The Ultimate Camp Guide 2022

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Are You Ready to Send Your Kids to Camp?

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What Type of Camp Should Your Child Attend?

How to Handle the Summer Camp Questions in the Pandemic Era

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Who’s Ready for Summer?

Wow, it’s hard to believe that summer is right around the corner. With the summer months almost here, now is the time to make sure our children have plans, too, so we can continue to work, and they can continue to grow, learn, and have fun.

I think the school years start to go by faster each year. What about you? Luckily, there are so many options for summer camps for them–from local day camps to overnight camps–that allow our children to thrive while trying new things, and meeting new friends.

I know my brain immediately goes to, which camp should we choose? What is the best match for my children? Should they go with a friend? Can siblings attend together? How can I afford some of these camps? Can my teen get volunteer hours at these camps? There are so many questions to ask before making the decision, and we have found those answers for you within this guide. However, it’s of utmost importance that you speak with the directors and counselors of these camps to get the best feel for the camp.

Also in this guide, we have gathered summer camps (both day and overnight) from Baton Rouge, New Orleans, the Northshore, and beyond to help you find a camp that your child will love this summer. The only thing you’ll have to do after is make sure your child is packed and ready to go!

Have a great summer,

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By Lauren Labbé Meher Ask parents about their most treasured summer memories, or ask your children what they want to do this summer and most likely, you’ll get the same answer: overnight camp. Perhaps it’s partially due to the popularity of overnight camps in pop culture, for instance, Disney Channel’s Bunk’d, or perhaps it’s the fact that the one thing children look forward to more than anything in the summer is freedom.

It’s possible that overnight camps are on your radar for consideration this summer. According to Dr. Michael Thompson, author of Homesick and Happy, “Some six million children in the United States are preparing psychologically to go away to sleepaway camp.” Additionally, parents take all the necessary steps to make sure their children are prepared for camp. But, are you, the parent, ready to

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send your child away this summer?

Here are some tips to be sure you’re just as ready as they are.

START SMALL

Before you dive headfirst to a monthlong overnight camp, consider starting small. You can start by choosing a camp within driving distance that offers a few nights at a time. From there, you can do what experienced camp mom Jill Abadie did and try a weeklong camp for your child. “We were a little hesitant with a month-long camp beginning in the third grade, so we enrolled them in a weeklong camp first. Since they handled that experience so well, we felt more comfortable with them spending the full month away,” Abadie shares. The important thing to consider is that every

child is different, and you can choose what is best for each child, whether it’s a three day, weeklong, or month-long camp.

DO YOUR RESEARCH

Since summer camp options are often discovered by word of mouth, Riverview Camp owner Susan Hooks says to start by asking other parents about their experiences. Many parents sending their children to overnight camps have gone to the same camps themselves and are eager to share. Once you find a few camps you and your child are interested in, do some research and get a feel for them.

Does it reflect your values or your concept of what a camp should be? Are you comfortable with the atmosphere and the programs the camp has to offer? Knowing that other parents have had successes with their own children at certain camps can also help ease your mind.

MEET THE OWNERS AND DIRECTORS

Camps often reflect the values and personalities of their owners. Try to meet or talk with the owners or directors of the camp and get a feel for their interest in your child. Hooks recommends attending local camp fairs, where you can meet several owners and directors from a variety of camps in one place. Many camps also offer “Camp Parties” where you can get detailed information on the camp and ask questions while introducing your children to the camp staff first hand. Some questions to ask include: What does the camp do in case of a physical emergency or weather emergency?; How do they handle communication (phone calls, emails, packages)?; and What is the camper to staff ratio?

CONSIDER COMMUNICATION

Finding a camp with open communication can help you to feel more comfortable with your child being away. Most camps allow emails, letters from home, and care packages, and some even post daily newsletters and photos.

Local mom Blair Purgerson says that it’s always nice to receive letters from the counselors, but the thing she looked forward to most were the pictures online.

Purgerson says, “Most camps offer a secure site where you can login to view daily pictures from the campground. I love scrolling through the pictures of their activities each day, and getting excited when I find one of my daughter.

It helps me to see what she is doing and know that she is having fun.”

A little communication preparation beforehand can also give both you and your child peace of mind about going away. Another local mom Paula Dawson wrote a letter for each night that her son would be gone, and placed them in an envelope labeled with the day of the week.

“It was fun for him because through the letters, he felt a constant connection with us, and we felt confident he knew we were thinking of him on a daily basis,” Dawson says.

When making the decision to send a child away to camp for the first time, it’s natural for parents to feel anxious. Some parents feel uncomfortable with their child spending the night at a friend’s house, so the thought of sending them away to camp might be intimidating.

However, parents who have sent their children to camp would argue that the benefits far outweigh the concerns.

Abadie says, “Summer camp provided my children the opportunity to break out of their normal routine and broaden their horizons away from the temptation of technology, developing leadership skills, and lifelong friends.” Many camp moms simply want their children to develop their own set of treasured memories to cherish as they have. Purgerson says, “Camp was a second home to me, and if our goal in raising children is to prepare them for life and to help them be functioning, independent, members of society, then this is a great step.”

Margaret Lee, owner of Camp Fern, seconds this notion by quoting Hodding Carter, “There are only two lasting gifts we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots; the other, wings.” With a little preparation, you can send your child away to camp feeling just as excited as they are when they soar.

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7 Reasons Why Summer Camp is a Good Choice

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Summer vacation offers students a respite from lessons and the routine of school. Children might once have eagerly awaited those final days of classes so they could lounge poolside, skip rocks across ponds and spend the long days of the season playing with friends. But many of today’s youngsters spend much of their summer vacations indoors playing with their digital devices.

Perhaps that’s why one of the last vestiges of the classic summer vacation escape, summer camp remains such a viable option for parents who want their children to get outdoors once the school year ends.

Although children needn’t be in camp all summer long, a week or two can benefit campers of all ages. The following are seven reasons why summer camp might be the right fit this year.

1. EXPLORE TALENTS

Summer camps help young people explore their unique interests and talents.

Under an organized, yet often easygoing, camp schedule, children can dabble in sports, arts and crafts, leadership, community support, and so many activities that may not be fully available to them elsewhere.

2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Lots of camps build their itineraries around physical activities that take place outdoors. Campers may spend their time swimming, running, hiking, playing sports, and climbing. This can be a welcome change for children accustomed to living sedentary lifestyles.

Regular physical activity has many health benefits and can set a foundation for healthy habits as an adult.

3. GAIN CONFIDENCE

Day and sleepaway camps offer campers the opportunity to get comfortable in their own skin. Camps can foster activities in self-esteem by removing the academic measures of success and

fill in with noncompetitive opportunities to succeed. Campers learn independence, decision-making skills, and the ability to thrive outside of the shadow of their parents, siblings, or other students.

4. TRY NEW THINGS

Camp gives children the chance to try new things, whether that’s learning to cook, exploring new environments or embracing a new sport or leisure activity.

Opening oneself up to new opportunities can build character and prove enlightening for children.

