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BY KATHERINE M. JOHNSON

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CHOOSING A MAINSTREAM CAMP FOR HIGH-FUNCTIONING KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

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SUMMER IS COMING, and it’s time to decide what to do with the kids. But for parents of children with special needs, the decision isn’t always easy.

Choices often depend on the severity of a child’s developmental disorder.

Symptoms can be acute for some kids, while some children are high-functioning and able to participate in school activities with their neurotypical peers. There are camps and programs for kids with critical symptoms, but summertime presents a dilemma for these high-functioning kids. Symptoms may not be severe enough to qualify for a specialized camp, but parents may worry that mainstream camps don’t provide enough structure or support.

Angela Moran, board-certified behavior analyst and site supervisor at the New Orleans-area Touchstone Center, offers advice for parents looking for an appropriate mainstream camp for their special needs kids and strategies for working with camps to help kids succeed.

UNDERSTAND THE LOGISTICS. Moran says the two biggest areas of concern when choosing a camp for a special needs child are making sure the camp works with the parents’ schedules and focuses on something that interests the child. Routine, expectations and scheduling are really important for these kids, she says, so if trans-

portation or punctuality is going to be an issue, pick a camp that’s more convenient.

Moran recommends a camp with a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, especially for younger kids. For older children who are more experienced and have more refined interests, a camp with a specialized focus may be an opportunity for them to advance

their skills and may provide more structure than a general camp.

Also, consider kids’ limitations.

If a child doesn’t tolerate being outside in the heat for long, a summer camp with an outdoor focus is probably not the best choice. Inquire about the space where children will spend the day (does the room get really loud or really cold?) and consider the child’s interests, needs and comfort level to determine if it’s a good fit.

KNOW THE RATIO OF ADULTS TO KIDS. “For some children, you might really want that one-to-one with a paraprofessional or an ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapist,” Moran says. “Some kids may be totally fine in a group of five, and some of the really high-functioning kids can easily be in a group of eight to 10. … Consider what their typical school setting is like. What kind of ratio do they receive at school?

If they’re functioning there, they can probably function in a (similar environment) that is going to be a little less structured.”

The costs of hiring a professional, such as an ABA therapist, often are at least partially covered by medical insurance.

COMMUNICATE EARLY AND OFTEN.

You can expect an adjustment period as kids acclimate to new schedules, surroundings and peers.

Moran doesn’t advise pulling a struggling kid from summer camp right away, especially if things

If parents feel their child isn’t getting the supports agreed upon, Moran advises addressing concerns immediately.

“If by the second week you think your kid is not getting the attention they need, that’s when you need to bring it to (camp administrators’) attention,” she says, “because there’s still time for the camp to have that discussion with you and talk about hiring a professional to help out more, or to talk about finding a different (camp) that may work out better. Try to come to the table with at least one possible solution, so it’s not coming across as a complaint.”

IF SUMMER CAMP DOESN’T WORK OUT. Despite everyone’s best efforts, even a high-functioning child may not thrive in a camp environment.

If you have to remove your child from a program or if she needs a break, keep morning, lunchtime and bedtime routines as consistent as possible. Establish a schedule for your child — find classes, story times or other programming of interest, or schedule daily or weekly outings that she can anticipate. Libraries, religious organizations and community centers are good resources for activities. Moran says keeping special needs kids socialized is a priority, especially during the summer months.

“If you attend a (specialized) class or event, you likely aren’t going to be the only parent there with a child with a diagnosis,” she says. “Try to reach out to other people in the community, even if it’s just one hour a week, so your child gets a little peer time in.”

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Establish open communication with camp administrators and counselors right away. Make sure they understand the child’s condition and needs, then develop a plan together to meet those needs.

Check in regularly with the adults that have the most direct contact with your child. Drop off and pick up is one opportunity to get face time with counselors, but parents also can work with camp staff to create a monitoring chart that counselors can fill out and send home with the student every day.

“It could be something as simple as, ‘How much did I eat today?’ and ‘What was one highlight of the day?’” Moran says. Coding answers can be as easy as a thumbsup, sideways thumbs or thumbsdown. Keep it simple to avoid overwhelming camp personnel.

don’t seem debilitating. Time spent with neurotypically developing peers and adults outside the child’s usual circle and exposure to new activities are good for children with exceptionalities, especially if the activities are recreational and kids are getting the support they need. Moran says this allows these children to generalize behaviors and skills across the board, and it’s often a learning experience for the other children as well, teaching them compassion and empathy.

However, she does not recommend a mainstream environment for kids with special needs looking to attend an academic camp.

“You want to make sure your child is getting grouped with kids on a similar developmental level, so they are getting their targeted needs met,” she says.

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SUMMERTIME CHOOSE Camps for almost every child’s interests

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IS YOUR CHILD A BUDDING MICHELANGELO OR A PROMISING COMPUTER WHIZ? Perhaps his or her interests lean more toward soccer, waterskiing or wrestling.

Maybe a variety of activities and lots of field trips are what will keep your youngster happy all summer. There are camps offering these options and many others all around the city. Here’s an easy guide to finding the right fit for your camper.

Vocals are among the many aspects of jazz music taught at the Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp.

Dates: June 4-29 Tuition: $235 per week Activities at the weeklong sessions include sports, art, science, water play, laser tag, weekly field trips and special guests.

Castletree Camp St. George’s Episcopal School, 923 Napoleon Ave., (504) 891-5509; www.stgeorgesepiscopal.com/castletree/15846 Ages: First-sixth grade, coed Dates: June 4-29, July 9-27 Tuition: $300 per week, $800-$1,000 per session Campers choose three different activities a day from options including STEM programs, digital photography, sports, games, arts and crafts and cooking.

There also are special guests and special events. Extended care is available.

Christian Brothers School Day Camp — Canal Street 4600 Canal St., (504) 488-4426; www.cbs-no.org Ages: Prekindergarten-second grade, coed Dates: June 4-July 13 Tuition: $340 per two-week session (before May 15) Games, arts and crafts, field trips and special events are among the offerings.

Christian Brothers School Day Camp — City Park New Orleans City Park, 8 Friedrichs Ave., (504) 486-6770; www.cbs-no.org Ages: Third-seventh grade, coed Dates: June 4-July 13 Tuition: $290 per two-week session Games, arts and crafts, field trips and special events are among the offerings.

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Academy of the Sacred Heart 4301 St. Charles Ave., (504) 269-1230; www.ashrosary.org/summercamp Ages: 1-13 years old, coed Dates: June 5-July 20 Tuition: $225-$275 per week A range of camps is available, including all-girl and all-boy sessions, Creative HeARTS, theater camps and sessions specializing in cheerleading, sports and more. Extended care is available.

Archbishop Rummel Summer Day Camp 1901 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 8345592; www.rummelraiders.com Ages: 5-12 years old, coed Dates: May 28-July 13 Tuition: $150 per week, $840 for seven weeks Activities include games, sports, arts and crafts, swimming and field trips.

The school also offers specialty camps for children 6-16 years old in basketball, football, baseball, wrestling, soccer, theater, band and weightlifting.

Arden Cahill Academy Camp Corral 3101 Wall Blvd., Gretna, (504) 392-0902; www.ardencahillacademy.com Ages: 3-14 years old, coed Dates: May 29-Aug. 3 Tuition: $180 per week, $800 per session Attractions at the five-week sessions include a petting farm, horseback riding, swimming, art, sports, theater, computer lab, games, fishing, a water slide, archery, academic enrichment and more.

Ascension of Our Lord Summer Camp 1809 Greenwood Drive, LaPlace, (985) 652-4532; www.aolcrusaders.org Ages: 2 years old-seventh grade, coed Dates: June 4-July 20, prekindergarten; June 4-July 13, kindergarten-seventh grade Tuition: $465 per month, prekindergarten; $125 per week, kindergarten-seventh grade There are water activities, games, Bingo, movies, visits from the Audubon Nature Center’s Aquavan, magic shows, mini Olympics, scavenger hunts, karaoke, inflatable structures and more.

Camp Audubon 428 Broadway St., (504) 324-7100; www.auduboncharter.com Ages: 4-12 years old, coed Dates: June 11-July 20 Tuition: $400 per three-week session Each session includes activities centered around art, science, sports and more, and there are weekly field trips.

Extended care is available.

Camp Cabrini 1400 Moss St., (504) 482-1193; www.cabrinihigh.com/camp Ages: First-seventh grade, coed

Dates: May 28-June 29 Tuition: $150 per week Fishing, swimming, sewing, cooking, arts and crafts, painting, jewelry making, sports, cheerleading and science are among the activities at weekly camp sessions. Cabrini also offers specialty camps and clinics in drama, choral music, STEM, sports and more.

