The Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps in New Orleans
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We’ve compiled the ultimate guide to summer camps in NOLA! Whether you are looking for sleepaway, sports, dance, art, special needs or all-around general day camps, you’ll find them here!
ARTS/MUSIC/THEATER/DANCE CAMPS
ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART CREATIVE HEARTS AND CREATIVE CHOICE
GRADES: Entering K-8th, girls, depending upon program
COST: $725/3-week session
DATES: Session 1: June 5-23, 9 am–3 pm; Session 2: June 26-July 14, 9 am-3 pm; before and aftercare available
Creative Hearts (entering K-4th), Mater Campus, 4301 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
Creative Choice (entering 5th-8th), Rosary Campus, 4521 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
504.269.1230
ashrosary.org / ashsummercamp@ashrosary.org
Creative Hearts: Students will let their creative juices flow in art, music, dance, knitting and theater. New to Creative Hearts this summer is Imagineers, a combination of computer in the new Tech Café and engineering in the science lab.
Creative Choice: Creative Choice takes Creative Hearts to the next level! Campers will explore their environment through music, arts and ceramics, sewing, dance, sports, drama, cooking and more.
ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART THEATER CAMP
GRADES: Entering 2nd-8th, boys and girls
COST: $725/3-week session
DATES: June 26-July 14, 9 am-3 pm; before and aftercare available
Mater Campus, 4301 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
504.269.1230
ashrosary.org / ashsummercamp@ashrosary.org
Campers will learn all aspects of theater with several culminating performances of “SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK” for families and friends. Mark your calendars for the final performance on July 13.
CAC SUMMER ARTS CAMP
AGES: 6-14, including students with special needs
COST: $200/week, members; $220/week, non-members
DATES: July 10-Aug. 4
Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., New Orleans
504.528.3805
cacno.org / education@cacno.org
CAC Summer Arts Camp aims to inspire, encourage and celebrate the creativity of campers through the powerful combination of books and art. Each week campers explore a different story that teaches them to appreciate themselves, their communities and the world around them.
CAMP WALDEN AT THE WALDORF SCHOOL
AGES: 4-14
COST: $150-$750
DATES: July 10-28
517 Soraparu St., Suite 101, New Orleans
504.525.2420
waldorfnola.org
Early Childhood Fairy Tale Camp and a Grades Movement Camp featuring water play, crafts, games, puppet shows and gardening.
CARLA’S MUSIKGARTEN CLASSICAL KIDS!
AGES: 4-9
DATES: Session 1: June 5-9; Session 2: June 12-16
COST: $250 per session
Uptown New Orleans
504.717.5044
carlasmusikgarten.com
Children explore music through movement, instrument playing and making, and games.
CITY PARK MOVEMENT & ART MUSIC THEATRE INTENSIVE
AGES: 9-14
DATES: May 30-June 9, 9 am-3 pm
COST: $400
4300 Dumaine St., New Orleans
504.390.7482
cityparkmovementandart.com
Script, lyric and music writing. Improvisation. Costume and set design. The campers at this session immerse themselves into putting together and performing a musical theater production. This session ends with a professional production for family and friends! All levels and abilities are welcome!
COUNTRY DAY CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM
AGES: 7-14
COST: $1,400, if received by April 1; $1,500, after April 1
DATES: June 12-July 14, Mon.-Thurs., 8:30 am-3:30 pm, and Fri., 8:30 am-1:20 pm; before and aftercare available.
300 Park Road, Metairie
504.849.3188
countrydaycreativearts.com / cdca@mpcds.com
Professional artists teach extraordinary classes in all of the visual arts, performing arts and sports.
DANCERS’ POINTE DANCE CAMP
AGES: 3 1/2-10
COST: $125/week (Metairie); $75/week, half day (Lakeview)
DATES: TBA
5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 12, Metairie
6268 Vicksburg St., Suites C&D, Lakeview
504.220.4401
Dancers-Pointe.com / DancersPointeMetairie@gmail.com; DancersPointeLakeview@gmail.com
Fun activities based around a dance theme each week. Mostly dance, plus some arts and crafts, tumbling, relay races, and games.
DRAMA KIDS NOLA
AGES: 6-17
COST: $125-175/week
DATES: See website. Half- and full-day options.
Locations in Kenner, Metairie and New Orleans
504.383.5773
dramakids.com
Here’s your child’s chance to participate in fun activities that help him or her think more creatively, and learn new acting and confidence-building skills. The children will be part of plays, improvisations, silent scenes, mini-scripts, hilarious theater games and more. Each week there’s a special theme, and it all culminates in a dramatic presentation for your family and friends.
ENCORE STUDIO & RIVERTOWN THEATERS SUMMER CAMPS
GRADES: Entering 3rd & up
COST: $525
DATES: May 30-June 18, for Bye, Bye Birdie
GRADES: Entering K-2nd
COST: $175 per session
DATES: Session 1: June 12-16; Session 2: July 24-28, for Broadway Baby
GRADES: Entering 6th & up
COST: $525
DATES: July 10-30, for The Little Mermaid
504.737.5977
summercampsneworleans.com
Each and every participant is featured and receives individual attention during his or her session. Each performance is divided into two casts, opening up more lead/supporting role opportunities and featured time on stage for all performers. The “mini-camps” are perfect for students who want an introduction into the world of musical theatre and to learn what it takes to perform in a show.
GREATER NEW ORLEANS YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Summer Festival
AGES: 7-19
COST: $275, before April 1; $340, after April 1
DATES: June 6-10, 8:30 am-4 pm
Summer Orchestra
COST: $210, before April 1; $275, after April 1
DATES: June 28-Aug. 2, 8:30 am-4 pm
Loyola University, Communication & Music Complex
504.861.1801
gnoyo.org / gnoyog@gnoyo.org
LAAPA SUMMER MUSIC & DANCE CAMPS
AGES: 5-16
COST: $299/week
DATES: July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28
Mandeville School of Music and River Ridge School of Music & Dance campuses
504.738.3050; 985.674.2992
laapa.com/camp
All campers (beginning, intermediate and advanced) are provided with the opportunity to have fun exploring up to eight instrumental, vocal and performing arts programs.
LONGUE VUE SUMMER ’SCAPES SUMMER CAMP
AGES: 5-12
COST: $225/week (discount for family-level members & higher); exception for Week 7, $260
DATES: June 5-June 30, July 10-28, 9 am-3 pm, before and aftercare available.
7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans
504.293.4722
longuevue.com
Treat your child to the beauty of Longue Vue. Exploration, architecture, drama, creativity, design, gardening, photography, arts, crafts and loads of fun.
LOUIS “SATCHMO” ARMSTRONG SUMMER JAZZ CAMP
AGES: 10-21
COST: Varies
DATES: June 26-July 14
124 Roselyn Park Place, New Orleans
504.715.9295
louisarmstrongjazzcamp.com
Vocal, music composition, swing dance, Jazz history and instrumental instructions in piano, bass, guitar, reeds, brass, drums, percussions and strings. Students must have at least two years of music education experience at school or demonstrate ability at this level.
LOYOLA KIDS ART CAMP
AGES: 7-14
COST: $400
DATES: July 10-21
Loyola University, Monroe Hall
6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
504.657.0649
cmfa.loyno.edu/art-design/kids-art / loyolakidsart@yahoo.com
Art history-based, hands-on experiences with painting, drawing, printmaking and ceramics.
LOYOLA SUMMER DESIGN CAMP
GRADES: Entering 9th-12th
COST: $250/week, $400/2 weeks
DATES: Week 1: June 19-23, Week 2: June 26-30, 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Camp is a chance for high school students to discover the different areas of design. Photography, jewelry, books, animation, fashion and more-all to be explored this summer at Loyola.