5. MAKE NEW FRIENDS

Camp is a great place to meet new people and make lifelong friends. Campers flood in from areas near and far. This provides children with a chance to expand their social circles beyond their immediate neighborhoods and schools. Camps benefit children in a variety of ways.

Lessons learned in camp can strengthen values, build confidence, develop coping mechanisms when adversity strikes, and enable campers to make lifelong friends.

6. LESS SCREEN TIME

When we say less screen time, we mean hardly any. The beauty of camp is that it allows children time to disconnect from electronics and reconnect with the great outdoors. Too often, children are glued to their screens, whether it be for their own personal use or even for school.

Camp provides them a few days (or more depending on how long the child goes to camp) to put away the electronics and immerse themselves into what’s going on around them. Best of all, smartphones, tablets, and game consoles are definitely not on the campers’ packing list for camp, so there’s no need to even bring them.

7. MAKE MEMORIES

Camp gives children a chance to stay active, learn about themselves, try new things, pick up a hobby, meet new friends, and make memories. Once a child experiences camp, you can bet he will want more camp-filled summers.

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CAMP LISTINGS BATON ROUGE DAY CAMPS Page 17

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All information for the listings was provided by each facility and was up-to-date at the time of press.

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GREATER BATON ROUGE AREA DAY CAMPS CHEER AND GYMNASTICS St. Joseph’s Academy Sizzling Summer

St. Joseph’s Academy 3015 Broussard Street (225) 388-2226 sizzlingsummer.org Grades: 4-8 Dates: May 31-June 3 Rates: $135 Campers will learn proper technique or basic jumps, tumbling, and stunting.

Members of the SJA Cheerleading Squad will teach the girls a basic routine consisting of cheers and a dance.

Valor Gymnastics Summer Camp

Valor Gymnastics 8321 Bluebonnet Boulevard (225) 766-7070 valorgymnastics.com Ages: 3-12 Dates: May 23-August 5 Rates: TBA Valor Gymnastics is excited to offer a daily summer camp option again in 2022. Join us for age-appropriate games, crafts, and of course, gymnastics activities. Register online or by phone.

CREATIVE ARTS Animal Crackers Art Camp BREC 6201 Florida Boulevard (225) 272-9200 brec.org Ages: 7-11

Art Academy Summer Camp

Art Academy 16113 Highway 44, Suite B (225) 276-8229 artacademyla.com Ages: 6-12 Dates: June 1-July 31 Rates: $175 Art campers learn a variety of art techniques and study art history.

Multiple projects are created while learning art fundamentals that will help each student grow and celebrate

their individuality.

Aspiring Artists Art Camp BREC 6201 Florida Boulevard (225) 272-9200 brec.org Ages: 6-13

Brushfire Pottery & Canvas Painting Art Camp Brushfire Art Studio 125 N. Range Avenue, Suite D (225) 664-4994 brushfireonline.com Ages: 7-15

C.I.T (Counselor in Training) BREC 6201 Florida Boulevard (225) 272-9200 brec.org Ages: 14-17

Palacios House of Arts: Outside the Lines!

Palacios House of Arts 5775 Highland Road (225) 279-6666 palaciosarts.squarespace.com Ages: 5-16 Dates: June 6-July 1 Rates: $275 Outside the Lines! is a two-week art andmusic summer camp in Baton Rouge. Campers will have fun playing instruments, exploring musical theory, learning about famous artists, and creating original art.

EDUCATION All Aboard the JOY Express

JOY Early Learning Center 17737 Old Jefferson Highway (225) 744-2064 joyelc.com Ages: 6 weeks-12 years

Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center Camp BREC 10503 N. Oak Hills Parkway (225) 757-8905 brec.org

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Ages: 5-14

Code Ninjas STEM Summer Camps

Code Ninjas 8657 Siegen Lane (225) 427-0701 codeninjas.com Ages: 7-14 Dates: May 23-August 5 Rates: $200-425 Transform your child’s love for technology into an exciting learning adventure. Guided by our team of Code Senseis, Code Ninjas Camps empower kids to gain valuable tech skills and make new friends.

Enrichment

Southern University Laboratory School 129 Swan Avenue (225) 771-3490 sulabschool.com Ages: 6-12

Episcopal Summer Camps Episcopal School of Baton Rouge 3200 Woodland Ridge Boulevard (225) 755-2720 episcopalbr.org Ages: 4-13 Dates: May-July Rates: $120-300 Summer adventure at Episcopal includes everything from sports and stem to arts and education. Half-day and full-day camps are available for students in PreK4-8 grade. Join us for a summer of fun.

GEO Next Generation High School Summer Camp

GEO Next Generation High School 2355 N. Sherwood Forest Drive (225) 314-2044 gnghs.org Ages: 14-17

GEO Prep Mid City Summer Camp GEO Prep Mid City Academy 1900 Lobdell Boulevard (225) 236-9333 geoprepmc.org Ages: 5-14

GEO Prep Summer Camp

GEO Prep Academy 2311 N. Sherwood Forest Drive (225) 927-1500 geoprep.org Ages: 5-14 Dates: June 1-June 30 Rates: TBA GEO Prep Academy’s Summer Camp is an all-day camp for K-8 students that have enrolled with GEO Prep Academy.

Mornings will offer a rigorous academic acceleration program. Afternoons will be arts.

Magnolia Mound Camp BREC 2161 Nicholson Drive (225) 343-4955 brec.org Ages: 7-11

Nature Explorers Summer Camp BREC 14100 Palomino Drive (225) 272-9200 brec.org Ages: 7-17

Space Exploration Camp BREC 13800 Highland Road (225) 768-9948 brec.org Ages: 6-13

St. Joseph’s Academy Sizzling Summer

St. Joseph’s Academy 3015 Broussard Street (225) 388-2226 sizzlingsummer.org Grades: 3-9 Dates: May 31-July 1 Rates: $135-150 Sharpen your skills and prepare for next school year. Join us for camps offered in Creative Writing, Study Skills, Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry.

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Ages: 7-18 Dates: May 31-July 29 Rates: $80-140 Catholic High School summer programs include academic courses taught by CHS faculty–Creative Writing, Public Speaking, ACT Preparation, Study Skills, and more for 5-12 graders.

Summer at Studyville

Studyville 10156 Perkins Rowe, Suite 170 (225) 408-4553 studyville.com/summer Grades: 6-12 Dates: May 23-August 5 Rates: $100-300 Get ready for an amazing summer at Studyville. New this year are bespoke camps & the Give Back Program amongst our classic offerings of fun and educational camps for your teens and preteens.

PERFORMING ARTS Best of the 90s Camp

School of Rock Baton Rouge 5830 S. Sherwood Forest Boulevard (225) 408-0029 schoolofrock.com Ages: 12-17

BRCVPA Summer Camp: Rumble in the Jungle BRCVPA 2040 S. Acadian Thruway (225) 344-0084 brcvpa.com/summer-camp Ages: 4-11

Cangelosi Dance Intensive Training

Cangelosi Dance Project 3749 Perkins Road (225) 937-3367 cangelosidanceproject.com Ages: 8-18 Dates: June 6-June 29 Rates: $150-500 Cangelosi Dance Project is offering intensive dance training in Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance Technique, ages 8-18. Dancers must have experience in ballet. Proper attire is required.

