Summer Camps 2026

IN San Francisco And Sausalito, from Preschool through Gr8 

Summer Camps 2026 at the Lycée bring joyful, French-led experiences to three campuses: Ashbury (Pre-K–Grade 3), Sausalito Adventure Camp (Pre-K–Grade 3), and Ortega (Grades 4–8).

Weekly themes span arts, circus, science, sports, cooking, clinics, and intensives—balanced with outdoor play, safety, and warm, high-touch care. Selected weeks include field trips or lunch from our new Cantine! 

Explore dates, themes, and pricing below and save your spot.

a camper on a kayak with the city on the horizon

Sausalito Adventure Camp (Pre-K–Gr3)

Nature-forward days under the sun : woodcraft, water play, kayaking or boating (age-appropriate), outdoor games, and creative projects—mostly in French.

Preschooler with cap smiling at the camera during camp week

Ashbury CAMPS (Pre-K–Gr3)

A warm, French-led day camp with rotating themes—art, circus, science, sports, and cooking—plus select field trips for K–Gr3.
The ideal first camp experience!

a camper during a pottery class carrying some clay

Ortega CAMPS (Gr4–Gr8)

This camps offers a program of deep-dive weeks led by experienced coaches and artists: volleyball/basketball clinics, “Build Your Own Museum” art intensives, and a Math & Sports Bootcamp.

Sausalito Adventure Camp 

Outdoor-focused weeks inspired by our Marin setting—mostly in French.

• Language: primarily French (English support for newcomers)
• Grades: PreK and K-Gr3
• Field trips/off-campus adventures: selected weeks
• Lunch: included Weeks 6–7
• Location: Sausalito Campus (Marin)

Sausalito Adventure Camp blends nature exploration with joyful, French-led activities: woodcraft, waterfront games, kayaking/boating appropriate to age, trail walks, and creative projects that bring the outdoors into the art studio.

Days balance movement, discovery, and collaboration to build confidence, teamwork, and curiosity.

Select weeks add off-campus adventures; our team communicates logistics clearly so families feel informed and at ease. Whether your child is new to French or already bilingual, counselors model language in context so campers join in naturally.

ASHBURY CAMP

French-led, theme-based weeks with select field trips for K–Gr3.

• Language: primarily French (English support for newcomers)
• Grades: Pre-K–Gr3
• Field trips: K–Gr3 on select weeks
• Lunch: included Weeks 6–7 (Cooking, Art)
• Location: Ashbury Campus (San Francisco)

Explore, create, and play in French.

Each theme adds age-appropriate challenges—art studios and mixed media, circus movement and balance, team games and coordination, playful science and simple engineering, and a celebratory Cooking Week linked to our new Cantine. Kindergarten–Grade 3 campers may join local field trips on select weeks to extend the learning beyond campus. Counselors lead with warmth and clear routines so children feel safe, supported, and ready to try new things. For families new to French, we welcome all levels and offer gentle language support.

A moment of connection between camper and counselor
preschooler girl doing some art during camp

ORTEGA CAMP

Clinics, intensives, and a back-to-school bootcamp—skills with joy.

• Grades: 4 thru 8
• Pillars: sports clinics (volleyball, basketball), art intensives with pro artists, Math & Sports Bootcamp
• Lunch: included daily for Bootcamp week
• Location: Ortega Campus (San Francisco)

Ortega programs let older campers go deep!

Sports clinics emphasize fundamentals, positioning, and game IQ in a motivating team culture, led by experienced coaches from around the city. “Build Your Own Museum” art intensives pair studio practice (drawing, sculpture, painting, mixed media) with curation and exhibition skills—each week ends with a student-designed show. The Math & Sports Bootcamp blends engaging math refreshers with daily athletics to sharpen focus, rebuild confidence, and get students ready for fall. Materials are included for art camps; lunch is included daily during Bootcamp week.

counselor catching a group of young campers

GETTING READY FOR CAMPS : LOGISTICS AND MORE

Hours & extended care
Daily schedules and extended-day options are offered from 8 AM to 9 AM and for 4.30 PM to 5.30 PM for the Sausalito et Ashbury campuses. Refer to the handbook for more details.

What to bring
Comfortable layers, closed-toe shoes, refillable water bottle, hat/sunscreen, and a small backpack. Week-specific lists (e.g., art smock, towel) are sent before start dates.

Safety & staffing
All staff complete background checks and training. Aquatic/boating activities are supervised by qualified personnel; ratios are adjusted by age and activity.

Transportation & field trips
K–Gr3 may join local field trips on select weeks; permissions and itineraries are provided in advance. Sausalito off-campus adventures follow Marin safety guidelines.

Refunds & health
Refund, medication, and allergy procedures are shared at registration. Please update medical forms promptly so we can best support your child.

What’s included 
• Lunch included at :

  • Ashbury daily for weeks 6, 7 and 8.
  • Sausalito daily for weeks 6, 7.
  • Ortega daily for week 7 Math & Sport Bootcamp.

• All materials included for art intensives (Ortega)
• Coaching staff and equipment supplied for sports clinics
• Language model: primarily French with supportive English scaffolds for newcomers