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Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (9-12YO)

Dupont Circle · $625/week

Alliance Française offers immersive French language day camps in Washington D.C. for children aged 9-12, focusing on cultural activities and language acquisi...

▌ Editor's read The Alliance Française offers a 'Drôle de Corps' day camp for 9-12 year olds, focusing on French language immersion through activities like games, songs, and crafts. The camp runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with optional aftercare until 5:30 PM. The website states that the camp is designed for children with some prior French exposure, aiming to reinforce and expand their vocabulary and grammar. Alliance Française de Washington has a Google review rating of 4.8 stars based on 104 reviews, with many reviewers praising the quality of language instruction and cultural programs. The organization is a nonprofit dedicated to French language and culture, indicating a strong educational mission. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on their website, nor is there explicit language about staff background checks.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–12

Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (9-12YO) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right language/cultural fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 9–12
  • 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 (9-12YO)

What ages does Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (9-12YO) accept?
Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (9-12YO) is open to children ages 9–12. 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 (9-12YO) cost?
Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (9-12YO) 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 (9-12YO)'s hours?
Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (9-12YO) 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 (9-12YO)?
Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (9-12YO) 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 (9-12YO) provide lunch?
Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (9-12YO) 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 (9-12YO) compare to other language/cultural camps in Washington?
Alliance Française - Drôle de Corps (9-12YO) 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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