Camp Crusader at St. Louis King of France 1600 Lake Ave., Metairie, (504) 833-8224; www.slkfschool.com/ camp-crusader Ages: 4 years old-seventh grade, coed Dates: May 29-July 27 Tuition: $165 per week, $1,295 for nine weeks (until April 30) Daily programming includes art, STEM, sports, music, dance, swimming or water play and more. There also are special presentations and other activities.

Camp Kaleidoscope Cedarwood School, 607 Heavens Drive, Mandeville, (985) 845-7111; www.cedarwoodschool.com Ages: 2-6 years old, coed Dates: June 4-July 27 Tuition: $220 per week (before May 1) The weeklong sessions have themes such as “Down on the Farm,” “Clowning Around” and “Summer Olympic Games” and include mud, sand and water play, literature, puppets, plays, ecology, picnics, gardening, cooking, computers, art, music, dance and special guests.

Camp Trinity Trinity Episcopal School, 1315 Jackson Ave., (504) 579-9664; www.trinitynola.org/ page/school-life/camp-trinity Ages: 18 months-14 years old, coed Dates: June 4-29, July 30-Aug. 15 Tuition: $175 per week, half-day camp; $300 per week,full-day camp There is a range of options for campers, including magic tricks, acting, ballet, rocketry, photography, sing-a-longs, fashion design, robotics, sports, games and more. Extended care is available.

Camp Walden at the Waldorf School of New Orleans 517 Soraparu St., Suite 101, (504) 5252420; www.waldorfnola.org Ages: 6-14 years old, coed Dates: July 16-Aug. 3 Tuition: $200-$750 Waldorf movement teacher Lila Campbell leads the camp, which includes sports, water play, games, crafts, outdoor activities and more.

Cardinal Camp St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, 8012 Oak St., (504) 861-3743; www.saesnola.org Ages: Kindergarten-fifth grade, coed

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Campers receive instruction in music as well as training in the business side of the arts at the Second Line Arts Collective’s Sanaa Music Workshop.

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which activities are planned. There also are field trips.

Jefferson Elementary Summer Camp 4440 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 733-9461; www.jpschools.org Ages: 5-11 years old, coed Dates: June 4-July 27 Tuition: To be determined The camp offers a variety of activities, including arts and crafts and field trips.

Jefferson Parish Recreation Department Various locations, (504) 736-6999; www.jprd.org Ages: Varies by camp location, coed Dates: June 5-30, July 10-Aug. 4 Tuition: Varies by camp There are arts and crafts, skits, games, field trips, swimming and more at camps held at the Mike Miley Playground, Little Farms Playground, Girard Playground, Cleary Playground and Jefferson Playground. Age groups vary by location.

Extended care is available.

Jesuit Day Camp Jesuit High School, 4133 Banks St., (504) 251-1204; www.jesuitnola.org/ summercamps Ages: 5-12 years old, boys Dates: June 4-July 13 Tuition: $410 for three-week session, $700 six-week session Camp activities include swimming, bowling, softball, kickball, laser tag, movies, flag football, basketball, field trips, tours and picnics.

JCC Summer Camps Jewish Community Center, 3747 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 887-5158; 5342 St. Charles Ave., (504) 897-0143; www.nojcc.org Ages: 3 years old-eighth grade (Metairie), 21 months old-eighth grade (Uptown) Dates: June 4-July 27 Tuition: Varies by age Both locations of the camp offer sports, drama, art, Israeli cultural activities, swimming and field trips. Teenage campers also can choose photography, tennis, cooking and more. The JCC Uptown also offers a sports camp.

The Jimmy Club Day Camp 11842 River Road, St. Rose, (303) 319-1211; www.jimmyclubdaycamp.com Ages: 5-10 years old, girls

Tuition: $80-$105 per week Campers make their own schedules, choosing from a selection of classes and activities including art, science, dance, sports, cheerleading, cooking, design, acting and more. Extended care is available.

National WWII Museum Summer Spy Camp 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944, ext. 466; www.nationalww2museum.org/spy-camp Ages: Third-sixth grade, coed Dates: July 2-13 Tuition: $245 per one-week session, $195 for museum members Campers use World War II situations as background for field exercises they complete as training to become “special museum agents.”

NORD-Youth Summer Camps 5420 Franklin Ave., (504) 658-3052 or (504) 658-3049; www.nordc.org/activities/ summer-camp Ages: 4-17 years old, coed Dates: June 4-July 27 Tuition: Free-$30 per week New Orleans Recreation Development Commission partners with organizations across the city to offer enrichment activities in science, technology, engineering and math, visual arts, dance, cooking, performing arts, academics, sports and music. There are weekly field trips, swimming and free breakfast and lunch.

Newman Summer Isidore Newman School, 1903 Jefferson Ave., (504) 896-6297; www.newmansummer.com Ages: Prekindergarten-12th grade, coed Dates: June 4-July 27 Tuition: Starts at $396 The school offers four summer programs: day camp, with a range of activities; theater conservatory; sports; academics and enrichment.

Ogden Museum Summer Camps 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9608; www.ogdenmuseum.org/camps Ages: Second-12th grade, coed Dates: June 11-Aug. 3 Tuition: $405-$500 per session Through a series of small, specialized camps, children can explore fashion, photography, painting, printmaking, puppetry, art and more, led by art professionals. There will be a final show or exhibition of campers’ work at the end of each session.

Pleasant Zion Summer Enrichment 3317 Toledano St., (504) 821-0620; www.newcitynola.com Ages: 6-12 years old, coed Dates: June 11-July 20 Tuition: $65 Children will participate in arts and crafts, cooking, leadership development activities and reading comprehension exercises.

St. Augustine’s Pre-School Days of Discovery Summer Camp 3412 Haring Road, Metairie, (504) 8874801; www.staugustinesdayschool. weebly.com Ages: 2-6 years old, coed Dates: June 11-July 27 Tuition: $125 per week full day, $75 per week half-day There are weekly themes, plus music and movement, arts and crafts, cooking, movies, picnics, water play, games and more.

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Ages: 2 1/2-15 years old, coed Dates: May 29-July 27 Tuition: $100-$400 There are four different sessions of camp: a sewing intensive, fine arts intensive, dance intensive and Tween Girl Camp, as well as weekly classes in art, dance, theater and yoga.

Creation Sensation Christ Episcopal School, 80 Christwood Blvd., Covington, (985) 705-2577; www.christepiscopalschool.org Ages: Prekindergarten-seventh grade, drama camp ages 8-16 years old Dates: June 4-22 Tuition: $225 per week, drama camp $575 for three weeks There is a wide range of activities including art, athletics, canoeing, robotics, science, animation and cheerleading.

There’s also a three-week drama camp.

Excite All Stars Rock ’N Summer 2018 Southern University at New Orleans, 6400 Press Drive, (504) 218-2607; www.exciteallstars.org Ages: 6-15 years old, coed Dates: June 4-July 27 Tuition: $340-$600 The camp has a full slate of offerings, including STEM, sports, archery, tennis and golf lessons, ultimate Frisbee, basketball clinics, arts and crafts, music classes, dance, cooking, teen camp and field trips. Week six features an overnight camp at Fountainebleau State Park.

Holy Cross Summer Camp 5500 Paris Ave., (504) 942-1884; www. holycrosstigers.com Ages: 4-12 years old, coed Dates: June 4-July 13 Tuition: $185 per week, $475 per threeweek session The camp offers activities ranging from swimming, art, science, math, reading, drama and cheerleading to field trips.

There also are specialized athletic clinics.

Extended care is included in tuition.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church & School 1 N. Marigold Drive, Covington, (985) 8926146; www.myholytrinity.org Ages: 2-8 years old, coed Dates: May 21-July 27 Tuition: $200 per week Each week of camp has a theme around

Dates: June 4-29 Tuition: $1,000 The traditional day camp offers a variety of activities including archery, cheerleading, dance, swimming, tennis, sports and special events.

Kidcam Summer Camp at Baby Cakes Field 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, (877) 4543226; www.kidcamcamps.com Ages: 5-13 years old, coed Dates: May 29-Aug. 3 Tuition: $140 per week Weekly field trips, swimming, arts, science, sports and other activities are offered at the camp.

Kidcam Summer Camp at Bissonet Country Club 5400 Irving St., Metairie, (877) 454-3226; www.kidcamcamps.com Ages: 5-13 years old, coed Dates: May 29-Aug. 3 Tuition: $150 per week There’s swimming, weekly field trips and lots of other activities at this camp.

