Alliance Française - Les JudoKalligraphes
Alliance Française offers French immersion day camps in Washington D.C., focusing on language acquisition through cultural activities like Judo and calligraphy.
▌ Editor's read The Alliance Française - Les JudoKalligraphes camp website (francedc.org/camps) loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer programs. The camp is a day camp, offering full-day French immersion experiences for children aged 5-10. It is run by the Alliance Française of Washington D.C., a non-profit organization dedicated to French language and culture. The camp's unique selling proposition is its combination of French language learning with specific cultural activities like Judo and calligraphy, as indicated by the camp's name and program descriptions. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing on the website. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. Google reviews for Alliance Française de Washington D.C. show a rating of 4.7 stars based on 100 reviews, with many positive comments about language instruction and cultural events, though specific camp reviews are not readily available. Social media handles found are @alliancefrancaise_dc on Instagram and afrancaise.dc on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–11
Alliance Française - Les JudoKalligraphes fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given language/cultural program.
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: 5–11
- 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 JudoKalligraphes
- What ages does Alliance Française - Les JudoKalligraphes accept?
- Alliance Française - Les JudoKalligraphes is open to children ages 5–11. 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 JudoKalligraphes cost?
- Alliance Française - Les JudoKalligraphes 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 JudoKalligraphes's hours?
- Alliance Française - Les JudoKalligraphes 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 JudoKalligraphes?
- Alliance Française - Les JudoKalligraphes 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 JudoKalligraphes provide lunch?
- Alliance Française - Les JudoKalligraphes 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 JudoKalligraphes compare to other language/cultural camps in Washington?
- Alliance Française - Les JudoKalligraphes 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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