MUSICOLLABORATIVE SUMMER CAMP
GRADES: Entering K-6th
COST: $200 & up, 50-percent sibling discount, 5-percent multi-session discount
DATES: May 22-June 2, July 10-Aug. 18, 9 am-3:30 pm; aftercare available.
Musicollaborative Mid-City Studio, 1700 N. Broad St., New Orleans
504.942.7606
musiclabnola.org / musiclabnola@gmail.com
Participants will enjoy vocal and instrumental music and movement activities under the direction of certified music educators and experienced guest teaching artists, in addition to arts and crafts, outdoor play, and self-selection in centers.
NEW ORLEANS GLASSWORKS YOUNG ADULT SUMMER ARTS WORKSHOP
AGES: 9-17
COST: Call for fees
DATES: June 5–Aug. 11, 9 am-4 pm; before and aftercare available.
727 Magazine St., New Orleans
504.529.7279
neworleansglassworks.com / neworleansglassworks@gmail.com
Glassblowing, stained glass, mosaics and flameworking; plus, metal sculpture, copper enameling, book arts and printmaking. Students can sign up for one, two, three or more weeks, and not necessarily back-to-back.
NEWMAN SCHOOL SUMMER THEATER CONSERVATORY
GRADES: Entering 6th-12th
COST: $1,265
DATES: June 5-30, Mon.-Fri., 9 am-4 pm
Isidore Newman School, Henson Auditorium, 5333 Danneel St., New Orleans
504.896.6414
newmansummer.com / AndrewRodgers@newmanschool.org
Students have daily classes in acting techniques, musical theater voice and musical theater dance, including tap, jazz, and hip-hop. The program culminates with all students performing a show.
NOMA’s SUMMER ART CAMP
AGES: 5-10
COST: Half day: $150/members, $180/non-members; full day $280/members, $340/non-members per week
DATES: June 5-Aug. 4
New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park
504.658.4100
noma.org / education@noma.org
Weekly camps emphasize imagination and creativity through the development of artistic skills in visual and performing arts. Campers will explore works of art in the museum galleries and get creative in the studio or on the stage.
OGDEN MUSEUM FINE ART FUNDAMENTALS
GRADES: Entering 2nd-5th
COST: $450/members, $500/non-members
DATES: June 12-23, 9 am-3 pm
COST: $405/members, $450/non-members (pro-rated for July 4 holiday)
DATES: June 26-July 7, 9 am-3 pm
Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans
504.539.9608
ogdenmuseum.org / ebalkin@ogdenmuseum.org
Explore a wide variety of 2D and 3D media in this FUNdamentals camp! We’ll focus on traditional techniques like drawing, painting, sculpture, and collage and then add in mixed media, puppetry and more! Campers will work with professional visual artists to create both individual and collaborative works inspired by the museum’s collection and great works of art from around the world.
OGDEN MUSEUM PHOTOGRAPHY CAMP
GRADES: Entering 9th-12th
COST: $450/members, $500/non-members
DATES: July 10-21; 9 am-3 pm
GRADES: Entering 6th-8th
COST: $450/members, $500/non-members
DATES: July 24-Aug. 4; 9 am-3 pm
Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans
504.539.9608
ogdenmuseum.org / ebalkin@ogdenmuseum.org
Campers will leave with a portfolio of edited work and participate in a student-curated museum exhibition opening on White Linen Night.
POSH PAINT PUB SUMMER ART CAMP
AGES: 5-13
COST: $185/week, half day; $320/week, full day
DATES: June 5-July 31; half day, 9 am-12 pm; full day, 9 am-3 pm
3218 Taft Park, Metairie
504.835.4155
poshpaintpub.com
Half-day campers enjoy creating real art using clay materials, canvas painting, pottery painting using special techniques, art lessons and learning about the life of a famous artist. Full-day campers will also enjoy arts and crafts, and jewelry making in the afternoon.
SOUTHERN ART SOCIETY SUMMER CAMP
AGES: 9-13
COST: $200/week, $360 for two consecutive weeks
DATES: June 5-9, June 12-16, June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21,
July 24-28, July 31-Aug. 4, Aug. 7-11 (Ages 13 & up only); 8:30 am-2:30 pm
Southern Art Society Studio, 2619 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans
504.909.4278
The Southern Art Society Summer Camp’s goal is to immerse the students in the richness of the visual arts. Students are instructed on the skills and concepts of drawing, painting and sculpture. It is the Southern Art Society’s interest to foster self-expression and independent learning.
SOUTHERN REP MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER CAMP
AGES: 4-18
COST: $425-$625, depending on camp
DATES: Alice in Wonderland (ages 4-7): June 7-23 and July 5-21, 9 am-2 pm; before and aftercare available.
Audubon Go! (ages 8-12): June 5-30, 9 am-2 pm; before and aftercare available.
SPAMALOT, JR. (ages 13-18): July 10-Aug. 4, 9 am-3 pm
Loyola University, see website for specific locations
504.523.9857
southernrep.com / education@southernrep.com
Each camp produces a fully-staged musical theatre performance. Campers learn fundamentals of acting and the basic tools. Everyone is cast with a character and dialogue.
ST. MARTIN’S THEATER CAMP
GRADES: Entering 2nd-10th
COST: $550
DATES: June 5-23, 9 am-4 pm; before and aftercare available.
225 Green Acres Road, Metairie
504.733.0353
stmsaints.com/camp
Campers will participate in theatre games, music, dance, acting and a production of The Wizard of Oz.
ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN SPECIALIZED CAMPS
GRADES: Entering 5th-9th
COST: $125 per camp
DATES: Band, June 5-9; Drama, June 12-16; Studio Art, June 19-23; 12:30-3:30 pm
7701 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans
504.865.9401
stmarysdominican.org / mwomble@stmarysdominican.org
ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION ART CAMP
AGES: 6-12
COST: $200/members, $220/non-members
DATES: Session 1, June 5-9; Session 2, June 12-16; Session 3, June 26-30; 9 am-3 pm
320 N. Columbia St., Covington
985.892.8650
sttammanyartassociation.org/summer-art-camps-in-covington
Children are guided in a hands-on learning environment through the basics of painting, drawing and clay. All art supplies included.
TADA YOUNG ACTORS CAMP
AGES: 7-16
COST: $350/3-week session; $125 registration fee
DATES: June 12-30
5200 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero
504.265.0526 or 504.319.5174
tadastudio7@gmail.com
Campers will learn about theatre and improv, perform character monologues, create and film commercials, as well as learn to create props and scenery. There will be lots of singing and more. Camp enrollment limited to 30 campers.
TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL SUMMER ARTS CAMPS
GRADES: Entering PreK-8th
COST: $175/week (half day), $300/week (full day); before and aftercare available.
DATES: June 5-30, July 31-Aug. 16
1315 Jackson Ave., New Orleans
504.525.8661
trinitynola.com/summer-camp / ccore@trinitynola.com
Camps include: magic tricks, acting, ballet, photography, dance and cheer, printmaking, Disney sing-a-long, fashion design, fort city, home sweet home, robotics, and more. Visit website for schedules.
UPTURN ARTS CAMP
AGES: 3-12
COST: $225/week, before April 15; $275/week, after April 15
DATES: June 5-Aug. 11, 9 am-4 pm; before and aftercare available.
Nola Spaces, 1719 Toledano St., New Orleans
504.390.8399
upturnarts.org / alli@upturnarts.org
Each camp will have a different theme – from Recycle to Superhero to New Orleans – and will feature visual arts, dance, music and theater. In addition, well-known artists will teach daily workshops through our Master Class sessions, and young artists will take weekly field trips with bi-weekly performances.
