Camp · Language/Cultural · Ages 9–16 · $2,900/week
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▌ Language/Cultural · Ages 9–16

Canoe Island French Camp - Les Chevaliers

San Juan Islands · $2,900/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 outdoor act...

▌ Editor's read Canoe Island French Camp - Les Chevaliers operates on a private island in the San Juan Islands, offering an immersive French language and culture experience. The camp has been operating for over 60 years, founded by Dr. Nicolas and Harriet Hart, and is run by a non-profit organization. The website states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, indicating a high level of supervision and personalized attention. The camp explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Programs are overnight, with sessions lasting two or three weeks. Google reviews average 4.9 stars from 30 reviews, with parents frequently praising the immersive language environment, unique island setting, and caring staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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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 - Les Chevaliers 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
Not verified
Established
1966 (60 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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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 (Aug 16-Aug 27). 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 - Les Chevaliers

What ages does Canoe Island French Camp - Les Chevaliers accept?
Canoe Island French Camp - Les Chevaliers 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 - Les Chevaliers cost?
Canoe Island French Camp - Les Chevaliers publishes $2,900/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Canoe Island French Camp - Les Chevaliers's hours?
Canoe Island French Camp - Les Chevaliers 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.
Who runs Canoe Island French Camp - Les Chevaliers?
Canoe Island French Camp - Les Chevaliers 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 - Les Chevaliers provide lunch?
Canoe Island French Camp - Les Chevaliers 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 - Les Chevaliers compare to other language/cultural camps in Orcas?
Canoe Island French Camp - Les Chevaliers 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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