Dance Force Fundamentals De Frances Dance 14040 Coursey Boulevard (225) 751-8564 defrancesdance.com Ages: 7-18

Drama Camp

BREC 7800 Independence Boulevard (225) 216-0660 brec.org Ages: 7-11

Enchanted Dreams Ballet De Frances Dance 14040 Coursey Boulevard (225) 751-8564 defrancesdance.com Ages: 3-5

Enchanted Dreams Ballet De Frances Dance 36483 Perkins Road, Suite D (225) 673-6195 defrancesdance.com Ages: 3-6

Extreme Summer Music Camp

Broadmoor Baptist Church 9755 Goodwood Boulevard (225) 927-5454 broadmoorbaptist.com Grades: Post K-5th

Film Camps

BREC 7800 Independence Boulevard (225) 216-0660 brec.org Ages: 7-16

Hip Hop/Jazz Workshop De Frances Dance 14040 Coursey Boulevard (225) 751-8564 defrancesdance.com Ages: 6-9

Hip Hop Workshop De Frances Dance 36483 Perkins Road, Suite D (225) 673-6195 defrancesdance.com Ages: 6-12

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Jazz Workshop

36483 Perkins Road, Suite D (225) 673-6195 defrancesdance.com Ages: 6-12

Library Summer Reading Program

East Baton Rouge Parish Library 7711 Goodwood Boulevard (225) 231-3760 ebrppl.com Ages: All Dates: June 1-August 15 Rates: Free Track your summer reading in Beanstack and enjoy free programs, workshops, storytimes, concerts, and performances for all ages at all library locations. Check out the online calendar at ebrpl.com.

Musical Theatre Camp BREC 7800 Independence Boulevard (225) 216-0660 brec.org Ages: 7-16

Play Production Camps BREC 7800 Independence Boulevard (225) 216-0660 brec.org Ages: 12-16

Popstar Tap

De Frances Dance 14040 Coursey Boulevard (225) 751-8564 defrancesdance.com Ages: 3-5

Popstar Tap & Tumble De Frances Dance 36483 Perkins Road, Suite D (225) 673-6195 defrancesdance.com Ages: 3-6

ROCK 101 Camp

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St. Joseph’s Academy Sizzling Summer

St. Joseph’s Academy 3015 Broussard Street (225) 388-2226 sizzlingsummer.org Grades: 3-8 Dates: May 31-June 3 Rates: $135-175 Join us on our beautiful campus for performing arts camps offered in dance and theater.

SPECIAL NEEDS Capable Arts Camp

Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health Children’s Developmental Center at McMains 930 North Boulevard (225) 923-3420 mcmainscdc.org Ages: 6-21 Dates: June 27-30 Rates: N/A A week-long summer camp for children with disabilities and their siblings, Capable Arts Camp is an exciting week of fun and creation. Professional artists with help from therapists guide the children.

Camp MARK

MARK-Meaningful Autistic Resources for Kids 521 N Burnside Avenue (225) 264-1650 succeedwithmark.org Ages: 6-12

Camp Sunshine: Adaptive Recreation Camp BREC 6201 Florida Boulevard (225) 272-9200 brec.org Ages: 8-17

SPORTS, FITNESS AND NUTRITION Aspire Kids

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Baseball/Softball Mini Camp

Istrouma Sports 10500 Sam Rushing Drive (225) 295-0775 istroumasports.org Ages: 9-14 Dates: April 12-13 Rates: $75 Boys Baseball & Girls Softball Mini Camp is for ages 9-14. Camp hours are 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $75 fee includes instruction, snacks, and a t-shirt.

Campers will need to bring their own lunch.

Extreme Sports Summer Camp BREC 7122 Perkins Road (225) 766-9039 brec.org Ages: 10-13

ISR Baton Rouge Oak Hills Subdivision (228) 802-2818 isrbatonrouge.com Ages: 6 months-6 years

Karate Fun Camp

American Family Martial Arts 8775 Jefferson Highway (225) 272-5425 americanfamilyma.com Ages: 7+

Lester Roberts Sports Academy Summer Camp BREC 1002 Laurel Street (225) 272-9200 brec.org Ages: 6-12

LSU Baseball Camp

Jay Johnson Baseball Academy, LLC Alex Box Stadium (225) 578-4831 lsubaseballcamps.com Grades: K-High School Dates: July 4-August 4 Rates: $249-799 LSU Baseball Summer Camp gives young baseball players the experience of a lifetime in a $50+ million stadium

on LSU’s beautiful campus in a fun, safe, positive, and action-packed atmosphere. Develop skills in all aspects of the game through repetition, both through playing instructional games and by doing drills. Youth and High School camps available.

Sports Camp BREC 1801 Kathy Drive (225) 272-9200 brec.org Ages: 6-12

St. Joseph’s Academy Sizzling Summer

St. Joseph’s Academy 3015 Broussard Street (225) 388-2226 sizzlingsummer.org Grades: 3-9 Dates: May 31-July 1 Rates: $135-175 Join us for camps offered in soccer, softball, basketball, and volleyball. Join these half-day camps with other camp offerings for a full day of fun.

St. Michael High School Summer Camps St. Michael High School

17521 Monitor Avenue (225) 753-9782 smhsbr.org Grade: K-8 Dates: June 1-July 31 Rates: $75-175 St. Michael High School offers a variety of athletic summer camps from cheer and dance to baseball and wrestling.

Two new camps were added this summer as well: chess camp and faith camp.

Summer at CHS

Catholic High School 855 Hearthstone Drive (225) 383-0397 catholichigh.org/summeratchs Ages: 7-18 Dates: May 31-June 30 Rates: TBA Catholic High School summer programs include athletic camps led by varsity coaches–baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, track, and wrestling.

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Tadpole Academy Swim School

18465 Old Perkins Road (225) 678-9772 tadpoleacademy.com Ages: 6 months-adults Dates: April 18-September 2 Rates: $160-240 Tadpole Academy Swim School has 60+ locations in greater Baton Rouge and it’s surrounding areas, offering Survival First Swim lessons. Yearround group and private lessons are available at GymFit BR.

Tennis Summer Camp BREC Multiple locations (225) 272-9200 brec.org Ages: 4-17

TRADITIONAL Broadmoor UMC Summer Day Camp

Broadmoor United Methodist Preschool 10230 Mollylea Drive (225) 926-5243 bumcchildrenslearningcenter.org Grades: PreK-6 Dates: May 24-August 3 Rates: $110-195 Fun-filled weeks, including swimming, field trips, sports, arts, cooking, and lots of special activities.

