Bienvenue!

We’re eagerly counting down the days until next summer when we hope you’ll join us for a session of French, friends, and fun at Lac du Bois, Hackensack! 

In the meantime, we invite you to visit our archive of blog posts from the summer of 2009, and to check regularly for updates on our “monos du mois” posts.  Each month we feature some of our summer staff members and show you how they are using French during the school year while gearing up for next summer!

Bonne visite et à bientôt!

Souhaits chaleureux

Lac du Bois, Hackensack sends you warm wishes (souhaits chaleureux) in these cold winter months.  It is hard to believe that February is already upon us; the summer will be here before we know it!  Remember that if you register for a…

Bonne année!

Joyeuses fêtes de fin d’année!  As 2009 comes to a close, many people like to reflect upon the events and experiences of the past year.  We hope that for you, like us, many fond memories of Lac du Bois come…

Monos du mois

As temperatures drop in the month of November, summer can seem distant.  Yet we have lots of staff who still have Lac du Bois on their minds, and we hope that you do too!  Read on to learn how this month’s…

La Révolution Française 27.08.09

Great weather continues into the end of the week, which pleases our canoeing and archery groups.  Check out our photos on flickr to see what our ateliers have been up to.  Today’s theme, the Révolution Française, has installed some semblance…

La Poésie Francophone 26.08.09

This morning villagers and counselors alike seemed in great spirits; smiles all around, healthy appetites and willing participation are nearly overwhelming.  It may have something to do with the sun and warm weather, but I’d like to believe that it’s…