WWII MUSEUM’S SUMMER THEATER CAMP
GRADES: Entering 5th-8th
COST: $250/members, $275/non-members
DATES: July 10-21, 9 am-3 pm
945 Magazine St., New Orleans
504.528.1944
nationalww2museum.org
Campers become future stars as they learn how the National WWII Museum’s Stage Door Canteen puts on a show. Whether your camper is most interested in singing, dancing, telling a joke or delivering a dramatic line, this camp is the place to learn to do it best.
OVERNIGHT/SLEEPAWAY CAMP
ALPINE CAMP FOR BOYS
GRADES: Entering 1st-9th, boys
COST: $2,775-$5,525
DATES: Junior camp (Grades 1-5), May 31-June 8; 1st Term (Grades 2-9), June 10-July 5; 2nd Term (Grades 2-9), July 8-Aug. 2
138 County Road 619, Mentone, Ala.
256.634.4404
alpinecamp.com
This Christian summer camp located on a mountain top in Mentone, Ala., welcomes boys to adventure and exploration.
CAMP DESOTO
AGES: 8-16, girls
COST: $4,550/term
DATES: 1st Term, June 1-July 5; 2nd Term, July 8-Aug. 2
246 Highway Above the Clouds, Mentone, Ala.
256.634.4394
campdesoto.com
A traditional, Christian summer camp for girls in northern Alabama, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Campers participate in a broad range of camp activities, from athletics to arts and everything in between.
CAMP GLEN ARDEN FOR GIRLS
GRADES: Entering 1st-11th, girls
COSTS: $3,250-$5,650
DATES: June 4-23 or June 25-July 21 (grades 1-11); June 25-July 7 or July 23-Aug. 4 (grades 1-6)
1261 Cabin Creek Road, Zirconia, N.C.
828.692.8362
campglenarden.com
In the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the camp is dedicated to helping campers develop spiritually-inspired, noble, well-lived lives.
CAMP GREEN COVE
AGES: 6-17, girls
COSTS: $1,100-$6,200
DATES: May 28-June 1 (ages 6-10); June 4-23 (ages 7-13); June 27-Aug. 1 (ages 8-17); Aug. 4-17 (ages 7-12)
617 Green Cove Road, Zirconia, N.C.
828.692.6355
greencove.com
The camp focuses on building self-esteem while teaching community living skills, respect for the environment and a love for the outdoors. Girls work hard on cooperation, and not on competition.
CAMP MERRI-MAC
GRADES: Entering 1st-11th, girls
COST: $1,750-$5,950
DATES: Various sessions available, June 5-Aug. 10; see website
1123 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, N.C.
828.669.8766
merri-mac.com
A Christian, residential summer camp for girls, where each day begins with a short non-denominational service in the chapel by the lake.
CAMP MONDAMIN FOR BOYS
AGES: 6-17, boys
COSTS: $1,100-$6,200
DATES: May 28-June 1 (ages 6-10); June 4-23 (ages 7-13); June 27-Aug. 1 (ages 8-17); Aug. 4-17 (ages 7-12)
413 Mondamin Road, Zirconia, N.C.
800.688.5789
mondamin.com
Many outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, mountain biking, rock climbing and horseback riding. There’s an emphasis on non-competitive fun and adventure.
CAMP NAKAWANA
AGES: 8-17, girls
COSTS: $1900/2 weeks, $3450/4 weeks
DATES: June 18-July 1, July 3-30
1084 Camp Nakawana Road, Crossville, Tenn.
931.277.3711
campnakawana.com
Located high on the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee, this traditional summer camp for girls has its Junior and Senior camps located on opposite sides of a 150-acre lake.
CAMP OZARK
AGES: 7-17
COSTS: $1,795/1-week session; $3,095/2-week session; $4,890/3-week session
DATES: Various sessions available, June 4-Aug. 12
155 Camp Ozark Drive, Mt. Ida, Ark.
870.867.4131
campozark.com
A co-ed, traditional residential camp, with more than 400 acres of beautiful, forested terrain and more than 150 activities for campers.
CAMP POINT CLEAR
GRADES: Entering 5th-11th, girls
COSTS: Session 1, $1,135; Session 2, $1,995; Full session, $2,495
DATES: Session 1, June 4-11; Session 2, June 11-25; Full session, June 4-25
315 Trico Drive, Guntersville, Ala.
504.909.0963
camppointclear.com
A traditional, residential camp, with many activities, including horseback riding, swimming, tennis, as well as lots of water sports on Guntersville Lake.
GIRL SCOUT RESIDENT CAMPS
GRADES: Entering 1st-12th, girls
COSTS: $110-$400/week
DATES: Weekly camps from May 28-July 21
504.733.8220
gsle.org
Whether it’s hiking, horses or water sports she loves, Girl Scouts Louisiana East has just the camp for your girl. No matter what program she chooses, she’ll enjoy swimming, boating, outdoor cooking, the beauty of nature and so much more.
LIVE OAK WILDERNESS CAMP
AGES: 9-13
COST: $1,700 per session
DATES: June 27-Aug. 1
Camp Tiak, Wiggins, Miss.
liveoakcamp.com / jack@liveoakcamp.com
Fun, fun and then more fun. Leadership building with team and individual challenges. Lots of space for friendships to grow. Living, learning and celebrating as a community.
PRESCHOOL CAMPS
ASH SUMMER HEARTS CAMP
AGES: Summer Hearts I: boys & girls (Must be 1 by May 30)
Summer Hearts II: boys & girls (Must be 2 or 3 by May 30)
COST: $225/week
DATES: May 30-July 21; 9 am-3 pm; before and aftercare available
Mater Campus, 4301 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
504.269.1230
ashrosary.org / ashsummercamp@ashrosary.org
Summer Hearts offers campers the opportunity to explore and discover in a supportive and enriching environment. Weekly activities include science, art, cooking, water play and movement, as well as visits from outside performers.
AUGUST CAMP AT LES ENFANTS AT TRINITY
AGES: 18 months-5 years
COST: $175 (half day); $300 (full day) per week
DATES: July 31-Aug. 11
1315 Jackson Ave., New Orleans
504.525.8661
trinitynola.com / ccore@trinitynola.com
Camp includes center time, storytime and outdoor play in the mornings, with swimming in the afternoon.
BEARY CHERRY TREE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM
AGES: 4-12
COST: $185/week for 10 hours/day, breakfast, lunch and snacks
DATES: May 30-Aug. 4
3117 Lake Villa Drive, Metairie
504.455.1950
bearycherrytree.com / paulampolito@gmail.com
Beary Cherry Tree offers a variety of activities for campers including field trips, arts and crafts, Soccer Tots, water play, and snoballs.
CAMP WALDEN EARLY CHILDHOOD FAIRY TALE CAMP
AGES: 4-7
COST: $150-$750
DATES: July 10-28
517 Soraparu St., Suite 101, New Orleans
504.525.2420
waldorfnola.org
Offering structured play and activities for young children.
DRAGON CAMP AT ST. GEORGE’S
AGES: 1-4 (Entering Pre-K)
COST: $300-$800 per session; 2, 3 or 5-day, half- or full-day options; aftercare available.
DATES: Session 1, June 12-30; Session 2, July 10-28; Session 3, July 30-August 4 (available to current and incoming St. George’s families only)
St. George’s Episcopal Preschool, 923 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans
504.891.5509
stgeorgesepiscopal.com / dragoncamp@stgeorgesepiscopal.com
Children will engage in a variety of small group, whole group and outside play activities including art, music, free play, storytelling, music, movement and water play.