Camp BREC

BREC 6201 Florida Boulevard (225) 272-9200 brec.org Ages: 4-12

Camp Mudbug

Mudbug Academy, LLC 15077 Highway 73, Suite A (225) 744-4414 mudbugacademy.com Ages: 2-5

Camp Theodore Trinity Episcopal Day School 3550 Morning Glory Avenue (225) 888-5551 trinityschoolbr.org Grades: PreK3-6

Dunham Summer Camp The Dunham School 11111 Roy Emerson Drive (225) 767-7097 dunhamsummer.org Ages: 3 and up Dates: May 31-July 21 Rates: $95-190 Summer at Dunham includes a traditional day camp as well as enrichment camps in arts, academics, athletics, and STEAM. Camps run weekly, with half, full, extended day, and enrichment combos offered.

Eagles’ Camp and Media Camp

Greater Baton Rouge Hope Academy 15333 Jefferson Highway (225) 293-0141 hopeacademybr.org Ages: 6-22 Dates: June 6-July-29 Rates: $200 Eagles’ Camp activities include arts and crafts, sports, music, academics, computer activities, and cooking. Media campers will explore computers, VR headsets, robots, Nintendo Switch, and music.

Eagle Experience Summer Camp

Parkview Baptist School 5750 Parkview Church Road (225) 291-2500 eagleexperience.camp Grades: PreK-6 Dates: May 31-July 29 Rates: $190 Eagle Experience is the summer place for preK through 6th graders to explore a new talent, make new friends, learn new skills, and make lifelong memories.

Farr Park Horse Lover’s Camp BREC 6402 River Road (225) 769-7805 brec.org Ages: 6-15

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930 North Boulevard (225) 387-4229 elcbr.com Ages: K-11

Kidcam @ St. Margaret Episcopal Church Kidcam Camps 12663 Perkins Road (225) 485-6633 kidcamcamp.com Ages: 5-13 Dates: May 31-August 5 Rates: $144-160 Summer day camps, action-packed with activities that promote fun, fitness, friendship, and creativity.

Weekly themes, sports, art, STEM, swimming, and 50 years of camp tradition.

Kidcam @ Unitarian Church

Kidcam Camps 8470 Goodwood Boulevard (225) 485-6633 kidcamcamp.com Ages: 5-13 Dates: May 31-August 5 Rates: $144-160 Summer day camps, action-packed with activities that promote fun, fitness, friendship, and creativity.

Weekly themes, sports, art, STEM, swimming, and 50 years of camp tradition.

Kidcam @ Woodlawn Baptist

Kidcam Camps 5805 Jones Creek Road (225) 485-6633 kidcamcamp.com Ages: 5-13 Dates: May 31-August 5 Rates: $144-160 Summer day camps, action-packed with activities that promote fun, fitness, friendship, and creativity.

Weekly themes, sports, art, STEM, swimming, and 50 years of camp tradition.

Kid-Possible Summer Camps

8833 Goodwood Boulevard (225) 442-4143

kid-possible.com Ages: 5-12

Kid-Possible Summer Camps

10328 Jefferson Highway (225) 442-4143 kid-possible.com Ages: 5-12 Dates: May 31-August 5 Rates: $185-195 Our weeks are packed with art, science, on-site and off-site field trips, chess lessons, soccer lessons, outdoor games, and inflatables. We have something for everyone and non-stop activities.

Outdoor Adventure Summer Camp BREC 13350 Highway. 19 (225) 272-9200 brec.org Ages: 8-12

Piano Camps

Piano Pathways 9270 Siegen Lane (225) 767-0030 thepianopathway.com Ages: 6 and up Dates: TBA Rates: $248 Give your child the gift of music in our beginners’ piano summer camps.

Students will have a fun and positive first experience at the piano, and you will be amazed at what they play by the end of camp week.

Shark Pups Early Childhood Summer Camp St. Luke’s Episcopal Shark Pups Summer Camp 8833 Goodwood Boulevard (225) 927-8601 slesbr.org Ages: 3-5 Dates: June 1-July 29 Rates: $185-200 Shark Pups is an early childhood, education-based summer camp for children ages three-five years old.

Each week is a different theme, and all activities are centered around that particular fun theme.

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Soaring Through Summer Baton Rouge International School 5015 Autoplex Drive (225) 293-4338 brintl.com/summer-camp Grades: PK4-5

St. James Summer Camps St. James Episcopal Day School 445 Convention Street (225) 344-0805 stjameseds.org Ages: 18 months-3rd grade

St. Joseph’s Academy Sizzling Summer

St. Joseph’s Academy 3015 Broussard Street (225) 388-2226 sizzlingsummer.org Grades: 3-7 Dates: May 31-July 1 Rates: $85-185 Campers enjoy games, stories, crafts, recreation, computer time, and lots of fun. Sessions are themed to offer campers a different and fun experience each week.

S.W.Ag.

Southern University Laboratory School 129 Swan Avenue (225) 771-3490 sulabschool.com Grades: K-5 Dates: June 1-July 1 Rates: $200 We will be hosting our summer enrichment program, S.W.Ag. for K-5th grade, including academically enriched activities that are fun and engaging with hands-on activities rich in STEM and writing.

(225) 663-6361 southbatonrouge.tumbles.net Ages: 4-10 Dates: June 6-July 29 Rates: $25-35 Keep your kids’ bodies moving and minds sharp this summer with Tumbles camps, including Daring Ninja Warrior obstacle courses and Gymnastics challenges in the gym; Free Play in our four-story indoor playground–The Tumble Zone; fun arts and crafts projects; Mini S.T.E.A.M. classes; and a fun, safe, clean, climate-controlled environment.

YMCA Summer Camp YMCA of the Capital Area 350 S Foster Drive (225) 923-0653 ymcabr.org/camp Ages: 4-13

Zoo Camp

BREC Baton Rouge Zoo 3601 Thomas Road (225) 775-3877 brzoo.org Ages: 5-13 Dates: May 23-July 29 Rates: $130-152 10 sessions available.

Every Zoo Camp offers guided hikes through the Zoo; animal encouners; keeper chats; and crafts, games and snacks.

Teen Get Out Summer Camp

BREC 6201 Florida Boulevard (225) 272-9200 brec.org Ages: 12-15

Tumbles Camp

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NEW ORLEANS DAY CAMPS CHEER AND GYMNASTICS MOVE! New Orleans’ Best Summer Camp 4714 Paris Avenue (504) 376-7009 neworleansbestsummercamp.com Ages: 5-11 Dates: May 9-August 26 Rates: $197-247 Our camp offers a wide range of activities that campers will participate in throughout the day: karate, parkour, dance, tumbling, personal and team games and sports, and arts and craft activities

CREATIVE ARTS Art Camp 504 3113 Royal Street (504) 913-2989 artcamp504.org Ages: 7-13

Camp Trinity

Trinity Episcopal School

1315 Jackson Avenue (504) 579-9664 trinitysummerprograms. campbrainregistration.com Ages: 1.5-14 Dates: May 31-August 12 Rates: TBA Camp Trinity offers specialty camps each June and August. Camps are led by Trinity faculty and staff and include a variety of options for students ranging 15 months through 14 years old.

