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MBS Camp Director Jett Riggs & ELC Director Heidi Bock Registration before April 1: $25/child or $40/family Registration after April 1: $35/child or $50/family 6 week–4 years-old campers (entering PK4) call ELC #504-455-7635 4/5 years-old (entering Kindergarten)–12 years-old Call MBS #504-887-0533

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MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR CHILD’S SUMMER BREAK is on many parents’ minds this time of year, when summer camps begin announcing their dates and accepting registrations. Gambit has made finding the right camp for your child easier with this compendium of camps ranging from those that offer a range of activities each day to those specializing in art, science, sports, theater, dance, music, robotics, photography — and almost every other subject that interests your child. The guide is arranged by type of camp.

Here’s to a great summer adventure.

ductions, a laptop lounge, game room, fishing, archery, academic enrichment and a water slide.

Brother Martin Crusader Camp 4401 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 283-1561; www.brothermartin.com Ages: 6-12 years old, boys Dates: May 27-July 5 Cost: $150 per week Activities include sports, art, reading, games, computers, swimming movies and field trips. Specialty camps in baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer and wrestling also are available.

Fees, dates and ages of campers vary for each camp.

Camp Cabrini 1400 Moss St., (504) 482-1193; www.cabrinihigh.com/ camp Ages: First- through seventh-graders, coed Dates: May 27-June 28 Cost: $150 per week The camp offers a variety of activities, including swimming, fishing, sewing, cooking, STEM, volleyball, basketball, dance, cheerleading, softball, kickball,

movies, water play, soccer and special activities or field trips on Friday.

Camp Cricket at University Montessori School 7508 Burthe St., (504) 865-1659; www.umsnola.org Ages: 2-3 years old, coed Dates: June 10-Aug. 16 Cost: N/A The camp uses nature as an inspiration for exploring art, music, outdoor play and other activities in a Montessori environment.

Camp Northlake 70104 Wolverine Drive, Covington, (985) 635-0400; www.campnorthlake.org Ages: Kindergarteners through sixth-graders, coed Dates: May 27-July 26 Cost: $185 per week The nondenominational Christian camp features swimming, arts and crafts, video games, weekly field trips, water slides, special themes, a gym and a playground.

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Academy of Our Lady Summer Camp 5501 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, (504) 341-6217; www.theacademyofourlady.org Ages: 3-12 years old, coed Dates: June 3-28, July 8-26 Cost: $125 per week Games, arts and crafts, drama, music and swimming are among activities offered at the camp.

Academy of the Sacred Heart 4521 St. Charles Ave., (504) 269-1230; www.ashrosary.org/summer Ages: 1-13 years old, coed Dates: Vary by program Cost: $225-$275 per week There are a range of programs, including a theater camp and Jump Start program. Activities include arts, sports, water fun, math, cheerleading, dance, music, cooking, fitness, yoga and sports. Extended care is available.

Alice Birney Summer Camp Alice Birney Elementary School, 4829

Hastings St., Metairie, (504) 885-1044; www.birney.jpschools.org Ages: 4-10 years old, coed Dates: June 3-July 26 Cost: $60 per week There are themed activities, weekly field trips, guest speakers, crafts, outdoor activities, water days and more at this camp. Extended care is available.

Archbishop Rummel Day Camp 1901 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 8345592; www.rummelraiders.com Ages: 5-12 years old, coed Dates: May 27-July 12 Cost: Varies There are indoor games, sports, arts and crafts, swimming, field trips and other activities.

Arden Cahill Academy Camp Corral 3101 Wall Blvd., Gretna, (504) 392-0902; www.ardencahillacademy.com Ages: 3-14 years old, coed Dates: May 28-Aug. 2 Cost: $190 per week, $850 per session Attractions at the five-week sessions include a petting farm, horseback riding, swimming, art, sports, theater pro-

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Camp Trinity 1315 Jackson Ave., (504) 579-9664; www.trinitynola.org/page/school-life/ camp-trinity Ages: 18 months-14 years old, coed Dates: June 3-28, July 29-Aug. 14 Cost: Varies The camp has more than 30 offerings from which campers can choose, including robotics, computer coding, theater, ballet, basketball, cheerleading, football, movies, LEGO bots, science, art, music, rocketry, STEM, cooking, model building, writing and more.

