A Taste of Fables: French Through Food & Stories (Fables à  croquer)

Cook, create, taste, and discover the magic of French fables!

Step into the wonderful world of Jean de La Fontaine, where clever foxes, hungry ants, speedy hares, and thoughtful tortoises inspire a week of culinary adventures!

In this playful, hands-on camp for children ages 5–11, campers will discover famous French fables through simple recipes, fun food activities, creative games, and storytelling. Each day, a new animal and its story will inspire delicious creations while introducing children to French vocabulary, expressions, and culture.

From preparing a snack fit for a clever fox to creating a treat inspired by the hardworking ant, children will explore flavors, experiment with ingredients, and bring stories to life in the kitchen. Along the way, they will practice everyday French through playful activities, act out memorable characters, and discover the little lessons hidden in each tale.

No previous French or cooking experience is needed—just curiosity, creativity, and an appetite for adventure!

A delicious blend of French language, storytelling, creativity, and hands-on fun!

Our teachers are francophone or close to native and they are certified to teach French as a second language.

Ages 5-11 • Camp in French but No French experience is required.

December 21st to 24th - 9am to 12pm 
$299 for members - $310 for non members

5% early bird discount until November 22 with the code EARLYBIRDCAMP

Need care after camp?  
Add our Extended Care option (12:00 – 2:00 pm)
$89 AF Members / $99 Non-Members.

If cannot join for 4 days, book per day at this link
https://www.afsandiego.org/products/af-camps-per-day/

An Adventure of Mystery, Discovery & Imagination

Step into a magical winter forest where secrets are waiting to be uncovered!

In this imaginative four-day camp for children ages 5–11, campers will join a group of woodland friends on an exciting adventure filled with mysterious messages, secret maps, hidden clues, and magical challenges.

Each day, a new chapter of the story will lead children on a journey of discovery. They will solve puzzles, follow secret trails, explore mazes, create their own forest maps, build bridges, and take part in fun movement games and team challenges.

Through storytelling, hands-on activities, arts and crafts, problem-solving games, and imaginative play, children will develop their creativity, observation skills, confidence, and ability to work together.

Every day brings a new mission and a special discovery, leading to a grand finale: awakening the thousand stars and celebrating the completion of their magical forest adventure!

With plenty of opportunities to imagine, explore, create, and collaborate, this camp offers a wonderful combination of storytelling, creativity, and playful learning.

No special skills needed—just curiosity, imagination, and a sense of adventure!

Our teachers are francophone or close to native and they are certified to teach French as a second language. 

Ages 5-11 • Camp in French but No French experience is required.

December 28th to 31st - 9am to 12pm 
$299 for members - $310 for non members

5% early bird discount until November 22 with the code EARLYBIRDCAMP

Need care after camp?  
Add our Extended Care option (12:00 – 2:00 pm)
$89 AF Members / $99 Non-Members.

If cannot join for 4 days, book per day at this link
https://www.afsandiego.org/products/af-camps-per-day/

Gustave Eiffel: Art, Imagination & French Culture

A 3-Day Creative Adventure

What do the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty and spectacular iron bridges have in common? They are all connected to the genius of French engineer Gustave Eiffel!

This camp will invite students to discover the fascinating world of Gustave Eiffel through three days of creativity, art and hands-on fun. Inspired by his iconic creations, children will explore famous landmarks from Paris to New York while expressing their imagination through painting, clay modelling, collage and 3D crafts.

Children will experiment with colours, shapes and textures, discover different artistic techniques and bring their own architectural masterpieces to life.

A unique artistic adventure where France, creativity, and imagination come together!
Ages 5-11 • Camp in French but No French experience is required.

November 23rd to 25th - 9am to 2pm
$299 for members - $310 for non members

A gentle and joyful first contact with the French language for children ages 2 to 5.

In this playful environment, children discover French through songs, stories, movement, and art activities designed to spark curiosity and imagination. Each session blends rhythm, color, and creativity — from singing simple French tunes and listening to short tales, to exploring textures and shapes in themed crafts.

The goal is to nurture early language awareness while creating positive, sensory-rich experiences that make French feel natural and fun.

Teacher: Nadine El Rayess

classes are scheduled on

• September 26
• October 10
• October 17
• October 24
• December 5
• December 12

Children need to be accompanied by one adult.

A gentle and joyful first contact with the French language for toddlers ages 2 to 5.

In this playful environment, children discover French through songs, stories, movement, and art activities designed to spark curiosity and imagination. Each session blends rhythm, color, and creativity — from singing simple French tunes and listening to short tales, to exploring textures and shapes in themed crafts.

