- Dates
- June 30*- July 26, 2012
*Paris Extension, July 26-29 - Program Fee
- $7,895 + airfare
- Housing
- Residential
- Grades
- Completing grades 9-12
Summerfuel in Nice Activities
Summerfuel's daily afternoon and evening activities are designed to make sure that you have plenty of chances to make the most of your time in Nice. Outdoor activities such as swimming, parasailing, volleyball, scuba diving, and the local favorite, petanque, are complemented by cultural trips, including the Marc Chagall Museum, the Roman ruins of Cimiez, and the Matisse Museum. In the evenings, Summerfuel staff will organize activities such as films, dances, food tastings, trips to the movies and bowling. We will also take advantage of special summer events, including the Nice Jazz Festival, Bastille Day celebrations, and local festivals.
Summerfuel in Nice Trips
Each Saturday and Sunday, Summerfuel offers unforgettable excursions that will allow you to experience the Côte d'Azur in all its diversity, from medieval perched villages and bustling resort towns to fabulous museums and Mediterranean cruises.
The program includes the following highlights: rafting on the Var river, sandy beaches and shopping in Cannes and St. Tropez, the charming old town and Billionaire's Wharf in Antibes, the stunning medieval village of Eze sur Mer, Monaco & Monte Carlo's famous casino, the Fondation Maeght in the famous artist colony of St. Paul de Vence and a private showing of the Chapelle du Rosaire, the final work of Henri Matisse.
Paris Extension Trip
What better way to compliment your month abroad in Europe than to travel to one of the continent’s cultural capitals? Enjoy a three-day visit to the city of lights, featuring organized tours and activities highlighting Paris’ greatest monuments and some of its more off-beat attractions. Climb the Eiffel Tower, visit Notre Dame and experience some of Europe’s greatest museums. In the evenings, take a cruise on the River Seine, explore Ile St Louis or just watch the world go by from a Parisian café. Sign up early as space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Discover
Exploring France
We offer more excursions than any other academic program in France, so students can fully experience the Riviera. You will visit Cannes, St. Tropez, Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, Monaco, Eze, Menton, Vence, and St. Paul
Adventures in Nice
You will have the freedom to choose an option from our jam-packed activities calendar each afternoon or spend time in town or at the beach with your friends. The evening activity program will introduce students to different aspects of French culture, including food, film, music, theater and politics.
Learn
French Language Study
Perfect your French language skills under the guidance of professors from the University in Nice in a dynamic learning environment. Enhance your knowledge of grammar, syntax and vocabulary, and improve your aural and oral skills!
Cultural Electives
Immerse yourself in French culture with one of our six afternoon elective courses! Whether your a film buff, fashion fanatic, literature lover, art enthusiast or international relations wonk, we have something for you.