Kidcam Summer Camp at City Park 1 Stadium Drive, New Orleans City Park, (504) 274-1404; www.kidcamcamps.com Ages: 5-13 years old, coed Dates: May 21-Aug. 3 Tuition: $190 per week There are field trips, swimming, amusement rides and other activities based on weekly themes.

Kids Community Kingdom Summer Camp 1271 N. Lee Road, Covington, (985) 8920765; www.kidscommunitykingdom.org Ages: 6-9 years old, coed Dates: May 29-Aug. 3 Tuition: $150 per week There’s a playground and splash pad for outdoor play, indoor inflatables, science projects and an art room.

Kuumba Institute Summer Camp 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 3140301; www.ashecac.org Ages: 6-16 years old, coed Dates: June 4-July 20 Tuition: $300 one child, $450 two siblings, $600 three siblings Cultural arts programming includes African drumming, dance, drama, visual arts and poetry. There’s also yoga, swimming, photography and more. Breakfast, lunch and a snack are included, and extended care is available.

Longue Vue Summer ’Scapes Camp 7 Bamboo Road, (504) 488-5488; www.longuevue.com/summerscapes Ages: 5-10 years old, coed Dates: June-July Tuition: $275 per week, $225 Longue Vue members Activities include art, gardening and nature, birdwatching, bookmaking, arts and crafts and more.

Memorial Baptist Summer Camp 5701 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 887-0533; www.mbsmetairie.org Ages: Kindergarten-12 years old, coed Dates: June 4-Aug. 3 Tuition: $135 per week There’s an indoor game room, trampoline area, swimming, sports, movies and field trips weekly. Extended care is available.

Mount Carmel Academy Summer Camp 7027 Milne Blvd., (504) 288-7626; www. mcacubs.com Ages: Second-eighth grade, girls Dates: June 4-29

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St. Cletus Summer Camp 3610 Claire Ave., Gretna, (504) 366-3538; www.stcletus.com Ages: 5-13 years old, coed Dates: June 4-July 13 Tuition: $125 per week, discounts for multiple campers There is a wide variety of activities including arts and crafts, dance, swimming, waterslides, movies, skating and a field trip each week.

St. Mary Magdalen Cougar Camp 6421 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, (504) 723-3220; www.smmcougars.org Ages: 3 years old-sixth grade, coed Dates: June 4-July 27 Tuition: TBA Campers participate in a range of activities, including bowling, swimming, rock climbing, movies and more.

Extended care is available.

St. Mary’s Dominican High School Domini-camp 7701 Walmsley Ave., (504) 865-9401, ext.

5004; www.stmarysdominican.org Ages: Fifth-ninth grade, girls Dates: June 4-22 Tuition: $220 one week, $435 two weeks, $620 three weeks The camp has a variety of activities including cooking, jewelry making, dance, math games, detective projects, technology, science and drama.

St. Mary’s Dominican High School Jumpin’ for Joy 7701 Walmsley Ave., (504) 865-9401, ext.

5004; www.stmarysdominican.org Ages: Second-fifth grade, girls Dates: June 11-15 Tuition: $170 one week, $265 two weeks, $375 three weeks Campers participate in arts and crafts, cheerleading, music and more. Extended care is available.

St. Paul’s Episcopal School Adventure Camp 6249 Canal Blvd., (504) 488-1319; www. stpauls-lakeview.org Ages: Kindergarten-eighth grade, coed Dates: June 4-29, July 9-27 Tuition: $575 per two-week session (June 4-July 20), $290 for session four (July 23-27) There are golf and soccer lessons, bowling excursions, skating outings, swimming and water slide play, as well as art, photography, ceramics and visits from the Zoo Mobile, Wetland Express and Petting Zoo. There also are field trips to Global Wildlife Center and Audubon Aquarium of the Americas.

St. Paul’s Episcopal School Little Saints Summer Camp 6249 Canal Blvd., (504) 488-1319; www. stpauls-lakeview.org Ages: 3-5 years old, coed Dates: June 4-29, July 9-20 Tuition: $530 per two-week session The two-week sessions include visits from the Zoo Mobile, Wetland Express and Petting Zoo. Activities include soccer, tumbling, cooking, crafts, art and a water slide.

Summer at McGehee 2343 Prytania St., (225) 571-1663; www.mcgeheeschool.com/summer Ages: Kindergarten-seventh grade, girls Dates: June 18-Aug. 3 Tuition: $250 per week

Morning activities include science, performance arts, arts and crafts, sports, water play and more. Enrichment programs are available in the afternoon.

Extended care is available.

Sunbuddies The Early Learning Center of Woodland Presbyterian Church, 5824 Berkley Drive, (504) 394-8781; www.wpcno.org Ages: 1 year old-kindergarten, coed Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 5-July 12 Tuition: $400 The camp offers preschoolers themebased activities including Pirate Day, Fairytale Day, Space Day, Safari Day and more.

Terrytown Academy Camp Shamrock 1503 Carol Sue Ave., Terrytown, (504) 392-3804; www.terrytownacademy.net Ages: 3-10 years old, coed Dates: May 28-July 27 Tuition: n/a Activities include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, movies, sports, field trips and more. Extended care is available.

YMCA of Greater New Orleans Belle Chasse Summer Camp 8101 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, (504) 392-9622; www.ymcaneworleans. org/summercamp Ages: Prekindergarten-eighth grade, coed Dates: May 29-Aug. 3 Tuition: $145-$185 per week The camp offers a wide range of activities, games, sports, field trips, arts and crafts and more.

YMCA of Greater New Orleans East Jefferson Summer Camp 6691 Riverside Drive, Metairie, (504) 888-9622; www.ymcaneworleans.org/summercamp Ages: Kindergarten-10th grade, coed Dates: May 29-Aug. 3 Tuition: $135-$190 per week Campers can play games and sports, take field trips, create arts and crafts and more.

YMCA of Greater New Orleans West St. Tammany Summer Camp 71256 Francis Road, Covington, (985) 893-9622; www.ymcaneworleans.org/ summercamp Ages: Prekindergarten-10th grade, coed Dates: May 22-Aug. 3 Tuition: $150-$195 per week Activities include games, sports, field trips, arts and crafts and more.

University of New Orleans Summer Day Camp 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 280-6009; www.ris.uno.edu Ages: 5-11 years old, coed Dates: June 4-29, July 9-Aug. 3 Tuition: $675 per four-week session Sports, swimming, games, field trips and a talent show are among the activities at the camp, which also offers swimming and golf lessons. Lunch and field trips are included in tuition.

Ursuline Academy Camp U 2635 State St., (504) 212-6806; www.uanola.org Ages: 2 years old-eighth grade, girls Dates: May 29-Aug. 3 Tuition: Varies by camp and session Acting, singing, language arts, STEM, cooking, sewing, ceramics and sports including volleyball, softball, cheerleading, dance, tennis, basketball, track and soccer are available at

Ursuline’s various camps. Exended care is available.

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SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS Raphael Academy Summer Camp 500 Soraparu St., (504) 524-5955; www.raphaelacademy.org Ages: 11-17 years old, coed Dates: June 18-29, July 9-27 Tuition: $350 one week, $650 two weeks, $900 three weeks The camp is open to students with developmental differences such as autism, Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities and offers activities including art, swimming, drama, field trips and more.

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ABC Camp The Learning Laboratory New Orleans, 7100 St. Charles Ave., Suite 203, (504) 475-4522; www.learnlabnola.org Ages: 4-7 years old, coed Dates: July 9-Aug. 3 Tuition: $500 The four-week camp focuses on early literacy and the arts, with reading, writing and arts activities — and weekend take-home activity guides.

Children’s College 967 Carnation St., Slidell, (985) 649-7618; www.childrenscollegellc.com Ages: 2-12 years old, coed Dates: June 4-July 20 Tuition: $110 per week The program focuses on international education using phonics, mathematics, geography and more. The camp also offers Spanish classes, gardening and science projects, English tutoring and public service projects.

HYPE Academy’s Summer Excel + Camp 7901 Crowder Blvd., (504) 240-4973; www.hypeacademy.com/summerexcel-camp Ages: 5-10 years old, coed Dates: June 4-July 13 Tuition: $450 The camp offers math and reading reviews, science experiments, field trips and arts and cultural programming.

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Bennett’s Water Ski and Wakeboard Camp 18605 Barnett Road, Zachary, (225) 654-9306; www.skibennetts.com Ages: 8 years and older, coed Dates: May-August Tuition: $795 per week The camp provides room and board for campers as well as instruction in towed water sports including water skiing, barefooting and wakeboarding.

