2025 Summer Camps for Teens – PARIS

Arrival

The New York Film Academy provides transportation from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Citadines Montmartre Paris residence for students staying in our housing and traveling without family.

Please submit the Arrival & Departure form online as soon as possible with the indicated travel information if you would like to take advantage of this service.

Please book a flight to ARRIVE BETWEEN 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on your arrival date! If you submit the Arrival & Departure form with flight information, a New York Film Academy counselor will greet you at  the exit of baggage claim. Counselors will be wearing New York Film Academy t-shirts.

It is very important that you arrive and depart on the listed start date and end date for your camp. We are unable to accommodate transportation or housing on alternate dates. Otherwise there is a one-time transportation fee of $50.00, which covers both pick-up and drop-off services

If you choose to make your own way to Citadines Montmartre Paris residence, please read the following travel information:

BY PLANE

From DeGaulle Airport (recommended airport)

BY TAXI (ABOUT 55 EURO)

If you have a lot of luggage, we suggest taking a taxi. It will take about 45 minutes from Charles De Gaulle. The driver will charge an additional euro per suitcase.

BY BUS (ABOUT 13 EURO)

The “Roissybus” departs every 30 minutes. It takes you into Paris, dropping you off at the Metro stop, “Opera.”
From there, you can either take a short taxi or take the Metro Line 3 (direction Pont de Levallois) and change at Saint-Lazare (two stops).

Keep your metro ticket and take Line 13 (direction Saint-Denis Université) to the stop, “Place de Clichy.”

Exit Place de Clichy’s station and walk about two minutes to the Citadines Montmartre Paris.

BY AIRPORT SHUTTLE BUS TO “RER” TERMINAL (12 euro):

After you get your luggage, look for the signs to the “RER.” This is the express train to Paris. Take the free shuttle to the “RER” station. At the ticket booth, buy a one-way ticket for the RER B (Blue Line, direction B2/B4) to metro station, “Gare du Nord.”

Exit the RER and take Metro Line 4 (direction Porte de Clignancourt) to “Barbes Rochechouart” (one stop). Change at “Barbes Rochechouart” to Line 2 (direction Porte Dauphine) and stop at “Blanche” (three stops). Exit and walk about two minutes to the Citadines Montmartre Paris.

BY PLANE

From Paris-Orly Airport (Orly is less convenient than DeGaulle)

BY TAXI (ABOUT 45 EURO)

It will take at least one hour depending on traffic. Remember to get Euros at the airport if you haven’t done so already. The driver will charge an additional euro for each piece of luggage.

BY SUBWAY (ABOUT 13 EURO)

Take Metro Line 14 direction  Saint Denis Pleyel, and change at Gare Saint Lazare station to Line 13, direction Saint Denis Université to Place de Clichy station. Exit Place de Clichy station and walk two minutes to the Citadines Montmartre Paris.

Traveler’s Details

All students visiting France from any other country must have a full, current passport. Vaccination certificates are not necessary.

The U.S. government has prepared a detailed information sheet for students studying abroad. See: studentsabroad.state.gov for tips on preparation, safety, and more.

Students from other countries should check their own government websites for information.

Registration & Orientation

Registration will take place on the first day (Sunday) of your camp. Students in housing should arrive between 12 – 6 p.m. at Citadines Montmartre Paris. Students with their own accommodations should arrive at the hotel by 6 p.m.

Check-in will be held at:
Citadines Montmartre Paris
16 Avenue Rachel
75018 Paris, France
(Metro: Place de Clichy, Line 13 or Blanche,Line 2)

Housing check-in time: 12 – 6 p.m.

Rooms will not be ready until noon, but NYFA staff will be available starting at 9 a.m.

Any students who will not be residing at the housing facility should arrive at Citadines Montmartre Paris for registration and welcome dinner at 6 p.m. on the Sunday start date of your program.

OPENING NIGHT DINNER

After registration, New York Film Academy staff and all students will dine together at a local restaurant. This will be an opportunity to get to know the area, your teachers, counselors and each other.

FIRST DAY OF CLASS

We will meet in the lobby of the Citadines Montmartre Paris 16 Avenue Rachel 75018 Paris at 8:45 a.m. on the first Monday of your program and walk together to La Fémis (the French National Film School) for orientation. Any students who are not living at the residence may either walk over with us or meet us at the entrance to La Fémis at 9 a.m.

All classes will take place at:
La Fémis
6 Rue Francoeur
75018 Paris
(Metro: Lamarck-Caulaincourt – Line 12)

All of our programs are taught in English, but we recommend you bring a pocket English/French dictionary.