Country Day Creative Arts Program Metairie Park Country Day 300 Park Road (504) 849-3188 countrydaycreativearts.com Ages: 7-14

Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses Courtyard Camp 820 Saint Louis Street (504) 274-0751 hgghh.org Ages: 7-12

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Ogden Museum Fine Art Fundamentals

The National WWII Museum’s Spy Camp

Posh Paint Pub Summer Art Camp

The National WWII Museum’s STEM Innovation Camp

925 Camp Street (504) 539-9600 ogdenmuseum.org Grades: 2-5

3218 Taft Park (504) 835-4155 poshpaintpub.com Ages: 5-12

EDUCATION Code Ninjas Summer Camp 3501 Severn Avenue (504) 235-4100 codeninjas.com Ages: 8-14

Electric Girls Summer Camp

6363 St. Charles Avenue (504) 515-0471 electricgirls.org/summercamp.html Ages: 5-13

Holy Cross Robotic Camps 5500 Paris Avenue (504) 942-3100 holycrosstigers.com Ages: 4-12

Holy Cross STEM Camp 5500 Paris Avenue (504) 942-3100 holycrosstigers.com Ages: 4-12

Ready, Set, Read!

St. George’s Episcopal School 923 Napoleon Avenue (504) 891-5509 stgnola.org/summer Grades: 1-5

St. Paul’s High School STEM Camp 917 S. Jahncke Street (985) 892-3200 stpauls.com Grades: 4-6

945 Magazine Street (504) 528-1944 nationalww2museum.org Grades: 3-6

945 Magazine Street (504) 528-1944 nationalww2museum.org Grades: 4-7

Tulane PreCollege Programs

200 Broadway Street, Suite 105A (504) 314-7619 summer.tulane.edu Grades: 6-12

Youth Summer CampCity of New Orleans 5420 Franklin Avenue (504) 658-3052 nordc.org/camps Ages: 4-12

PERFORMING ARTS City Park Movement and Art

4300 Dumaine Street (504) 390-7482 cityparkmovementandart.com/summer Ages: 4-18

Dancer’s Pointe Dance Camp 6268 Vicksburg Street (504) 455-4975 dancers-pointe.com Ages: 3.5-8

Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Virtual Summer Jazz Camp

124 Roselyn Park Place (504) 715-9295 louisarmstrongjazzcamp.com Ages: 10-21

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935 Gravier Street (504) 522-0996 nobadance.com Ages: 4-18

Mandeville School of Music and Dance provides students ages 5-14 with a choice of over 40 instrumental, vocal, and dance programs to explore.

St. Martin’s Theatre Camp

River Ridge School of Music & Dance

225 Green Acres Road (504) 736-9913 stmsaints.com/camp Grades: 2-High School

St. Paul’s High School Theater Camps 917 S. Jahncke Street (985) 892-3200 stpauls.com Ages: 9-13

Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts

105 Campbell Avenue (985) 231-0875 laapa.com/camp Ages: 5-14 Dates: July 5-July 29 Rates: $325 Are you ready to have a blast this summer? Join the Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts for a summer of music, dance, and fun. Choose from over 40 instrumental, vocal, dance, and acting programs.

Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts

2020 Dickory Avenue (504) 208-2301 laapa.com/camp Ages: 5-14 Dates: July 5-July 29 Rates: $325.00 Are you ready to have a blast this summer? Join the Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts for a summer of music, dance, and fun. Choose from over 40 instrumental, vocal, dance, and acting programs.

Mandeville School of Music & Dance

105 Campbell Avenue (985) 674-2992 laapa.com/camp Ages: 5-14 Dates: July 5-29 Rates: $325 Summer Music & Dance Camp at the

2020 Dickory Avenue (504) 738-3050 laapa.com/camp Ages: 5-14 Dates: July 5-29 Rates: $325 Summer Music & Dance Camp at the River Ridge School of Music and Dance provides students ages 5-14 with a choice of over 40 instrumental, vocal, and dance programs to explore.

The National WWII Museum’s Bob & Dolores Hope Theater Camp 945 Magazine Street (504) 528-1944 nationalww2museum.org Grades: 5-8

Upturn Arts Camp 1719 Toledano Street (504) 427-1515 upturnarts.org Ages: 4-15

SPECIAL NEEDS Camp Tiger

533 Bolivar Street (251) 300-4447 lsuhsc.edu/orgs/camptiger Ages: 6-15

Kim4Kids Summer Programs 4317 El Dorado Street (504) 517-5437 kim4kidsnola.com Grade: PreK-8

SPORTS, FITNESS AND NUTRITION Brother Martin High School Specialty Camps 4401 Elysian Fields Avenue

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(504) 283-1561 brothermartin.com Ages: Vary

Holy Cross Basketball Camp 5500 Paris Avenue (504) 942-3100 holycrosstigers.com Ages: 4-12

Holy Cross Soccer Camp 5500 Paris Avenue (504) 942-3100 holycrosstigers.com Ages: 4-12

Love Swimming Swim School 5221 S. Front Street (504) 891-4662 loveswimming.com Ages: 6 months-adult

New Orleans JCC Sports Camp

5342 St. Charles Avenue (504) 897-0143 nojcc.org/camp Grades: 3-5 Dates: June 6-July 29 Rates: $285-295 Sports Camp focuses on game fundamentals, skills and rules, as well as sportsmanship and teamwork.

Campers learn basketball, baseball, football, and soccer; play recreational games; and enjoy free swim.

St. Paul’s High School Sports Camps 917 S. Jahncke Street (985) 892-3200 stpauls.com Ages: Boys, 8-14

St. Paul’s High School Specialty Sports Camps 917 S. Jahncke Street (985) 892-3200 stpauls.com Ages: Boys, 8-14

St. Paul’s Episcopal School Little Saints Summer Camp

6249 Canal Boulevard (504) 488-1319 stpauls-lakeview.org Grades: PreK3 and PreK4

Mind + Body/Art Yoga Summer Camp Lolo’s Youth Studio 6107 Magazine Street (415) 786-3317 lolosstudio.com Ages: 5-13

TRADITIONAL Arden Cahill Academy Camp Corral

3101 Wall Boulevard (504) 392-0902 ardencahillacademy.com Ages: 3-14 Dates: May 31-August 5 Rates: $975 There is a “whale of a time” ahead at Arden Cahill Academy Camp Corral.

Campers enjoy horseback riding, swimming, art, theatre, sports, petting farm, archery, and STEAM. Register online today.

Atonement Summer Camp 6500 Riverside Drive (504) 887-0225 alcs.org Grades: PreK-8 Dates: May 31-August 5 Rates: $75 Join us for a summer of fun. We have tons of camp options (cheer, art, basketball, slime, volleyball, cooking, and home ec). We also have a morning-care/after-care option.