Camp Lantern Creek 4045 N. FM 1486, Montgomery, Texas, (936) 597-8225; www.camplanterncreek.com Ages: 7-17 years old, girls Dates: June 17-July 22 Tuition: $2,400 per two-week session, $1,400 for one-week session (July 1522 only) The camp offers a vast array of activities, including dance, drama, singing, stage production, painting, drawing, creative writing, sewing, knitting, power tools and tire-changing, volleyball, basketball, archery, water activites, swim lessons, rescue and water safety classes, canoeing and more.

Camp Marydale 10317 Cr232, St. Francisville, (225) 747-0403; www.gsle.org Ages: 6-17 years old, girls Dates: June 3-Aug. 3 Tuition: $75-$410 The Girl Scouts Louisiana East operates the camp, which has a horse program, canoeing, archery, swimming and a physical challenge course. There also are arts and crafts, games, outdoor cooking and more.

Camp Stanislaus 304 S. Beach Blvd., Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, (228) 467-9057; www.campstanislaus.com Ages: 8-15 years old, boys Dates: June 10-July 7, July 16-20 Tuition: $350 per week for day camp, $2,775 for four-week resident camp The camp includes water sports, sailing, fishing, swimming, canoeing, archery, paddleboarding, kayaking, sports, camp games and more. There also are special camps for water sports and marine biology. Camping options include day camp and resident camp.

Camp Whispering Pines 56535 Highway 1054, Independence, (225) 747-0403; www.gsle.org/camps Ages: 6-17 years old, girls Dates: July 1-Aug. 3 Tuition: $75-$410 The Girl Scouts Louisiana East operates the camp, which has a 23-acre lake where campers can canoe, kayak, paddleboard and play on the inflatable waterslide. There’s also a rock wall, a high ropes course, zipline and more.

Equest Farm Summer Camp 1001 Filmore Ave., (504) 483-9398; www.equestfarm.com Ages: 6 years old and older Dates: June 4-29, July 9-20, July 30-Aug. 10 Tuition: $350 per week Campers at the weeklong sessions learn basic horsemanship and have a one-hour horseback riding lesson each

day. They also learn to care for horses, and there are arts and crafts projects.

Pony Tales Pony and Horse Day Camp 156 Bertucci Lane, St. Rose, (504) 4690148; www.ponytalesbirthdays.com Ages: 5-12 years old, coed Dates: May 21-Aug. 10 Tuition: $55 per day, $225 per week The weekday camp caters to beginners and offers riding lessons, pony or horse care instruction, horse-related games, arts and crafts, water play and other activities.

Splendor Farms Horse/Farm Camp 27329 Mill Creek Road, Bush, (985) 8863747; www.splendorfarms.com Ages: 6-16 years old, girls Dates: June 4-Aug. 3 Tuition: $250 and up The farm offers overnight, daylong and half-day camp sessions, which include horseback riding, field trips, guest speakers, swimming, arts and crafts, cooking and gardening.

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comb Place, (504) 862-8749; www.newcomb.tulane.edu/content/ newcombsummersession Ages: Ninth-12th grade, girls Dates: June 18-29 Tuition: $495 per session, $990 for two sessions The pre-college program in women’s leadership gives high school students a preview of what it’s like to attend classes in college and helps them form a community around gender and social change issues.

St. Edward the Confessor Summer Reading and Math Clinic 4921 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-6353; www.steddyschool.com Ages: First-seventh grade, coed Dates: June 5-July 6 Tuition: $325 The camp offers remediation and enrichment programs in reading, languages and math.

Tulane Science Scholars Program Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Ave., (504) 865-5764; www.tssp.tulane.edu Ages: 10th-12th grade, coed Dates: July 9-Aug. 3 Tuition: $1,500 per session The selective program for high school students gives scholars an opportunity to take courses for which they receive college credit before they graduate from high school. Over the course of two summer sessions, three-credit courses are offered in chemical engineering, MakerSpace, neuroscience, materials science, psychology, computer science, human affairs, engineering and music.

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Campers conduct an experiment at The National World War II Museum STEM Innovation Camp.

St. Scholastica Academy Sculpting Camp 122 S. Massachusetts St., Covington, (985) 892-2540, ext. 129; www.ssacad.org Ages: Fourth-eighth grade, coed Dates: June 11-15, June 25-29 Tuition: $150 per week Campers will create a 3-D wire armature sculpture of a figure and a wire frame and clay to sculpt, mold, bake and paint the character.

Upturn Arts Summer Camp NOLA Spaces, 1719 Toledano St., (504) 390-8399; www.upturnarts.org Ages: 4-12 years old, coed Dates: June 5-Aug. 10 Tuition: $68.25 per day, $288.75 per week Campers participate in music, dance, theater and visual arts every day, plus there visits from local artists, weekly field trips and performances.

YAYA 3322 LaSalle St., (504) 529-3306; www.yayainc.org/summer-camp Ages: 5-12 years old, coed Dates: June 4-July 13 Tuition: $180 The visual arts camp includes instruction and projects in drawing, painting, mixed media, glassmaking, ceramics and mosaics.

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The weekly camps help children develop artistic skills in visual and performing arts and teach them about the works of art in the museum’s galleries. Morning, afternoon or full-day sessions are available.

Posh Paint Summer Art Camp 3218 Taft Park, Metairie, (504) 835-4155; www.poshpaintpub.com Ages: 5-13 years old, coed Dates: May 28-Aug. 10 Tuition: $45 and up There are single-day, full-day, half-day and weeklong camps where children create work with clay materials, paint on canvas, paint pottery using special techniques and make jewelry. Children also will learn about the lives of artists.

St. Mary’s Dominican Studio Art Camp 7701 Walmsley Ave., (504) 865-9401, ext.

5004; www.stmarysdominican.org Ages: Fifth-ninth grade, girls Dates: June 18-22 Tuition: $125 The high school’s faculty teaches the afternoon camp. Extended care is available.

St. Scholastica Academy Cartooning Camp 122 S. Massachusetts St., Covington, (985) 892-2540, ext. 129; www.ssacad.org Ages: Fourth-eighth grade, coed Dates: June 18-22 Tuition: $150 The camp includes an introduction to animation and instruction in the basics of cartoon design. Campers will design a character, animate a walk cycle for it and receive a DVD of their animated character.

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Art Time Summer Camp 705 Asbury Drive, Mandeville, (985) 674-2023; www.arttime.biz Ages: 4-14 years old, coed Dates: May 30-Aug. 3 Tuition: $60-$300 There are full- and half-day camps, weeklong camps and mini camps available, with different curricula for various ages. Older campers also have an option of Japanese American animation and 3-D programs.

Children’s Culture Camp — Easter Break 2018 St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-8650; www.sttammanyartassociation.org Ages: 6-12 years old, coed Dates: April 2-6 Tuition: $240, $220 for STAA members Children receive instruction and handson experience in drawing, painting and clay work.

CAC Summer Arts Camp Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3805; www.cacno.org Ages: 6-14 years old, coed Dates: July 9-Aug. 3 Tuition: $220 per week, $200 per week museum members There are classes in music, visual arts, digital arts, theater, cooking and dance.

Country Day Creative Arts Camp Metairie Park Country Day, 300 Park Road, Metairie, (504) 849-3188; www.countrydaycreativearts.com Ages: 7-14 years old, coed Dates: June 11-July 13 Tuition: $1,400 (before April 1), $1,500 (after April 1)

Campers at the five-week camp select five classes out of 30 offered in visual arts, performing arts and sports.

Fingerprints Art Camp St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-8650; www.sttammanyartassociation.org Ages: 6-12 years old, coed Dates: June 4-15, June 25-29 Tuition: $220 per week, $200 for STAA members The weeklong sessions teach campers to draw, paint and create 3-D projects relating to lessons, games and stories that are presented.

Loyola Summer Design Camp Loyola University New Orleans, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 865-3038; www.loyno. edu/designcamp Ages: Ninth-12th grade, coed Dates: June 18-29 Tuition: $425 per week, $750 for two weeks The camp offers two design experiences: graphic design and interactive design.

The graphic design program explores typography, visual narrative, illustration, photography and motion design.

The interactive program includes visual narrative, coding, 3-D printing, motion and game design.

