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French Summer Camps

The Alliance Française de Seattle offers in-person, full day summer camps at its Wallingford location for ages 6 to 12, at the A1 Beginner and A2 Intermediate levels. Our week-long day camps will offer an immersive and creative approach to practicing French, with all the fun of a regular summer camp.

For ages 13-17, we also offer a half-day teen program! Continue your learning in and out of the classroom with French games, activities, and real-life conversations.

Like all Alliances Françaises, we offer French as a foreign language course programs (in French ‘FLE’ for ‘Français Langue Etrangère’) and not as a native/second language course programs (in French ‘FLAM’ for ‘Français LAngue Maternelle’). This means that our youth students are non-francophones.

Our 2025 Camp Instructors!

Providence Kamana
TEEN CAMP INSTRUCTOR

Providence Kamana is the founder of Cocreative Culture, a nonprofit focused on ending the school-to-prison pipeline through restorative justice, music, and cultural healing. A Georgetown-trained racial justice advocate, he brings over eight years of experience mentoring BIPOC youth and is also an award-winning artist who uses music and Ubuntu values to uplift communities. This summer, we are thrilled to have Providence lead our teen students to build confidence and fluency in French through music, games, sports activities, lively conversation and creative student-produced content.

Jeanne Goodman
YOUTH & KIDS CAMP COUNSELOR

Jeanne was born and raised in the French-speaking part of Switzerland and moved to the United States for college. She holds a BA in International Studies from the University of Michigan and a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Washington. Jeanne has years of experience working with children through swim instruction and health education. She’s passionate about making learning fun and inclusive, and she’s excited to share her native language and culture with campers this summer!

Romie Kraabel-Ruyet
YOUTH & KIDS CAMP COUNSELOR

Romie is half-French and half-American (from Seattle) but grew up in Grenoble, France. She now works at the International French School in Amsterdam, where she teaches in both English and French. She will be joining the Alliance Française as a kids & youth summer camp counselor. She aims to share her passion for the French language and introduce children to French culture.

Tuition & Registration 2025

Tuition for first camp (5 days): $495
Tuition for first camp (4 days): $410
Tuition for half-day teen camps: $325
Additional camp or sibling enrollment: 5% off for members
Non-member registration fee: $40 per enrollment (waived for members)

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

Full refund minus $40 cancellation fee until Monday, May 12, 2025
No refunds starting May 13, 2025
No refunds on any memberships or registration fees

WHAT'S INCLUDED

All arts & craft supplies and learning materials are included in the tuition. No additional purchases are required!
Campers must bring their own lunch, snacks and water bottle.

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Camp Schedule

All our camps are open to beginners and intermediate French learners. Simply choose your week(s) and age group!
If you are not a current student, a placement test will be required after you enroll.

2026 Dates To Be Announced

Sample daily schedule:

9am - 9:30am	Drop-off and free play (French books/drawings/games)
9:30 - 9:45am	Welcome and daily routine / circle time
9:45am - 10:45am	French lesson of the day
10:45am - 11am	Break/snack time
11am - 12pm	Group activities / games in French
12pm - 1pm	Lunch & outdoor play / playground time
1pm - 2pm	Special activity to put into practice the French lesson of the day
2pm - 3pm	Themed project
3pm - 3:30pm	Review of the day, snack, clean up time
3:30pm - 4pm	Free play / Pick up

Camp Themes

French Painters and Sculptors

Embrace your inner artist with this camp dedicated to famous artists and painters like Monet, Picasso, and Van Gogh! Throughout the camp, campers will explore different forms of visual arts such as painting, drawing, and sculpture, and learn how to describe nature, colors, and emotions in French.

Discover Paris

Campers will explore the sights and the culture of one of the world's most exciting cities: Paris! Throughout the camp, campers will have the chance to explore the city of Paris and all its wonders, study its architectural landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre, and learn how Parisians enjoy culture and arts around their city. We’ll discuss not only the beloved classic Madeline in Paris, but also the catacombs and the local markets, and we'll learn some useful words to get around a city.