Audubon Zoo Summer Camps

6500 Magazine Street (504) 913-0254 audubonnatureinstitute.org/camps Ages: 4-13

Brother Martin High School Crusader Camp 4401 Elysian Fields Avenue (504) 283-1561 brothermartin.com Ages: Boys, 6-12

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Camp Cabrini 400 Moss Street (504) 482-1193 cabrinihigh.com Grades: 1-7

Camp Cricket

University Montessori School 7508 Burthe Street (504) 865-1659 umsnola.org/camp-cricket Ages: 2-3 Dates: June 13-August 19 Rates: $570-840 Camp Cricket is filled with summer fun. The children explore music, create weekly art projects, and play in our beautiful, shaded yard.

Camp Northlake 70104 Wolverine Drive (985) 635-0406 campnorthlake.org Grades: PreK-6

Chapelle High School Acorn & Summer Camp

8800 Veterans Memorial Boulevard (504) 467-3105 chapellesummercamp.com Grades: 1-7

Christian Brothers City Park Summer Camp #8 Friederichs Avenue (504) 486-6770 cbs-no.org Grades: 3-7

Culinary Kids Summer Camp 915 Marigny Avenue (985) 727-5553 culinarykidsns.com Ages: 5-12

Dragon Camp

St. George’s Episcopal School 923 Napoleon Avenue (504) 891-5509 stgnola.org/summer Grades: 1-3

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812 General Pershing Street (504) 896-4500 ebnola.net/history/summer-camp Ages: 2-12

Every Day Away

by Kidcam

7100 St Charles Avenue (877) 454-3226 kidcamcamp.com Ages: 8-14 Dates: June 6-August 5 Rates: $300 At Every Day Away by Kidcam Camp, campers ages 8-14 don’t stay put, they

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Every Holy Cross Day Away Summer Camp 5500 Paris Avenue

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(504) 942-3100 7100 St Charles Avenue holycrosstigers.com (877) 454-3226 Ages: 4-12 kidcamcamp.com Ages: 8-14 Dates: June 6-August 5 Rates: 720 Elise $300Avenue At(504) Every733-0472 Day Away by Kidcam Camp, campers kehoe-france.com ages 8-14 don’t stay put, they get Ages: off campus 8 weeks-14 every years day as they enjoy new destinations and surprising excursions. We don’t just hit the road, we get out of town.

Kehoe-France Camp

Kehoe-France School Summer Camp Northshore 25 Patricia Drive Holy Summer Camp (985) Cross 892-4415 5500 Paris Avenue kehoe-francens.com (504) 942-3100 Ages: 8 weeks–8th grade holycrosstigers.com Ages: 4-12

Kidcam @ Bissonet Country ClubCamp Kehoe-France

5400 Irving Street 720 Elise Avenue (877) 454-3226 (504) 733-0472 kidcamcamp.com kehoe-france.com Ages: 5-13 Ages: 8 weeks-14 years Dates: May 31-August 5 Rates: $144-160 Summer day-camps, action-packed with activities that promote fun, 25fitness, Patriciafriendship, Drive and creativity.

(985) 892-4415 Weekly themes, sports, art, STEM, kehoe-francens.com swimming, & 50 years of camp Ages: 8 weeks–8th grade tradition.

Kehoe-France School Summer Camp Northshore

Kidcam Kidcam@@Bissonet Chappapeela Country Club Sports Park

5400 Irving Street 19325 Hipark Boulevard (877) 454-3226 (877) 454-3226 kidcamcamp.com kidcamcamp.com Ages: 5-13 Ages: 5-13 Dates: May 31-August 5 Dates: May 25-July 29 Rates: $144-160 Rates: $125-140 Summer day-camps, action-packed Summer day-camps, action-packed with activities that promote fun, with activities that promote fun, fitness, friendship, and creativity.

Weekly fitness, friendship, and creativity. themes, sports, art, STEM, swimming, Weekly themes, sports, art, STEM, & 50swimming, years of camp and 50 years of camp tradition. tradition.

Kidcam Kidcam@@Chappapeela City Park Sports 1 Stadium Park Drive 19325 (877)Hipark 454-3226 Boulevard

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(877) 454-3226 kidcamcamp.com Ages: 5-13 Dates: May 25-July 29 Rates: $125-140 Summer day-camps, action-packed with activities that promote fun, fitness, friendship, and creativity.

Weekly themes, sports, art, STEM, swimming, and 50 years of camp tradition.

Kidcam @ City Park

1 Stadium Drive (877) 454-3226 kidcamcamp.com Ages: 5-13 Dates: May 23-August 5 Rates: $185-205 Summer day-camps, action-packed with activities that promote fun, fitness, friendship, and creativity.

Weekly themes, sports, art, STEM, swimming, and 50 years of camp tradition.

Kidcam @ Coquille Park

13505 Hwy. 1085 (877) 454-3226 kidcamcamp.com Ages: 5-13 Dates: May 25-July 29 Rates: $135-150 Summer day-camps, action-packed with activities that promote fun, fitness, friendship, and creativity.

Weekly themes, sports, art, STEM, swimming, and 50 years of camp tradition.

Kidcam @ Faith Lutheran School

300 Colonial Club Drive (877) 454-3226 kidcamcamp.com Ages: 5-13 Dates: TBA Rates: $126-140 Summer day-camps, action-packed with activities that promote fun, fitness, friendship, and creativity.

Weekly themes, sports, art, STEM, swimming, and 50 years of camp tradition.

Kidcam @ First Christian 102 Christian Lane (877) 454-3226

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kidcamcamp.com Ages: 5-13 Dates: May 25-July 29 Rates: $113-125 Summer day-camps, action-packed with activities that promote fun, fitness, friendship, and creativity.

Weekly themes, sports, art, STEM, swimming, and 50 years of camp tradition.

Kidcam @ Pelican Park

63350 Pelican Drive (877) 454-3226 kidcamcamp.com Ages: 5-13 Dates: May 25-July 29 Rates: $135-150 Summer day-camps, action-packed with activities that promote fun, fitness, friendship, and creativity.

Weekly themes, sports, art, STEM, swimming, and 50 years of camp tradition.

Kidcam @ Shrine on Airline

6000 Airline Drive (877) 454-3226 kidcamcamp.com Ages: 5-13 Dates: June 1-August 5 Rates: $135-150 Summer day-camps, action-packed with activities that promote fun, fitness, friendship, and creativity.

Weekly themes, sports, art, STEM, swimming, and 50 years of camp tradition.

Kidcam @ Uptown on Broadway

1100 Broadway Street (877) 454-3226 kidcamcamp.com Ages: 5-7 Dates: May 31-August 5 Rates: $189-210 Summer day-camps, action-packed with activities that promote fun, fitness, friendship, and creativity.

Weekly themes, sports, art, STEM, swimming, and 50 years of camp tradition.

Kidcam @ Woodlake Tennis & Swim Club

82 Sequoia Street (877) 454-3226 kidcamcamp.com Ages: 5-13 Dates: TBA Rates: $144-160 Summer day-camps, action-packed with activities that promote fun, fitness, friendship, and creativity.

