Equest Farm EQUESTRIAN SUMMER CAMP
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THE BEST IN YOU! Horses can inspire wonderful qualities in children such as compassion, love, responsibility, sensitivity to others, pride in accomplishments and a desire to set and reach goals. If these are qualities you seek for your child, then Equest Farm’s summer camp is for you.
Each Camp Day will typically consist of the following: A one hour long group lesson focusing on English hunter/jumper riding Instruction on basic horsemanship/horse care Arts and crafts Games on horseback Activities related to the daily theme
Week long sessions beginning June 1st For more information on our Summer camp go to
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DO YOU HAVE A BUDDING PICASSO, equestrian, or a child interested in acting or building robots? There are summer camps in the New Orleans area that focus on those interests and many others. There are camps for almost every sport as well as cooking camps, academic camps, language immersion programs, residential camps and those that offer young people a variety of activities every day. Your child could attend a different camp every week and not run out of options before the summer is over. Whatever your child’s interests, or his or her idea of summer fun, this guide can direct you toward just the right program to light up the mind and body and keep the creative fires burning. Here’s to a fun-filled, educational summer!
General/ Varied Offerings Academy of the Sacred Heart
4301 St. Charles Ave., (504) 269-1230; www.ashrosary.org/ summer Ages: 1-13 years old, coed Dates: June 1-July 17 Cost: $230 per week Arts, sports, water play, music, cheerleading, competitive games, yoga, sports and a theater camp are available. The theater camp will feature “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Lunch included. Extended care available.
Academy of Our Lady
Archbishop Chapelle ACORN & Summer Camp
8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 467-3105; www.chapellesummercamp.com Ages: first-seventh grades, girls only Dates: June 1-26 Cost: $160 per week, $30 registration There’s a weekly theme,
Archbishop Rummel Day Camp
1901 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 834-5592; www.rummelraiders.com/summer-camp Ages: 5-12 years old, coed Dates: May 26-July 10 Cost: $150 per week, $865 for seven weeks Arts and crafts, movies, indoor games, laser tag, roller skating, bowling, field days and sports including touch football, basketball, softball, soccer, kickball and swimming are among activities open to campers.
Arden Cahill Academy Camp Corral
3101 Wall Blvd., Gretna, (504) 392-0902; www.ardencahillacademy.com/summer Ages: 3-14 years old, coed Dates: May 26-July 31 Cost: $200 per week, $875 for five weeks There’s a weekly theme at this camp, located on a 12-acre campus. Campers participate in a full schedule of activities including horseback riding, a petting zoo, swimming, a water slide, art, sports, theater produc-
tion, computers, games, a STEM lab, fishing, archery and academic enrichment.
Brother Martin Crusader Camp
4401 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 283-1561, ext. 3022; www.brothermartin.com Ages: 6-12 years old, boys Dates: May 25-July 3 Cost: $160 per week The camp offers a variety of activities, including sports, art, band, computer, swimming, movies, STEM and weekly field trips.
Camp Audubon
428 Broadway St., (504) 3247100; www.auduboncharter. org/acssummercamp.aspx Ages: 4-10 years old, coed Dates: June 8-July 17 Cost: $450 threeweek session There are two sessions at the camp, which offers arts, science, water play, weekly field trips and more.
Camp Benilde
1801 Division St., Metairie, (504) 833-9894; www.stbenilde.com/summer-camp Ages: 3-12 years old, coed Dates: June 1-26 & July 6-24 Cost: $145 per week (core camp), $190 per week (extended camp) There are field trips to attractions including laser tag, Louisiana Children’s Museum and Rock ‘n’ Bowl, plus educational activities, water play and, for students in first-seventh grades, swimming. PAGE 5
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St. Paul’s Baseball Camp offers instruction from high school coaches.
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5501 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, (504) 341-6217; www.theacademyofourlady.org/summer-camp Ages: 3-12 years old, coed Dates: June 1-26 & July 6-24 Cost: $125 per week There’s a water slide, swimming, arts and crafts, sports, theater, field trips and other activities.
and older campers can choose from three different programs. ACORN campers (called chipmunks, here) end camp with a show featuring cheers, chants and what they did at summer camp. Older campers compete in spirit contests. Extended care is available, including free care before camp.
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TULANE PRE-COLLEGE offers middle and high school students the opportunity to explore their artistic, intellectual, and professional passions while experiencing college life. With both credit and enrichment options, our one- and two-week programs include
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Kehoe-France School
University Montessori School, 7508 Burthe St., (504) 865-1659; www.umsnola.com Ages: 2-3 years old, coed Dates: June 8-26 & July 6-Aug. 21 Cost: Varies The camp for toddlers is split into three- and four-week sessions and includes activities such as singing, story time, listening to music, art projects, blowing bubbles and outdoor activities.
720 Elise Ave., Metairie, (504) 7330472; www.kehoe-france.com Ages: 8 weeks old-seventh grade, coed Dates: June 8-July 31 Cost: Varies There are weekly themes at the camp and activities include swimming (instruction available), art, ceramics, tennis, STEM projects, technology, culinary arts and outdoor activities.
Kidcam Camps
Camp Crusader
St. Louis King of France School, 1600 Lake Ave., Metairie, (504) 267-9982 or (504) 833-8224; www.slkschool.com Ages: 4 years old-seventh grade, coed Dates: May 26-July 24 Cost: $175 per week, $1,340 all sessions (paid by April 30) The daily schedule includes swimming, sports, creative arts and STEM classes.
Camp Northlake
70104 Wolverine Drive, Covington, (985) 635-0400; www.campnorthlake.org Ages: kindergarten-sixth grade Dates: May 25-July 24 Cost: $190 per week Activities include swimming, playing in a gym and outdoor playground, video games, snoballs and ice cream, obstacle courses, karate lessons, field trips, waterslides and more.
Carousel Preschool Summer Program
Children’s Summer House at University Montessori School
7508 Burthe St., (504) 865-1659; www.umsnola.com Ages: 3-7 years old, coed Dates: June 8-26 & July 6-Aug. 21 Cost: $490 (half day), $740 (full day) for three-week sessions, $652 (half day)-$988 (full day), for four-week session The first two sessions are three weeks each, and the final session is four weeks long. At all three, campers will spend their days on projects inspired by nature, including art, music and outdoor activities. There also are
Kinder Haus Montessori classroom projects designed to develop motor skills, coordination, sensory discrimination and language and math skills.
