Alliance Française - Les Gardiens de la Nature (9-12YO)
Alliance Française offers French immersion day camps in Washington D.C. for children aged 18 months to 17 years, focusing on language acquisition through the...
▌ Editor's read The Alliance Française de Washington D.C. offers French immersion day camps for various age groups, including 'Les Gardiens de la Nature' for 9-12 year olds. The website explicitly states that all teachers are native French speakers and undergo background checks. The camp is a program of the Alliance Française, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting French language and culture. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program emphasizes a full immersion experience. Google reviews for Alliance Française de Washington D.C. indicate a strong reputation, with a 4.7-star rating from 150 reviews, often praising the quality of instruction and cultural programs. The camp is not ACA accredited, and no state licensing information is provided on the website. Social media handles are active on Instagram (@alliancefrancaise_dc) and Facebook (afrancaise).
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 9–12
Alliance Française - Les Gardiens de la Nature (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
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 - Les Gardiens de la Nature (9-12YO)
- What ages does Alliance Française - Les Gardiens de la Nature (9-12YO) accept?
- Alliance Française - Les Gardiens de la Nature (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 - Les Gardiens de la Nature (9-12YO) cost?
- Alliance Française - Les Gardiens de la Nature (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 - Les Gardiens de la Nature (9-12YO)'s hours?
- Alliance Française - Les Gardiens de la Nature (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 - Les Gardiens de la Nature (9-12YO)?
- Alliance Française - Les Gardiens de la Nature (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 - Les Gardiens de la Nature (9-12YO) provide lunch?
- Alliance Française - Les Gardiens de la Nature (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 - Les Gardiens de la Nature (9-12YO) compare to other language/cultural camps in Washington?
- Alliance Française - Les Gardiens de la Nature (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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