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For ages 1-2. A gentle introduction to the French-speaking world, children engage in playful activities through songs, dance, stories, games, and more.

For ages 5-7. Children will participate in crafts, stories, songs, music, imaginative tales. These activities will stimulate their intellectual, motor and artistic skills.

For ages 3-5. Children learn new words and language structures, using them in fun, age appropriate activities like arts and crafts, songs, dance, games, and stories.

Calling all sharp eyes and clever minds! This week, campers become junior detectives and step into a world of mysteries, hidden clues, and clever investigations. Each day brings a new case to solve, encouraging children to observe closely, ask the right questions, and work together to uncover the truth.

Campers will learn how real detectives think by analyzing clues, decoding secret messages, following trails, and solving puzzles using logic and creativity. They’ll experiment with fingerprints, codes, maps, and disguises, while building teamwork, reasoning skills, and confidence.

Through games, challenges, crafts, and storytelling, children will discover that being a good detective means paying attention, staying curious, and never giving up. A thrilling adventure where every detail matters 🔍✨

Field Trip: The Spy Museum

For children ages 5-10. We need at least 6 registrations to open the camp.

Before-Care offered from 8am to 8:45am. After-Care offered from 3:45pm to 5:30pm.

Calling all sharp eyes and clever minds! This week, campers become junior detectives and step into a world of mysteries, hidden clues, and clever investigations. Each day brings a new case to solve, encouraging children to observe closely, ask the right questions, and work together to uncover the truth.

Campers will learn how real detectives think by analyzing clues, decoding secret messages, following trails, and solving puzzles using logic and creativity. They’ll experiment with fingerprints, codes, maps, and disguises, while building teamwork, reasoning skills, and confidence.

Through games, challenges, crafts, and storytelling, children will discover that being a good detective means paying attention, staying curious, and never giving up. A thrilling adventure where every detail matters 🔍✨

Field Trip: The Spy Museum

For children ages 5-10. We need at least 6 registrations to open the camp.

Before-Care offered from 8am to 8:45am. After-Care offered from 3:45pm to 5:30pm.

The Alliance Française offers seven weeks of camps in Summer for children ages 5-8 & 9-12. You can either sign up for one week, several, or all of them; your choice!
All levels and Francophones are welcome. Every week, we offer a new topic with hands-on activities and a specific field trip. 

Week 1: This week invites campers to explore two ancient arts that may seem very different, but share the same values: focus, respect, balance, and self-control. Through daily judo sessions, children will learn how to move their bodies with confidence, practice coordination, and discover the importance of rules, teamwork, and respect for others.

Between mat time and calm moments, campers will step into the world of calligraphy, where patience and precision turn letters into art. Using brushes, ink, and creative tools, they’ll experiment with shapes, rhythms, and styles while developing fine motor skills and concentration.

This unique week blends energy and serenity, helping children learn when to move, when to pause, and how to express themselves both physically and artistically. A beautiful balance of strength and creativity awaits ✨

Field Trip: National Museum of Asian Art

Before-Care offered from 8am to 8:45am. After-Care offered from 3:45pm to 5:30pm.

The Alliance Française offers seven weeks of camps in Summer for children ages 5-8 & 9-12. You can either sign up for one week, several, or all of them; your choice!
All levels and Francophones are welcome. Every week, we offer a new topic with hands-on activities and a specific field trip. 

Week 2: Ready for an incredible journey without leaving the classroom? This week, our young explorers will set off on a playful expedition through the human body, starting from the outside and diving deeper each day into our amazing inner world.

Campers will discover body parts and the five senses through songs, games, and movement, then uncover the secrets of bones and muscles with an acrobatic skeleton they’ll build themselves. They’ll sculpt a colorful brain, create a breathing lungs model, and follow the exciting path food takes inside the body.

Along the way, children will sing, craft, cut, glue, color, and learn how to take good care of their bodies, all in a joyful, age-appropriate way. The week wraps up with a mini exhibition where each child proudly presents their creations.

