Field Trip Policies
Atelier Cuisine
Minimum: 10 students
Maximum: 20 studentsAtelier Cinema
Minimum: 10 students
Maximum: 100 studentsLe Double : Cuisine + Cinéma
Minimum: 10 students
Maximum: 40 students
(For schools with more than 20 students, the students will be split into two groups. One group is in the kitchen while the other is in the auditorium, and then they switch)Note: The kitchen and auditorium are both wheelchair accessible.
Transportation and lunch (except for the Atelier Cuisine) are not provided.
Schools are responsible for transportation and prompt arrival (10:30 am at the latest). Please arrive at the entrance on 54 W Chicago.
The Alliance Française is not responsible for any delays due to traffic or transportation. Field Trip resources will be available only during the scheduled time, and in case of late arrival, activities may be cut short. Field Trips MUST end by 2:00 PM.
For every 10 students in the Atelier Cuisine, one adult chaperon (18 or older) can join for free. For each additional adult chaperon participating in the Atelier Cuisine, a $10 fee will apply.
A non-refundable deposit of $150 is due one month prior to the date of the Field Trip. In cases where the Field Trip is booked less than one month in advance, the deposit is to be paid when booking the Field Trip. Reservations will be confirmed only when the deposit has been paid. Deposit must be paid in cash, by Visa/Mastercard, or by check made out to “The Alliance Française de Chicago”.
Balance payment (cash, check or Visa/Mastercard) is due in full the day of the Field Trip. Paper or electronic receipts will be issued for the deposit and final payment.
Field Trip Dates are confirmed upon payment of the deposit. Requests to change the date less than a month prior to the date scheduled may not be accommodated. . If the Field Trip date is changed less than 2 weeks prior to the original Field Trip date, an additional $50.00 fee will be charged.
Prices are based on the number of students participating. This number is final one week before the Field Trip and the price will remain unchanged even if fewer students come the day of the field trip.