The goal is to nurture early language awareness while creating positive, sensory-rich experiences that make French feel natural and fun.

Children need to be accompanied by an adult.

Designed for French-speaking children enrolled in Kindergarten, this class helps build the essential foundations for reading and writing in French. Through games, stories, songs, and hands-on activities, students develop phonemic awareness, letter recognition, alphabet knowledge, and early writing skills.

Children strengthen their understanding of French sounds, vocabulary and begin connecting spoken language to written language in a fun and supportive environment. This class is ideal for young francophone learners who already speak or understand French fluently but are not yet reading or writing independently in either French or English.

This class is designed to equip students with the foundations needed to move confidently into our 6+ French literacy classes.

Designed for French-speaking children enrolled in Kindergarten, this class helps build the essential foundations for reading and writing in French. Through games, stories, songs, and hands-on activities, students develop phonemic awareness, letter recognition, alphabet knowledge, and early writing skills.

Children strengthen their understanding of French sounds, vocabulary and begin connecting spoken language to written language in a fun and supportive environment.

This class is ideal for young francophone learners who already speak or understand French fluently but are not yet reading or writing independently in either French or English.

This class is designed to equip students with the foundations needed to move confidently into our 6+ French literacy classes.

Designed for French-speaking children enrolled in Kindergarten, this class helps build the essential foundations for reading and writing in French. Through games, stories, songs, and hands-on activities, students develop phonemic awareness, letter recognition, alphabet knowledge, and early writing skills.

Children strengthen their understanding of French sounds, vocabulary and begin connecting spoken language to written language in a fun and supportive environment. This class is ideal for young francophone learners who already speak or understand French fluently but are not yet reading or writing independently in either French or English.

This class is designed to equip students with the foundations needed to move confidently into our 6+ French literacy classes.

Designed for French-speaking children enrolled in Kindergarten, this class helps build the essential foundations for reading and writing in French. Through games, stories, songs, and hands-on activities, students develop phonemic awareness, letter recognition, alphabet knowledge, and early writing skills.

Children strengthen their understanding of French sounds, vocabulary and begin connecting spoken language to written language in a fun and supportive environment.

This class is ideal for young francophone learners who already speak or understand French fluently but are not yet reading or writing independently in either French or English.

This class is designed to equip students with the foundations needed to move confidently into our 6+ French literacy classes.

This French class is designed for children ages 6 to 8 who are new to French. Through games, songs, stories, crafts, and interactive activities, students build a strong foundation in French while developing essential vocabulary, basic phrases, and early communication skills.

In a fun and supportive environment, children gain confidence listening to and speaking French as they discover the language through age-appropriate activities and cultural exploration.

For this class, children will need the following books:

Trompette 1  – Livre de l’élève —— Hélène Vanthier -  Clé International - ISBN Trompette, méthode de français, niveau 1, A1.1 (French edition) - Hélène Vanthier - 2 million+ books 

Trompette 1  – Cahier d'activités - Hélène Vanthier -  Clé International - Trompette, méthode de français, niveau 1, A1.1 : cahier d'activités (French edition) - Linda Maldji, Hélène Vanthier - 2 million+ books

Designed for children aged 6 to 8 who have been learning French for at least one school year. 

Moving beyond playful exposure, it offers a structured and engaging approach to building vocabulary, forming sentences, and holding everyday conversations. Through interactive lessons and thoughtfully crafted activities, students will deepen their understanding and gain the confidence to become independent French speakers.

For this class, children will need the following books. Please purchase your own copy before the class begins. The books are available online.

If you do not receive your book in time for the first class, the teacher will be able to provide you with a copy for the session.

• Trompette 1  – Livre de l’élève —— Hélène Vanthier -  Clé International - ISBN 978-2-09-035892-6
  
• Trompette 1  – Cahier d'activités - Hélène Vanthier -  Clé International -  ISBN 978-2-09-035893-3
  

This class is designed for children who speak French at home or in their community, but who haven’t yet learned to read or write it with confidence. Through playful activities, songs, stories, and games, children begin to connect spoken French with written words.

They’ll learn how to recognize sounds and letters, build simple sentences, and discover the basic rules of grammar — all in a fun and supportive environment. The goal is to help them feel proud of their French and ready to use it in school and beyond.

Teacher: Alexandra Hauffen

This class is designed for children who speak French at home or in their community, but who haven’t yet learned to read or write it with confidence. Through playful activities, songs, stories, and games, children begin to connect spoken French with written words.