By the end of the adventure, every camper will walk away feeling like a true Body Explorer, with new vocabulary, big smiles, and a diploma to prove it 🦴✨

Field Trip: National Museum of Health and Medicine

Before-Care offered from 8am to 8:45am. After-Care offered from 3:45pm to 5:30pm.

The Alliance Française offers seven weeks of camps in Summer for children ages 5-8 & 9-12. You can either sign up for one week, several, or all of them; your choice!
All levels and Francophones are welcome. Every week, we offer a new topic with hands-on activities and a specific field trip. 

Week 2: Fasten your lab coats! This week, campers will dive into the fascinating mechanics of the human body through hands-on experiments, models, and scientific discovery. Starting with the five senses, they’ll explore how our body gathers information from the world, then move on to the skeletal and muscular systems that allow us to stand, move, and jump.

As the week unfolds, campers will investigate the nervous system and learn how the brain sends messages throughout the body. They’ll build detailed models of the brain and lungs, explore how breathing and blood circulation work together, and follow the full digestive journey from the first bite to the final step.

This camp blends creativity with reasoning, observation, and scientific vocabulary, encouraging campers to ask questions, make connections, and present what they’ve learned. The week concludes with an oral presentation and a showcase of their anatomy projects.

By the end of the week, campers won’t just know how the body works, they’ll understand it, explain it, and appreciate how to keep it healthy 🧪🫀

Field Trip: National Museum of Health and Medicine

Before-Care offered from 8am to 8:45am. After-Care offered from 3:45pm to 5:30pm.

The Alliance Française offers seven weeks of camps in Summer for children ages 5-8 & 9-12. You can either sign up for one week, several, or all of them; your choice!
All levels and Francophones are welcome. Every week, we offer a new topic with hands-on activities and a specific field trip. 

Week 3: What if nature could grow anywhere, even in the middle of a city? This week, our youngest campers will discover the magic of plants, flowers, and tiny creatures that help our world grow. Children will imagine and create their very own green city, full of trees, parks, flowers, and surprises.

Campers will plant seeds, decorate flower vases, and build a colorful city garden using recycled materials. They’ll meet friendly insects like bees and ladybugs, learn how plants grow with sun and water, and explore the four senses, especially smell, by creating their own perfumes and scented soaps.

Through songs, stories, crafts, and outdoor time, children will learn how to care for nature and understand why plants and insects are so important in our everyday lives. A week full of wonder, creativity, and green discoveries awaits 🌼🐝

Field Trip: TBD

Before-Care offered from 8am to 8:45am. After-Care offered from 3:45pm to 5:30pm.

The Alliance Française offers seven weeks of camps in Summer for children ages 5-8 & 9-12. You can either sign up for one week, several, or all of them; your choice!
All levels and Francophones are welcome. Every week, we offer a new topic with hands-on activities and a specific field trip. 

Week 3: This week, campers will become urban ecologists and creative thinkers as they explore the powerful role nature plays in our cities. They’ll observe how plants grow, communicate, and even transform their environment, then bring these ideas to life by designing a detailed city garden model throughout the week.

Campers will investigate pollination and the essential work of bees and insects, discover the surprising powers of plants, including carnivorous plants and plant communication, and experiment with natural colors and scents. They’ll explore the senses through hands-on projects like perfume and soap making, while expanding their scientific vocabulary and reasoning skills.

The journey continues with a local focus on Washington, DC, as campers learn about iconic trees like cherry blossoms and dogwoods, the Potomac River, and the city’s many green spaces. By the end of the week, campers will see their environment with new eyes and understand how nature and cities grow stronger together 🌳✨

Field Trip: TBD

Before-Care offered from 8am to 8:45am. After-Care offered from 3:45pm to 5:30pm.

The Alliance Française offers seven weeks of camps in Summer for children ages 5-8 & 9-12. You can either sign up for one week, several, or all of them; your choice!
All levels and Francophones are welcome. Every week, we offer a new topic with hands-on activities and a specific field trip. 

