Camp · Language/Cultural · Ages 5–8 · $625/week
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Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (5-8YO)

Dupont Circle · $625/week

Alliance Française offers French immersion day camps in Washington D.C. for children aged 5-8, focusing on language acquisition through engaging activities.

▌ Editor's read The Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps camp is a day camp located in Washington D.C., offering French immersion for children aged 5-8. The camp is operated by Alliance Française, a non-profit organization focused on French language and culture. The website (francedc.org/camps) loads successfully and provides detailed information about the camp, including weekly themes like 'Drôle de Corps' (Funny Body) which focuses on body parts, senses, and movement. The camp runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with extended care options available. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit language regarding staff background checks on the camp's page. Alliance Française has a Google review rating of 4.6 stars based on 104 reviews, with many reviewers praising the quality of language instruction and cultural programs. Social media handles found are @alliancefrancaise_dc on Instagram and aflamdc on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–8

Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (5-8YO) is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. language/cultural content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Language/Cultural
  • Ages: 5–8
  • Hours: 9:00am - 3:30pm
  • Address: 2142 Wyoming Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
  • Cost notes: $680 for non-members

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (5-8YO)

What ages does Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (5-8YO) accept?
Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (5-8YO) is open to children ages 5–8. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (5-8YO) cost?
Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (5-8YO) publishes $625/week for the standard session. $680 for non-members Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (5-8YO)'s hours?
Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (5-8YO) runs 9:00am - 3:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (5-8YO)?
Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (5-8YO) is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (5-8YO) provide lunch?
Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (5-8YO) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (5-8YO) compare to other language/cultural camps in Washington?
Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (5-8YO) is one of 7 language/cultural camps in Washington that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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