Carousel Preschool 3720 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 454-8844; www.carouselpreschool.net Ages: 1-6 years old, coed Dates: June 3-Aug. 14 Cost: $175 per week There are pony rides, a water slide, a bounce house, petting zoo, visits from a magician, soccer, gymnastics, dance, puppet shows, crafts and more.

Christian Brothers School — Little Falcons Summer Camp 4600 Canal St., (504) 517-6628; www.cbsno.org/cbs-summer-camp Ages: 4 years old-second-graders, coed Dates: June 10-July 19 Cost: $340 for two-week session The recreational day camp offers three two-week sessions. Activities include field trips, inflatable structures, water games, indoor and outdoor games, STEM, arts, music and more. Extended care is available.

Christian Brothers Summer Camp 8 Frederichs Ave., (504) 486-6770; www. cbs-no.org/cbs-summer-camp Ages: Third- through seventh-graders, coed Dates: June 10-July 19 Cost: N/A There’s zip-lining, bowling, movies, field trips, sports clinics, water play, musical guests, app development, drama, art, archery, field hockey and more.

City Park Movement and Art 4300 Dumaine St., (504) 390-7482; www. cityparkmovementandart.com Ages: 7-15 years old, coed Dates: May 28-July 26 Cost: $250-$450 One-week and two-week sessions are offered. Campers will learn about STEAM, sewing and textiles, musical theater, dance production and more.

Middle and high school students can learn the art of photography at specialized camps at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art.

Club Audubon 428 Broadway St., (504) 324-7100; www. auduboncharter.com Ages: 4-10 years old, coed Dates: June 10-July 19 Cost: $450 per session There are two sessions (June 10-28 and July 1-19) offering art, field trips, science, sports, water play and other activities.

Conquering Word Summer Camp and Enrichment 812 Avenue F, Marrero, (504) 328-2273; www.conqueringwordchristianacademy.org Ages: 5-13 years old, coed Dates: June 3-July 26 Cost: $85 per week There are enrichment programs in math and English language arts, as well as a basketball camp (for 5- to 17-year-olds),

field trips, arts and crafts and other activities.

Dominicamp St. Mary’s Dominican High School, 7701 Walmsley Ave., (504) 865-9401, ext. 5004; www.stmarysdominican.org Ages: Fifth- through ninth-graders, girls Dates: June 3-21 Cost: $220 per week, $435 two weeks, $620 three weeks Activities include cooking, jewelry making, dance, “Mathmania,” “Domini-tectives,” technology, drama and Science Quest.

Dragon Camp at St. George’s Episcopal School 923 Napoleon Ave., (504) 891-5509; www.stgeorgesepiscopal.com Ages: 1 year olds through secondgraders, coed

Dates: June 10-28, July 8-26 Cost: Varies by schedule Campers participate in small-group and whole group activities, including art, music, storytelling, music, movement, water play and more.

East Jefferson YMCA 6691 Riverside Drive, Metairie, (504) 888-9622; www.ymcaneworleans.org/ youthdev/summer-camp Ages: Kindergarteners through sixth-graders, coed, leaders camp: seventh- through tenth-graders, coed Dates: May 28-Aug. 2 Cost: $180, $135 for members (before Feb. 28), $185, $140 for members (after Feb. 28) The camp offers arts, physical education, relationship-building activities, mindfulness training, swimming, field trips and other activities.

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waterslide, tennis, arts and crafts and other activities as well as weekly field trips to locations such as a water park, global wildlife center, bowling, the zoo and more.

Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses’ Summer Courtyard Camp 820 St. Louis St., (504) 274-0751; www. hgghh.org/childrens-programs-3/ summer-camp Ages: 7-12, coed Dates: Aug. 5-9 Cost: $350, $300 for museum members Campers learn about life in 19th-century New Orleans through crafts, games, exploring the museums, cooking using 19th-century techniques, writing and performing scripts and other activities.

Holy Cross Summer Camp 5500 Paris Ave., (504) 942-3100; www. holycrosstigers.com/apps/pages/summercamp

Ages: 4-12 years old, coed Dates: June 3-July 12 Cost: $195 per week, $500 for three weeks Clinics and workshops include math, reading, science, computer skills, art, music, karate, wrestling, football, basketball, baseball, soccer, cheerleading, dance and drama. There also are weekly field trips for 6- to 12-year-olds and water activities. Extended care is included in tuition.

