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Canoe Island French Camp - La Revolution Francaise

San Juan Islands · $967/week

Canoe Island French Camp offers immersive French language and culture programs for youth on a private island in the San Juan Islands, focusing on experientia...

▌ Editor's read Canoe Island French Camp's website loads successfully, detailing their immersive French language and culture programs for youth on a private island. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, demonstrating adherence to recognized safety and operational standards. According to their 'About Us' page, the camp was founded in 1964 by Dr. Jean-Louis Brindamour, indicating 60 years of operation, and is run by a non-profit organization. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks. Programs are overnight, offering a full immersion experience. Google reviews average 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the unique island setting, effective language instruction, and caring staff. Social media handles include @canoeislandfrenchcamp on Instagram and CanoeIslandFrenchCamp on Facebook, showcasing camp activities and community engagement.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196660+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 9–16

Canoe Island French Camp - La Revolution Francaise is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. language/cultural programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1966 (60 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Language/Cultural
  • Ages: 9–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: PO Box 370, Orcas, WA 98280, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $2900 total for 12 days session (Jun 21-Jul 2). Sliding scale $2,900-$5,100 depending on session length. Financial aid available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Canoe Island French Camp - La Revolution Francaise

What ages does Canoe Island French Camp - La Revolution Francaise accept?
Canoe Island French Camp - La Revolution Francaise is open to children ages 9–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Canoe Island French Camp - La Revolution Francaise cost?
Canoe Island French Camp - La Revolution Francaise publishes $967/week for the standard session. USD. $2900 total for 12 days session (Jun 21-Jul 2). Sliding scale $2,900-$5,100 depending on session length. Financial aid available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Canoe Island French Camp - La Revolution Francaise's hours?
Canoe Island French Camp - La Revolution Francaise runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Canoe Island French Camp - La Revolution Francaise accredited?
Yes — Canoe Island French Camp - La Revolution Francaise is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 60 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Canoe Island French Camp - La Revolution Francaise?
Canoe Island French Camp - La Revolution Francaise is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 60 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Canoe Island French Camp - La Revolution Francaise provide lunch?
Canoe Island French Camp - La Revolution Francaise does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Canoe Island French Camp - La Revolution Francaise compare to other language/cultural camps in Orcas?
Canoe Island French Camp - La Revolution Francaise is one of 5 language/cultural camps in Orcas that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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