MADD Camp 607 Heavens Drive, Mandeville, (985) 8457111; www.cedarwoodschool.com Ages: First-seventh grade, coed Dates: June 18-29, July 9-20 Tuition: $455 per session Themes for the two-week sessions of Music, Art, Drama and Dance (MADD) camp include “Spy Kidz Mission” (June 18-29) and “Disco Daze” (July 9-20). Professional artists and teachers lead the camps in music, art, drama and dance, with campers designing and creating their own sets and costumes as well as working with stage makeup and lighting. Each sessions culminates with a performance.

Mini Art Center 341 Seguin St.; www.miniartcenter.com Ages: 6-12 years old, coed Dates: June-August Tuition: $225 per week The weeklong sessions include a variety of art projects, and each week has a different theme: superheroes, summer landscapes, rule breakers of art history and 2-D animated movies. Space is limited to eight students per week.

New Orleans Glassworks Young Adult Summer Workshop 727 Magazine St., (504) 529-7279; www.neworleansglassworks.com Ages: 9-19 years old, coed Dates: June 4-Aug. 10 Tuition: Varies by week The first three-week session (June 4-22) is for ages 10-19 years old; other sessions can accommodate 9-year-olds as well.

There are programs in glassblowing, torchworking, metal sculpture, welding, animated flip books, printmaking, bookmaking, architectural sculpture, ceramics and engineering mobiles. Programming differs every week.

NOMA Summer Art Camp New Orleans City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org Ages: 5-10 years old, coed Dates: June 4-Aug. 3 Tuition: $200-$380 per week, $170-$320 per week museum members

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blowing instruction, metal sculpting, welding, torchworking, float-building and animated filmmaking. Campers also can learn printmaking, including screen printing, letterpress and woodcut.

CULINARY ARTS Culinary Kids Cooking and Kitchen Science Camp 915 Marigny Ave., Mandeville, (985) 7275553; www.culinarykidsns.com Ages: 5-12 years old, coed Dates: May 28-Aug. 17 Tuition: $295 per week During weeklong sessions, campers cook breakfast, lunch and snacks with teachers. Participants also can explore gardens, play outside, conduct science experiments, create art and more. Extended care is available.

Louisiana Children’s Museum Bon Appetite Camp 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org Ages: 5-8 years old, coed Dates: July 9-13 Tuition: $250, $225 museum members Children learn about their five senses and explore kitchen science and healthy eating habits. Campers will create a recipe and prepare applesauce, butter and other foods.

CHEERLEADING St. Scholastica Academy Cheer and Dance Combo Camp St. Scholastica Academy Gym, 122 S. Massachusetts St., Covington, (985) 892-2540, ext. 129; www.ssacad.org Ages: Kindergarten-fifth grade, girls Dates: June 18-22 Tuition: $175 Four cheerleading and dance team coaches lead the camp, where girls will learn pompom and dance routines, leaps, jumps, cheers and chants. Campers also play games, learn team building, do strength and conditioning exercises, arts and crafts and more.

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MUSIC/DANCE Beyond the Stage Voice Camp 1325 Gov. Nicholls St., (504) 952-9223; www.facebook.com/beyondthestagevoicecamp Ages: 8-16 years old, coed Dates: June 4-July 13 Tuition: $500 The camp offers intensive vocal training in theater piano and music theory, with a performance at the end of camp.

Dancing Grounds 3705 St. Claude Ave., (504) 535-5791; www.dancingrounds.org Ages: 8-14 years old, coed Dates: June 4-June 29 Tuition: $400

The camp provides dance training in African, ballet, hip-hop, modern and other dance forms. Students will perform at camps around the city during the last week. Lunch and snacks are provided.

Extended care is available.

Giacobbe Academy of Dance Summer Workshop 6925 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-0940; www.giacobbeacademydance.com Ages: 8 years and older, coed Dates: June 25-July 27 Tuition: Varies by class The academy offers instruction in ballet, pointe, jazz and stretch during five weeks of daily classes.

Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra’s Summer Music Festival Camp Loyola University, Communication and Music Complex, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 861-1801; www.noyo.org/ summer-fest Ages: 7-19 years old, coed Dates: June 4-8 Tuition: $295-$350 The 23-year-old program holds a weeklong camp with professional musicians at all rehearsals, culminating in a public performance.

Lelia Haller Ballet Intensive Ballet Workshop 4916 Canal St., (504) 482-0038; www.lhballet.com Ages: 8 years old and older, coed Dates: June 4-9 Tuition: $250 per week or $15 per hour Arkadiy and Katya Orohovsky lead the workshop in ballet technique, pointe, repertoire, variations, stretching, character, ballet history and pas de deux, and ends with a presentation for family and friends.

Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 392-2002; www.louisarmstrongjazzcamp.com Ages: 10-21 years old, coed Dates: June 25-July 13 Tuition: Varies The camp provides jazz education in reeds, brass instruments, piano, bass, drums, percussion, guitar, strings, vocals, swing dance, music composition and mon-

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Bonjour NOLA 5951 Patton St., (504) 620-5500; www.lfno.org Ages: 4 years old-fifth grade, coed Dates: June 11-July 20 Tuition: $650 per session; $1,240 for two sessions The camp has two three-week sessions designed for children who are in or entering language immersion school programs. With an overall focus on New Orleans’ tricentennial, the camps will have themes including La Francophonie (session 1) and STEAM (session 2). Activities include academic exercises, water

play, cooking projects and field trips.

Extended care is available.

Le camp d’ete de l’Ecole Bilingue 812 Gen. Pershing St., (504) 896-4500; www.ebnola.net/history/summer-camp Ages: 2-12 years old, coed Dates: May 28-Aug. 3 Tuition: $489 for two weeks The French immersion summer camp offers water play, movement activities, art, theater, cooking and more — all conducted in French.

Oui! Speak French The French Library, 3811 Magazine St., (504) 267-3707; www.thefrenchlibrary.com Ages: 6-9 years old, coed Dates: May 30-June 1 Tuition: $65 per day, $175 for three days The French-speaking day camp offers children a chance to experience French food, the language, sounds and more from francophone countries. There’s also a field trip. Extended care is available.

Vamonos NOLA 5818 Perrier St., (504) 495-2345; www.vamonosnola.com Ages: 3-8 years old, coed Dates: May 21-Aug. 17 Tuition: $160 per week and up The Spanish language camp offers dance, water play, cooking, superhero play, team building activities and special visits from the Tumblebus and practitioners of capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian mix of martial arts, dance and acrobatics.

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Paula’s Sewing School Hobby Lobby stores, Elmwood Shopping Center, 5151 Citrus Blvd., Suite C, Harahan; 2424 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 8849627; www.paulassewingschool.com Ages: 8-15 years old, coed Dates: June 4-Aug. 15 Tuition: $90 per 10-hour course Students learn basic sewing machine use and sewing techniques, and returning campers work on more advanced projects.

A field trip to Red Barn Farm gave campers at St. Mary’s Dominican High School Domini-camp a chance to handle baby chickens.

ey literacy. There’s a field trip, and the camp culminates in a concert by campers.

Mandeville School of Music & Dance 105 Campbell Ave., Suite 3, Mandeville, (985) 674-2992; www.laapa.com/camp Ages: 5-16 years old, coed Dates: July 9-27 Tuition: $299 per week The camp offers a range of music and dance programs, including piano, voice, guitar, violin, viola, cello, drums, bass, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet, saxophone, music theory, composition, ballet, tap, jazz and hip-hop, musical theater and tumbling.

Muggivan School of Irish Dance 901 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 205, Metairie, (504) 259-7315; www.muggivanirishdance.com Ages: 3 years old and older, coed Dates: June 18-22 (beginner camp), July 30-Aug. 3 (intensive camp) Tuition: Varies by class Beginners will learn Irish dance and hear Irish music. Campers at the intensive session will work on dance technique and take strength classes, do drills and more.

Princess Classes and Camp The Martha Mayer School of Dance, 3313 Division St., Metairie, (504) 888-3677; www.mmsodnola.com Ages: 3-5 years old, girls Dates: July 9-13 Tuition: $100 The weeklong camp offers dance, movement and other activities.

River Ridge School of Music & Dance 2020 Dickory Ave., Suite 200, Harahan, (504) 738-3050; www.laapa.com/camp Ages: 5-16 years old, coed Dates: July 9-27 Tuition: $299 per week The camp offers a range of music and dance programs, including piano, singing, guitar, violin, viola, cello, drums, bass, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet, saxophone, music theory and composition, ballet, tap, jazz and hip-hop, musical theater and tumbling.

St. Mary’s Dominican Band Camp 7701 Walmsley Ave., (504) 865-9401, ext.

5004; www.stmarysdominican.org Ages: Fifth-ninth grade, girls Dates: June 4-8 Tuition: $125 per week The high school’s faculty leads the camp.

