French Academy DC runs French-immersion summer day camps in the Chevy Chase area of Washington, D.C. for children ages 5–13. Camps run Monday–Friday in July and August, 9am–3:30pm, using games, creative projects, language activities and outdoor play in small groups with native French-speaking teachers.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact French Academy DC directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Kate KinnairdI completed the Survival 1 class with Magali and it was so helpful! The classes are fun and practical and the material covered is manageable. Soon after completing the Survival 1 class, I took a trip to Paris, and it was great being able to use what I had learned. The class greatly enhanced the trip experience, and I am looking forward to taking more classes!
★★★★★M Vanessa AlvarezI’ve taken French Survival 1 and 2 in person and can’t recommend French Academy enough. The class sizes are small so the students get a lot of individual attention and I found the smaller class size made me more comfortable practicing conversing with my classmates. The curriculum is easy to follow, and it’s structured so that you learn useful vocabulary and grammar for day-to-day interactions. My instructors, Hakima and Ghalib, were superb.
★★★★★Savannah DavisMy first course at French Academy is finishing up and I’ve really enjoyed it! Pascal has been a great instructor as he provides helpful materials and does a good job facilitating conversation in our small group so everyone gets a chance to practice using the vocabulary. I appreciate that the classes are small which makes the environment more comfortable for speaking and asking questions. Will definitely be taking more classes with French Academy in the future
★★★★★Olivia S.Highly recommend the French Academy, especially with Eric! I started as a complete beginner in Survival 1, and since Week 1, I’ve noticed a major improvement in both my comprehension and pronunciation. The small class sizes at the French Academy make learning much less intimidating and allow for plenty of individual attention. Eric is an excellent teacher who creates a fully immersive environment and challenges us to speak and expand our vocabulary in every class! His teaching style makes learning French both fun and effective. I’m so grateful to have started my language journey here!
★★★★★Mary MervenneI have completed my first class with the French Academy DC. I have also taken many classes with Alliance Français. I prefer the French Academy's approach. They focus on developing conversation skills while reviewing grammar and learning new vocabulary. The class sizes are small (no more than six students) so each student can contribute to the discussions. I also like the grammar-related materials that we read for each class with the accompanying exercises. I really enjoyed our teacher. I'll be taking more classes with the French Academy! I would highly recommend this program.