Week 4: Grab your apron and get ready to stir up some sweet magic! This deliciously fun week invites young campers into the colorful world of fruits, flavors, and homemade treats. Together, they’ll wash, cut, mash, and mix fruits to discover how jam is made, all while learning kitchen rules and new French words along the way.

Campers will explore where fruit comes from, plant seeds, sing fruity songs, and use their five senses to taste, smell, and describe their creations. From decorating jars and chef hats to tasting their very own recipes, every day is a joyful mix of cooking, art, and play. By Friday, each little chef will proudly present their jam collection and earn their “Petit Chef Confiturier” diploma. Sweet memories guaranteed 🍓✨

Field Trip: TBD

Before-Care offered from 8am to 8:45am. After-Care offered from 3:45pm to 5:30pm.

The Alliance Française offers seven weeks of camps in Summer for children ages 5-8 & 9-12. You can either sign up for one week, several, or all of them; your choice!
All levels and Francophones are welcome. Every week, we offer a new topic with hands-on activities and a specific field trip. 

Week 4: Calling all curious cooks and creative minds! This week-long culinary adventure dives into the science, history, and art of jam-making. Campers will explore how fruits transform through cooking, sugar, and heat, discovering the difference between jam, jelly, and fruit paste while expanding their French vocabulary.

They’ll follow real recipes, measure ingredients, learn about sterilization and conservation, and even experiment with textures and flavors. Alongside cooking, campers will design labels, decorate jars, play food-themed games, and practice presenting their recipes like true TV chefs. The week ends with a festive showcase of their creations, where every camper earns their “Maître Confiturier” diploma. A hands-on, brainy, and tasty experience from start to finish 🍒🥄

Field Trip: TBD

Before-Care offered from 8am to 8:45am. After-Care offered from 3:45pm to 5:30pm.

The Alliance Française offers seven weeks of camps in Summer for children ages 5-8 & 9-12. You can either sign up for one week, several, or all of them; your choice!
All levels and Francophones are welcome. Every week, we offer a new topic with hands-on activities and a specific field trip. 

Week 5: Fasten your seatbelts and let your imagination soar! This exciting week takes young campers on a playful journey through the colorful world of theme parks, where rides, stories, and creativity come together. From spinning carousels to towering Ferris wheels, children will discover the magic behind their favorite attractions through games, songs, and hands-on building.

Using LEGO bricks, campers will design roller coasters, rides, and characters while learning simple science concepts like movement, speed, and gravity in a fun, age-appropriate way. They’ll travel across France through famous parks, create their own mini attraction park as a group, and bring it to life with drawings, models, and storytelling. Thrills, teamwork, and creativity guaranteed 🎠✨

Field Trip: TBD

Before-Care offered from 8am to 8:45am. After-Care offered from 3:45pm to 5:30pm.

The Alliance Française offers seven weeks of camps in Summer for children ages 5-8 & 9-12. You can either sign up for one week, several, or all of them; your choice!
All levels and Francophones are welcome. Every week, we offer a new topic with hands-on activities and a specific field trip. 

Week 5: Welcome to a week where engineering, imagination, and adventure collide! Campers will explore iconic French theme parks like Parc Astérix, Vulcania, Futuroscope, and the Cité de l’Espace, discovering how attractions are designed and how science makes the thrills possible.

Through LEGO construction challenges, campers will build roller coasters, volcano rides, robots, and space-inspired attractions while learning about gravity, motion, forces, energy, and even volcanic eruptions. They’ll sharpen their geographic skills by locating parks on a map of France and dive into the history and themes behind each destination. Working in teams, campers will design and assemble a complete LEGO theme park, complete with explanations, attraction names, and presentations. A perfect blend of creativity, collaboration, and discovery 🧠🧩

Field Trip: TBD

Before-Care offered from 8am to 8:45am. After-Care offered from 3:45pm to 5:30pm.

The Alliance Française offers seven weeks of camps in Summer for children ages 5-8 & 9-12. You can either sign up for one week, several, or all of them; your choice!
All levels and Francophones are welcome. Every week, we offer a new topic with hands-on activities and a specific field trip. 