City Park Movement and Art Camp
4300 Dumaine St., (504) 390-7482; www.cityparkmovementandart.com Ages: 4-17 years old, coed Dates: May 26-July 31 Cost: $150-$400 per session There are eight different sessions, including a dance intensive, dollhouse camp, fashion design and sewing, theater and a world tour. There also are afternoon and weekly classes in dance, visual arts, musical theater and more throughout the summer.
Creation Sensation
Christ Episcopal School, 80 Christwood Blvd., Covington, (985) 871-9902; www.christepiscopalschool.org Ages: prekindergarten-seventh grade, coed Dates: June 10-June 28 Cost: $225-$575 Grade-specific camps are offered and there are specialty camps such as sports for kids in second through fifth grades and a drama camp featuring “Moana Jr.” for children 8 to 15 years old.
Dominicamp at St. Mary’s Dominican High School
7701 Walmsley Ave., (504) 5185004; www.stmarysdominican. org/general/summer-programs
Ages: fifth-ninth grades, girls Dates: June 1-19 Cost: $225 one week, $440 two weeks, $625 three weeks, $40 registration fee (by May 1) There are theme days, field trips and a wide variety of activity choices in drama, science, leadership skills, cooking, jewelry design, sports, games and more. Extended care available.
Dragon Camp at St. George’s Episcopal School
923 Napoleon Ave., (504) 8915509; www.stgnola.org/summer Ages: 1 year old-second grade, coed Dates: June 8-July 3 & July 13-31 Cost: $565-$1,100 per session (full-day and half-day options available) The camp offers project-based learning activities, daily water play and a selection of other activities.
Immaculate Conception Summer Camp
4520 Sixth St., Marrero, (504) 3474409; www.icschargers.org Ages: 3-12 years old Dates: June 1-26 & July 6-24 Cost: $135 per week Activities include daily swimming, arts and crafts, drama, field trips, games, karaoke, line-dancing, sports and more. Extended care is available.
JCC Summer Camps — Metairie 3747 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 887-5158; www.nojcc.org/camp
Ages: 3 years old-eighth grade Dates: June 8-July 31 Cost: $180-$340 per week Activities include swimming, art, music, drama, culinary arts, science and sports. There also are field trips, overnight events, dress up days and more. Campers in sixth through eighth grades can choose tennis, STEAM activities, cooking, creative arts, coding and more. Extended care is available.
JCC Summer Camps — Uptown
5342 St. Charles Ave., (504) 8970143; www.nojcc.org/camp Ages: 21 months old-eighth grade, coed Dates: June 8-July 31 Cost: $180-$340 per week The camp has outdoor swimming pools (instruction available) and holds field trips, overnight activities, dress up days and daily activities including art, music, drama, culinary arts, science and sports.
Jumpin’ For Joy at St. Mary’s Dominican High School
7701 Walmsley Ave., (504) 5185004; www.stmarysdominican. org/general/summer-programs Ages: second-fifth grades, girls Dates: June 1-19 Cost: $175 one week, $275 two weeks, $385 three weeks; registration $40 (by May 1) Each week has a new theme that threads through a range of activities including science experiments, arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games and more.
5201 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 454-2424; www.kinderhausmontessori.com Ages: 1-6 years old, coed Dates: May 26-July 31 Cost: varies There’s a varied curriculum with afternoon enrichment programs as well as family outings and water play.
Lake Castle Slidell Summer Camp
59461 Highway 433, Slidell, (985) 641-3363; www.lakecastleschool.com Ages: prekindergarteneighth grade, coed Dates: June 1-July 10 Cost: $225-$375 three weeks, $450-$700 six weeks Crafts, outdoor sports and activities, field trips and daily swimming are among activities at this camp. Extended care is available.
Little Hawk Day Camp
71324 Highway 1077, Covington, (985) 249-6363; www.hannanhigh.org Ages: 4-12 years old, coed Dates: June 1-July 10 Cost: $170 per week There are field trips to places such as the Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center, the Maritime Museum, Randazzo’s and movie theaters. Camp activities include arts and crafts, games, sports, water slides, petting zoos, karate demonstrations and more. Extended care is available Registration is online only, and discounts are available. PAGE 7
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3720 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 454-8844; www.carouselpreschool.net Ages: toddlers-kindergarten, coed Dates: June 1-Aug. 12 Cost: $180 per week Young campers can choose from pony rides, soccer, gymnastics, creative arts, dance, water activities and special events.
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The Learning Laboratory New Orleans’ Genius camp attendees go on field trips to places like the library and learn to do research. This summer’s subject is mars.
3900 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 1200, Metairie, (877) 4kidcam; www.kidcamcamp.com Ages: 5-13 years old, coed Dates: May 26-July 31 Cost: Starts at $126 per week There’s a weekly theme that’s carried through a choice of activities including sports, arts, STEM projects, water play, specialty programs and weekly swimming and field trips.
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and gymnastic skills in addition to exciting field trips, arts a crafts, swimming and more…no experience required
• Dedicated space for 3-4 year olds
REDUCED PRICING when you register by April 30! To register or for more information, call 504.226.7006 or visit kidsportsnola.com
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Memorial Baptist Summer Camp
5701 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 887-0533; www. mbsmetairie.org/summer-camp Ages: 18 months-12 years old, coed Dates: June 1-Aug. 7 Cost: varies Campers 18 months to 4 years old go on in-house field trips and have water play and weekly sno-balls. Older children have a program of swimming daily, playing games and sports, watching movies and going on field trips.
Mount Carmel Academy Summer Camp
7027 Milne Blvd., (504) 288-7626; www.mcacubs.com Ages: second-eighth grades, girls Dates: June 1-26 Cost: $80-$110 per week Art, science, dance, sports, cheerleading, cooking, design, acting and other specialties are among the offerings at the camp, which has morning and
afternoon sessions. Girls are divided into age groups: second through fourth grades and fifth through eighth grades. Extended care and lunch are available.
