APS Explorers™ Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

All Explorers programs are about introducing French naturally and helping parents build daily routines so that French becomes part of everyday life. Through songs, games, and storytime, children absorb the language the way they learn their mother tongue, while parents gain tools to extend learning beyond the classroom.

At this developmental stage, children have their greatest ability to absorb and retain a second language. While grammar and vocabulary can be learned later, phonological acquisition is time-sensitive –which is why Explorers emphasizes speaking through the Listen. Absorb. Speak.™ method.

For the 2025–2026 school year, we offer three levels of Explorers, available as private or small group classes (max. 8 students), all held in person:

• Explorers I (6–18 months) – 25 minutes
  A parent-and-baby class with songs and storytime to introduce French naturally.
• Explorers II (18–36 months) – 35 minutes
  A parent-and-toddler class where children begin engaging more actively, supported by familiar routines and playful activities.
• Explorers III (3–5 years) – 45 minutes
  A child-only class designed for preschoolers ready to participate independently, building confidence in French through games, songs, and stories.

SCHEDULE

The APS Explorers™ program is divided into four sessions:

• Fall Session: September 22 – December 12, 2025 (No classes October 27–31 and November 24–28)
• Winter Session: January 5 – March 20, 2026 (No classes February 9–13)
• Spring Session: April 6 – May 22, 2026
• Summer Session: June 22 – July 31, 2026

We offer three programs during the school year (September 22, 2025 – May 22, 2026)

• Explorers I (6–18 months) – Fridays at 5 p.m.
• Explorers II (18–36 months) – Mondays at 5:15 p.m.
• Explorers III (3–5 years) – Fridays at 5:45 p.m. & Saturdays at 9 a.m.

We offer two programs during the summer (June 22 – July 31, 2026)

• Explorers I and II (6–36 months) – Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m.
• Explorers III (3–5 years) – Thursdays at 5:00 p.m.

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