Living in Paris

HOUSING

Citadines Montmartre Paris
16 Avenue Rachel
75018 Paris, France

The residence is situated in the 18th arrondissement (district) in the heart of Montmartre, which is an easy walk to our classrooms at La Fémis (The French national Film School and former PathéStudios). Rooms are fully furnished shared studios (double occupancy) with a private bathroom, television, and wifi. The residence management has been operating housing facilities for international students for many years, and they are very helpful and student-friendly.

PRICES

Housing prices offered through the New York Film Academy include a daily continental breakfast (but do not include lunch and dinner) are as follows:

1-Week Double Room: $1,365.00
3-Week Double Room: $4,095.00

PLEASE NOTE:
In addition to the housing fee, there is a room and key deposit of $250 that is required on a credit card.

YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE DEPOSIT, AND THE AMOUNT WILL BE REFUNDED IF THERE IS NO DAMAGE DONE TO THE ROOM AND ALL KEYS AND ACCESS CARDS ARE RETURNED. REFUNDS WILL BE PROCESSED AT THE END OF SUMMER.

SUPERVISION

All teen students spending their summer at the New York Film Academy are supervised closely. Counselors live in the same residence as the students and are always reachable. Organized activities and outings are also supervised.

Since the program’s inception, we have allowed students to patronize local eateries and have limited freedom to explore the area. “Buddies” (two or more students) sign out together with one of the counselors, travel outside together, and sign back in as a group. Curfew times are strictly enforced. Students with cell phones are asked to have their phones charged and on at all times.

We enforce a strict no-alcohol policy (see the Parent/Camper Handbook in the online forms for more details).

If there are any questions regarding supervision, please feel free to contact us.

THINGS TO BRING

If you bring computers, appliances or electronics, you will need adaptors for the European type outlet.

Make sure your computer or appliance can be used with the 220 volt European wall current, otherwise it may be damaged.

Again, we encourage you to bring music for your films you may want to use as well as an English/French dictionary.

DINING

A complimentary continental breakfast served daily is included in the price of housing. For lunch and dinner, we recommend students budget $30-40/day.

You can choose from an infinite number of local cafes, bistros and restaurants. Excellent and affordable groceries abound in the neighborhood, so you may keep and cook food in your apartment suite.

MONEY & BUDGETING

No two people have the same financial needs. Costs vary greatly depending on what kind and how much food you eat, how many films and concerts you attend, and how much you like to shop.

CURRENCY

The current exchange rate as of this writing is 1 EUR = 1.04 USD. Students who have personal bank accounts at home will find ATM’s plentiful and will receive a good exchange rate.

Credit cards are also a good option for purchases and cash advances through one of many Visa or American Express cash machines or offices. If you will be using credit or debit cards, call your bank(s) and inform them of the dates you will be in Europe; otherwise, when foreign transactions appear, they may think your card has been stolen and temporarily lock usage on it.

It is a good idea to bring some foreign currency with you (100-200 euros) for taxi and initial expenses. Students may cash traveler’s checks or change currency at most banks abroad. Traveler’s checks are a good option for reserve funds. Personal checks will NOT be accepted.

PERSONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES

Paris is one of the most exciting and vibrant cities in the world. All of our past workshops have gone smoothly with no safety problems whatsoever.

At all times students should exercise the same caution appropriate to any new environment: do not walk around alone, do not openly wear expensive jewelry, do not display cash in public, and beware of pickpockets.

Avoid the flea market at Porte de Clignancourt and the Parisian banlieue (suburbs) north of Paris.

Ask our staff if you are unsure of the safety of any area.

TRANSPORTATION

The residence is within walking distance from our school building.As you explore Paris, you will find that everything is easily reached in a short time by the metro.

Subway lines are defined by their first and last stop. The number 13 line crosses Paris, north to south, from “Saint-Denis Universite/Les Courtilles” to “Chatillon Montrouge.”

If you get on at the stop near the residence Citadines Montmartre Paris, look on the metro map to find out whether the stop you want to go to is in the direction of “Saint-Denis Universite/Les Courtilles” to “Chatillon Montrouge” then follow the sign for that terminal stop. (Got it? Don’t worry, it’s easy, and we’ll help you with it!)

PHONE

Each camp counselor will have an international cell phone at all times, so that families may always call to get in touch. We will provide the phone numbers at registration.

If you will be bringing a cell phone, we recommend contacting your service provider regarding your coverage. Our staff will be available to help students obtain a SIM card, if needed.