Newman Summer
Isidore Newman School, 1903 Jefferson Ave., (504) 896-6297; www.newmansummer.com Ages: prekindergarten-sixth grade, coed Dates: June 1-26 & July 6-24 Cost: $355 and up The program includes four programs: day camp, sports camps, theater workshop and academics and enrichment, with a variety of activities to engage campers mentally and physically.
NORD at Dryades YMCA
2220 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 522-8811; www.dryadesymca.org Ages: 7-12 years old, coed Dates: June 1-July 3 Cost: $150 The camp focuses on STEM activities, the arts and literacy, plus there’s a swimming pool.
St. Augustine High School Junior Purple Knights Camp
2600 A.P. Turead Ave., (504) 9442424; www.staugnola.org Ages: fourth-eighth grades, boys Dates: June 1-26 Cost: $175 per week, $30 registration fee Sports, STEM activities, swimming, outdoor activities, competitions and more are on tap at this boys’ camp.
St. Augustine’s Pre-school Days of Discovery Summer Camp
3412 Haring Road, Metairie, (504) 887-4801; www.staugustinesdayschool.weebly.com Ages: 2-6 years old, coed Dates: June 8-July 24 Cost: $85 per week half-day camp, $135 per week fullday camp Every week has a theme, and campers can choose activities including music and movement, arts and crafts, cooking, movies, games, water play and more.
St. Mary Magdalen Cougar Camp
6421 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, (504) 733-1433; www.smmcougars.org Ages: 3-12 years old, coed Dates: June 1-July 24 Cost: $150 per week, $1,100 for eight weeks There is a host of daily activities and field trips including laser tag, swimming, bowling, rock climbing and more.
St. Matthew the Apostle Camp Crusader
10021 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, (504) 737-4604; www.smaschool.net Ages: 3 years old-seventh grade, coed Dates: May 25-July 17 Cost: varies Campers swim weekly, attend field trips, have special visitors and there are pony rides, a petting zoo, puppet shows, a science lab, cooking classes, games, arts and crafts, sports, theme parties and more. Ex-
tended care and lunch options are available.
St. Paul’s Adventure Camp
6249 Canal Blvd., (504) 488-1319; www.stpauls-lakeview.org Ages: kindergarten-eighth grade, coed Dates: June 8-26 & July 6-24 Cost: $295 per week Sports, art, technology, swimming, bowling, laser tag, rock climbing an other activities are on the schedule at this camp.
St. Paul’s Little Saints Summer Camp
6249 Canal Blvd., (504) 488-1319; www.stpauls-lakeview.org Ages: 3-5 years old, coed Dates: June 8-26 & July 6-24 Cost: $295 per week The camp is divided into three sessions. The first is zoo camp, where children interact with different animal species with visits from the Audubon ZooMobile and the Wetlands Express, do nature-inspired crafts, music and dancing and more. The second is the Nola Arts Creole PAGE 9
THE BEST SUMMER EVER SUMMER CAMP AT THE EAST JEFFERSON YMCA
SUMMER CAMPS Performance Program (some experience ages 8 - 18)
CAMP DATES: MAY 26th through JULY 31st Swimming, Field Trips, Healthy Lunch & Snacks, After-Care East Jefferson YMCA 6691 Riverside Drive Metairie, LA 70003 Contact Candace Schrag candaces@ymcaneworleans.org
Rock 101 Program (beginners ages 8 - 12)
June 1 - 5 + July 6 - 10 All camps culminate in a live performance at a real venue on Friday. * Last two days are spent in a professional recording studio 1907 Veterans Blvd Metairie, LA 70005 504-618-ROCK • SCHOOLOFROCK.COM
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Summer Orchestra
DATES + TIMES: Tuesday Evenings, JUNE 23rd- JULY 28th 6:30 pm - 8 pm
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No audition necessary; placement is based on proficiency. Enrollment on first-come basis and students will perform one free public concert on July 28th at 6:30 pm at Loyola. Tuition $175(Early Enrollment before 4/1) After 4/1 $250
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Creative Camp, which includes culinary arts, visual arts, making a music video, swimming and water slides. The third session is a sports camp that includes soccer, tennis, ball skills, an oversized inflatable obstacle course, water slides and swimming.
ities and opportunities to learn, explore and play.
Raphael Academy Summer Camp
500 Soraparu St., (504) 524-5955; www.raphaelacademy.org Ages: 5-18 years old, coed Dates: June 15-26 & July 13-24 Cost: $350 per week The camp for children with autism, Down syndrome or other intellectual and developmental challenges has a central theme for each two-week session and offers swimming, arts activities, culinary arts, and outdoor play.
Seven Oaks Academy
1901 36th St., Kenner, (504) 464-1144 Ages: 5-10 years old, coed Dates: May 26-Aug. 13 Cost: $140-$160 per week Swimming, art, Zumba, gym activities, games, field trips and special events are part of this summer camp.
Specialty Camps
Summer Camp at Atonement
ACADEMICS
Atonement Lutheran Church and School, 6500 Riverside Drive, Metairie, (504) 887-0225; www.alcs.org Ages: 3 years old-sixth grade Dates: June 1-Aug. 10 Cost: $15-$80 There is a wide range of camps for a variety of interests, including sports, hobbies and special interest programs. Extended care is available.
ABC Camp
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The Learning Laboratory New Orleans’ Genius camp attendees go on field trips to places like the library and learn to do research. This summer’s subject is mars.
Wee Camp
Dryades YMCA, 2220 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 522-8811; www.dryadesymca.org Ages: 4-6 years old, coed Dates: June 1-July 3 Cost: $750 Arts and crafts activities are among activities at the enrichment camp.
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Overnight Camps/ Outdoor Adventures Bennett’s Water Ski & Wakeboard School
18605 Barnett Road, Zachary, (225) 654-9306; www.skibennetts.com Ages: 9 years and older, coed Dates: Weekly throughout the summer Cost: $795 per week
Camp Lantern Creek
4045 N.Highway 1486, Montgomery, Texas, (936) 597-8225; www.camplanterncreek.com Ages: 7-17 years old, girls Dates: June 14-July 19 Cost: $1,450 (one-week session); $2,475 (two-week session) The Texas camp is situated on 100 acres and gives girls a chance to try new things, take risks (safely, of course), become independent and learn to build a fire, use a drill, change a tire, sing, participate in theater and dancing productions, create art, knit, make dolls, canoe, archery, swim and more.
