French Camps: Early Years
Embark on a joyful, inquiry-filled journey into French language and culture with our one-week immersive summer camps for children entering Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten in Fall 2026 (campers must be Age 4 by the start of camp). Grounded in the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), our camps emphasize learning through play, exploration, and meaningful hands-on experiences. Whether your child is brand-new to French or already speaks some of the language, this immersive program is developmentally appropriate for all levels -- young children learn languages naturally, especially when engaged in rich, playful contexts. Each week features a unique theme that sparks curiosity and invites campers to explore aspects of the French-speaking world . Your child will build language skills, confidence, and global awareness -- while having an unforgettable week of fun!
WISummer operates Monday-Friday (unless otherwise noted), with core care provided from 8:30 AM-3:30 PM. Families may add optional Extended Day Care until 6:00 PM. Each week features a distinct theme rooted in language acquisition and learning. Families can register for one or multiple weeks (up to six weeks total). Click Here for a sample daily schedule.
Session 1: June 22-26
$550 - Camp Only
$225 - Extended Day
Weekly Theme: Dance & Drama
This week is all about movement and creativity. Campers will dance, play, and engage in the dramatic arts. Activities include:
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French Dance Party: move and groove with traditional French dances like the lively bourrées to graceful ballet-inspired steps
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Role Play Adventures: Become shopkeepers, wizards, superheroes, pirates, royalty, and more as you bring stories to life through imaginative play.
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Costume & Accessory Design: Create your own costumes and accessories using fabric, paper, and craft materials, inspired by favorite characters, animals, and stories.
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And More!
All camp programming includes indoor and outdoor play, general camp activities like games, story time, dramatic play, nature exploration, rest time, other fun adventures, and special events.
Session 2: June 29-July 2
(no camp Friday, July 3)
$480 - Camp Only
$180 - Extended Day
Weekly Theme: Cooking
Food is a fantastic way to learn language, and this week campers will discover the flavors and foods of the French-speaking world. Activities include:
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Cooking Fun: Prepare simple French dishes like crêpes, mini tartines, or fruit salad
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Tasting adventure: Sample French snacks like baugette, croissant, fromage, and practice food-related vocabulary
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Culinary Art: Craft food-themed art projects and recipe book.
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And More!
All camp programming includes indoor and outdoor play, general camp activities like games, story time, dramatic play, nature exploration, rest time, other fun adventures and special events.
Session 3: July 6-10
$550 - Camp Only
$225 - Extended Day
Weekly Theme: Nature & Ecology
Campers will explore the wonders of nature! They'll discover plants and ecological concepts and have fun outside. Activities include:
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Nature Walk: Observe trees, flowers and insects while learning their names in French
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Plant a Garden: Sow seeds and learn how plants grow.
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Bug Hunt: Search for different bugs, then learn about the butterfly life-cycle, ant-hills, and beehives.
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Water Experiments: Explore how water moves through fun sensory science play.
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And More!
All camp programming includes indoor and outdoor play, general camp activities like games, story time, dramatic play, nature exploration, rest time, other fun adventures, and special events.
Session 4: July 13-17
$550 - Camp Only
$225 - Extended Day
Weekly Theme: Explorers of the World
Become a global traveler without leaving DC! This week is all about discovering the world around us through a French lens. Activities include:
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Building a Map: design a large world map that highlights countries where French is spoken to learn about world geography.
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Culture & Traditions: Learn about different cultures and traditions across the French-speaking world.
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Global Storytime: Listen to French folktales and design your own story.
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And More!
All camp programming includes indoor and outdoor play, general camp activities like games, story time, dramatic play, nature exploration, rest time, other fun adventures and special guests.
Session 5: July 20-24
$550 - Camp Only
$225 - Camp & Extended Day
Weekly Theme: Animal Kingdom
Embark on a wild adventure through the animal kingdom while learning French words for animals and their habitats. Discover creatures from rainforests, oceans, deserts, and mountains across the French-speaking world! Activities include:
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Animal Masks: create colorful masks and costumes of your favorite animal.
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Habitat exploration: Explore different places animals call home and design a habitat model from craft materials.
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Movement & Sounds: Pretend to move and sound like different animals through games, dramatic play, and storytime.
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Meet and Animal: Experience an animal encounter right at WIS with a special guest.
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And More!
All camp programming includes indoor and outdoor play, general camp activities like games, story time, dramatic play, nature exploration, rest time, other fun adventures, and special guests.
Session 6: July 27-31
$550 - Camp Only
$225 - Camp & Extended Day
Weekly Theme: Art & Music
It's time to really get creative! Campers will explore art through history while practicing French vocabulary for colors, shapes, and famous works of French art and architecture. Activities include:
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Galerie d'Art: Spend the week creating your own art gallery showcase just like the Louvre!
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Famous Artists: Discover famous French artists such as Monet, Cézanne, and Le Corbusier with storytelling and art activities inspired by their work.
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Songs & Instruments: Make instruments and sing songs in French
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And More!
All camp programming includes indoor and outdoor play, general camp activities like games, story time, dramatic play, nature exploration, rest time, other fun adventures, and special guests.