Camp d’été

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Camp d’été
(Rising Grades 1-5)
 
The Camp d’été (or “Summer Camp”) is our French immersion day camp for students entering grades 1-5 in the fall. No French? No problem! Whether your child is an absolute beginner or a native speaker, our four-week immersion program allows campers to develop language skills at their own pace in a fun and inclusive setting.

Camp Facts

• Inclusive French Immersion: All activities are conducted in French and adapted to support every level of language experience.

• Exciting Field Trips: Weekly off-campus outings include visits to local museums, parks, and attractions.

• Balanced Daily Activities: Campers will participate in structured group projects, hands-on learning, and collaborative games, as well as free playtime to unwind and socialize with friends.

• Special Events & Traditions: Camps include themed spirit days, Kermesse (carnival), and an all-camp picnic.
 
Register for one, two, three, or all four weeks of Camp d’été to get the full experience!

Location:

Mercer Island Campus
3795 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040

Times:

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with before-care available starting at 8:00 AM and after-care available until 6:00 PM.

Session Dates, Themes & Pricing

WEEK 1 | GAME ON! | $560
June 29-July 3 (no camp on July 3)

Ultimate Games are all about teamwork, strategy, friendly competition, and physical fun, all through the lens of language immersion! Campers will learn game-based challenges and cooperative problem-solving activities that emphasize fair play, communication, and positive team spirit. From classic relays to creative team challenges inspired by puzzles and logic games, students will build confidence, gross motor skills, and French communication while celebrating effort and achievement.

WEEK 2 | KITCHEN LAB! | $700
July 6-10

Food meets science and creativity! Campers explore global flavors, nutrition basics, food design, and simple cooking projects. They’ll invent snack recipes, learn about sustainable food systems, and experiment with taste, texture, and presentation.

WEEK 3 | PUZZLE ACADEMY | $700
July 13-17

Calling all detectives! Campers solve daily riddles, logic challenges, scavenger hunts, and team-based mystery missions. With escape-room-style challenges and collaborative problem solving, this camp builds critical thinking skills in an exciting, high-energy environment.

WEEK 4 | NATURE NAVIGATOR | $700
July 20-24

An adventure-based week focused on teamwork and outdoor skills. Campers learn map reading, basic survival concepts, shelter-building challenges, and cooperative games that emphasize leadership and resilience. It’s all about problem-solving and working together under “expedition” scenarios.

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