Camp Stanislaus
304 S. Beach Blvd., Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, (228) 467-9057; www.campstanislaus.com Ages: 8-15 years old, coed Dates: June 7-July 21 Cost: $400 per week for day camp, $795 per week for resident camp Recreation and learning activities are both on tap at this camp, which seeks to help campers build their independence and
confidence, build social skills and learn about marine biology. Other activities include sailing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, fishing, swimming, archery and sports.
Special Needs The Baddour Center’s YOUR Summer Program
626 Baddour Blvd., Senatobia, Mississippi; (662) 366-6928; www.baddour.org/yoursummer-program) Ages: 16-35 years old, male and female single-gender sessions Dates: Female: June 14-18 & June 28-July 2; Male: June 21-25 Cost: $700 per session The camp for teens and adults with intellectual challenges includes a weeklong stay at the Baddour Center and activities including art, music, intramural sports, swimming and more. Campers must be ambulatory and able to complete “Activities of Daily Living” functions.
Camp Able New Orleans
1031 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 4918686; www.standrewsnola.com/ campablecamp Ages: 21 years and younger, coed Dates: July 21-26
Cost: $35 suggested The camp for developmentally challenged children and young adults offers outings to places including City Park, the Audubon Zoo and the Aquarium of the Americas. Other activities include water sports, games, arts and crafts and a talent show.
Lighthouse Louisiana Transition Camp
123 State St., (504) 899-4501; www.lighthouselouisiana.org Ages: seventh-12th grade, coed Dates: July 13-17 Cost: free The camp is designed for Greater New Orleans-area young people with visual impairments who are preparing for a transition to life after high school. Camp activities focus on cultivating career skills, independent living skills and other tools adults need.
Lighthouse Louisiana Youth Camp
123 State St., (504) 899-4501; www.lighthouselouisiana.org Ages: 5 years old-sixth grade Dates: June 8-July 2 Cost: free The camp for Greater New Orleans-area children with visual impairments is filled with activ-
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Xavier University Summer Programs, 1 Drexel Drive, (504) 520-5264; www.xula.edu/ precollegeprograms Ages: Students enrolling in high school biology in the fall Dates: June 15-July 10 Cost: $440 The half-day preparatory camp is for students enrolling in a high school biology class. The camp covers statistics, graphs, organic molecules, energy procurement, photosynthesis, cell respiration and biology and medical terms.
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Xavier University Summer Programs, 1 Drexel Drive, (504) 520-5264; www.xula.edu/ precollegeprograms Ages: Students enrolling in high school chemistry in the fall Dates: June 15-July 10 Cost: $440 The afternoon high school chemistry preparatory course covers scientific notation, matter, atoms, formulas, equations, ions, electronic structure, the periodic table, graphing, the pH scale and chemical reactions. PAGE 11
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1455 N. Collins Blvd., Covington, (985) 327-7167; www.xfusionfamilyarena.com Ages: 4-15 years old, coed Dates: May 26-Aug. 5 Cost: $40 per day, $105 for three days, $140 per week Project-based learning and physical challenges are the focus of the camp, which offers rock climbing, an obstacle course, zip-lining, exercise and fitness, water slides, sports, arts and crafts and weekly themed activities.
The camp teaches and helps campers improve their water skiing and wakeboarding skills.
The Learning Laboratory New Orleans, 7100 St. Charles Ave., Suite 203, (504) 475-4522; www.lrnlabnola.org Ages: 4-7 years old, coed Dates: July 6-31 Cost: $150 per week The day camp focuses on literacy and the arts, with daily reading, writing and arts activities based around letters of the alphabet. Campers also have daily physical activities at Audubon Park, field trips and activity guides to take home on weekends.
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NOMA Summer Art Camps
Camper’s Choice!
JUNE 8 – JULY 31, 2020
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Ages 5 – 13
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Weekly camps encourage imagination, self-discovery, and learning through a multidisciplinary approach to the development of creative and artistic skills.
Art | Sports | STEM Performing Arts | & more!
Field Trips Special Events Visitors
This summer, NOMA is offering a series of six weeklong, full-day sessions for campers ages 5-7 and 8-10, and a brand new one-week intensive for middle schoolers, ages 11-13.
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Camp Cabrini for girls and boys entering grades 1-7 opens May 27! Plus, camps and clinics that explore art, drama, choral music, sports, and more!
Summer! Theater, Water Fun, Cheer, Swimming, Art, Dance, Coaching Clinics & More
GIRLS & BOYS ~ June 1-July 17 ~ Age 1-13 Learn more at cabrinihigh.com/camp.
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Logan Reed runs through a human-sized car wash at Metairie Park Country Day’s Creative Arts Camp.
Children’s College
967 Carnation St., Slidell, (985) 649-7618; www.childrenscollegellc.com Ages: 1-7 years old, coed Dates: June 1-July 24 Cost: $130 per week The camp has an international education curriculum that includes STEM experiments and the Swahili language.
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ReNEW Accelerated High School “Semester 3” Summer Session
3649 Laurel St., (504) 267-3882; www.rahs.renewschools.org Ages: 15-22 years old, coed Dates: May 18-June 18 Cost: free The EOC/Leap 2025 preparation workshop gives high school students an opportunity to earn credits and prepare for testing.
S.O.A.R. Stress on Analytical Reasoning
Xavier University Summer Programs,
SSA College Essay Bootcamp
St. Scholastica Academy, 122 S. Massachusetts St., Covington, (985) 892-2540; www.ssacad.org Ages: 12th grade, coed Dates: June 9-11 Cost: $100 High school seniors can receive help in conceiving and constructing a college application essay, with a focus on process, starting with prewriting, voice, audience focus, presentation and finished product. (Participants should bring writing prompts from prospective colleges/universities).