HOLY CROSS EARLY CHILDHOOD SUMMER CAMP
AGES: 4-5, boys and girls
COST: $180/week or $465/session; sibling discounts available
DATES: Session 1, June 5-23; Session 2, June 26-July 14; 8:45 am-2:45 pm; before and aftercare available at no additional charge.
5500 Paris Ave., New Orleans
504.942.1884
holycrosstigers.com/summercamp / summercamp@holycrosstigers.com
Unique weekly themes, including on-site field trips and daily snack, are incorporated to keep the campers engaged and create an atmosphere of fun learning.
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER EARLY CHILDHOOD CAMP
AGES: 21 months-4 years
COST: 21-36 months: 3 days, $127/week and 5 days, $158/week; ages 3-4: $197/week
DATES: June 5-July 28, ages 21-36 months, 9 am-noon; ages 3-4, 9 am-3:15 pm; before and aftercare available.
Jewish Community Center, Uptown, 5342 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
Goldring-Woldenberg Jewish Community Center, 3747 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie
504.897.0143 (Uptown) and 504.887.5158 (Metairie)
nojcc.org
Art, music, sports and water play for preschoolers in four-, six- or eight-week sessions.
KINDER HAUS MONTESSORI “LOVIN’ LOUISIANA” SUMMER CAMP
AGES: 12 months-6 years
COST: $125-$267/week
DATES: May 30-Aug. 4
5201 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie
504.454.2424
kinderhausmontessori.com
Play, drama, dance, arts, cooking, family outings and summer fun.
ST. MARTIN’S SUMMER COTTAGE CAMP
AGES: 18 months-3 years
COST: $550 per session
DATES: June 5-July 28, 9 am-3:30 pm; before and aftercare available.
225 Green Acres Road, Metairie
504.736.9901
stmsaints.com/camp
Camp activities are designed to impact and encourage social growth and fun in young campers. Each session is filled with Kindermusik, movement class, yoga, soccer and water play, with visits from Porta-Puppet Players, Pony Tales, Zoo2U, musical guests, magicians and more! Lunch and snacks included.
REGULAR CAMPS
ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART SUMMER FUN CAMP
GRADES: Entering PreK-4th, girls (must be 4 by May 30, 2017)
COST: $225/week
DATES: May 30-July 14
9 am-3 pm; before and aftercare available
Mater Campus, 4301 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
504.269.1230
ashrosary.org / ashsummercamp@ashrosary.org
Campers will enjoy adventurous activities: swimming, foam pit and inflatables; enrichment classes in art, dance, cooking, karate and sports; and, field trips to the Children’s Museum, Global Wildlife, Palm Tree Playground, USS KIDD and other venues.
ARCHBISHOP CHAPELLE ACORN & SUMMER CAMP
GRADES: Acorn Camp, 1-3; Summer Camp, 4-7, girls
COST: $80-150/camp
DATES: June 5-30, 9 am-3:30 pm; before and aftercare available
8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie
504.467.3105
archbishopchapelle.org / summercamp@archbishopchapelle.org
Daughters and parents alike will love these camps that promote a healthy mind, body and spirit while offering enrichments in art, athletics, leadership, music, public speaking, STEM and theatre. New to camp this year: Christmas in June, Pre-Teen Pinterest Party and more!
ARDEN CAHILL ACADEMY CAMP CORRAL
AGES: 3-14 (must be 4 by Sept. 20, 2017)
COST: $750/5-week session; $180/week ($150 for holiday weeks)
DATES: Session 1, May 30-June 30; Session 2, July 3-Aug. 4; 9 am-3 pm; before and aftercare available
3101 Wall Blvd., Gretna
504.392.0902
ardencahillacademy.com / campcorral@ardencahillacademy.com
Arden Cahill Academy’s Camp Corral offers a relaxed environment where children continue to grow and develop during the summer months. Activities and amenities include horseback riding, swimming, art, theatre productions, sports, petting farm, academic enrichment classes, bounce house, archery and much more.
BEARY CHERRY TREE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM
AGES: 4-12
COST: $185/week for 10 hours/day, breakfast, lunch and snacks included
DATES: May 30-Aug. 4
3117 Lake Villa Drive, Metairie
504.455.1950
bearycherrytree.com / paulampolito@gmail.com
Beary Cherry Tree offers a variety of activities for campers including field trips, arts and crafts, Soccer Tots, water play, and snoballs.
BROTHER MARTIN CRUSADER SUMMER CAMP
AGES: 6-12, boys
COSTS: $150/week; $90 for last week’s session
DATES: May 29-July 7, 8 am-3 pm; aftercare available
Brother Martin High School, 4401 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans
504.283.1561, ext. 3022
brothermartin.com
This summer camp concentrates on sports including baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer and wrestling. Other activities include art, swimming, movies and field trips. Specialty camps – baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, wrestling and test prep (fees, dates and ages vary for each camp) — also will be held.
CAMP CABRINI
GRADES: 1st-7th, boys and girls
COST: $140/week
DATES: May 29-June 30, 9 am-3 pm; before and aftercare available
Cabrini High School, 400 Moss St., New Orleans
504.482.1193
cabrinihigh.com / campcabrini@cabrinihigh.com
Swimming, fishing, sports, painting, drama, media, cheerleading, dance, field trips and more.
CAMP CRUSADER AT ST. LOUIS KING OF FRANCE
GRADES: Entering PreK-7th
COST: $160/week; $465/session; $1,250/full summer; discounts before May 1
DATES: May 30-July 28
1600 Lake Ave., Metairie
504.833.8224
slkfschool.com/camp-crusader / kwindham@slkfschool.com
Camp Crusader has three different programs for three different age groups. Campers attend daily sports, creative arts and STEM classes. Camp Crusader has an onsite swimming pool. Campers in K-7th grade enjoy free swim every day.
CASTLETREE SUMMER CAMP
GRADES: Entering K-5th
COST: $800 per session
DATES: Session I, June 12-30; Session II, July 10-28; 8:30 am-3 pm
St. George’s Episcopal School, 923 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans
504.891.5509
castletree.net / fontenotam@stgeorgesepiscopal.com
Younger campers enjoy indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts, water play, music, gymnastics, yoga, cooking, special guests, and more. Older campers’ electives include sports, art, science, cooking, yoga, martial arts, jewelry making, gymnastics, digital photography, dance, musical theatre, cardboard construction and more.
EVERY DAY AWAY SUMMER CAMP
AGES: 8-14
COST: $275/week
DATES: June 5-Aug. 4
Departing from locations Uptown near Tulane University and Kidcam City Park.
877.4KIDCAM (454.3226)
kidcamcamp.com/camp-locations/every-day-away / SummersRock@KidcamCamps.com
Every Day Away is a summer day camp concept, brought to you by 43-year summer camp experts, Kidcam Camps. Campers will get off campus every day as they enjoy new destinations and surprising excursions.
JIMMY CLUB DAY CAMP
AGES: 5-10, girls
COST: $1000/4-week session
DATES: June 5-30; buses leave for camp at 8-8:15 am and depart from camp at 3 pm.
11842 River Road, St. Rose
jimmyclubdaycamp.com / vanessa@jimmyclub.com
Offering girls the adventures of a sleep-away camp atmosphere without having to leave home. Bus transportation available from various locations throughout Uptown and Metairie.
KEHOE-FRANCE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP, NORTHSHORE
AGES: 6 months-13 years
COST: $175-$1,425
DATES: June 5-July 21
25 Patricia Drive, Covington
985.892.4415
kehoe-francens.com
Camp offers an ideal opportunity for boys and girls to grow in the physical, mental, social and emotional dimensions. Swimming, ceramics, arts and crafts, tennis, sports, BB range, computers, cookouts, and more.