Rules & Regulations

For a detailed list of rules, please review the forms online. The rules exist to make sure that everyone is safe and things run smoothly. NYFA reserves the right to present additional rules and regulations at registration. These rules will be reviewed at orientation on your first night of the program.

ATTENDANCE

Classes and weekend excursions are mandatory for students staying in NYFA housing, and attendance will be taken.

CURFEW

Students are required to be in their rooms by 10:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. At curfew, counselors will check every room. Lights out one hour later.

ROOMS

You are not allowed to have anyone in your room who is not a part of NYFA unless it is a family member.

DRUGS & ALCOHOL-ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY

NYFA has a strict ZERO TOLERANCE policy of drugs and alcohol!

Students found with drugs or alcohol in their possession will be immediately expelled from the program at their and/or their parents’ expense.

This includes finding drugs or alcohol in a student’s room, even if they are not being consumed at the time of discovery. It also includes procuring drugs or alcohol for someone else, even if you personally did not partake in their consumption. There will be no exceptions. Expelled students will not receive a refund of any kind (tuition or housing).

Final Screenings

Final screenings will be scheduled on the last Friday of your program and will include the awarding of certificates. Screening times will be announced, but will begin at approximately 3 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. All students will receive a copy of their work.

Departures

After the final screenings, students will have time to say farewells, buy some gifts for people at home, and pack. Students must check out and leave the residence on Saturday to travel home.

Please make sure that a counselor has checked you out of your room and that you have returned your key and pass.

BY PLANE

Students returning by air should schedule flights in the afternoon on the last Saturday of their program. Our staff will provide airport transportation for teens traveling on their own. Please be sure the departure flight information is provided to us in the Arrival & Departure form online.

Emergency Numbers and Other Paris Info

Emergency calls can be made at a phone, no charge:
Fire: 18
Medical Emergencies: 15
Police: 17

American Hospital:
63, Bld. Victor Hugo – Neuilly 92 TEL: 01-6441-2525
Metro: Sablon

Taxis:
Taxi G7: 3607
American Embassy:
2 Avenue Gabriel,
75382 Paris Cedex 08
TEL: 01 43 12 22 22
FAX: 01 1 42 66 97 83
Metro: Concorde, Lines 1, 8, 12
(A list of other embassies is available)

American Consulate:
2 Rue St. Florentin, 75008 Paris TEL: 01-4312-4845
Metro: Concorde, Lines 1, 8, 12

Local Post Offices:
19 r Duc, 75018 Paris

Local Pharmacies:
Pharmacie Custine
62 Custine, 78015 Paris

Bank:
Société Générale
61 rue Custine, 75018 Paris

English Language Bookstores:
Shakespeare and Company
37 Rue de la Bucherie, 75005 Paris Metro: St. Michel

WH Smith
248 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris Metro: Concorde

Medical Care

Visitors from outside the European Union should take out a comprehensive insurance policy which covers emergency medical treatment.

If you require any prescriptions, bring a supply of medicine with you that will last the duration of your stay. You should bring your prescription with both the generic and trade name of your medicine clearly written on it, and also an explanation of what the medicine is for. If you have any medical condition that is liable to occur, please bring with you any past important medical records and information that may assist you during your stay.

Important Contact Info

General Questions:
Email: [email protected]
NYFA Website: nyfa.edu/summer-camps

All questions should be directed to:
Phone: 212-674-4300
Email: [email protected]

Residence Address:
Citadines Montmartre Paris
16 Avenue Rachel
75018 Paris
(Metro: Place de Clichy,line 13 or Blanche, line 2)

La Fémis Address:
6 Rue Francoeur
75018 Paris
(Metro: Lamarck-Caulaincourt, line 12)
La Fémis main number: 01-5341-2100

Paris has a local exchange of “01” for landlines and “06” for cell phones. When calling from the U.S. to Paris, drop the 0. So to call the American Embassy, for example, dial: 011-33-1-43-12-22-22.

Checklist

• Reserve transportation to arrive on the first Sunday of your program.
• Make sure your passport is valid for at least three months after the end of your stay.
• Contact your health insurance regarding coverage while you are in Paris.
• Fill out the online camp forms. You will do this by going to the link contained in the email sent to you.
• Please note any allergies/medications or medical needs on the medical release form you submitted online.
• Tuition and housing balance are due 30 days before the start of your program.
• Inform NYFA of any changes to your address, email or phone.
• Be sure to bring this packet with you to camp.
• Please contact us with any questions or concerns.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU THIS SUMMER!

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Preparation

We look forward to seeing the amazing work you will produce during your camp. We have outlined information for you to best prepare for your camp.

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