updated December 8, 2020

Fun activities and sports to keep the kids happy and occupied over the holidays while school is out. 

Art Camp 504 Virtual Winter Camp 
Ages: 6–15, varies based on class selected
Cost: $116–$150, varies based on class selected
Location: artcamp504.org/programs
Dates/Times: Dec. 21–30, time varies based on class selected
Contact: ArtCamp504@gmail.com, 504.913.2989  
Winter Break Camp workshops are available in the following themes: Holiday Cookie Workshop, Fashion Illustration, Weird Homes, Design and Diorama, Art With A Bold Message!, Intro to Procreate – Digital Drawing for the IPad, Dungeons and Dragons, Improv Comedy and Storytelling, Comic Book Wizardry, Figure Drawing FUNdamentals, and Mythology Illustration. – Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Monsters! 

Big Easy Christmas Baseball Skills Camp   
Ages: 6–12, boys and girls  
Cost: $200/week, $60/day, before and after care available
Location: 800 Webb St., Jefferson
Dates/Times: Dec. 28–31, 9 am–3 pm
Contact: bigeasysportsplex.com, 504.891.2246  
Christmas Baseball Skill Camp will be hosted by professional and college baseball players. Players will work on baseball fundamentals including skills in offense, defense, and speed/agility.

Big Easy Sports Camp   
Ages: 5–12, boys and girls of all skill levels  
Cost: $180/week, $50/day, before and after care offered
Location: 800 Webb St., Jefferson
Dates/Times: Dec. 21–24, 28–31, 9 am–3 pm
Contact: bigeasysportsplex.com, 504.891.2246  
Camps will provide instruction, drills, and games in multiple sports, athletic games, and competitions that range from traditional to creative physical activities that blend movement, athleticism, and fun. 

Cascade Stables Winter Riding Camp   
Ages: 5 and older  
Cost: $85/day, $5/hr for before/aftercare  
Location: 700 East Drive, New Orleans
Dates/Times: Dec. 21–23, 28–30, 9 am–3 pm 
Contact: 504.891.2246  
Enjoy riding, crafts, games, and learning about horse care.  

Church’s Karate Winter Break Camp   
Ages 4–12 
Cost: $45/day, includes before/after care; teacher and sibling discounts available.  
Location: 4716 Paris Ave., New Orleans
Dates/Times: Dec. 21-23; Dec. 28–Jan. 1, Jan. 4, 8:30 am–3:30 pm, early drop–up 7 am, late pick–up 6 pm 
Contact: churchskarateacademy.com, 504.517.8268  
A full-day camp experience that is equally educational as it is exciting and fun. It is sure to be a safe, positive, and motivational camp adventure where your child is guaranteed to obtain physical and mental fitness. Campers participate in activities including karate, parkour, gymnastics, arts and crafts, board games, and Legos.  

Culinary Kids Holiday Camp  
Ages: 5–12  
Cost: $75/day plus tax, before/aftercare available for $20 
Location: 915 Marigny Ave., Mandeville
Dates/Times: Dec. 23, 28–31, 9 am–3 pm
Contact: 985.727.5553, info@culinarykidsns.com   
Kids cook their meals, perform wild science experiments, enjoy indoor/outdoor games and exercises, make crafts, enjoy the gardens, feed the chickens, and meet guest visitors.  

Franco’s Tennis Christmas Camp 
Ages: 5–13  
Cost: $50/day for members and $60/day for nonmembers; $10 sibling discount  
Location: 100 Bon Temps Roule, Mandeville
Dates/Times: Dec. 23–24, 28–31, & Jan. 18, 8 am–5:30 pm, beforecare available  
Contact: 985.792.0205  
Kids spend fun–filled days at Franco’s in groups suited to their age. Activities include holiday arts and crafts, outdoor pool play with inflatables, making edible desserts, and exercise. Lunch and snacks are provided fresh from the grill daily.  

Junction Place Sports All Sports Camp at Loyola University 
Loyola University Sports Complex, 6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
Ages: 5–12  
Dates/Times: Dec. 21–24, 28–31, 9 am–3 pm, before/aftercare available  
Fees: $180/week, $50/day
Contact: info@junctionplacesportsplex.com, 504.356.1812  
Campers will participate in basketball, baseball, football and soccer, as well as kickball, and other games designed to promote cooperation, patience and teamwork. Mornings will include a fitness component designed to increase overall functional movement. 

Longue Vue Holiday Camp 
Ages: 5-10 
Cost: $85/day  
Location: 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans
Dates/Times: 21–23, 9 am–12 noon 
Contact: longuevue.com/day–camp 
Kids develop gardening skills and learn how plants and gardens are connected to holiday celebrations around the world. 

