Spring Break Camps

Spring break is your child’s last big break before summer. Looking for a way to keep them busy and have fun? Check out these local spring break camps.

Culinary Kids: Spring Break Camp

915 Marigny Avenue, Mandeville Dates: April 11-15 Times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fees: $75/day Ages: 5-12 Children cook breakfast, lunch, and sweet snacks while enjoying a day of messy fun science experiments, arts, crafts, games, and outdoor activities in a fenced play yard and garden. (985) 727-5553

Franco’s Athletic Club Spring Break Camp

100 Bon Temps Roule, Mandeville Dates: April 11-15 and 18 Times: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fees: $50/day (members); $60/day (non-members) Ages: 5-14 Spring break campers can enjoy a day of messy and fun science experiments, arts, crafts, games, and outdoor activities in a privacy-fenced play yard and garden. If the weather is nice, they will swim in the heated pool, so please send a swimsuit with your camper. Inflatables, dancing, games, art, and friendship are a few of the fun things included in a day at camp. Send lunch daily, except for Friday, which is pizza party day. (985) 792-0210

JCC Uptown: Spring Break Mini Camp

5342 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans Dates: April 11-15 Times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fees: $70/day (members only) Grades: K-5 During the school year, and before and after JCC Summer Camp, the JCC offers Mini Camps for preschool-aged children and youth and teens to coincide with holidays and special days off. Staff will guide participants through an active day filled with group activities, creative arts, and athletic games. Bring a bagged lunch and wear closed-toe shoes, so you can take part in all of the fun. Do not bring money or electronics. gary@nojcc.org

Junction Play Sports Spring Break Camps

Junction Place Sportsplex, 5620 Crawford Avenue, Harahan Dates: April 14-22 Times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fees: $60/day or $250/five-day week Ages: 5-12 Focusing on the fundamentals involved in movement, rules, and game strategy of multiple sports, sportsmanship and the responsibilities required with being on a team are at the heart of all of their teachable moments. Their goal is to create an environment that is safe, fun, engaging, and educational. (504) 356-1812

Louisiana Children’s Museum Spring Break Camp

15 Henry Thomas Drive, New Orleans Dates: April 14-15, 18, and 19 Times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fees: $55/day (member); $65/day (non-member) Ages: 4-8 “Our Own Backyard” Spring Break Camp is designed for children ages four-eight. Campers will dig, plant, and investigate with soil, and learn about native plants and flowers of New Orleans. Featured activities include creating a landscape design and planting in their Edible Garden. You can register for individual days or all four days. Camps are filled on a first come, first served basis with limited availability. (504) 523-1357

MOVE! New Orleans’ Best Camp

4714 Paris Avenue, New Orleans Dates: April 11-22 Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fees: $40/day Ages: 5-11 MOVE! New Orleans’ Best Summer Camp and After School Program offers a full-day camp experience for your child that is equally educational as it is exciting and fun. It is sure to be a safe, positive, and motivational camp adventure where your child is guaranteed to obtain physical and mental fitness. They also help your children develop strong communication and ethical problem solving skills. (504) 376-7009 156 Bertucci Lane, St. Rose Dates: April 11-22 Times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. Fees: $55/day for 2-4 days and $50/day for 5 or more days Ages: 4 ½ -12 Hands-on pony and horse learning, riding basics, and fun with an emphasis on safety and understanding the horse. (504) 469-0148

Vamonos NOLA Spring Camp

600 Eleonore Street, New Orleans Dates: April 18-22 Times: 8 a.m. -3 p.m. Fees: $275/ week Ages: 5-10 Your camper will make friends and build memories while laying a foundation of multilingualism. (504) 495-2345

YMCA Belle Chasse Spring Break Camp

8101 Highway 23, Belle Chasse Dates: April 15, 18-22 Times: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Fees: $30/day; $55/day for non-members Ages: 3-14 The YMCA is the place to be when kids are out of school. Kids have the opportunity to play sports, make arts and crafts, and make new friends. This camp offers a safe and engaging atmosphere for your kids so you can have peace of mind while you work. (504) 392-9622

YMCA East Jefferson Spring Break Camp

6691 Riverside Drive, Metairie Dates: April 14-15, and 18 Times: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Fees: $40/day for members or $50/day for nonmembers Ages: 5-12 Let’s spring into STEM, The East Jefferson YMCA provides a fun and engaging STEM camp for your child in a welcoming atmosphere. Healthy lunch and snacks are included. Here, they encourage character building and teamwork. (504) 888-9622 ext. 107