Rochambeau, the French International School is excited to conduct its summer program at our state-of-the-art Maplewood campus in the Heart of Bethesda.
Summer @ Rochambeau will offer a French immersion day camp for kids aged 2.5 to 10 years, which focuses on learning through play, activities and discovery, in a fun, supportive environment.
Create an account on CampBrain.com prior to registration day.
A 20 min cart timer will be applied to allow families time to add all wanted sessions to the cart before making payment. Please note that if payment has not been made once the 10 mins are done, your cart items will be released and made available for other families to access.
If your child requires medication during the camp day (prescription or over-the-counter), you must also submit the appropriate forms. You can upload these forms directly to your application after the registration has been completed.
Staff will be available by email at camps@rochambeau.org to help with any issues that may arise.
Get ready for an exciting summer of play, discovery, and French immersion! Designed for our youngest campers, Camp des Petits Renards offers a welcoming and nurturing environment where children learn and explore through movement, creativity, and hands-on experiences. Whether your child is brand new to French or already familiar with it, this camp helps them build confidence and curiosity at a pace that feels natural and developmentally appropriate.
Through songs, stories, imaginative play, sensory activities, and outdoor adventures, French is woven into every part of the day. Our small groups and caring bilingual staff make sure every camper feels seen, supported, and excited to learn.
Get ready for an exciting summer of play, discovery, and French immersion! Designed for our youngest campers, Camp des Petits Renards offers a welcoming and nurturing environment where children learn and explore through movement, creativity, and hands-on experiences. Whether your child is brand new to French or already familiar with it, this camp helps them build confidence and curiosity at a pace that feels natural and developmentally appropriate.
Through songs, stories, imaginative play, sensory activities, and outdoor adventures, French is woven into every part of the day. Our small groups and caring bilingual staff make sure every camper feels seen, supported, and excited to learn.
En garde, Mousquetaires! Join us this summer for Rochambeau’s first-ever bilingual French–English Soccer Camp, where young athletes sharpen their footwork, teamwork, and confidence—on and off the field. Led by our very own Mousquetaires coaches who are bilingual, players will work on technical ball skills (dribbling, passing, shooting), defensive and offensive soccer tactics and strategies, as well as team building and cooperation. Our Rochambeau Mousquetaires bilingual French–English soccer camp is packed with challenging drills, friendly matches, and tons of fun—tout en français et en anglais !
Available from Week 4 to Week 9
Soccer Camp:
Coach Afiwa Missoh is in her first season as a girls’ soccer coach at Rochambeau, The French International School, where she leads the U7 and U9 teams. Before joining Rochambeau, she coached at Soccer Shots from 2022 to 2024, introducing young players to the game and helping them build confidence while having fun, focusing on fundamentals and teamwork. She brings a blend of organization, energy, and care for young athletes, with a strong belief that sports are not only about competition, but also about building character and finding joy on and off the field.
Coach David Olubusoye is an experienced youth soccer coach with a proven record of success at both academy and community levels. He has coached teams to multiple tournament and league championships and was named Coach of the Year by Elite Soccer Youth Development Academy in 2024. With a U.S. Soccer Federation National C License and experience coaching with the Real Madrid Soccer Foundation USA, he focuses on developing player skills, teamwork, and confidence while fostering a positive and disciplined environment.
Coach Yassine Moslah is a U.S. Soccer Federation National D License coach, with a certificate in Football Tactical Analysis from FC Barcelona. He has extensive experience coaching a wide range of youth teams from U7 to Varsity and winning various tournaments in the region. He has been coaching soccer at Rochambeau for four years leading the Boys U10 EDP team along with the U11 and U12 girls team. He has also coached with Brit-Am, Potomac Soccer Association and several other soccer academies around the Bethesda area. His coaching philosophy is grounded in positive communication, supporting players to work hard to improve their knowledge and skills, and linking training to game performance. He is from Tunisia and speaks French, English, Italian, and Arabic.
Coach Ahmed Ellawindy is in his first season as a soccer coach at Rochambeau, The French International School, where he leads the Boys U10 and U11 teams. Prior to moving to the U.S., Ahmed spent several years coaching all ages at the Elite International Soccer Academy in Cairo, Egypt. His goal is to help players sharpen their skills while developing confidence and teamwork on and off the field, and he hopes to inspire a lifelong love of the game in all of his players. He speaks English, French, and Arabic.
Judo Camp is taught by Sensei Frederic Hocdé, a second degree black belt who teaches judo in the Washington, D.C. area and has been teaching Judo at Rochambeau for many years. He has succeeded in developing a top-notch Judo program that develops confidence, discipline, strength, agility and fun. As both an individual and team discipline, children learn to share, be motivated, and improve physical and mental performance.
HoopEd Camp PlayOn!
HoopEd brings camp back to the Old School! Campers will spend each day on the playground and in the gym rotating through all the old favorite sports and games including kickball, soccer, whiffle ball, dodgeball, capture the flag and more! Camp will also add some down time with creative daily art activities.. During active games (both indoors and outdoors depending on the weather) coaches teach the rules of the playground, incorporate all of the kids regardless of abilities, and stress the important lessons of sportsmanship and being honest in play. The HoopEd counselors and coaches create an environment where kids feel inspired, comfortable and included. Boys and girls ages 6-10 are welcome to join!
Available from Week 1 to Week 9
HoopED Staff:
Hello, my name is Coach Keenan AKA Coach Kiwi. I've been working in camps and afterschool programs for over 20 years. I've been working with Rochambeau for 5 years running camps and 2 years running the aftercare program. My passion is helping kids build self-esteem through sports so that they can grow confident adults with a love for sports.
Coach Fred brings 5 years of experience to the Rochambeau. Two years to the aftercare auxiliary program. She is dedicated to ensuring students have a structured and enjoyable after-school experience, focusing on, creative play, arts and crafts, homework support, teamwork and all-sports games and activities. Coach Fred has been a vital part of the Rochambeau aftercare auxiliary program. She is passionate about creating a positive and supportive atmosphere where students can thrive.