They’ll learn how to recognize sounds and letters, build simple sentences, and discover the basic rules of grammar — all in a fun and supportive environment. The goal is to help them feel proud of their French and ready to use it in school and beyond.

Teacher: Alexandra

This Saturday morning French class is designed for children aged 6 to 8 who are complete beginners or have only had minimal exposure to French. 

Moving beyond playful discovery, the course offers a structured yet lively approach to building vocabulary, forming simple sentences, and engaging in everyday conversations. Through interactive lessons, songs, stories, and creative activities, children will develop a solid foundation in French while gaining the confidence to express themselves naturally. A joyful and supportive environment helps young learners take their first steps toward becoming independent French speakers. 
For this class, children will need the following books. Please purchase your own copy before the class begins. The books are available online.

If you do not receive your book in time for the first class, the teacher will be able to provide you with a copy for the session.

• Trompette 1  – Livre de l’élève —— Hélène Vanthier -  Clé International - ISBN 978-2-09-035892-6
  
• Trompette 1  – Cahier d'activités - Hélène Vanthier -  Clé International -  ISBN 978-2-09-035893-3

Teacher: Nadine El Rayess

This Saturday morning French class is designed for children aged 6 to 8 who have minimal exposure to French. 

Moving beyond playful discovery, the course offers a structured yet lively approach to building vocabulary, forming simple sentences, and engaging in everyday conversations. Through interactive lessons, songs, stories, and creative activities, children will develop a solid foundation in French while gaining the confidence to express themselves naturally. A joyful and supportive environment helps young learners take their first steps toward becoming independent French speakers. 

For this class, children will need the following books:

Trompette 1  – Livre de l’élève —— Hélène Vanthier -  Clé International - ISBN Trompette, méthode de français, niveau 1, A1.1 (French edition) - Hélène Vanthier - 2 million+ books 

Trompette 1  – Cahier d'activités - Hélène Vanthier -  Clé International - Trompette, méthode de français, niveau 1, A1.1 : cahier d'activités (French edition) - Linda Maldji, Hélène Vanthier - 2 million+ books

Teacher: Nadine 

This warm and engaging class is designed for children aged 6 to 8 who have already had one school year of  exposure to French. Through playful activities and interactive lessons, students build confidence while developing essential vocabulary, phrases, and conversational skills.

Our approach encourages natural language acquisition in a joyful, supportive environment — perfect for young learners ready to deepen their understanding of French.

For this class, children will need the following books. Please purchase your own copy before the class begins. The books are available online.

If you do not receive your book in time for the first class, the teacher will be able to provide you with a copy for the session.

• Trompette 2  – Livre de l’élève —— Hélène Vanthier -  Clé International - ISBN 978-2-09-035895-7 
  
• Trompette 2  – Cahier d'activités - Hélène Vanthier -  Clé International -  ISBN 978-2-09-035896-4

Teacher: Gaelle Goutain

This warm and engaging class is designed for children aged 6 to 8 who have already had one school year of  exposure to French. Through playful activities and interactive lessons, students build confidence while developing essential vocabulary, phrases, and conversational skills.

Our approach encourages natural language acquisition in a joyful, supportive environment — perfect for young learners ready to deepen their understanding of French.

For this class, children will need the following books. Please purchase your own copy before the class begins. The books are available online.

If you do not receive your book in time for the first class, the teacher will be able to provide you with a copy for the session.

Trompette 2  – Livre de l’élève —— Hélène Vanthier -  Clé International - Trompette, méthode de français, niveau 2, A1.2 (French edition) - Hélène Vanthier - 2 million+ books

Trompette 2  – Cahier d'activités - Hélène Vanthier -  Clé International -  Trompette, méthode de français, niveau 2, A1.2 : cahier d'activités (French edition) - Linda Maldji, Hélène Vanthier - 2 million+ books 

Teacher: Gaelle

This class is designed for children who speak French at home or in their community, but who haven’t yet learned to read or write it with confidence. Through playful activities, songs, stories, and games, children begin to connect spoken French with written words.

They’ll learn how to recognize sounds and letters, build simple sentences, and discover the basic rules of grammar — all in a fun and supportive environment. The goal is to help them feel proud of their French and ready to use it in school and beyond.

Teacher: Alexandra Hauffen

This class is designed for children who speak French at home or in their community, but who haven’t yet learned to read or write it with confidence. Through playful activities, songs, stories, and games, children begin to connect spoken French with written words.

