
http://www.capacadie.com/calendrier

Regional Family Resource Centres

Bilingual Me, You & Music

This program allows children to explore music through movement, dancing, singing, listening and playing with basic musical instruments. Songs are in English and French. Please call the Centre (506-474-0252) to sign up for a Me, You & Music

Francophone Playgroup

This weekly themed program offers parents/caregivers and their children the opportunity to participate in a French-speaking environment. The FRFRC offers free play, crafts, games, music, reading circle, snack and other activities depending on the weekly theme.

http://www.frc-crf.com/

Encounters With Canada

Encounters with Canada is the country's largest youth forum. Each year, children aged 14-17 travel to Ottawa to participate in a week-long, bilingual program based on themes such as business and entrepreneurship, arts and culture, science and technology, politics and Canadian history. The programs are open to English and French-speaking youth, and offer a bilingual environment.

http://www.ewc-rdc.ca/en/our_youth_program/index.html

SEVEC Language and Cultural Exchanges

The Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges of Canada (SEVEC) offers a one to two-week exchange program for youths aged 12-17 interested in second-language or inter-cultural learning opportunities.

http://www.sevec.ca/en/44

Writing Contests

French for the Future - National Essay Writing Contest

http://www.french-future.org/en/que-fait-on/concours-de-redaction-2009-2010 The National Essay Writing Contest is open to grade 10-12 FSL students or students whose first language is French. Students must write a 1000-word essay on an assigned topic to be eligible to win entrance scholarships to post-secondary institutions of up to $20,000.

SEVEC - Roch Carrier Essay Writing Contest

Roch Carrier Short Story Award is a writing contest sponsored by SEVEC open to all young Canadians aged 15 to 17 years of age. Write a 1,000 to 2,000-word story about Canada, with at least 100 words in your second language, and enter to win a free trip to Ottawa, $100 cash, and an autographed copy of "The Hockey Sweater" by Roch Carrier.

http://rochcarrier.ca/en/22

Taking French Outside the Classroom