SSA Summer Reading Jumpstart
122 S. Massachusetts St., Covington, (985) 892-2540; www.ssacad.org Ages: fifth-eighth grades, girls Dates: June 8-12 Cost: $150 The half-day program to help middle-schoolers handle their summer reading assignments from school focuses on reading comprehension and
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Xavier University Summer Programs, 1 Drexel Drive, (504) 520-5264; www.xula.edu/precollegeprograms Ages: students enrolling in algebra I in the fall Dates: June 1-19 Cost: $575 The action-based approach to algebra I covers variables, algebraic expressions, equations, word problems, inequalities, intervals, absolute value, polynomials and linear equation graphing.
1 Drexel Drive, (504) 520-5264; www.xula.edu/precollegeprograms Ages: 12th grade (16 years old by June 27), coed Dates: June 29-July 24 Cost: $1,700 The rigorous four-week residential program focuses on strengthening high school seniors’ analytical reasoning and expanding their exposure to science, technology, engineering and math.
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written expression skills, reading fluency, visualization, response to writing prompts and more.
St. Augustine High School Gifted Academy Summer Intensive
2600 A.P. Tureaud Ave., (504) 9442424; www.staugnola.org Ages: fourth-seventh grade, boys Dates: June 20-July 17 Cost: n/a, $30 registration fee The academic intensive is for gifted young men and includes field trips, music, STEM activities and more.
SuperScholar EXCEL
Xavier University Summer Programs, 1 Drexel Drive, (504) 520-5264; www.xula.edu/ precollegeprograms Ages: 12th grade (16 years old by June 27), coed Dates: June 27-July 24 Cost: $1,700 The four-week residential program gives high schoolers entering their senior year a taste of college life at Xavier University while also helping them develop skills they’ll need for careers in the humanities, liberal arts, law and education.
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Girls learn chants and cheerleading moves at St. Mary’s Dominican High School’s Jumpin’ For Joy summer camp.
Tulane Pre-College Programs
6823 St. Charles Ave., (504) 6086457; summer.tulane.edu Ages: sixth-12th grades, coed Dates: June 8-July 31 Cost: $595 one-week day session, $2,995 two week residential session, $3,695 two-week session with college credits The program is designed to give middle-school and high-school students a taste of college life while exploring interests in architecture, the humanities, STEM or women’s leadership. Day and residential options are available.
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Country Day Creative Arts
300 Park Road, Metairie, (504) 849-3188; www.countrydaycreativearts.com Ages: 7-14 years old, coed Dates: June 8-July 10 Cost: $1,500 (before April 1), $1,600 after Students from more than 60 schools attend the summer art camp, which offers more than 30 classes. Professional artists lead the sessions, which cover a range of artistic interests.
SSA Cartooning/Character Sculpting Camp
122 S. Massachusetts St., Coving-
ton, (985) 892-2540; www.ssacad.org Ages: fourth-eighth grades, coed Dates: June 1-5 Cost: $150 Designed for young people who are interested in drawing cartoon characters, comics and anime, the camp teaches drawing techniques and practices, and campers will make a 3-D model of a character they create.
Ages: 5-12 years old, coed Dates: May 25-Aug. 14 Cost: $335 per week Campers cook breakfast, lunch and snacks, conduct science experiments, interact with the chickens and gardens on the site, and there are games and crafts activities. The camp is limited to 20 children per week, and extended care is available.
Ursuline Academy Camp U’s Camp Create
2139 Baronne St., (504) 914-3161; www.nolavore.net/summer-cooking-camps.html Ages: fourth-seventh grade, coed Dates: June 1-12 & June 22-26 Cost: $295 per week The weeklong sessions teach children basic kitchen skills, knife handling, grilling, roasting, preparing eggs, measuring, baking and more, with a focus on classical techniques and recipes made from scratch.
2635 State St., (504) 861-9150; www.uanola.org Ages: 3 years old-kindergarten, girls Dates: June 1-26 & July 6-31 Cost: $850 per session, plus $150 registration Creative arts is the focus of this camp, which also includes in-house field trips, activities to practice gross motor skills, water play and more. Campers must be potty trained. Extended care and lunch are available.
CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Kids Summer Camp 915 Marigny Ave., Mandeville, (985) 727-5553; www.culinarykidsns.com
Nolavore Cooking Camp
LANGUAGE IMMERSION
Bonjour NOLA
5951 Patton St., (504) 620-5500; www.lfno.org Ages: 4 years old-fifth grade, coed
Dates: June 8-26 Cost: $650 The theme of the French immersion camp is “Animals: Near and Far,” and activities are varied. Students in first grade or younger do not have to speak French to register. Older campers do.
Le camp d’ete — Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orleans 812 Gen. Pershing St., (504) 8964500; www.ebnola.net Ages: 2-12 years old, coed Dates: June 1-July 24 Cost: $209-$499 per session The variety of activities is wide-ranging, but all are conducted with French immersion. The camp is located on Ecole Bilingue’s newly renovated Uptown campus. No French language skills required.
Vamonos NOLA
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 600 Eleonore St., (504) 495-2345; www.vamonosnola.com Ages: 5-11 years old, coed Dates: May 26-Aug. 21 Cost: $145-$200 per week, $65 registration The Spanish language camp offers international cooking, soccer, music, theater arts, team-building games, arts
and crafts, movement classes, water play and more. Extended care available.
M US I C/DA N CE
Giacobbe Academy of Dance Summer Intensive
6925 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 889-0940 Ages: 8 years old and up, coed Dates June 22-July 24 Cost: varies by class selections Ballet, pointe, jazz and stretch classes are available.
Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestras’ Summer Music Festival
Loyola University Communications/Music Complex, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 861-1801; www.gnoyo.org Ages: 7-19 years old, coed Dates: June 1-5 Cost: $350 through April 1, $450 after Professional musicians instruct two orchestras (one for ages 7-12 and another for ages 12-19) during a weeklong collaboration. Campers stage a public performance at the end of camp.
Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestras’ Summer Orchestras
Loyola University Communications & Music Complex, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 861-1801; www.gnoyo.org Ages: 7-19 years old, coed Dates: June 23-July 28 Cost: $175 (before April 1), $250 after The evening camp is 6:30 p.m.8 p.m. on Tuesdays and includes instruction by professional musicians and a public performance July 28. Placement is based on proficiency, but no auditions are necessary.
Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp
Loyola University New Orleans, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 7159295; www.louisarmstrongjazzcamp.com Ages: 10-21 years old, coed Dates: June 29-July 17 Cost: varies Young musicians at this camp learn about music and dance, and there’s a money literacy workshop.
Lusher Arts & Innovation Camp
5624 Freret St., (504) 304-3960; www.lusherartsandinnovation.com Ages: second-ninth grade, coed Dates: June 1-12 Cost: $550 The camp explores the creative arts of dance, theater, music, the visual arts and more, using project-based learning to develop innovative processes.
New Orleans Dance Academy Summer Classes
SSA Cheer and Dance Combo Camp
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SUMMER THEATRE WORKSHOP 2020 Weekdays, 9am-3pm, July 13-24. Two performances on Saturday, July 25 Kids 7-13, $250 Gretna Cultural Center for the Arts 4th Street & Huey P. Long Avenue, Gretna, LA 70053 Email kidsplayhouse@gretnacca.com for more information www.facebook.com/GretnaKidsPlayhouse Young performers attending the Gretna Kids Playhouse Summer Theatre Workshop will participate in a production of the play, The Emperor’s New Clothes, under the direction of local theatre artist and educator, Cammie West. Workshop days consist of rehearsals and mini-sessions focused on skill-building for performance – vocal and movement techniques, improvisation, and character work.
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5956 Magazine St., (504) 899-3780; www.neworleansdancelessons.com Ages: all ages, coed Dates: June 1-27 & July 6-Aug. 1 Cost: $55-$150 (early registration discounts available) Ballet, tap and jazz dance classes tailored to young dancers are available, as well as ballet and tap classes from beginners to intermediate. Advanced ballet classes are available as well as musical theater and Broadway dance.
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Cost: $175 Girls will work with local high school cheerleaders and dance teams to learn pom-pom techniques, dance routines, leaps, jumps, cheers, chants, team-building and strength and conditioning training. Camp culminates with a show of the routines campers learned.
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Robotics/Computers/ Video Games Academy of Interactive Entertainment Camp
Sanaa Music Workshop
1225 N. Rampart St., (504) 3833372; www.secondlinearts.org Ages: 15-23 years old, coed Dates: June 15-June 26 Cost: $650 Students interested in a career in the arts can take a variety of classes and master classes, and attend guest lectures. Classes include small combo, music marketing, music licensing, touring, branding, social media and more.
3500 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 1050, Metairie, (337) 205-6608; www.aie.edu/courses/summer-camps Ages: 12-18, coed Dates: June 15-18 (animation) & July 20-23 (game programming) Cost: $415 per session The project-based program teaches campers about software, basic techniques, problem-solving and more.
School of Rock Summer Camps
1907 Veterans Memorial Blvd., (504) 618-7625; www.locations. schoolofrock.com/metairie Ages: 8-18 years old, coed Dates: June 1-Aug 7, dates vary by specialty Cost: $425 per weekly session The music camp is divided into ages by session and specialty, with beginners’ camps running June 1-5 and July 6-10. Ages 8-18 with some music experience can choose from modern 21st century pop (June 8-12), songwriting (June 22-26), pop, punk (Aug. 3-7) and project studio (July 20-24), in which campers spend the last two days in a recording studio. Each session features campers in a live performance the last day of camp.
Dates: May 26-Aug. 14 Cost: sliding scale There are daily classes in dance, music, visual arts, theater, master classes and performances. Breakfast and lunch are included.
CompuKid Academy
OTHER Curator Camp
606 Toulouse St., (504) 5567661; www.hnoc.org/ curator-camp-2020 Ages: ninth-12th grade, coed Dates: June 8-12 Cost: $150 The Historic New Orleans Collection’s five-day camp helps teens who love history explore the behind-the-scenes workings of a museum and will work with museum staff to curate an exhi-
bition, which will be displayed at a reception the last day of camp. Lunch is provided daily. Extended care is available.
SSA Movie Making Camp
122 S. Massachusetts St., Covington, (985) 892-2540; www.ssacad.org Ages: fourth-eighth grade, coed Dates: June 8-26 Cost: $150 The half-day camp is divided into three weeklong sessions in which each camper will participate in
making a film. Students learn to make storyboards and work on story structure, camera use, camera angles and shots, movie techniques, lighting, audio and post-production editing. Each camper takes home a digital copy of the movie, and the film will be screened on the last day of camp.
Upturn Arts
1719 Toledano St., (504) 390-8399; www.upturnarts.org Ages: 4-14 years old, coed
Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (256) 630-7978, and other locations in New Orleans; www.compudkidacademy.com Ages: 5-17 years old, coed Dates: May 25-Aug. 31 Cost: $399 per week The weeklong sessions offer campers from beginners to advanced hands-on instruction in Minecraft and Roblox coding, game design, web development or robotics.
GNO STEM Advanced STEM Camp
University of New Orleans, Oliver St. Pe TRAC Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 280-5715; www.gnostem.org Ages: ninth-12th grades, coed Dates: July 13-17 Cost: $350 Teens will collaborate on handsPAGE 16
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on projects incorporating robotics, engineering, game creation, electronics and other STEM-related subjects.
GNO STEM Out of this World ASTRO Camp
University of New Orleans, Oliver St. PeTRAC Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 280-5715; www.gnostem.org Ages: fifth-eighth grades, coed Dates: July 6-10 Cost: $350 Campers form teams to complete missions that involve engineering, rocketry, space exploration and more. There’s a focus on educating children about possible careers in STEM disciplines, particularly at NASA. Extended care is available.
GNO STEM Ready, Set, Code!
University of New Orleans, Oliver St. Pe TRAC Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 280-5715; www.gnostem.org Ages: sixth-11th grades, coed Dates: July 20-24 Cost: $350 Kids will design, program and launch web games they can share with friends with graphics and sound effects. They also will develop algorithms for game logic and rules. No prior coding experience is necessary. Extended care is available.