Weekly themes, sports, art, STEM, swimming, and 50 years of camp tradition.

Kinder Haus Montessori “Love a Bug” Summer Camp 5201 W. Napoleon Avenue (504) 454-2424 kinderhausmontessori.com Ages: 3-6

Longue Vue House and Gardens 7 Bamboo Road (504) 293-4717 longuevue.com Ages: 5-10

Louisiana Children’s Museum Summer Camp

15 Henry Thomas Drive (504) 523-1357 lcm.org Ages: 4-8 Dates: May 31-August 5 Rates: $275-325 LCM Camp offers fun educational experiences for children ages foureight all summer long. Designed by educators, our camps include structured and supervised exploration indoors and outdoors and themed weeks.

MCA Summer Camp 7027 Milne Boulevard (504) 288-7626 mcacubs.com/camp Grades: Girls, 2-8

Metairie JCC Summer Camp

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Rates: $285-295 JCC camps pack summer days with fun.

Our Metairie campers enjoy a diverse mix of age-appropriate activities, including pool time and swim instruction, plus sports, art, drama, music, science, and yoga.

New Orleans JCC Summer Camp

5342 St. Charles Avenue (504) 897-0143 nojcc.org/camp Ages: 21 months-5th grade Dates: June 6-July 29 Rates: $285-295 JCC camps pack summer days with fun. Campers enjoy a diverse mix of age-appropriate activities, including pool time and swim instruction, plus sports, art, drama, music, cooking, science, and yoga.

Sacred Heart Summer Camp

4301 St. Charles Avenue (504) 269-1230 ashrosary.org/summer Ages: 1-13 Dates: TBA Rates: $280-315 Let your fun shine at Sacred Heart.

Campers will enjoy a variety of festive and fun summer activities and enrichment opportunities, including the return of field trips, water fun, indoor and outdoor games, music, dance, cheer, sports, and visual arts.

SLKF Camp Crusader 1609 Carrollton Avenue (504) 267-9982 slkfschool.com Grades: PK4-7

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School Cardinal Camp 8012 Oak Street (504) 861-3743 saesnola.org Grades: K-5

St. Martin’s George Cottage Summer Camp 225 Green Acres Road (504) 736-9913 stmsaints.com/camp

Ages: 18 months-3 years

St. Martin’s Summer Day Camp 225 Green Acres Road (504) 736-9913 stmsaints.com/camp Ages: 4-13

Summer On The Bayou Camp at Cathedral Montessori

9 Fortress Road (504) 252-4871 cathedralmontessori.org Ages: 3-6, only Cathedral Montessori students

The Children’s Summer House at University Montessori 7508 Burthe Street (504) 865-1659 umsnola.org Ages: 3-7

Ursuline Academy Camp U

2635 State Street (504) 861-9150 uanola.org/camp-u Grades: Girls, toddlers and 3rd-7th grade

YMCA of BelleChasse Summer Camp 8101 Highway 23 (504) 392-9622 ymcaneworleans.org Grades: K-8

YMCA of East Jefferson Summer Camp 691 Riverside Drive (504) 888-9622 ymcaneworleans.org Grades: K-6

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OVERNIGHT CAMPS Academic Recovery Camp Southern Prep Academy 174 Ward Circle (256) 675-6260 southernprepacademy.org Ages: 10-18

Adidas Tennis Camps

University of Southern Mississippi 118 College Drive (800) 944-7112 tenniscamper.com Ages: 8-17

Camp Abbey

77002 KC Camp Road (985) 327-7240 campabbey.org Grades: 2-8

Camp Blue Ridge

355 Playhouse Drive (954) 668-6888 blueridgecamp.com Ages: 5-16 Dates: June 12-July 30 Rates: $900-8,450 Camp Blue Ridge is family owned and operated award winning premier camp on 250 beautiful acres with airconditioned cabins. Campers choose from 55 activities. Special events and all field trips included.

Camp Cedar Cliff 5 Porters Cove Road (828) 450-3331 campcedarcliff.org Grades: K-10

Camp Eagle

6424 Hackberry Road (830) 683-3219 campeagle.org Grades: 1-12

Camp Hardtner

2393 Camp Hardtner Road (318) 765-3794 camphardtner.org Grades: 2-High School Graduate

Camp Istrouma

25975 Greenwell Springs Road (225) 261-2089 campistrouma.com Ages: 7-17 Dates: May 30-July 29 Rates: $420 Camp Istrouma is a Christian overnight summer camp. Our campers spend the week enjoying the outdoors and participating in a variety of activities, all while learning more about Jesus.

Camp Marydale

Girl Scouts Louisiana East 10317 Cr-232 (225) 635-3112 gsle.org Grades: 1-12 Dates: June 5-July 22 Rates: $295-445 weekly When you sign up for camp, you sign up for the adventure of a lifetime as you learn new skills, practice your favorite ones, and make new friends. You can choose “Sampler Camp” and get the chance to swim, ride a horse, boat in the lake, and cook over a campfire, or you can choose “Horse” Camp for a horse-focused session.

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Camp NakaNawa

1084 Camp Nakanawa Road (931) 277-3711 campnakanawa.com Grades: Girls, 3-12

Camp Stanislaus 518 Esplanade Avenue (228) 467-9057 campstanislaus.com Ages: 8-15

Camp Stanislaus 304 S. Beach Boulevard (228) 467-9057 campstanislaus.com Ages: 8-15

Camp Timberlake 707 Dink Cannon Road (828) 666-9876 camptimberlake.com Ages: 6-16

Camp Woodmont 381 Moonlight Drive (423) 472-6070 campwoodmont.com Ages: 6-14

Charis Hills Camp

Charis Hills 498 Faulkner Road (940) 964-2145 charishills.org Ages: 7-18 Dates: June 12-July 30 Rates: $1,850 per session Charis Hills is a Christian residential, recreational, and educational summer camp serving campers 7-18 with HF autism and other learning differences.

Campers “play with a purpose.”

Cub Creek Science and Animal Camp Cub Creek Science Camp 16795 State Route East (573) 458-2125 cubcreeksciencecamp.com Ages: 7-17

Ferncliff Camp 1720 Ferncliff Road (501) 821-3063 ferncliff.org Grades: 1-12

LSU Soccer Camps LSU Soccer LSU Soccer Stadium (225) 578-2539 lsusports.net Ages: 4-18

Rockbrook Camp for Girls 3460 Greenville Highway (828) 884-6151 rockbrookcamp.com Grades: 1-8

SAS Summer Camp

St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School 290 Quintard Road (931) 463-2119 sasweb.org/summer Ages: 11-14

Southern Survival Camp Southern Prep Academy 174 Ward Circle (256) 675-6260 southernprepacademy.org Ages: 10-18

The Children’s Summer House

7508 Burthe Street (504) 865-1659 umsnola.org Ages: 3-7 Dates: June 13-August 19 Rates: $492-783 The Children’s Summer House is a fun-filled summer camp. The children play in our beautiful, shaded yard, create weekly art projects, explore music, and work in our Montessori classroom.

