The last Discovery group trip to Kings Dominion was a HOT day, but it was great! Everyone enjoyed the rides and especially the water park!

The 3 weeks have gone by too fast! The kids made their way back to France this past Monday. Everyone had a wonderful time and the host families enjoyed their experiences. We are sad to see them go but are looking forward to next year!

 

The Discovery group had another great day trip last week! Everyone enjoyed themselves at Medieval Times and at the outlets.

We had a very successful (and hot!) day in Washington DC last Thursday!

 

ONE BOY LEFT

Come is 17 years old and was one of the first boy to be placed months ago and something happened that prevented the original host family to participate. Do you know anyone who would like to host Come? He is in the Immersion program, therefore, he doesn't have to participate to group activities. He also asked to be the only French student in the family. Merci a l'avance!

My apoligies, new date

SAVE THE DATE! JULY 6TH FROM 5-7PM

An orientation meeting will be held at my office: Long and Foster, 10748 Sudley Manor Dr. Manassas VA, 20109, for all families who have signed up to host in July. Come and meet other participating families and get all of your questions answered. Refreshments will be provided.

The flight schedule is in!

ARRIVAL @ DULLES
July 8th @ 1:35PM
Flight Number: AF 028

DEPARTURE FROM DULLES
July 28th @ 4:15PM
Flight Number: AF 039

We have our activities booked for the Discovery Group! Here is the itinerary:

Washington DC Tour: July 10
Medieval Times: July 17
Kings Dominion: July 23

It will be a great time!

PIEDMONT DAY IS NEXT WEEKEND! Sunday May 4th from 2pm-6pm! I hope to see many familiar faces. My vendor booth number is #13... follow the soap bubbles!!! Entrance is from Catharpin. Use the following address for your GPS: 14030 Clatterbuck Loop, Gainesville, VA 20155. See you on Sunday!

LOOKING FOR TUTOR-HOSTS

LEC is also looking for tutors to host students who requested to be formally within their American family. LEC will compensate tutors with $25/hr. tutors need a teaching certificate, or a Master degree and 5 years of documented tutoring experience. Please call your coordinator for more information on this program.

Celine is 18 years old, has been studying English for 7 years. She plays piano, likes to dance, swim and enjoys sports in general. she is outgoing and adapts easily. She will be here for 2 weeks, from July 27 to August 10. She requires 10 hrs/week of formal tutoring. She wants to work on her conversation skills and improve her vocabulary.

Louis is 16 years old and has been studying English for 5 years. He play tennis, piano, likes computers, listening to music, video games and plays soccer. He will be here from June 15 to 29, 2014. He would like to improve his grammar, conversation, his listening and spelling skills. He describes himself as shy.

LEC TO PARTICIPATE AT “PIEDMONT DAY” ON MAY 4TH, 2014



Piedmont, a Golf Community

For the 3rd year, I will be participating at the Piedmont Day, May 4th from 2 to 6 pm. Scheduled rain date is May 10th. I will be recruiting area families to welcome French students for a 3-week stay this summer. The program doesn’t require that the host family speaks French or covers the French student’s personal expenses. Hosts need only provide room, board and companionship. LEC provides the rest including comprehensive medical and hospital care insurance and return to France in case of emergency. LEC students are between 13 and 19 years of age and all have a minimum of four years of English studies. Piedmont Day is held in Gainesville, on the Clatterbuck pool, and can be accessed from the Catharpin Rd. entrance.

Families interested are invited to stop by our table and pick up Eiffel Tower shaped cookies along with information pamphlets. A nice sunny day is in order.\

My booth number is #13.

Time to plan your summer!




Gabriel

I hope your plans will include hosting a French student for 3 weeks. Aged 14 to 19, the French students come to the USA to practice their English and to live the American way for a short time. They want to explore new places, see new things and foremost, make new friends. For 3 weeks, they become a member of your family. They will share chores, hang out with your kids, and follow your rules.


Camille

Constance



Thibault

This summer, give your family an opportunity to make memories that will last a lifetime.




Hyppolyte

Luaye

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Ready, set, go!
Along with the Olympics, we are launching another season. Washington is will be host to 25 teenagers, coming from all parts of France. they all share the same goal: perfect their English speaking skills and live the American life for 3 weeks. I already received the profile of a young 16 year old boy. We only have one group in July (for now) and the dates are from July 8th to the 28th. Please spread the word, and I'll be posting profiles at the beginning of March.

 

See Alexandre Jodart with Host Family, Jennie and Horace Johnson at Hersey Park. 

 

                                                       

Jennie is our Maryland Coordinator. Her and her son Horice has been hosting for LEC for two years. Thank you for taking care of a student every year!  





Farewell to our July Group!

July 29th was a sad day for alot of people who participated in hosting one student for three weeks. We all waited untill the Air France ticket counter opened. Here is a picture of the group before they all went through the security.

Four students need homes

I still have four students who need a home for August. I remind you that they all speak English, have their pocket money and are eager to make new friends. They are fully insured for medical emergencies. The host families are compensated with $100/week for hosting. The August group is a "full immersion", so no group activities or classes scheduled. Please ask around and see if we can offer these four kids (3 boys and one girl) with room, board and companionship for 3 weeks.

We had a blast at Kings Domiinion despite the high humidity and the temperature neering the three digits. Spent the afternoon at the waterpark. Left the park at 9:30 pm, just in time to watch the fireworks from the bus.

Arrival at Dulles

 

We had a two hour wait at Dulles until the kids poured out of the double doors separating us from the customs. As they proceeded in our direction, all the host families and kids started to cheer. There was a look of surprise and maybe fear on their faces. What a warm welcome from all. Welcome to America!

Discovery Activities for July

Activities for the Discovery group  in July have been scheduled as follows:

July 11 - Smithsonian Museums, departure from Bull Run Shopping Plaza at 9 am, return around 5 pm. Bring a lunch.

July 18 - Full day at Kings Dominion, departure at 9 am, returning at 11 pm. We close the park! Bring your lunch, bathing suit and sun protection.

July 25 - Lunch at Medieval Times @ Arundel Mill with an afternoon of shopping. Departure at 9 am, returning around 5 pm. Bring your wallet!

A shuttle bus will be picking us and returning at the Bull Run Shopping Plaza (in front of Long & Foster). If it makes more sense for you to meet at the activity, just let me know. All activities and transportation fees are included for the students. Host families are welcome to join us, but will have to pay for their admission (Kings Dominion and Medieval Times). Please let me know so I can make sure we have room in the shuttle if you want to ride with us. We're going to have a blast!!!

Families wanted for July and August

I still have three boys who need a family for July. The group will be here in less than a week and if I can't find families for these three boys, they will not be able to come. They have their plane tickets, and are anxious to know and befriend you.
If you can help, or know someone who can, please let me know and I'll follow up with them. Time is running out.

Five guys... not the hamburgers!

Thanks to my favorite reporter at the Bull Run Observer, I have a nice article that appeared in this weeks paper. I have been able to place a couple of students. But 5 guys are left, (and the chaperon), in the discovery group, and they are very anxious to know if they will be able to come. They all have their plane tickets and are waiting for the green light that a family will be able to welcome them for three weeks.
Here are their pictures:

Benjamin

 

Francois




Matthieu

 

William


 

Pierre-Achille



Please, talk to you neighbors and friends, and spread the word. I have never had to refuse a student, and I'm running out of time.

MERCI BEAUCOUP!