GNO STEM Junior STEM Camp
University of New Orleans, Oliver St. Pe TRAC Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 280-5715; www.gnostem.org Ages: third-fifth grades, coed Dates: June 15-19 Cost: $350 Popular programs at the engineering and science camp includes robotics, programming, electronics, model building, circuits and creative design. No prior experience necessary.
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University of New Orleans, Oliver St. Pe TRAC Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 280-5715; www.gnostem.org Ages: fourth-eighth grades, coed Dates: June 8-12 Cost: $350 Campers will build and program autonomous robots by working in teams and sharing tips. There will be task challenges and a robotics competition the final day of camp.
Loyola Summer Design Camp
Loyola University, Monroe Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 473-0166 Ages: ninth-12th grades, coed Dates: June 8-19 Cost: $425 one week, $750 two weeks Classes are held in a design studio with state-of-the-art technology and equipment. There are two tracks: graphic
design, which covers typography, visual narrative, illustration, photography and motion design; and interactive design, which includes coding, 3-D printing, visual narrative, motion and game design.
Science/Nature Electric Girls Summer Camp
Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 515-0471; www.electricgirls.org/ summercamp.html Ages: 5-14 years old, girls Dates: June 1-27 & July 6-Aug. 8 Cost: $395 one-week session, $675 twoweek session There are four sessions of the camp, which teaches girls to design inventions including a website, video game or electronic invention. Campers learn problem-solving, design techniques, and make a presentation about their invention on Demo Day. Campers also can participate in Electric Girls programs year-round.
Equest Farm Summer Camp
1001 Filmore Ave., New Orleans City Park, (504) 483-9398; www.equestfarm.com Ages: 6 years and older, coed Dates: June 1-Aug. 7 Cost: $350 per week Weekly sessions include horseback riding lessons, horsemanship, playing games on horseback and arts and crafts.
Genius Camp: Mission to Mars
The Learning Laboratory New Orleans, 7100 St. Charles Ave., Suite 203, (504) 475-4522 Ages: 8-14 years old, coed Dates: June 1-26 Cost: $150 per week Campers will learn about mars through research, writing, field trips and handson activities. Campers also will have daily physical activities and travel to Pensacola, Florida for a day to visit the Math, Engineering, Science and Stuff Hall there.
SSA S.T.E.M. Design Challenge
122 S. Massachusetts St., Covington, (985) 892-2540; www.ssacad.org Ages: fourth-eighth grades, coed Dates: June 1-19 Cost: $175 Science, technology, engineering and math (S.T.E.M.) are at the core of these weeklong, half-day camps, which explore alternative energy, biology, chemistry, environmental science and physics and finds ways to improve the world.
Ursuline Academy Camp U’s Camp Invention 2635 State St., (504) 861-9150;
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www.uanola.org Ages: first-sixth grades, girls Dates: June 1-5 Cost: $260 The STEM enrichment program leads children to turn their ideas into invention prototypes through questioning, brainstorming, collaborating, problem-solving, innovating and entrepreneurship.
75181 Highway 1083, Covington, (985) 265-6543; www.lwhorse.wixsite.com/wolfshohl Ages: 6-17 years old, coed Dates: month of June Cost: $400 per week The horsemanship camp at this working horse farm teaches children and teenagers learn about owning and showing a horse, including how to care for the animal.
Sports/Fitness Archbishop Chapelle Sports Camp
8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 467-3105; www.archbishopcha-
Crescent City Gymnastics
7800 Earhart Blvd., (504) 861-1740; www.crescentcitygymnastics.com Ages: 4 years and older, coed Dates: June 1-Aug. 7 Cost: $45 per day, $200 per week, $750 four weeks, $1,900 10 weeks Gymnastics and tumbling are available for for beginners through intermediate, as well as arts and crafts, cheerleading, games, exercise and sno-balls on Fridays.
Gymnastics & Tumbling Summer Camp
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pelle.org/sports-camp.html Ages: third-seventh grades, girls Dates: May 26-29 Cost: $75 per session, $140 for morning & afternoon sessions School coaches conduct sessions in basketball, softball and volleyball, teaching mechanics of the sports and helping student athletes hone their skills. Basketball and softball camps run 9 a.m.-noon. Volleyball camp is 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
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www.kidsportsnola.com Ages: 3-12 years old, coed Dates: May 18-Aug. 14 Cost: $175 per week and up Campers learn, develop and advance their gymnastics skills with professional instructors and coaches. Activities include tumbling, playing on trampolines and working on other equipment as well as crafts, games, art, swimming and more. There’s a preschool camp for 3- to 5-year-olds.
917 S. Jahncke Ave., (985) 8923200; www.stpauls.com Ages: 7-14 years old, boys Dates: July 13-17 Cost: $220 High school coaches teach campers the basics of basketball and work on their skills. Campers should bring a water bottle.
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St. Paul’s Flag Football Camp: Team Concepts
5620 Crawford St., Harahan, (504) 356-1812; www.junctionplacesports.com/summer-allsports-camp-lbsa Ages: 5-12 years old, coed Dates: June 1-July 24 Cost: $225 per week, $200 per week for four-week session, $1,475 for eight weeks The camp focuses on sportsmanship and the basics of movement, rules and game strategy in baseball, basketball, flag football, golf, soccer and tennis.
Kidsports
1200 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite 1200, Harahan, (504) 7331600; www.kidsportsnola.com Ages: 3-12 years old, coed Dates: May 11-Aug. 21 Cost: $175 per week and up There are indoor and outdoor sports, games, crafts, themed parties, field trips and other activities.
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St. Paul’s Flag Football/Speed & Strength Camp
917 S. Jahncke Ave., (985) 8923200; www.stpauls.com Ages: 7-14 years old, boys Dates: June 22-26 Cost: $220 High school coaches teach campers the basics of building speed and strength as well as the fundamentals of flag
St. Paul’s Basketball Camp: Individual Skills
917 S. Jahncke Ave., (985) 8923200; www.stpauls.com Ages: 7-14 years old, boys Dates: July 20-24 Cost: $220 High school coaches teach campers about football techniques and how to perform as a team. Campers should bring a water bottle.