KEHOE-FRANCE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP, SOUTHSHORE
AGES: 8 weeks-13 years
COST: $1,360/6-week session; $1,710/8-week session, full day
DATES: June 5-July 28, 6- or 8-week session, 8:30 am-3:30 pm; half day option for campers younger than 4; before and aftercare available.
720 Elise Ave., Metairie
504.733.0472
kehoe-france.com
Camp offers an ideal opportunity for boys and girls to grow in the physical, mental, social and emotional dimensions. Swimming, ceramics, arts and crafts, tennis, sports, BB range, computers, cookouts and more.
KIDCAM CAMPS
AGES: 3-13
COST: Varies by location, discounts for multiple kids and sessions
DATES: Vary by location, May 23-Aug. 5
877.4KIDCAM (454.3226)
KidcamCamps.com
Locations throughout the greater New Orleans metropolitan area. Flexible scheduling, week-to-week options, multi-week and sibling discounts.
LONGUE VUE SUMMER ’SCAPES SUMMER CAMP
AGES: 5-12
COST: $225/week (discount for family-level members & higher); exception for Week 7, $260
DATES: Weekly camps from June 5-30, July 10-28, 9 am-3 pm; before and aftercare available
7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans
504.293.4721
longuevue.com / jnierman@longuevue.com
Treat your child to the beauty of Longue Vue. Seven weeks of camps: Nature, Play and Make, 3D Art, Insect Investigation, Codebreaking and Mystery, Art-chitecture, and Photography.
LOUISIANA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM SUMMER CAMPS
AGES: 5-8
COST: $200/members, $225/non-members; art camps $200/members, $220/non-members.
DATES: Weekly camps from June 5-Aug. 4, 9 am-3 pm; before and aftercare available
420 Julia St., New Orleans
504.523.1357
lcm.org
This year’s camp themes include Super Silly Circus Camp, Space is a Place, Trash to Treasures, Inventor’s Workshop, Movin’ & Groovin’, Kitchen Chemistry, Our Own Backyard, The World’s A Stage, and Dinosaurs Rock.
MOUNT CARMEL ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP
GRADES: Entering 2nd-8th
COST: $80-$110/week; $30 one-time registration fee
DATES: June 5-30
7027 Milne Blvd., New Orleans
504.288.7626
mcacubs.com / summercamp@mcacubs.org
Choose your adventure! Campers customize their summer fun by picking their favorite classes. They will enjoy being artists, scientists, dancers, athletes, cheerleaders, chefs, detectives, designers, actresses and so much more!
NEWMAN SUMMER DAY CAMP
GRADES: PreK-6th
COST: $1,340 for Session 1, four weeks; $1,101 for Session 2, three weeks
DATES: Session 1, June 5-30; Session 2, July 10-28; 9 am-3:30 pm; before and aftercare available
Isidore Newman School, 1903 Jefferson Ave., New Orleans
504.896.6297
NewmanSummer.com / NewmanSummer@newmanschool.org
With the freedom to make choices, each camper has the opportunity to design a unique day, everyday. Animation, Art, Cardboard Mountain, Coding, Cooking, Dance, Deconstruction, Drama, Karaoke, Lego, Music, Photography, Robotics, Science, Sewing, Swimming, Sports and Video Production.
NORDC YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS
AGES: 4-12
COST: Free-$30/week
DATES: June 5-Aug. 4
504.658.3049
nordc.org/activities/summer-camp
For residents of Orleans Parish, NORDC partners with organizations across all five districts to offer academic, cultural, STEM and recreational summer activities for youth. Free breakfast and lunch served daily, plus free field trips to Audubon Zoo, Aquarium of the Americas and NORDC pools for swimming lessons.
ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL CARDINAL CAMP
GRADES: K-7th
COST: $250/week, discounts with early registration
DATES: June 5-30, 9 am-3 pm; before and aftercare available
8012 Oak St., New Orleans
504.861.3743
standrewsepiscpalschool.org / aburns@standrewsepiscopalschool.org
Cardinal Camp is a summer day camp in a small, nurturing environment with a small, 7:1 camper-to-instructor ratio. Campers enjoy daily sports, art, water play, pizza parties, field trips, laser tag, Imagination Station and much more!
ST. MARTIN’S SUMMER DAY CAMP
AGES: 4-14
COST: $450/2-week session
DATES: June 5-Aug. 4
225 Green Acres Road, Metairie
504.736.9925
stmsaints.com/camp
Camp programs includes swim instruction, a carnival, color war, Wet and Wild day, visits to the Saints’ and Pelicans’ Training Camps, yoga, Zumba Jr., scuba, sports, arts, drama, and much more!
ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL DOMINICAMP
GRADES: Entering 5th-9th, girls
COST: $220/week, $435/two weeks, $620/three wee
DATES: June 5-23, 8:30 am-3:30 pm
7701 Walmsley Ave, New Orleans
504.865.9401, ext. 4129
stmarysdominican.org
Campers enjoy a variety of activities: Do-“mini” Chefs, Jewelry Making, Dance, Math Mania, Domini-tectives, Science Exploration and Drama.
ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL JUMPIN’ FOR JOY
GRADES: Entering 2nd-5th, girls
COST: $170/week, $265/two weeks, $375/three weeks
DATES: June 5-June 23, 8:30 am-3:30 pm
7701 Walmsley Ave, New Orleans
504.865.9401, ext. 4129
stmarysdominican.org
Campers enjoy arts and crafts, cheerleading, music, and much more!
ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL ADVENTURE CAMP
GRADES: Entering K-8th
COST: Contact for fees
DATES: Session 1, June 5-16; Session 2, June 19-30; Session 3, July 10-21
6249 Canal Blvd., New Orleans
504.488.1319
stpauls-lakeview.org / camp@stpauls-lakeview.org
The camp is designed to be fun, safe and educational for its campers. Children attending camp will be in the care of experienced camp counselors, beginning each day with a morning meeting aimed to uplift campers and establish personal goals for the day. Campers will enjoy outings from rock climbing, swimming, laser tag, Sector 6, Minecraft, coding and much more.
SUMMER GATE AT MCGEHEE
GRADES: Entering K- 4th, girls; Counselor-in-Training Program for 5th-7th
COST: $250/week; CIT Program $200/week
DATES: June 19-30, July 10-Aug. 4, 8:30 am-3:30 pm; before and aftercare available
2343 Prytania St., New Orleans
504.561.1224
mcgeheeschool.com/summer / juleel@mcgeheeschool.com
Weekly sessions with fun themes like Galactic Adventures, Candyland, Hearts & Brain, Sleep Away at School, Depths of the Sea, and Myths & Magic. Daily activities include wacky science, music, sports, coding, pottery, robotics, yoga and more! Special programming for Counselors in Training. Staffed and operated by McGehee teachers and counselors — your daughter is sure to have a blast.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS SUMMER DAY CAMP
AGES: 5-11
COST: $250/week; $400/two consecutive weeks; $675/full session
DATES: Session I, June 5-30; Session II, July 10-Aug. 4; 8:30 am-3 pm; before and aftercare available
University of New Orleans, Recreation & Fitness Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans
504.280.6358
ris.uno.edu/camp / jduverna@uno.edu
Day camp features sports activities, field trips and special activity days.
URSULINE SUMMER ACADEMY
GRADES: Entering PreK3-6th, boys and girls
COST: $240/week, half day; $365/week, full day; $2,025/full summer, half day; $3,265/full summer, full day
DATES: June 13-Aug. 19, 9 am-4 pm; before and aftercare available
2635 State St., New Orleans
504.866.5260
uanola.org / jgreatorex@ursuline.org
Campers choose from a variety of fun classes in art, drama, writing, building, nature and more, with field trips!