Extended care is available.

Second Line Arts Collective Presents Sanaa Music Workshop 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.; www. secondlinearts.org Ages: 14-19 years old, coed Dates: June 4-15 Tuition: $600 The camp provides training in the arts as a business and offers private instruction and classes in small combo group, music marketing, licensing, touring, branding and social media. There’s also a guest lecture lunch series.

Summer Hip-hop The Martha Mayer School of Dance, 3313 Division St., Metairie, (504) 888-3677; www.mmsodnola.com Ages: All ages, coed Dates: July 16-20 Tuition: $50 per week Instructor Eleni Korominas teaches intermediate and advanced tumbling classes.

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PHOTOGRAPHY/ VIDEOGRAPHY St. Scholastica Academy Movie Making Camp 122 S. Massachusetts St., Covington, (985) 892-2540, ext. 129; www.ssacad. org Ages: Fourth-eighth grade, coed Dates: June 11-22 Tuition: $175 Campers at the weeklong sessions work together to make a film, including preproduction storyboards, story structure, camera use, lighting and audio and post-production editing.

Each camper will receive a DVD of the film, which will be screened for friends and family the last day of camp.

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Core Element Intro to LEGO EV3 Robotics Camp University of New Orleans Oliver St. Pe Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 2805715; www.core4kids.org Ages: 10-13 years old, coed Dates: July 16-20 Tuition: $350 Campers learn to build and program autonomous robots using LEGO EV3 and Mindstorms software.

Core Element Arduino Microcomputer Programming University of New Orleans Oliver St. Pe Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 2805715; www.core4kids.org Ages: Eighth-12th grade, coed Dates: July 23-27 Tuition: $350 Campers will learn the basics of electronics and will be introduced to

microcomputer programming using an Arduino, which can combine components such as lights, motors and sensors and can expand the capabilities of LEGO EV3 robots.

Core Element Jr. STEM Camp University of New Orleans Oliver St. Pe Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 2805715; www.core4kids.org Ages: Third-fourth grade, coed Dates: June 25-29 Tuition: $350 Campers will use STEM applications for engineering and programming and will develop teamwork and critical-thinking skills. Campers will use LEGO WEDO robotics kits and build models incorporating working motors and sensors.

They also will program their models to complete specific tasks. Campers also will explore electronics, circuits and creative design.

St. Paul’s VEX Robotics Camp St. Paul’s School, 917 S. Jahncke Ave., Room 111, Covington, (985) 516-2761; www.stpauls.com Ages: Fifth-sixth grade, boys Dates: To be determined Tuition: $150 Teachers Julie Beck and Marie Childs teach children at the weeklong, halfday morning camp to design a working robot and use engineering and physics principles to improve its performance.

The camp also teaches different approaches to solving problems, as well as team-building skills.

SCIENCE/NATURE Audubon Zoo Camp 6500 Magazine St., (504) 212-5357; www.audubonnatureinstitute.org/ zoo-camp

a fossil dig and learn about prehistoric times and the dinosaurs that existed.

They also will create footprint art and dinosaur masks and play games.

Louisiana Children’s Museum Inventor’s Workshop Camp 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org Ages: 5-8 years old, coed Dates: June 18-22 Tuition: $250, $225 museum members The focus of the camp is using science, technology, engineering, art and math to brainstorm, design, create inventions and experiment.

Louisiana Children’s Museum Mad Scientist Camp 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org Ages: 5-8 years old, coed Dates: July 23-27 Tuition: $250, $225 museum members Children at this camp participate in a variety of safe, kid-friendly science experiments.

Louisiana Children’s Museum Space is a Place Camp 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org Ages: 5-8 years old, coed Dates: June 11-15 Tuition: $250, $225 museum members The weeklong camp revolves around space, with children learning about planets, creating marshmallow constellations, exploring stars, building their own rockets and more.

Louisiana Children’s Museum Swamp Things Camp 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org Ages: 5-8 years old, coed Dates: July 2-6 Tuition: $200, $180 museum members The camp focuses on Louisiana swamps and the creatures that live in the wetlands. Campers will create their own swamp creature with feathers, moss and other materials and make a swamp creature snack.

Louisiana Children’s Museum Transportation Exploration Camp 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org Ages: 5-8 years old, coed Dates: July 30-Aug. 3 Tuition: $250, $225 museum members Campers will explore various forms of transportation used in New Orleans and around the world — and create a form of transportation for the future.

Louisiana Children’s Museum Water Wonder Camp 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org Ages: 5-8 years old, coed Dates: Aug. 6-10 Tuition: $250, $225 museum members Campers will explore water and the animals that live in water through hands-on experiments, activities and art projects.

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National WWII Museum STEM Innovation Camp 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944, ext.

466; www.nationalww2museum.org/ stem-innovation-camp Ages: Fourth-seventh grade, coed (Session 3 is girls only) Dates: June 11-29 Tuition: $245 per week, $195 for museum members The camp offers three weeklong sessions (the last one is for girls only) that cover aeronautics, engineering, physics, biology and medicine.

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Ages: 4 years old-fourth grade, coed Dates: May 29-June 29, July 9-July 27 Tuition: $310 per week, $260 zoo members Children go behind the scenes at the zoo and learn about and interact with animals. There’s also a weekly trip to the zoo’s splash park, arts and crafts and more.

Audubon Zoo Explorers Camp 6500 Magazine St., (504) 212-5357; www.audubonnatureinstitute.org/ camps/1008-zoo-explorerssummer-camp Ages: Fifth-seventh grade, coed Dates: May 29-June 29, July 9-27 Tuition: $370 per week, $315 zoo members There is a weekly schedule of arts and crafts, visits throughout the zoo, hands-on activities, animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours and field trips.

Camp Cricket at University Montessori School 7508 Burthe St., (504) 865-1659; www.umsnola.org Ages: 2-3 years old, coed Dates: June 11-Aug. 17 Tuition: $405 per three-week session, half day; $645 per three-week session, full day Campers experience art, music, outdoor activities and water play, all inspired by nature and the earth, in a Montessori environment.

Electric Girls Summer Camp Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Ave.; www.electricgirls.org Ages: 5-14 years old, girls Dates: May 28-June 29, July 9-Aug.3 Tuition: $385 per week, $660 two weeks Girls spend one or two weeks learning electronics, computer programming and leadership skills and build a takehome invention after learning to solder circuits and program. There also are games, visits from women engineers and more.

Genius Camp The Learning Laboratory New Orleans, 7100 St. Charles Ave., Suite 203, (504) 475-4522; www.learnlabnola.org Ages: 8-14 years old, coed Dates: June 4-29 Tuition: $125 per week, $500 for four weeks The four-week day camp focuses on developing STEM, literacy and writing skills through research, writing, handson activities and field trips. Campers also travel to Florida to visit the Pensacola MESS (Math, Engineering, Science and Stuff) Hall.

Louisiana Children’s Museum New Orleans Architecture Camp 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org Ages: 5-8 years old, coed Dates: June 25-29 Tuition: $250, $225 museum members The camp focuses on New Orleans architecture, with campers practicing building techniques with different materials. Children will design a floor plan, look at eco-friendly materials and techniques and help build a model city.

Louisiana Children’s Museum Dinosaurs Rock Camp 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org Ages: 5-8 years old, coed Dates: July 16-20 Tuition: $250, $225 museum members Children search for dinosaur bones in

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artifacts and watch the 4-D film Beyond All Boundaries.

NOLA Nature School 1009 Harrison Ave., (202) 714-4876; www.nolanatureschool.com Ages: 3-7 years old, coed Dates: May 29-June 15 Tuition: $175 per week Campers explore mud, water and wetland habitats, climb trees, build forts, play in the forest and learn about science and ecology.

Sugar Roots Farm 10701 Willow Drive, (504) 296-0435; www.sugarrootsfarm.org Ages: 5-12 years old Dates: July 9-20 Tuition: $255 per week Campers can take horseriding lessons, learn about organic gardening and composting, go on nature hikes, ride a zip line, do archery, arts and crafts, play games and learn about taking care of farm animals.

ThinkerKids Central St. Matthew, 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 232-1394; www.mythinkerella.com Ages: 3-13 years old, coed Dates: June 18-22, July 16-20 Tuition: $350 per session Campers at the weeklong camps explore science, engineering, technology, art and math through experiments, interactive play and more.

University Montessori School — The Children’s Summer House 7508 Burthe St., (504) 865-1659; www.umsnola.org Ages: 3-7 years old, coed Dates: June 11-Aug. 17 Tuition: $405 per three-week session, half day; $645 per three-week session, full day Campers participate in art, music, outdoor activities and water play, all inspired by nature and the earth, in a Montessori environment.