Space Camp Adventure

Campers will have the opportunity to learn and practice French while discovering the vast and fascinating universe. Throughout the camp, campers will learn basic vocabulary about orientation in space, and about space exploration, French astronauts, and the exciting mysteries of outer space! They will also dive into readings like Le Petit Prince, study planets, and learn useful travel vocabulary.

French Through Music

Campers will dive into the French language by exploring popular French-speaking songs and the regions or cultures they come from. Through music-based activities, they develop listening skills, expand their vocabulary, and gain a deeper understanding of Francophone cultures.

Deep Sea Discovery

Campers will embark on an unforgettable adventure exploring the ocean and its many wonders – and learning in French along the journey! From learning about sea creatures and their habitats, to sea travel and the history of scuba diving with Cousteau, campers will enjoy a journey promoting environmental stewardship.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect from an in-person French camp?

French lessons and exercises in the classroom with our interactive smartboard, games and outdoor play in our beautiful Meridian Park, exploratory activities in the historical building of the Good Shepherd Center, and a fun hands-on project allowing our campers to get creative and collaborative around the camp's theme.

What is the camp schedule?

Full day camps for age groups 6-7 years old and 8-12 years old will take place weekly at our Wallingford location: Monday to Friday, 9am - 4pm. Each day combines short French lessons, structured activities, games, lunch and snack breaks, and free playtime. See our detailed sample schedule above!

How much French should I expect my child to learn?

Our camps are open to all children who are either complete beginner, beginner or intermediate in French. They aren’t expected to become fluent from their camp experience, but they will go home having learned new words and phrases (and having made new friends!). Our objective is to get campers curious and interested in the language through fun activities, games, and self-expression.

Why is the AFSeattle program of French camps so unique?

Our camps' weekly themes trigger students' curiosity, activate their need to speak, use their creativity, express their emotions, and inspire them to defend their ideas all while learning French! Our camp instructors are French teachers with an extensive experience in teaching youth, and who have been constantly innovating our youth programs to adapt to new needs and formats.

French as a Foreign Language (vs Français Langue Maternelle)

Please note that the Alliances Françaises offer French as a foreign language course programs (in French ‘FLE’ for ‘Français Langue Etrangère’) and not as a native/second language course programs (in French ‘FLAM’ for ‘Français LAngue Maternelle’). This means that our youth students are non-francophones; they do not speak French at home or have not been following an immersion program.

Do I need to buy a membership for my child(ren)?

A membership is not mandatory to enroll, however, there are many benefits to becoming a member at the time of enrollment:

The $40 registration fee will be waived
You can access priority enrollment and our lowest tuition pricing during our member-only Early Bird
You will receive a 5% discount code for siblings during regular registration
Additional enrollments will automatically be discounted 5% during regular registration.
You will gain access to our many member perks!

Policies

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Memberships & Discounts

With a youth membership for a single child, or a family membership for siblings:

You can access priority enrollment and secure your spot during our Member-only Early Bird registration period
The $40 registration fee is waived (applied per enrollment per student)
During the Regular Registration period:
- Campers enrolled in one camp receive 5% off any additional camp
- With an active family membership, each sibling receives 5% off on their camp

New students can become members at any time. If you are registering two (2) or three (3) students in the same family, please purchase the family membership.

Enrollment & Placement Test

There must be one enrollment per student.

Our placement test is mandatory for all new students, or students returning after more than 3 quarters: please start the test here.

Cancellations / Unenrollment

Until May 12: full tuition refund minus a $40 cancellation fee.
From May 13: no refunds.
No refunds on registration fees or memberships.

Minimum Attendance

Minimum of 4 students required for a camp to take place. Camps will be cancelled if there are less than 4 students enrolled by 2 (two) weeks before the start date.

Policies & Waivers

Read our complete policies here. All waivers must be signed 2 weeks before the start of your camp.

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