YMCA OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS SUMMER CAMP
GRADES: Entering PreK3-10th
COST: Call for fees
DATES: May 30-Aug. 4
504.888.9622
ymcaneworleans.org/summercamp
Weekly camps — Preschool, Youth and Teen — with their own theme, arts and crafts, swimming, field trips and much more! Locations in Metairie, New Orleans, Belle Chasse and Covington.
SPECIAL NEEDS
CAMP PELICAN
AGES: 5-15
COSTS: Free; registration is open to all children with pulmonary disorders in the state of Louisiana; application required
DATES: May 28-June 3
888.617.1118
camppelican.org / info@camppelican.org
Camp Pelican is a week-long, overnight resident camp for children with pulmonary disorders such as, but not limited to, severe asthma, cystic fibrosis, tracheotomy and ventilator-assisted children. The program offers a wide variety of activities including swimming, sports, arts and crafts and many special events. The camp is staffed by a volunteer force of professionals including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, child life specialists, educators and many others. The staff to camper ratio is approximately one to one.
CAMP TIGER
AGES: 6-15
COSTS: Free, including breakfast and lunch daily
DATES: May 22-26, 8 am-4 pm; applications due April 8
LSUHSC Campus, 533 Bolivar St., New Orleans (drop-off and pick-up at the Clinical Sciences Research Building)
985.855.7174
lsuhsc.edu/orgs/camptiger / sgaign@lsuhsc.edu
A week-long day camp for children with special needs staffed by rising second-year and incoming first-year medical students of the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. Each day camper encounters different parts of the city. Past campers have visited the zoo and aquarium, played at the Saints practice arena, explored City Park, and gone on safaris at the Global Wildlife Center.
LIGHTHOUSE SUMMER CAMP
GRADES: Entering 1st-12th
COSTS: Call for fees
DATES: June 5-June 30, 9 am-3 pm
123 State St., New Orleans
504.899.4501, ext. 269
lighthouselouisiana.org
A unique, four-week summer camp for blind or visually impaired youth for fun and creative play. Activities include swimming, arts and crafts, cooking, technology training, fun with music, and yoga.
SPEECH ’N’ MOTION SUMMER CAMP
AGES: 3-10
COST: Call for fees
DATES: June 5-Aug. 8; half day, morning 9-11:30 am; half day, afternoon 12:30-2:45 pm, full day 9 am-2:45 pm.
Crane Rehab Center-Pediatrics, 8300 Earhart Blvd., New Orleans
504.866.6990
cranerehab.com/speech-n-motion / info@cranerehab.com
Speech-N-Motion is a social skills program which promotes social interaction
and social communication skills. Through cooperative games and imaginative play, children learn to generalize social and problem-solving skills. The staff of pediatric specialists utilize a theme-based curriculum filled with creative play, art, music and games.
SPORTS CAMPS
ASH SUMMER CHEER CAMP
AGES: 4-12, girls
COST: $225/week, $425/two weeks
DATES: June 19-30
Rosary Campus, 4521 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
504.269.1230
ashrosary.org / ashsummercamp@ashrosary.org
Experience the fun and excitement of learning to cheer under Director Milicent Roussell and the “National Champion Cheerleaders Experience.” Campers will enjoy a week of fun and energetic warm-up games, new chants, and different cheer movements. There will be one performance for family and friends on June 30.
ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART SPORTS ‘N MORE FOR BOYS
GRADES: Entering PreK-4th (must be 4 years old by May 30, 2017)
COST: $225/week
DATES: May 30-July 14, 9 am-3 pm; before and aftercare available
Mater Campus, 4301 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
504.269.1230
ashrosary.org / ashsummercamp@ashrosary.org
Calling all boys to participate in our fourth summer of Sports and More Camp! New and different games, and field trips, will highlight this experience. Enjoy summer fun with swimming, bowling, a visit to the USS KIDD, karate and art projects, and a foam pit, waterslide and inflatables, science, cooking, and many sports.
BROTHER MARTIN CRUSADER SUMMER CAMP
AGES: 6-12, boys
COSTS: $150/week, $90 for the last week’s session
DATES: May 29-July 7, 8 am-3 pm; aftercare available
4401 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans
504.283.1561, ext. 3022
brothermartin.com
This summer camp concentrates on sports including baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer and wrestling. Other activities include art, swimming, movies and field trips. Specialty camps — baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, wrestling and test prep (fees, dates and ages vary for each camp) — also will be held.
CAMP TRINITY
GRADES: Entering PreK-8th
COST: $175/week (half day), $300/week (full day); before and aftercare available.
DATES: June 5-30, July 31-Aug. 16
1315 Jackson Ave., New Orleans
504.525.8661
trinitynola.com/summer-camp / ccore@trinitynola.com
Featuring cheer and dance, soccer, and sports and games camps. Visit website for more information and schedules.
HOLY CROSS SUMMER CAMP
AGES: 6-12
COST: $180/week, $465/session, sibling discounts
DATES: Session 1, June 5-23; Session 2, June 26-July 14; 8:45 am-2:45 pm; before and aftercare available at no additional charge
5500 Paris Ave., New Orleans
504.942.1884
holycrosstigers.com/summercamp / summercamp@holycrosstigers.com
Skill development in a variety of athletic clinics — karate, wrestling, football, basketball, baseball, soccer and cheer. Camp also offers drama, art, science and more!
IVANOV’S GYMNASTICS
AGES: 3-13
COST: Daily and weekly rates available. Call for fees.
DATES: May 30-Aug. 11; 9 am-12:30 pm (half day), ages 3-5; 9 am-3 pm (full day), ages 4½ and older; before and aftercare available
800 Webb St., Jefferson
504.889.9800
ivanovsgymnastics.com / ivanovs.gymnastics@yahoo.com
Campers do gymnastics and tumbling with high activity classes at every individual skill level. Beginners are welcome! In addition to gymnastics, campers will have the opportunity to play innovative and cooperative games, and stretch their “creativity muscles” with arts and crafts activities.
JESUIT FOOTBALL CAMP
AGES: 7-13, boys
COST: Call for fees
DATES: TBD
4133 Banks St., New Orleans
504.251.1204
jesuitnola.org/about/events/summer-programs / baglio@jesuitnola.org
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER SPORTS CAMP
GRADES: Entering 3rd-8th
COST: Call for fees; tennis camp, $310/week (grades 6th-8th)
DATES: June 5-July 28 (Uptown); June 5-30 (Metairie); before and aftercare available
Jewish Community Center, Uptown, 5342 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
Goldring-Woldenberg Jewish Community Center, 3747 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie
504.897.0143 (Uptown) and 504.887.5158 (Metairie)
nojcc.org
Camp emphasis on playing the “right way,” will concentrate on sportsmanship, fundamentals, rules, hustle, positive attitude, and the ability and willingness to listen and learn. Basketball, baseball, football, soccer, kickball and more. Daily swimming in the large, outdoor pool.
KIDSPORTS SUMMER CAMP AT OCHSNER FITNESS CENTER
AGES: 3-12
COST: Call for fees
DATES: 12 weeks throughout the summer; call for exact dates
1200 S. Clearview Parkway, Harahan
504.733.1200
oshnerfitness.com
Kidsports Camp, Gymnastics, Tumbling & Cheer Camp, Youth Fitness Camp, and more.
LOVE SWIMMING SUMMER PROGRAMS
AGES: 6 months-adult
COST: Call or email for pricing
DATES: Call for dates for summer sessions
5221 S. Front St., New Orleans
504.891.4662
loveswimming.com / loveswimmingnola@gmail.com
Loving instruction, safe and effective techniques, and specialized classes in indoor, warm, salt water pools. Fun and life-saving, too.