New Orleans JCC Winter Break Mini Camp 
Ages: K–5th grade both locations, preschool 3–5-year-olds Metairie only  
Costs: Members only; $280/week (Uptown), $195/week (Metairie)  
Locations: 53342 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans (Uptown); 3747 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie (Metairie) 
Dates/Times: Uptown & Metairie: Dec. 21–24 and 28–31; before/aftercare available.  
Contact: nojcc.org 
Staff will guide participants through an active day filled with group activities, creative arts, athletic games, and more. Bring a bagged lunch and wear closed-toe shoes so you can take part in all of the fun. Masks and temperature checks required.  

New Orleans Jesters Christmas and New Years Camp
Carrollton at the Fly
Ages: 8–12, boys and girls 
Costs: $120/week, half-day
Dates/Times: Dec. 21–24 and 28–31; 9 am–12 noon 
Contact: gotsport.com/asp/application/easyreg/?ProgramID=92380 ; nolajesters.com/camps ; Krewe@NolaJesters.com
Camps are designed to be a fun learning experience that gives youth players a taste of the professional experience. Each camp includes foot skills, technical drills, small-sided games, and coached scrimmages.  Equally important, the Jesters coaching staff provides your child with lessons in self-discipline, good sportsmanship, and respect for others and for the game.

New Orleans Jesters Christmas and New Years Camp
Junction Place Sportsplex, 5620 Crawford St., Harahan
Ages: 8–12, boys and girls 
Costs: $180/week, full-day; $120/week, half-day; $50/day, full-day; $40/day, half-day
Dates/Times: Dec. 21–24 and 28–31; 9 am–3 pm 
Contact: junctionplacesportsplex.com ; nolajesters.com/camps ; Krewe@NolaJesters.com
Camps are designed to be a fun learning experience that gives youth players a taste of the professional experience. Each camp includes foot skills, technical drills, small-sided games, and coached scrimmages.  Equally important, the Jesters coaching staff provides your child with lessons in self-discipline, good sportsmanship, and respect for others and for the game.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art’s Virtual Winter Holiday Art Camp 
Grades: 2–5  
Cost: $45/member/day, $50/non–member/day 
Location: ogdenmuseum.org/winterholidaycamp
Dates/Times: Dec. 22, 23, 29, and 30, 9:30 am–12:30 pm. You can register for 1, 2, 3, or all 4 days. Register for all four days and save $20 off your total registration fee.
Contact: education@ogdenmuseum.org, 504.539.9650
Participants will bring their imaginations to life with creative and engaging activities. Kids will craft unique charcoal portraits, miniature gemstone sculptures, cut-out paintings, multimedia collages, and unique seasonal craft objects inspired by current exhibits and the jubilee of the season. Each three-hour session will also include a 15-30 minute playful movement exercise, ranging from yoga or calisthenics to a dance party or even clowning basics. Projects are fun, inventive and new every day.

Pony Tales Holiday Camp  
Ages: 4.5–12  
Cost: Single or multi-day enrollment: $59/day, $55/day for 2–4 days, and $48/day for 5+ days  
Location: 156 Bertucci Lane, St. Rose
Dates/Times: Dec. 21-24, 28–31, Jan. 4, 9 am–3 pm. Before/aftercare available from 7:30–5:30 at additional cost. No aftercare on Dec 24 & Dec 31. 
Contact: ponytalesnola@aol.com or text: 504.469.0148  
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.  Learn the basics of safely handling, grooming and good balance riding a pony or horse – appropriate to age and experience.  Many other fun activities no matter the weather (inside and out) like crafts, driving a pony cart, and more!  

¡Vamonos NOLA! Winter Camp  
Ages: 5–12  
Cost: $360/session  
Location: 600 Eleonore St., New Orleans 
Dates/Times: Dec. 21–24/Dec. 28–31; 8:30 am–3 pm, extended care available 
Contact: info@vamonosnola.com or 504.495.2345  
¡Vamonos NOLA! is your Spanish Language Vacation Camp Destination. Your camper will make friends and build memories while laying a foundation of multilingualism.  

We Rock The Spectrum Winter Break Camp 
Cost: $35/half-day; $49/whole-day; $245/5-day 
Location: 1401 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner 
Dates/Times: Dec. 23 – Jan. 2 (no camp Dec. 24, 25, 31 or January 1)
Contact: wrtsnola.outreach@gmail.com or 504.535.4255
Camp includes a mix of crafts, open play, sensory play, games, and holiday themed activities. Kids of all abilities are welcome and, if needed, their support staff. Pre-registration required.