SPORTS/FITNESS BASEBALL/SOFTBALL St. Mary’s Dominican Softball Camp Harahan Playground, 6601 10th St., Harahan, (504) 865-9401, ext. 5004; www. stmarysdominican.org

Ages: Fifth-ninth grade, girls Dates: June 4-8 Tuition: $125 Girls at the morning camp receive instruction and skill development under the supervision of Dominican’s coaching staff. Optional transportation available.

St. Paul’s Baseball Camp 917 S. Jahncke Ave., Covington (985) 8923200, ext. 1283 or (985) 502-7132; www.stpauls.com Ages: 8-13 years old, boys Dates: June 4-8 Tuition: $210 St. Paul’s coaching staff teaches fundamentals, assisted by student athletes.

Campers are separated by age and ability. Extended care is available.

BASKETBALL St. Mary’s Dominican Basketball Camp 7701 Walmsley Ave., (504) 865-9401, ext.

5004; www.stmarysdominican.org Ages: Fifth-ninth grade, girls Dates: June 11-15 Tuition: $125 Girls at the morning camp receive instruction and skill development under the supervision of Dominican’s coaching staff.

St. Paul’s Basketball Camps 917 S. Jahncke Ave., Covington, (985) 892-3200, ext. 1283 or (985) 502-7132; www.stpauls.com Ages: 8-13 years old, boys Dates: June 25-29, July 9-13 Tuition: $210 per session St. Paul’s coaching staff teaches fundamentals, assisted by student athletes at two sessions of the weeklong camps.

Campers are separated by age and ability. Extended care is available.

St. Scholastica Academy Basketball Camp St. Scholastica Academy Gym, 122 S. Massachusetts St., Covington, (985) 892-2540, ext. 129; www.ssacad.org Ages: Fourth-eighth grade, girls Dates: June 11-15 Tuition: $115 St. Scholastica coach Elicia Ocmond teaches campers the fundamentals of basketball using group and individual instruction at this morning camp.

Instruction includes dribbling, passing, shooting and defensive moves.

FOOTBALL St. Paul’s Football Camp 917 S. Jahncke Ave., Covington, (985) 892-3200, ext. 1283 or (985) 502-7132; www.stpauls.com Ages: 8-13 years old, boys Dates: June 11-15 Tuition: $210 St. Paul’s coaching staff teaches fundamentals, assisted by student athletes.

Campers are separated by age and ability. Extended care is available.

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Brother Martin Crusader Camp 4401 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 283-1561, ext. 3022; www.brothermartin.com Ages: 6-12 years old, boys Dates: May 28-July 6 Tuition: $150 per week ($120 for final week) The camp concentrates on sports including baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer and wrestling, but also offers activities including art, games, puzzles, computers, swimming, movies, reading and field trips. Extended care is available. Brother Martin also offers specialty sports camps in baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer and wrestling.

Kidsports Summer Camp 1200 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite 1200, Metairie, (504) 226-7006; www.kidsportsnola.com Ages: 3-14 years old, coed Dates: May 14-Aug. 17 Tuition: $145-$180 per week Children participate in a variety of sports as well as obstacle courses, interactive gaming, water fun and field trips for bowling and laser tag.

Louisiana Children’s Museum Get Moving Camp 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org Ages: 5-8 years old, coed Dates: June 4-8 Tuition: $250, $225 museum members Movement and fitness are explored through yoga classes, jumping rope, hula hooping, parachute play, scavenger hunts and more. Campers also will make crafts such as picnic placemats, garden decor and a journal.

Love Swimming: Swim Prep for Camp 5221 S. Front St., (504) 891-4662; www.loveswimming.com Ages: 6 months and older, coed Dates: March-August Tuition: Varies according to class The camp teaches children strong swimming techniques. Packages are available for one or more classes per week, and there are classes for children with special needs.

St. Paul’s Lacrosse Camp 917 S. Jahncke Ave., Covington, (985) 892-3200, ext. 1283 or (985) 502-7132; www.stpauls.com Ages: 8-13 years old, boys Dates: July 9-13 Tuition: $210 St. Paul’s coaching staff teaches fundamentals, assisted by student athletes.

Campers are separated by age and ability. Extended care is available.

St. Paul’s Speed and Strength Camp 917 S. Jahncke Ave., Covington, (985) 892-3200, ext. 1283 or (985) 502-7132; www.stpauls.com Ages: 8-13 years old, boys PAGE 20 Dates: July 23-27

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All Star Gymnastics Summer Camp 2073 Bonn St., Harvey, (504) 328-3838; www.allstargymnola.com Ages: 4-15 years old, coed Dates: June 4-Aug. 10 Tuition: $165 per week full day, $115 per week half-day Children learn gymnastics by practicing on bars, a balance beam, vault and floor exercises. There’s also a space walk, art projects and more. Sibling discounts are available and there are daily drop-in rates.

Crescent City Gymnastics 7800 Earhart Blvd., (504) 861-1740; www.crescentcitygymnastics.com Ages: 4 years and older, coed Dates: May 29-Aug. 3 Tuition: $200 per week, $750 for four weeks The program features a slate of gymnastics activities, including games, cheerleading, tumbling, trampoline jumping and acrobatics, as well as arts and crafts and snowballs on Fridays.

Elmwood Gymnastics Academy Summer Camp 700 Elmwood Blvd., (504) 226-7006; www.kidsportsnola.com Ages: 3-14 years old, coed Dates: May 14-Aug. 17 Tuition: $145-$180 per week Campers hone tumbling and gymnastics skills on the beam, uneven bars, trampoline and floor. Beginners are welcome.

Fly Circus Space 4820 Calliope St., Suite 100, (504) 4756475; www.flycircus.space Ages: 9-14 years old, coed Dates: June 4-22, July 9-27 Tuition: $175 per week Campers will learn circus arts including acrobatics, trapeze, hammock and silk work; balancing on rola-bolas, globes, stilts, tight wire and a unicycle; juggling and prop manipulation; cross-lateral activities; clowning and physical comedy and more. There’s a performance for family and friends the last day of each week.

Ivanov’s Gymnastics Academy 800 Webb St., Jefferson, (504) 889-9800; www.ivanovsgymnastics.com Ages: 3-15 years old, coed Dates: May 29-Aug. 11 Tuition: $20 per day or $90 per week for half-day camp; $35 per day or $160 per week full-day camp There is instruction in all gymnastics events, including tumbling, bars, balance beam, vault, tumble track, Stahl bars and ropes. There also are indoor games, arts and crafts, music and dance. Extended care is available.

Summer Acro The Martha Mayer School of Dance, 3313 Division St., Metairie, (504) 8883677; www.mmsodnola.com Ages: Beginner and advanced, coed Dates: June 25-29 Tuition: $100 Ashley Iserman instructs students in acrobatics, strength and stretch movements, with beginner classes in the morning and advanced tumbling in the afternoon.

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JUNE 18 – AUGUST 3 weekly sessions EXTENDED CARE available from 8:00am - 5:30pm mcgeheeschool.com/summer for more details 2343 Prytania Street

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Tuition: $210 St. Paul’s coaching staff teaches fundamentals, assisted by student athletes.

Campers are separated by age and ability. Extended care is available.

St. Paul’s Wrestling Camp 917 S. Jahncke Ave., Covington, (985) 892-3200, ext. 1283 or (985) 502-7132; www.stpauls.com Ages: 8-13 years old, boys Dates: June 18-22 Tuition: $210 St. Paul’s coaching staff teaches fundamentals, assisted by student athletes.

Campers are separated by age and ability. Extended care is available.

SCUBA Rangers Harry’s Dive Shop, 4709 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 888-4882; www.harrysdiveshop.com Ages: 8 years and older, coed Dates: First and last week of June, last week of July Tuition: $450 per week During the weeklong camp sessions, children learn to use underwater breathing gear and experience scuba diving in the safety of a 16-foot-deep pool designed for diver training.

Tulane University Nike Tennis Camp New Orleans City Park, Pepsi Tennis Center, 5900 Marconi Drive, (800) 6453226; www.ussportscamps.com/ tennis/nike/tulane-university-niketennis-camp Ages: 9-18 years old, coed Dates: June 4-15 Tuition: $425 per session The weeklong junior day camps offer each camper five or six hours of tennis training from Tulane tennis coach Mark Booras and his staff. Beginners learn the fundamentals and intermediate and advanced players strengthen and refine their strokes, develop power and control and form effective strategies.