NEW ORLEANS JESTERS SOCCER CAMPS
AGES: 6-12
COST: See website
DATES: TBD
504.312.3979
Camp provides young players with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from the New Orleans Jesters players and coaching staff. Each Jesters camp provides players of all ages and abilities the appropriate level of curriculum. It is also a wonderful cultural and educational experience!
NEWMAN SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
GRADES: Entering 2nd-8th
COST: $396/week, $724/two weeks, $984/three weeks, $1259/four weeks
DATES: Session 1, June 5-30; Session 2, July 10-28; 9 am-3:30 pm; before and aftercare available
Isidore Newman School, 1903 Jefferson Ave., New Orleans
504.896.6297
newmansummer.com / NewmanSummer@newmanschool.org
Have fun, develop skills and improve athletic ability. Every week athletes will be able to focus on a particular sport, including football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, soccer, and track and field. Beginners to experienced athletes are all welcomed.
PAUL MAINIERI’S LSU BASEBALL CAMP
GRADES: K-8th
COST: $299/session (half day); $399/session (full day); $575-$650/session (overnight)
DATES: July 3-6, July 10-13, July 17-20, July 24-27, July 31-Aug. 3
Alex Box Stadium, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
225.578.0082
lsubaseballcamps.com / mgibbs7@lsu.edu
Campers learn the fundamentals of baseball, including hitting, position fundamentals, throwing, baserunning, bunting and sliding. They also play instructional games.
PLAYMAKERS INDOOR SPORTS CAMP
AGES: 5-12, boys and girls
COST: $30/day
DATES: May 30-Aug. 18, 7 am-5 pm; aftercare available
6124 Jefferson Highway, Harahan
504.305.6078
playmakersindoor.com / inmanhowie@yahoo.com
This recreational multi-sports camp includes soccer, flag football, basketball, whiffle ball, relay games, lacrosse and much more! Campers play indoors all day on a state-of-the-art turf field and basketball court. Counselor/camper ratio is 10:1.
ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN SPORTS SUMMER CAMPS
GRADES: Entering 4th-8th
COST: $125/week
DATES: Volleyball, June 5-9 (grades 4-5), 8:30-11:30 am; (grades 6-8), 12:30-3:30 pm
Basketball, June 12-16 (grades 4-8), 8:30-11:30 am
Softball, June 19-23 (grades 4-8), 8:30-11:30 am
Soccer, July 31-Aug.4 (grades 4-8), 8:30-11:30 am
7701 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans
504.865.9401
stmarysdominican.org / mwomble@stmartydominican.org
Campers receive sport-specific instruction and skill-development under the supervision of Dominican’s coaching staff.
TULANE UNIVERSITY BASEBALL CAMP
AGES: 6-12
COST: $200/session
DATES: June 5-7, June 12-14, June 19-21
504.314.7790
collegebaseballcamps.com/TU / gboruff@tulane.edu
The camp goal is to make sure that each camper has a great time, whether it be during the morning instructional phase or the afternoon games. Instructors are among baseball’s finest professional and college coaches, which ensures the camp’s status among the nation’s elite.
TULANE UNIVERSITY NIKE TENNIS CAMP
AGES: 9-18
COST: $415/week
DATES: June 5-16, 9 am-4 pm
1.800.NIKE.CAMP
ussportscamps.com/tennis/nike/tulane-university-nike-tennis-camp
A highly-rated, New Orleans tennis camp with a theme of “Fun. Friends. Improvement.” This esteemed, junior tennis camp provides each camper with five-to-six hours of expert tennis training daily and helps develop the self-confidence to continue improving your skills after camp. All skill levels welcome!
THEME/SPECIALTY CAMPS
ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART ENRICHMENT SUMMER CAMPS
Tech It Out
GRADES: Entering 1st-5th, boys and girls
COST: $275/week
DATES: June 5-9
Students will learn the basics of computer science through plugged and unplugged activities, and create a game using the Scratch programming language. Our young engineers will have fun using their imaginations to build unique structures while navigating the challenges of construction.
Wild Hearts
GRADES: Entering 3rd-4th, boys and girls
COST: $225/week
DATES: June 12-16, June 19-23
Activities in Wild Hearts will lead campers through unstructured, open-ended creative play and discovery with nature. Children will explore gardening, natural elements, pattern, texture and a variety of art activities from weaving to sculpture to painting.
Jump Start I
GRADES: Entering K-4th, girls
COST: $150 (half day), $250 (full day)
DATES: Aug. 7-11, 9 am-noon or 9 am-3 pm
Fun-filled activities geared toward easing students back into the school year.
Jump Start II
GRADES: Entering 5th-7th, girls
COST: $250
DATES: Aug. 7-11, 9 am-3 pm
Art projects and games designed to help sharpen research and writing skills, mathematics, and scientific inquiry.
AUDUBON ZOO SUMMER CAMP
GRADES: PreK-7th
COST: $250/week, members; $295/week, nonmembers
DATES: May 30-July 28 (no camp the week of July 4), 9 am-3 pm; before and aftercare available
6500 Magazine St., New Orleans
504.861.5103
audubonnatureinstitute.org/camps/1007-zoo-camp / zooedadmin@auduboninstitute.org
Along with great hands-on experiences, campers learn about their favorite animals and express their creative side with entertaining arts and crafts. To add to the fun, Cool Zoo Splash Park is now part of the weekly schedule!
BRICKS 4 KIDZ CAMP, SOUTHSHORE
AGES: 3-13
COST: $175/week; Robotics Camp, $210
DATES: June 5-July 28, 12:30 pm-3:30 pm
Metairie Jazzercise, 3939 Veterans Blvd., Suite A, Metairie
985.373.2114 or 985.705.0805
bricks4kidz.com/neworleans
Kids have loads of fun and learn a bunch! Camp activities feature a variety of games and hands-on STEAM activities that are built around themes kids love! Weekly camps will run on both the northshore and southshore.
BROTHER MARTIN FOUR DAY TEST PREP WORKSHOP
GRADES: Entering 5th-7th, boys and girls
COST: $125, includes workbook
DATES: July 27-Aug. 1, 8 am-noon
4401 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans
504.283.1561, ext. 3022
brothermartin.com
CAMP INVENTION
GRADES: K-6th
COST: $250 (Ursuline Academy), $225 (Airline Park Academy & Metairie Academy), $245 (St. Martin’s Episcopal)
DATES: May 30-June 2 (Metairie Academy & Airline Park Academy); June 5-9 (Ursuline & St. Martin’s); 9 am-3:30 pm
Ursuline Academy, 2635 State St., New Orleans
Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies, 6201 Camphor St., Metairie
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies, 201 Metairie Road, Metairie
St. Martin’s Episcopal School, 225 Green Acres Road, Metairie
800.968.4332
campinvention.org
Children are presented with fun, hands-on challenges that encourage creative problem solving, teamwork, entrepreneurship and innovation. Camp is led by experienced local educators and new curriculum is introduced each year, inspired by the Inductees of the National Inventors Hall of Fame!
CORE ELEMENT CODING CAMP
GRADES: Entering 6th-9th
COST: $350/week
DATES: June 26-30, 9 am-3 pm
University of New Orleans, TRAC Center
504.280.5715
core4kids.org / andrea.walker@gnostem.org
Learn to code by building and deploying your very own web games using popular web-based technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and create graphics with Canvas API. Team-based programming projects, too!
CORE ELEMENT INTRODUCTION TO EV3 ROBOTICS
AGES: 10-13
COST: $350/week
DATES: July 17-21
University of New Orleans, TRAC Center
504.280.5715
core4kids.org / andrea.walker@gnostem.org
Campers will learn how to build and program autonomous robots using LEGO™ EV3™ robots and MINDSTORMS™ Education Software. Participants in this weeklong session will get instruction and hands-on practice with activities that will allow them to build and program robots.