Twin Lakes Summer Camp

Twin Lakes Summer Camp & Conference Center 155 Milner Road (601) 845-6858 Ages: 5-15 Dates: June 6-July 23 Rates: $425-615 Twin Lakes Summer Camp provides a fun, safe, outdoor environment, grounded in Biblical teaching. Campers participate in exciting activities like horses, waterfront, ziplining and much more.

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What Type of Camp Should Your Child Attend?

By Sandi Schwartz When we were kids, life was simpler.

Many of us just hung around the house during the summer and played with neighborhood friends or maybe attended a local day camp sponsored by our school or city.

1. How would you best describe your child?

Well, nowadays there are camps for everything you can imagine! It can be quite confusing, and even stressful, trying to find the right camp for our kids. Sometimes we even have to choose different camps for each child based on their interests.

2. What is your child’s favorite subject in school?

Finding the best camp is essential for our children’s comfort and growth. Camps can offer them experiences and tools to go out in the world and discover who they are and what they want to become.

3. What is your child’s favorite activity after school?

A child can only truly grow if given the freedom and chance to gain confidence by exploring new ideas and activities, and eventually finding their passion.

If you are struggling to find the right camp for your child this summer, take this fun and easy quiz. You’ll be able to discover which type of camp is the best fit for your child.

Only choose one answer.

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A. Artistic B. Athletic C. Brainy D. Adventurous

A. Music B. Physical education C. Math or science D. My child likes a variety of classes

A. Music lessons B. Playing a sport C. Robotics or science club D. Participating in a bunch of different activities with friends

4. Which type of birthday party would your child most likely choose?

A. Dance party B. Indoor soccer or gymnastics C. Science museum D. Every year it’s different

5. What does your child usually

do on weekends?

A. Goes to theater rehearsal B. Has a game C. Competes in a robotics or math tournament D. Mixes it up with bike rides, art projects, and shooting hoops

6. What is your child’s favorite role in a group project?

A. Presenter B. Collaborator C. Researcher D. Fills in wherever needed

7. What’s your child’s favorite rainy day activity?

A. Listening to music B. Running around the house C. Playing a video game D. Inviting a friend over to hang out

8. Which would be your child’s dream vacation?

A. Seeing Broadway shows in New York City B. Touring sports stadiums around the country C. Visiting science museums D. Doing something different every day, including hiking, playing on the beach, and amusement parks

9. What would your child hope to achieve at summer camp?

A. Starring in a musical B. Being team captain C. Creating an app D. Trying new things

10. What does your child want to be when he/she grows up?

A. Movie star B. Coach C. Engineer D. No clue Tally up your answers and match the letter you mostly chose to the type of camp below.

A. Creative/ Performing Arts Camps Specialty art and musical theater camps focus specifically on the arts. Some may offer a variety of art forms to choose from, such as pottery, woodworking, painting, and photography. Others

focus solely on one type of art, such as sewing camp or band camp. Musical theater camps are quite popular and typically showcase a production after a few weeks of rehearsals. Art camps come in all lengths and locations. You can sign your child up for a one-week-long art camp at your local recreational center or find multi-week overnight art camps where they can truly hone their craft.

B. Sports Camps Sports camps usually consist of only one sport that a child plays throughout the day. The main goal is for participants to improve their skills by focusing extensively on a sport they love.

Depending on where you live, you can find all types of sports camps like tennis, golf, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, or gymnastics. It is also a way for your child to try a new sport or something only offered during the summer, such as surfing and sailing.

C. Science/Tech Camps If your child loves to code, build, and tinker, then a tech camp may be the right fit. These types of camps make learning about science and technology fun and exciting for kids. They also provide an opportunity for kids to dive deeper into a subject they love, such as working on a science experiment, designing a website, or programming a robot. You can find science and tech camps through local schools, colleges, and museums.

D. Traditional Camps Traditional camps are what you think of when you envision summer camp– canoeing, hiking, archery, relay races, swim lessons, and crafts. They can be considered “jack-of-all-trades” camps because they offer all types of activities for children to try. If your child enjoys exploring and experiencing new things and has not yet found one specific activity that they are passionate about, then a traditional camp is a wonderful choice.

They are very common and can be found all over. Some are day camps, while others are overnight experiences where your kids can also learn more independence skills. Overnight camps also offer a more rustic, outdoorsy experience with campouts, cabins, campfires, and activities on the lake.

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How to Handle the Summer Camp Questions in the Pandemic Era

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Children make cherished memories at summer camp, where many youngsters first discover passions and hobbies they will enjoy for the rest of their lives.

Summer 2020 was a camp season unlike any other. Some camps closed their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while others downsized their offerings in an effort to keep campers safe while still providing them with a much-needed outlet.

As the 2022 summer camp season approaches, parents may be a little less hesitant about sending their children to camp than they were two years ago.

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has helped millions of people return to some semblance of normalcy, and that rollout has put summer camp back in play for families.

Choosing a summer camp is not always so easy, and it might be especially tricky as the world slowly emerges from the pandemic. The following are some tips for parents as they consider if camp is a good idea this summer.

CONSIDER YOUR COMFORT LEVEL

It’s understandable if parents are hesitant about sending their youngsters to camp this summer. In fact, some camps may still be closed while others may only offer limited day camps this summer.

Parents should consider their comfort levels before enrolling children in camp.

Vaccines have proven effective, but COVID-19 hasn’t gone away. Parents can ask themselves how comfortable they are sending children to camp, and if they’re hesitant to do so, they can explore their alternatives.

ASK CHILDREN IF THEY WANT TO GO TO CAMP

Everyone is experiencing some measure of pandemic-related burnout, and that includes our children. Children may be sick of wearing masks at school all day

(for those still under mandate), and even if they have loved camp in the past, they may not be looking forward to attending a camp that requires campers to wear masks all day. However, there are camps who have dropped their mask mandates for the summer.

Other children might not be experiencing such burnout and may see camp as a way to quell boredom at a time when boredom has seemingly lingered over every day.

Either way, solicit your child’s input and let them know their feelings matter regardless of which side of the fence they’re on.

INQUIRE ABOUT CAMP SAFETY PROTOCOLS

When researching summer camps, ask about the safety protocols each camp will have in place. Will masks be mandatory for both campers and staff?

How much direct interaction will campers have with each other? Have staff members been vaccinated? What measures are being taken to keep children safe? Camps should have detailed protocols and share those protocols with parents upon request.

It’s important to stay up to date with what the camp safety protocols will be regarding COVID-19. The rules have been changing, so stay in contact with your child’s chosen camp so you are also aware of how these changes will affect the camp and campers.

ASK ABOUT ALTERNATIVES

If parents and/or children are hesitant about attending camp in person, ask camp officials if there will be any virtual events or programs this summer. Some camps may be organizing activities like craft projects online, and that can help children overcome the boredom of being stuck at home all summer.

Some summer camps may not be fully back to normal, but families won’t have to go without access to summer camps this year.

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