They’ll learn how to recognize sounds and letters, build simple sentences, and discover the basic rules of grammar — all in a fun and supportive environment. The goal is to help them feel proud of their French and ready to use it in school and beyond.

Teacher: Alexandra

Come join this fun and engaging beginner French course for students aged 9 to 11 who are just starting their journey in French.

Through interactive activities, songs, and group discussions, children will build a strong foundation in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Each session encourages participation and creativity while helping students gain the confidence and skills needed to progress to the next level.

A lively and supportive environment makes learning French both enjoyable and rewarding.

For this class, children will need the following books. Please purchase your own copy before the class begins. The books are available online.

If you do not receive your book in time for the first class, the teacher will be able to provide you with a copy for the session.

• Sésame 1 – Livre de l’élève —— Marianne Capouet, Hugues Denisot - Hachette - ISBN 9782016287439
  
• Sésame 1 – Cahier d'activités - Marianne Capouet, Hugues Denisot - Hachette  -  ISBN 9782017159186

Teacher: Olivier Pelanne

Come join this fun and engaging beginner French course for students aged 9 to 11 who are just starting their journey in French.

Through interactive activities, songs, and group discussions, children will build a strong foundation in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Each session encourages participation and creativity while helping students gain the confidence and skills needed to progress to the next level.

A lively and supportive environment makes learning French both enjoyable and rewarding.

For this class, children will need the following books. Please purchase your own copy before the class begins. The books are available online.

If you do not receive your book in time for the first class, the teacher will be able to provide you with a copy for the session.

• Sésame 1 – Livre de l’élève —— Marianne Capouet, Hugues Denisot - Hachette - ISBN 9782016287439
  
• Sésame 1 – Cahier d'activités - Marianne Capouet, Hugues Denisot - Hachette  -  ISBN 9782017159186

Teacher: Olivier 

Designed for children aged 9 to 11 who have been learning French for at least one school year.

Come join this incredibly fun and engaging beginner French course for students ages 9 and older to build a strong foundation in the French language. Through interactive activities and group discussions, students can practice their reading, writing, and speaking and improve their overall skills to move on to the next level.

For this class, children will need the following books. Please purchase your own copy before the class begins. The books are available online.

If you do not receive your book in time for the first class, the teacher will be able to provide you with a copy for the session.

• Sésame 2 – Livre de l’élève —— Hugues Denisot - Hachette - ISBN 978-2017112792
  
• Sésame 2 – Cahier d'activités - Cédric Crosnier, Hugues Denisot, Noémie Dedieu - Hachette  -  ISBN 978-2017112808

Teacher: Nadine El Rayess

This class is ideal for children who already have a foundation in French and are eager to take the next step. 

Through games, stories, and interactive activities, they’ll begin forming longer sentences, asking questions, expressing opinions, and talking about future actions. 

Along the way, they’ll build confidence using French in real-life situations

For this class, children will need the following books. Please purchase your own copy before the class begins. The books are available online.

If you do not receive your book in time for the first class, the teacher will be able to provide you with a copy for the session.

• Sésame 2 – Livre de l’élève —— Hugues Denisot - Hachette - ISBN 978-2017112792
  
• Sésame 2 – Cahier d'activités - Cédric Crosnier, Hugues Denisot, Noémie Dedieu - Hachette  -  ISBN 978-2017112808

Teacher: Anastasia Shapovalova

Come join this fun and engaging advanced beginner French course for students ages 9 and up. Through interactive activities, games, and group discussions, students will strengthen their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills while building confidence in French. This course provides a solid foundation and prepares students to progress successfully to the next level.

• Hourra ! 3 - Livre de l'élève et Cahier d'activités
  By Hugues Denisot and Stéphanie Rivasseau
  Hachette FLE  
  

Teacher: Anastasia 

Already built a strong foundation in French? 

Join our Intermediate B1 course, designed for students aged 9 and up who are ready to take their learning further.

In this dynamic and supportive environment, students will:

• Strengthen their ability to express thoughts clearly and confidently
  
• Explore new grammar and vocabulary
  
• Participate in a fun international project that connects learners across cultures
  

Come continue your French journey with us — learning has never been this engaging!

Teacher: Nadine

Already built a strong foundation in French? 

Join the fourth part of our Intermediate B1 course, designed for students aged 9 and up who are ready to take their learning further.

In this dynamic and supportive environment, students will:

• Strengthen their ability to express thoughts clearly and confidently
  
• Explore new grammar and vocabulary

Come continue your French journey with us — learning has never been this engaging!

Teacher: Nadine