EFBA French Immersion Programs

EFBA French Immersion Programs offers French immersion summer camps that take place entirely in French and include cultural outings. The camps use weekly themes and a play-based and project-based approach within a broader 12-year curriculum. The program also includes a Counselor-in-Training option for teens ages 12 to 15 at all camp locations.

• Ages: 3–15 years old
• Schedule: Summer camp days run from 8:30am to 3:00pm, with optional French-language aftercare from 3:00pm to 6:00pm; multiple one-week sessions are offered in June, July, and early August 2026 in several Bay Area cities

EFBA French Immersion Programs is part of EFBA, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization promoting bilingualism by teaching French in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Since 2009, the organization has developed an original model to make bilingual education accessible and affordable. EFBA describes its mission as offering a bilingual, multicultural French-language education that opens children’s minds to the world.

The program states that it is committed to respecting the dignity and well-being of each child and to creating a respectful and positive environment. It also states a commitment to welcoming all children regardless of ability, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, cultural, racial, ethnic or national origin, social origin, opinions, or beliefs, and notes that children with special needs are warmly welcomed at the summer camps. Families of children with special needs are asked to share specific needs during enrollment and to give at least one month’s notice before the start date so EFBA can plan reasonable accommodations.

EFBA notes that its team members are first aid and CPR certified and have completed background checks. The organization reports that approximately fifty volunteers each year support the afterschool program, summer camps, and cultural outings. EFBA is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and its summer camps are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), which EFBA states involves standards for health, safety, and risk management. The organization identifies Gabrielle Durana as its Founder and President.

Parent testimonials mention small classes, a special needs assistant in the afterschool program, and staff-led outdoor games and interactive workbooks that support French vocabulary during cultural outings. Another testimonial from the founder highlights a focus on preserving native languages, early language learning, and valuing linguistic and cultural diversity.

Last updated March 17, 2026.