French Summer Camps 2022 [virtual and on-site]

FRENCH SUMMER CAMPS 2022

Theme: "Les Explorateurs"

Hybrid program: Virtual & in-person

In 2022, the Alliance Française de Seattle will be organizing a hybrid program of summer camps. These week-long camps will offer an immersive and creative approach to learning French, with the options to learn in a virtual setting, or on-site at our Wallingford location.

Welcome to our 2022 French Summer Camps: "Les Explorateurs"!

In 2022, the Alliance Française de Seattle will be organizing a hybrid program of summer camps. Choose your preferred format, schedule and level!

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What can I expect from a virtual French camp?

A mix of French lessons, exercises, and interactive games, managed via the videoconferencing app Zoom, the e-learning platform Apolearn, and daily hands-on projects to do at home. For best learning practices, all our virtual summer camps will be limited to 8 campers.

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

French lessons and exercises in the classroom with our smartboard, followed by interactive games in Meridian Park and exploratory activities in the historical building of the Good Shepherd Center. For best learning practices, all our summer camps will be limited to 8 campers.

What are the themes in 2022?

The general theme for 2022 is "Les Explorateurs" (The Explorers). Each camp will focus on 3 main themes: Nature, Art, and History. Each camp will offer different activities adapted to the fluency level of its campers!

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.

What age groups and levels are available?

We offer three age groups: Kids (6-8 years old), Youth (9-12 years old) and Teens (13-16 years old).
We offer three levels for our French camps: A0 Discovery (complete beginners), A1 Beginners, and A2 Elementary.

How can I enroll my child?

Have your child take our online placement test (scroll down to Summer Camps) and complete it without assistance until they receive an automated result. If you are a current AFSeattle student, use the LEVELS guidelines below.
Use your result to select the right camp for your child at the bottom of this page.
Order the camp of your choice, and purchase a youth membership to access the early registration pricing until May 31, 2022. Make sure to order the camp under your child's name, and to enter their DOB in the format DD/MM/YYYY.

LEVELS
A0 - Discovery (Complete Beginners)	For students with no knowledge of French. A great introduction to the language in a fun and interactive camp! Recommended for those thinking about joining our A1.1 beginner course in the Fall.
A1 - Beginners	For students enrolled in A1.1 or A1.2 during the 2021/22 academic year (Lézards, Tortues).
A2 - Elementary	For students enrolled in A2.1 or A2.2 during the 2021/22 academic year (Pingouins, Teens A2, A2+/B1).

FIND OUT YOUR LEVEL FIND OUT YOUR LEVEL

Our free online placement test is mandatory for all new students, and for students returning to AFSeattle after 3+ terms,
including those interested in our A0 Discovery camps.

No enrollment can be confirmed without a placement test.

TUITION
REGISTRATION DATES	CAMPS	AFSEATTLE MEMBERS	NON-MEMBERS
Early Registration: March 15 (noon PST) - May 31, 2022 (noon PST)	5-DAY CAMP	First enrollment: $232/camp Additional enrollment (same student): $217/camp*	Not available (Become a member here!)
	4-DAY CAMP	First enrollment: $198/camp Additional enrollment (same student): $183/camp*	Not available (Become a member here!)
Regular Registration: Starting May 31, 2022 (1PM PST)	5-DAY CAMP	First enrollment: $270/camp Additional enrollment (same student): $255/camp*	$270/camp + $40 registration fee per enrollment (per student)
Regular Registration: Starting May 31, 2022 (1PM PST)	4-DAY CAMP	First enrollment: $230/camp Additional enrollment (same student): $215/camp*	$230/camp + $40 registration fee per enrollment (per student)

*Additional camps must be purchased separately to receive $15 off

Policies

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Memberships

Members receive $15 off any additional camp (valid per student; first camp sold at full rate). Camps must be purchased separately.
New students can become members at any time.
The additional $40 registration fee is also waived for members.
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, even if siblings choose to attend from the same device.
Our placement test is mandatory for all new students, including those interested in our A0 Discovery camps. No enrollment can be confirmed without a placement test.

Cancellation / Unenrollment

More than 14 days before the start of a camp: refund minus a $40 cancellation fee.
Less than 14 days before the start of a camp: no refunds.

Transfers

Transfers are possible upon seat availability. Please make sure to take the placement test before enrolling.
Refer to cancellation policy in case of unenrollment.

Minimum Attendance

Minimum of 5 students required for a camp to take place. Camps will be cancelled if there are less than 5 students enrolled by 1 (one) week before the start date.

Policies & Waivers

Read our complete policies here.
Waivers are to be signed before the start of the camp.

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Register below

Please register your child under their own name.
Please include their DOB (note the format DD.MM.YYYY) in their contact information.

Order a course

Age Group
CHILDREN & YOUTH

Session
2022 - SUMMER (YOUTH)

Type
Summer Camp

Level

Your previous selection: Summer Camp

We offer three age groups: Kids (6-8 years old), Youth (9-12 years old) and Teens (13-16 years old).

Please note that there are two beginner camp options (both under the category A1 Beginner):

A0 Discovery is for complete beginners (zero knowledge of French);
A1 Beginner is for students who are currently enrolled in A1.1 or A1.2, or new students who place at A1 in the placement test (https://www.afseattle.org/placement-tests/).

Please note that some camps are offered on-site, and others online. Select your preference under "Location".

Select a level

Available Courses: 12

A1 Beginner

Students will learn to understand and use familiar expressions and simple phrases in French. Topics related to their everyday life will allow students to introduce themselves and others, to describe their environment, to express their feelings and tastes.

Available Courses: 6

A2 Elementary

Students will be able to have a basic conversation in French through topics related to their everyday life and environment. While broadening their vocabulary and strengthening the use of present and future tense, students will approach the past tense and learn how to talk about personal experiences and to give their opinion.