Week 6: Welcome to the movie studio! This week, young campers become storytellers, artists, and filmmakers as they create their very own stop-motion movie using modeling clay, handmade sets, and lots of imagination.

Together, children will invent a story, shape colorful characters, build simple sets, and bring everything to life one tiny movement at a time. They’ll explore emotions, sounds, and music, learn how pictures turn into motion, and discover the behind-the-scenes secrets of animation through playful, hands-on activities. Each child takes part in every step of the process, from crafting characters to recording sounds and helping with filming; where every camper shines as a true mini filmmaker 🎞️🧡

Field Trip: O St. Museum

Before-Care offered from 8am to 8:45am. After-Care offered from 3:45pm to 5:30pm.

The Alliance Française offers seven weeks of camps in Summer for children ages 5-8 & 9-12. You can either sign up for one week, several, or all of them; your choice!
All levels and Francophones are welcome. Every week, we offer a new topic with hands-on activities and a specific field trip. 

Week 6: Action! This immersive filmmaking week invites campers to dive into the full creative process of stop-motion animation. Working as a real film crew, they will write a сценарio, design sets, sculpt expressive characters, create sound effects, choose music, and film a complete short movie using stop-motion techniques.

Campers will explore narrative structure, learn about cinematic roles, experiment with lighting and framing, and understand how dozens of photos come together to create movement. They’ll collaborate, problem-solve, and take on specific production roles such as director, animator, sound designer, or set designer. A perfect blend of art, teamwork, language, and digital creativity 🎥✨

Field Trip: O St. Museum

Before-Care offered from 8am to 8:45am. After-Care offered from 3:45pm to 5:30pm.

The Alliance Française offers seven weeks of camps in Summer for children ages 5-8 & 9-12. You can either sign up for one week, several, or all of them; your choice!
All levels and Francophones are welcome. Every week, we offer a new topic with hands-on activities and a specific field trip. 

Week 7: Get ready to lose yourself… and find your way back out! This playful and hands-on week invites young campers to explore the magical world of labyrinths through stories, movement, games, and building challenges.

Campers will discover different kinds of mazes, flat, 3D, and even vertical ones, inspired by ancient pyramids, fairy-tale gardens, and famous stories like the Labyrinth of the Minotaur. They’ll learn new vocabulary, sing a maze-themed song, and experiment with planning, testing, and improving their own creations.

Using cardboard, LEGO bricks, magnets, marbles, and their imagination, children will design and build labyrinths, solve problems together, and test each other’s paths.Every camper leaves as a proud Petit Ingénieur who knows that getting lost can be part of the fun 🧩✨

Field Trip: TBD

Before-Care offered from 8am to 8:45am. After-Care offered from 3:45pm to 5:30pm.

The Alliance Française offers seven weeks of camps in Summer for children ages 5-8 & 9-12. You can either sign up for one week, several, or all of them; your choice!
All levels and Francophones are welcome. Every week, we offer a new topic with hands-on activities and a specific field trip. 

Week 7: This week-long engineering adventure challenges campers to think, design, and build like true problem-solvers. Through the fascinating theme of labyrinths, campers explore how mazes have been used throughout history, from ancient Egypt and Greek mythology to Gothic cathedrals and the gardens of Versailles.

Campers will study 2D, 3D, and vertical labyrinths, then apply a real scientific process: imagining an idea, drawing a plan, building a prototype, identifying problems, and improving their design. Along the way, they’ll create marble mazes, magnetic labyrinths, vertical structures with elevators and bridges, and even connect multiple mazes together.

Blending history, engineering, teamwork, and creativity, this camp encourages critical thinking and collaboration. A clever, challenging, and deeply satisfying adventure 🏛️

Field Trip: TBD

Before-Care offered from 8am to 8:45am. After-Care offered from 3:45pm to 5:30pm.

This course is for francophone children that have one or both of their parents francophones. Children must know how to read and write to attend this course. This level equals to CE1 in the French Education System.