SOCCER St. Mary’s Dominican Soccer Camp Playmakers Indoor Sports, 6124 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, (504) 865-9401, ext. 5004; www.stmarysdominican.org Ages: Fifth-ninth grade, girls Dates: June 18-22 Tuition: $125 Girls at the morning camp receive instruction and skill-development under the supervision of Dominican’s coaching staff. Optional transportation is available.

St. Paul’s Soccer Camp 917 S. Jahncke Ave., Covington, (985) 892-3200, ext. 1283 or (985) 502-7132; www.stpauls.com Ages: 8-13 years old, boys Dates: July 16-20 Tuition: $210 St. Paul’s coaching staff teaches fundamentals, assisted by student athletes at the weeklong camp. Campers are separated by age and ability. Extended care is available.

VOLLEYBALL St. Mary’s Dominican Volleyball Camp 7701 Walmsley Ave., (504) 865-9401, ext.

5004; www.stmarysdominican.org Ages: Fifth-ninth grade, girls Dates: June 4-8

Tuition: $125 Girls at the afternoon camp receive instruction and skill-development under the supervision of Dominican’s coaching staff.

St. Scholastica Academy Volleyball Camp St. Scholastica Academy Gym, 122 S. Massachusetts St., Covington, (985) 892-2540, ext. 129; www.ssacad.org Ages: Fourth-eighth grade, girls Dates: June 4-8 Tuition: $115 Campers receive focused and intense volleyball training at the morning camp taught by volleyball coach Pete Bertucci and Athletic Director Charles Richard.

Instruction includes hitting, defensive moves, serving, setting, blocking and more.

THEATER/DRAMA Anthony Bean Theater Performing Arts Camp 4527 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 862-7529; www.anthonybeantheater.com Ages: 7-17 years old, coed Dates: June 4-Aug. 3 Tuition: $460 Children learn about the arts, develop creative skills and expand their cultural boundaries. There are special art activities and theater workshops in playwriting, performance, production, costuming, lighting and set building.

Carmouche Performing Arts Academy Summer Camp 7979 Earhart Blvd., Unit C, (504) 5719844; www.cpaatitans.org Ages: 8-18 years old, coed Dates: June 12-July 16 Tuition: $50 per week The program integrates dance, music, spoken word, theater and identity exploration and offers intensive training and creative collaboration, culminating in a performance.

JPAS Summer Intensives Various locations, (504) 885-2000, ext.

213; www.jpas.org Ages: Second grade-graduated high school seniors, coed Dates: Vary by session Tuition: $150-$850 per session There are camps focusing on theater, voice, acting, dance, music, musical theater and performing arts.

Musical Theatre Camp 30 By Ninety Theatre, 880 Lafayette St., Mandeville, (844) 843-3090; www.30byninety.com Ages: 8-17 years old, coed Dates: June 18-29 Tuition: $430, $400 before May 1 Campers at the two-week session will be cast in and perform a junior version of a Broadway musical. The instructor is Emily Antrainer Carmadelle, and camps are limited to 25 participants.

There will be performances June 29 and 30 and July 1.

National WWII Museum Bob & Dolores Hope Summer Theater Camp 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944, ext.

466; www.nationalww2museum.org/ theater-camp Ages: Fifth-eighth grade, coed Dates: July 9-20 Tuition: $275, $250 museum members Campers learn how the museum’s BB’s Stage Door Canteen puts on a show,

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A camper designs a 3-D character at Delgado’s DigiCamp.

(504) 319-5174; www.tadastudionola.com Ages: 8-16 years old, coed Dates: June 4-29 Tuition: $300 per two-week session The camp teaches acting, voice, script memorization, leadership and other qualities needed for a career in theater.

Campers in session one will perform You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown the last night of camp. Session two culminates in a performance of Mystery Theater Dinner at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center June 30.

Theater Camp at Mandeville Trailhead St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., (985) 892-8650; www.sttammanyartassociation.org Ages: 6-12 years old, coed Dates: July 9-13 Tuition: $185, $175 for STAA members Campers learn to bring stories to life onstage, with the help of a director.

VIDEO GAMES Core Element Coding Camp University of New Orleans Oliver St. Pe Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 2805715; www.core4kids.org Ages: Eighth-12th grade, coed Dates: June 18-22 Tuition: $350 Campers learn to code by building and deploying web games and creating graphics. No programming experience is necessary. Students also will create 2-D sprite sheets and sound effects to use in their game, define the game’s rules and participate in team-based programming projects.

Delgado DigiCamps Delgado Community College, 615 City Park Ave., Building 8, (504) 671-6474; www.dcc.edu/digicamps Ages: 12-18 years old, coed Dates: June and July Tuition: $375 Video programming and design are the focus, and there’s also instruction in 3-D modeling, animation and more.

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Ages: 4-7 years old, coed Dates: June 6-24 Tuition: $450 Theater professionals teach young actors the trade, culminating in three performances featuring music, Peter Pan, Wendy, Captain Hook, the Crocodile and more.

Southern Rep’s Shrek the Musical Jr. Summer Theatre Camp Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-9857; www.southernrep.com Ages: 13-18 years old, coed Dates: July 9-Aug. 5 Tuition: $650 Theater professionals teach young actors the trade, culminating in three performances featuring Shrek and a cast of fairytale misfits set on rescuing a princess.

Southern Rep’s Snow White Summer Theatre Camp Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-9857; www.southernrep.com Ages: 4-7 years old, coed Dates: July 5-22 Tuition: $450 Theater professionals teach young actors how to act in a stage production, culminating in three performances featuring music, Snow White and the seven dwarfs.

Summer Shakes — Shakespeare Camp 30 by Ninety Theatre, 880 Lafayette St., Mandeville, (844) 843-3090; www.30byninety.com Ages: 8-17 years old, coed Dates: July 9-20 Tuition: $330, $300 before June 1 Under the leadership of Jennifer Bouquet, campers will explore William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, learning how to speak Shakespearean language, building body and spatial awareness and learning all the aspects of putting on a theater production. Performances are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. July 21.

Space is limited to 25 campers.

TADA! Young Actors & Artists Studio Summer Theatre Camps 5200 Lapalco Blvd., Suite 4, Marrero,

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with activities involving singing, dance, comedy and drama.

Rivertown Theaters/Encore Studio Musical Theater Camp — Beauty and the Beast 325 Minor St., Kenner, (504) 737-5977; www.dancetumblemusic.com Ages: Sixth grade and older, coed Dates: July 9-29 Tuition: $525 Musical theater, ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and modern dance, hiphop, tumbling, acting, piano, voice and guitar lessons are among the offerings.

Camp culminates with campers performing Beauty and the Beast.

Rivertown Theaters/Encore Studio Musical Theater Camp — Broadway Baby 325 Minor St., Kenner, (504) 737-5977; www.dancetumblemusic.com Ages: Kindergarten-second grade, coed Dates: June 11-15, July 23-27 Tuition: $175 per session Musical theater, ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and modern dance, hip-hop, tumbling, acting, piano, voice and guitar lessons are among the offerings. Camp culminates with campers performing Broadway Baby.

Rivertown Theaters/Encore Studio Musical Theater Camp — Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 325 Minor St., Kenner, (504) 737-5977; www.dancetumblemusic.com Ages: Third grade and older, coed Dates: May 29-June 17 Tuition: $525 Musical theater, ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and modern dance, hip-hop, tumbling, acting, piano, voice and guitar lessons are among the offerings. Camp culminates with campers performing Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

St. Mary’s Dominican Drama Camp 7701 Walmsley Ave., (504) 865-9401, ext.

5004; www.stmarysdominican.org Ages: Fifth-ninth grade, girls Dates: June 11-15 Tuition: $125 The high school’s faculty teaches the afternoon camp. Extended care is available.

St. Paul’s Drama Camp St. Paul’s Alumni Theater, 917 S. Jahncke Ave., Covington, (985) 892-8256; www.stpauls.com Ages: 9-13 years old, coed Dates: June 4-8, June 18-23 Tuition: $170 per session The afternoon camp is led by Denny Charbonnet and Elise Angelette and includes instruction in acting in and producing a play.

Southern Rep’s The Internet is a Distract—Look a Kitten! Summer Theatre Camp Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-9857; www.southernrep.com Ages: 8-12 years old, coed Dates: June 4-July 1 Tuition: $650 Theater professionals teach young actors the trade, culminating in three performances featuring the story of a student trying to finish a school paper while being constantly distracted by what she finds on the internet.

Southern Rep’s Peter Pan Summer Theatre Camp Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-9857; www.southernrep.com

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