Camp Info
| Ages: | 5–12 |
| Type: | Day |
| Month: | Summer |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Setting: | City |
| Academics: | Academics, Liberal Arts, History, Language, French Language |
| Arts: | Arts, Fine Arts, Arts & Crafts |
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San Diego, CA, USA
Alliance Française de San Diego Camps offer a playful way for children to experience French language and culture. The camp is conducted entirely in French, but children do not need previous French experience. The program welcomes everyone from beginners to native French speakers, making it a good fit for families looking for either a first introduction to French or an immersive environment for children who already speak the language.
The program is designed for children ages 5 to 12. Activities are built around weekly themes related to culture, geography, and history, so French becomes part of a larger adventure rather than the sole focus. Campers practice the language while playing games, working on creative projects, cooking, and taking part in interactive activities.
Each week has its own theme, giving returning campers a reason to come back and discover something different. The camp can also be booked by the day, offering flexibility for families. The regular program runs in the morning, with an optional extended-care period that includes lunch and additional quiet and creative activities.
This camp is especially appealing to children who enjoy languages, stories, crafts, cooking, and hands-on learning. It can also be a comfortable starting point for a child who has never studied French before.
| Ages: | 5–12 |
| Type: | Day |
| Month: | Summer |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Setting: | City |
| Academics: | Academics, Liberal Arts, History, Language, French Language |
| Arts: | Arts, Fine Arts, Arts & Crafts |
You won’t be charged yet. The camp will contact you to confirm all terms first.
You can still submit a quick request to let the camp know you’re interested.
Alliance Française de San Diego Camps are a day camp, so campers do not stay overnight. Children attend the daytime program and return home afterward.
The standard camp program runs from 9 AM to noon. Families can choose extended care until 2 PM. During this additional period, children have lunch and take part in relaxed activities such as construction games, coloring, and free reading.
The regular morning camp includes a complimentary snack.
Children who stay for extended care from noon to 2 PM have lunch during that period, but parents must provide it. The website describes the extended-care period as a combination of lunchtime and quieter activities, including construction games, coloring, and free reading.
The camp is built around weekly themes, with each session exploring different aspects of the French language and culture. Children take part in activities connected to culture, geography, and history while using French throughout the program.
The themed approach gives campers a chance to explore French-speaking communities and cultural topics through hands-on activities rather than relying only on classroom instruction. Creative projects, games, cooking, and interactive experiences are part of the camp's regular format.
The activities program blends French language practice with culture, creativity, and play. Children use French throughout the morning while taking part in games, arts and crafts, cooking, and other interactive projects. Weekly themes introduce topics related to French-speaking cultures, geography, and history, giving children different subjects to explore throughout the summer.
The extended-care period adds a slower-paced part of the day, with lunch followed by activities such as construction games, coloring, and free reading.