CORE ELEMENT JR. STEM CAMP, WEDO ROBOTICS & LITTLEBITS
GRADES: Entering 3rd-5th
COST: $350/week
DATES: June 19-23; 9 am-3 pm
University of New Orleans, TRAC Center
504.280.5715
core4kids.org / andrea.walker@gnostem.org
Young students will be introduced to robotics as they build and program LEGO WEDO models, complete with working motors and sensors. Campers will develop skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, as well as language, literacy and social studies.
ECOLE BILINGUE FRENCH SUMMER CAMP
AGES: 2-12
COST: $259/one week; $489/two weeks (full day); $199/one week, $389/two weeks (half day, 3-4 year olds only). Five-percent sibling discount.
DATES: May 29-Aug. 4; 8:30 am-noon, half day; 8:30 am-3:30 pm, full day; before and aftercare available.
821 General Pershing St., New Orleans
504.896.4500
ebnola.com / summercamp@ebnola.com
The city’s longest running, French-immersion camp. Two year olds must be potty trained.
ELECTRIC GIRLS
AGES: 5-14
COST: $375 for sessions 1 and 6; $650 for sessions 2-5
DATES: Session 1, May 29-June 2; Session 2, June 5-16; Session 3, June 19-30; Session 4, July 3-14; Session 5, July 17-28; Session 6, July 31-Aug. 4; 9 am-3 pm
electricgirls.org / flor@electricgirls.org
Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
Electric Girls Summer Camp creates confident leaders and role models in technology by teaching them fundamental skills in electronics and programming, and providing them guidance to use these new skills in their own creative, self-directed projects.
FASHION CAMPS AT THE OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART
GRADES: Entering 5th-8th
COST: $450/members, $500/non-members
DATES: July 10-21; 9 am-3 pm
925 Camp St., New Orleans
504.539.9608
ogdenmuseum.org / ebalkin@ogdenmuseum.org
Working with Alison Parker of ricRACK NOLA, students will follow the process of a fashion designer from sketch to finished product. Classes will start with research and design techniques, figure drawing, and construction (sewing by machine and hand), culminating in a realized “couture” piece. Students will also create a choreographed fashion show presented at the end of the session.
ADVANCED FASHION WORKSHOP AT THE OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART
GRADES: Entering 9th-12th
COST: $450/members, $500/non-members
DATES: July 24-Aug. 4; 9 am-3 pm
925 Camp St., New Orleans
504.539.9608
ogdenmuseum.org / ebalkin@ogdenmuseum.org
How do fashion designers find inspiration and bring their ideas to reality? Explore this process during a two-week intensive fashion course for teens, culminating with a stroll on the catwalk! Instructed by Parsons School of Design graduate Veronica Cho, this course covers the Seventh Avenue process from sketch to fashion show. Students will receive an overview of fashion history and textiles; sculpt custom dress forms; and, learn industry-standard illustration, basic draping and construction techniques. Knowledge of sewing is helpful, but not required.
HERMANN-GRIMA HISTORIC HOUSE SUMMER CAMP
GRADES: K-4th
COST: See website
DATES: TBD
820 Saint Louis St., New Orleans
504.274.0746
hgghh.org/discover/education/childrens-programs/summer-camp / jennyd@hgghh.org
Children will enjoy culinary traditions, French Quarter field trips and archaeology, as well as 19th-century games, fashions and activities.
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER TAGLIT TEEN CAMP
GRADES: Entering 6th-8th
COST: $310/week ($100 discount, if registering for four or more weeks)
DATES: July 3-28 (Uptown), June 5-July 28 (Metairie)
Jewish Community Center, Uptown, 5342 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
Goldring-Woldenberg Jewish Community Center, 3747 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie
504.897.0143 (Uptown) and 504.887.5158 (Metairie)
nojcc.org
The program allows teens to choose the weeks they would like to attend. Each week will have a specific focus. Campers will work with a specialist in their chosen field each morning and enjoy other camp activities like swimming, sports, and hanging out with friends each afternoon.
JUNIOR RANGER SUMMER CAMP
AGES: 5-11
COST: Call for fees
DATES: June 5-16, ages 6-8; June 19-30, ages 9-11
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd., Marrero
504.689.3690
nps.gov/jela/barataria-preserve.htm
Weekly Junior Ranger camps will go full STEAM ahead by exploring Louisiana’s wetlands through a STEAM lens: science, technology, engineering, art, math. Campers also will learn about national parks and how to protect the swamp critters that call the preserve home.
LOUISIANA SPCA SUMMER CAMPS
GRADES: Entering 2nd-7th
COST: $200-$500
DATES: Camp Luv-A-Pet, July 10-14 (grades 2-3); Animal Investigators Camp, July 24-28 (grades 4-5); Care Cadet Training, June 5-23 (grades 6-7); 9 am-3 pm
1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., New Orleans
504.762.3321
la-spca.org/camps / erica@la-spca.org
Children are introduced to safety with animals, responsible pet ownership and basic animal handling and care. Visit website for registration or application forms.
NEWMAN ENRICHMENT CAMPS
GRADES: Entering 1st-12th
COST: $327-$832
DATES: See website
Isidore Newman School, 1903 Jefferson Ave., New Orleans
504.896.6297
newmansummer.com / NewmanSummer@newmanschool.org
The signature Newman experience is available to students from all schools. Your child can flex mental muscles this summer, learning from our inspirational faculty members in a nurturing environment. Enrichment courses include 7th and 8th Grade Enrichment and Exploration, Algebra 2, Chess Camp with Coach Jeff York, and Mission: Space Invention.
ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN DOMINITECH CAMP
GRADES: Entering 5th-9th, girls
COST: $125
DATES: June 12-16, June 19-23, 8:30-11:30 am
7701 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans
504.865.9401
stmarysdominican.org
THINKERKIDS! SUMMER CAMP
AGES: 6-10
COST: $250
DATES: June 5-16, July 17-28, 10 am-3 pm
Thinkerella, 260 Hickory Ave., Suite D, Harahan
504.232.1394
mythinkerella.com / info@mythinkerella.com
Explore science, technology, engineering, art and math at ThinkerKids Summer STEAM Camp! Campers will love learning through educational, interactive play.
¡VAMONOS NOLA!
AGES: 3-12
COST: $185/week & up
DATES: May 22-Aug. 15, 8 am-3 pm; before and aftercare available
6200 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
504.495.2345
vamonosnola.com / vamonosnola@gmail.com;
Spanish Language and Culture Camp with daily water play, arts and crafts, music and dance, cooking and theater, team building, soccer, and Capoeira, all in Spanish.
WWII MUSEUM’S SUMMER SCIENCE CAMP
GRADES: 4th-7th
COST: $185/members, $225/non-members
DATES: Session 1, June 12-16, boys and girls; Session 2, June 19-23, boys and girls, Session 3, June 26-30, girls only; 9 am-3 pm
945 Magazine St., New Orleans
504.528.1944
nationalww2museum.org
Exploring aeronautics, engineering, physics, biology and medicine, with hands-on opportunities with real WWII artifacts, plus a special, behind-the-scenes showing of the museum’s 4D Experience: Beyond All Boundaries.
WWII MUSEUM’S SUMMER SPY CAMP
GRADES: 3rd-6th
COST: $185/members, $225/non-members
DATES: Session 1, July 3-7; Session 2, July 10-14; 9 am-3 pm
945 Magazine St., New Orleans
504.528.1944
nationalww2museum.org
Campers go through fun field exercises, using real WWII situations and scenarios as background, on the way to completing their training as Special Museum Agents.