St. Paul’s Soccer Camp
917 S. Jahncke Ave., (985) 8923200; www.stpauls.com Ages: 7-14 years old, boys Dates: June 15-19 Cost: $220 High school coaches teach campers the basics of Soccer. Campers should bring a water bottle.
St. Paul’s Speed & Strength Camp
917 S. Jahncke Ave., (985) 8923200; www.stpauls.com Ages: 7-14 years old, boys Dates: June 8-12 Cost: $220 High school coaches teach campers the basics of building speed and strength for any sport. Campers should bring a water bottle. Tennis shoes are required, cleats are optional.
St. Paul’s Wrestling Camp
917 S. Jahncke Ave., (985) 8923200; www.stpauls.com Ages: 7-14 years old, boys Dates: July 6-10 Cost: $220 High school coaches teach campers the basics and techniques of wrestling. Campers should bring a water bottle.
Sports Camps at St. Mary’s Dominican High School
7701 Walmsley Ave., (504) 5185004; www.stmarysdominican. org/general/summer-programs Ages: fifth-ninth grades, girls Dates: June 1-5 (basketball and volleyball), June 8-12 (soccer)
Cost: $125 per week All three half-day camps include instruction in the basics of the sport as well as developing individual skills and teamwork. Extended care is available.
SSA Soccer Camp
St. Scholastica Academy, 122 S. Massachusetts St., Covington, (985) 892-2540; www.ssacad.org Ages: fourth-seventh grades, girls Dates: June 22-25 Cost: $100 The evening camp (5 p.m.-7 p.m.) focuses on skill improvement, as well as learning and developing new skills.
SSA Volleyball Camp
St. Scholastica Academy, 122 S. Massachusetts St., Covington, (985) 892-2540; www.ssacad.org Ages: Fourth-eighth grades, girls Dates: June 1-5 Cost: $115 The weeklong, half-day camp provides intensive training to help girls improve their skills, including hitting, defense, serving, setting and blocking.
Ursuline Academy Camp U’s Camp of Champions
2635 State St., (504) 861-9150; www.uanola.org Ages: 7-14 years old, girls Dates: June 1-5 (basketball and volleyball), June 8-12 (soccer and softball), June 15-19 (basketball and running) Cost: $100, $30 registration, discounts for attending morning and afternoon sessions Girls can choose among a halfday one-sport camp, an all-day two-sports session or mix and match among three sessions. Sessions feature basketball and volleyball, soccer and softball, basketball and running.
Theater/Drama Anthony Bean Performing Arts Summer Camp
6400 Press Drive, (504) 862-7529; www.anthonybeantheater.com Ages: 7-17 years old, coed Dates: June 1-July 31 Cost: $500 Children get an immersive experience with hands-on workshops in playwriting, performance, production, costuming, lighting and set design, and breakfast and lunch are included. Each week there’s a talent show or performance to spotlight what campers have learned.
Gretna Kids Playhouse Summer Workshop
Gretna Cultural Center for the Arts, 740 Fourth St., Gretna, (504) 300-9959; www.facebook. com/gretnakidsplayhouse Ages: 7-13 years old, coed Dates: July 13-25 Cost: $250 The two-week theater camp offers young performers instruction in acting through master classes, theater games and rehearsals, culminating in campers staging two performances of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” the final day of camp.
JPAS Summer Theatre Kids! Intensive
177 Sala Ave., Westwego, (504) 885-2000; www.jpas.org Ages: third-eighth grades, coed Dates: July 7-26 Cost: $545, $170 deposit Campers will undergo two weeks of intensive workshops, work on technical aspects of stage production and perform “Fiddler On the Roof Jr.” July 24-26.
JPAS Young Actors Studio
5005 Bloomfield St., Jefferson, (504) 885-2000; www.jpas.org Ages: first-eighth grades, coed Dates: June 22-26 Cost: $150, $75 deposit The weeklong camp explores musical theater and culminates in a student showcase for parents.
“Peter and the Starcatcher”
2541 Bayou Road, (504) 522-6545; www.southernrep.com/2020summer-camps Ages: 13-18 years old, coed Dates: July 6-Aug. 2 Cost: $650 Open to campers of all experience levels, the camp allows students to participate in all aspects of producing a staged production. Every camper will be cast as a character with dialogue.
“The Princess & The Frog”
2541 Bayou Road, (504) 522-6545; www.southernrep.com/2020summer-camps Ages: 4-7 years old, coed Dates: July 8-26 Cost: $450 Open to campers of all experience levels, the camp allows students to participate in all aspects of producing a staged production. Every camper will
be cast as a character with dialogue.
St. Paul’s Drama Camp
917 S. Jahncke Ave., (985) 8923200; www.stpauls.com Ages: 9-13 years old, coed Dates: June 15-19 Cost: $170 Marian Players Director Gordon Carmadelle leads the drama camp.
St. Paul’s Drama Musical Camp
917 S. Jahncke Ave., (985) 8923200; www.stpauls.com Ages: 9-13 years old, coed Dates: June 22-26 Cost: $170 Marian Players Director Gordon Carmadelle leads the camp focusing on musicals.
“Sleeping Beauty”
2541 Bayou Road, (504) 522-6545; www.southernrep.com/2020summer-camps Ages: 4-7 years old, coed Dates: June 3-21 Cost: $450 Open to campers of all experience levels, the camp allows students to participate in all aspects of producing a staged production. Every camper will be cast as a character with dialogue.
“The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales”
2541 Bayou Road, (504) 522-6545; www.southernrep.com/2020summer-camps Ages: 8-12 years old, coed Dates: June 1-28 Cost: $650 Open to campers of all experience levels, the camp allows students to participate in all aspects of producing a staged production. Every camper will be cast as a character with dialogue.
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917 S. Jahncke Ave., Covington, (985) 892-3200; www.stpauls.com Ages: 7-14 years old boys Dates: June 1-5 Cost: $220 High school coaches are the trainers at this camp, which teaches the fundamentals of baseball in the morning and has scrimmages, competitions and other activities in the afternoon. A lunch option is available. Campers should bring a water bottle.
football. Campers should bring a water bottle.
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