Thanksgiving Camps

Believe it or not, the holidays are here! To help our working parents who may not have extended time off, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of local Thanksgiving week camps.

Adventure Quest Laser Thanksgiving Camp

Campers will enjoy unlimited laser tag, bumper cars, cosmic golf, and many other games and activities.

Ages: 5–12; Cost: $160/week; Location: 1001 Elmwood Park Blvd., New Orleans; Dates/Times: Nov. 23–25 & 27, 7:30 am–5 pm, includes before/after care; Contact: gm@lasertagnola.com, 504.207.4444.

INFINITY Science Center’s Thanksgiving STEM Camp

As a part of these two half-days, campers can expect engaging hands-on learning, educational demonstrations, and guest presenters.

Ages: 7–11; Cost: $70; Location: 1 Discovery Circle, Pearlington, MS; Dates/Times: Nov. 23 & 24, 9 am–noon; Contact: 228.533.9025.

JCC Thanksgiving Mini Camp

Staff will guide participants through an active day filled with group activities, creative arts, athletic games, and more.

Location: New Orleans JCC Uptown; Dates/Times: Nov. 23-25 & 27, 8:30 am–4:00 pm ($280); Location: New Orleans JCC Metairie; Dates/Times: Nov. 23-25, 8:30 am–3:30 pm ($195); Contact: nojcc.org.

KidCam Camp: Aurora United Methodist Holiday Camp

Activities will include indoor and outdoor games, gym play in the full-size airconditioned gym, holiday-themed arts and crafts, science, and culinary crafts. Meals can be brought or purchased at camp; snacks will be provided.

Ages: Pre-K 4–13; Cost: $40/day, $136/4–day session; Location: 3300 Eton St., New Orleans; Dates/Times: Nov. 23–25 & 27, 7:30 am–5:30 pm; Contact: Call 844-4KIDCAM or email algiers@kidcamcamps.com.

Lolo’s Youth Yoga + Art Thanksgiving Camp

Campers will enjoy fun-filled days of art, super-fun fitness, tapping into gratitude and finding calm. Have fun painting, creating, moving, laughing and chilling at Lolo’s. Daily options available.

Ages: 7–13; Cost: $70/day; Location: 6117 Magazine St., New Orleans; Dates/Times: Nov. 22–27, 10 am–3 pm; Contact: 415.786.3317 or lolosstudio.com.

Upturn Arts Virtual UTurn Camp

Tulane Freshman will produce lessons on how to make a centerpiece for Thanksgiving dinner with easy to find, at home objects and art supplies.

Cost: Free; Contact: upturnarts.org/u-turn; facebook.com/UpturnArts.

¡Vamonos NOLA! Oasis Espanol Holiday Camp

¡Vamonos NOLA! is your Spanish Language Vacation Camp Destination. Your camper will make friends and build memories while laying a foundation of multilingualism.

Ages: 5–11; Cost: $65/day or $180/week; Location: 600 Eleonore St., New Orleans; Dates/Times: Nov. 23–25 & 27, 8:30 am–3 pm, before/aftercare available; Contact: info@vamonosnola.com.

YMCA East Jefferson Fall Holiday Camp

Activities include festive stories, songs, crafts, active play, sports, and seasonalthemed educational play.

Ages: 5–12; Cost: $32/day for members, $50/day for nonmembers; Location: 6691 Riverside Drive, Metairie; Dates/Times: Nov. 23–25 & 27, 7:30 am–3:30 pm; Contact: 504.888.9622.

YMCA West St. Tammany Fall School’s Out Camp

Activities include festive stories, songs, crafts, active play, sports and seasonally themed educational play. Bring a lunch, two snacks, and a water bottle.

Ages: 5–12; Cost: $30/day for members, $40/day for nonmembers; Location: 71256 Francis Road, Covington; Dates/Times: Nov. 25 & 27, 7 am–6 pm; Contact: 985.893.9622.