Jefferson Parish Parks & Recreation Camps Mike Miley Playground, 6716 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie; Girard Playground, 5300 Irving St., Metairie; Little Farms Playground, 10301 S. Park St., River Ridge; Jefferson Playground, 4100 South Drive, Jefferson; (504) 736-6999; www.jprd.org Ages: 3-13 years old, coed Dates: June 3-28; July 8-Aug. 2

Cost: $325 per four-week session There are two four-week camp sessions offering games, field trips, indoor and outdoor activities, arts and crafts and more.

JCC Summer Camps (Metairie) 3747 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 887-5158; www.nojcc.org Ages: 3 years old through eighthgraders, coed Dates: June 3-July 26 Cost: $130-$325 per week Activities include swimming, art, music, drama, cooking, science, sports, field trips and more. Campers in sixth through eighth grades can choose from tennis, STEM, culinary arts, adventure trips, fitness, wizardry and crime scene activities. Extended care is available.

JCC Summer Camps (Uptown) 5342 St. Charles Ave., (504) 897-0143; www.nojcc.org

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Franco’s Summer Camp 100 Bon Temps Roule, Mandeville, (985) 792-0205; www.francosmandeville.com/ programs/kids/summer-camp Ages: 5-14 years old, coed Dates: May 27-Aug. 8 Cost: $249 per week, $229 for Franco’s members The camp includes swimming lessons, a

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Cost: $1,450-$1,810 The program includes swimming daily, tennis, field sports, ceramics, archery, arts and crafts, computers and field trips.

Kidcam Every Day Away Camp New Orleans City Park, 1 Stadium Drive; 1100 Broadway St., (877) 454-3226; www. kidcamcamp.com/new-orleans Ages: Third- through eighthgraders, coed Dates: June 3-Aug. 2 Cost: $285 per week The camp features daily field trips to escape rooms, water parks, archery ranges, the Contemporary Art Center, go-cart parks, beaches, City Park and the Audubon zoo. Extended care is available.

Kidcam Summer Camp — City Park New Orleans City Park, 1 Stadium Drive, (877) 454-3226; www.kidcamcamp.com Ages: 5-13 years old, coed Dates: May 20-Aug. 2 Cost: $190 per week The itinerary for the camp includes weekly themes, sports, adventure, Storyland, playgrounds, amusement park rides, water play and field trips.

Extended care is available.

Kidcam Summer Camps — Covington/Mandeville Coquille Recreation Center, 13505 Highway 1085, Covington; Pelican Park, 63350 Pelican Drive, Mandeville, (877) 454-3226; www.kidcamcamp.com Ages: 5-13 years old, coed Dates: May 28-Aug. 2 Cost: $140 per week There are weekly themes and field trips as well as fitness activities, sports, art, STEM, water play and more. Extended care is available.

Kidcam Summer Camp — Destrehan Jerusalem Shriner, 1940 Ormond Blvd., Destrehan; (877) 454-3226; www.kidcamcamp.com Ages: 5-13, coed Dates: May 28-Aug. 2 Cost: $135 per week There are weekly themes, and campers can choose from activities ranging from sports, arts, STEM, water play and more. There also are weekly field trips.

Extended care is available.

Kidcam Summer Camp — Hammond Chappapeela Sports Park, 19325 Hipark Blvd., Hammond; (877) 454-3226;

www.kidcamcamp.com Ages: 5-13 years old, coed Dates: May 28-Aug. 2 Cost: $130 per week There are weekly themes, and campers can choose from activities ranging from sports, arts, STEM, water play and more. There also are weekly field trips.

Extended care is available.

Kidcam Summer Camps — Kenner/Metairie Woodlake Swim Club, 82 Sequoia St., Kenner; Bissonet Country Club, 5400 Irving St., Metairie; Shrine on Airline, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, (877) 454-3226; www.kidcamcamp.com Ages: 5-13 years old Dates: May 28-Aug. 2 Cost: $150 per week PAGE 10

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Ages: 21 months old through eighth-graders, coed Dates: June 3-July 26 Cost: $130-$325 per week The camp offers swimming, art, music, drama, cooking, science and sports, field trips, overnight events and more.

Campers in sixth-eighth grades can choose tennis, STEM, culinary arts, adventure trips, fitness, crime scene science, wizardry and other topics.

Extended care is available.

Jumpin’ for Joy St. Mary’s Dominican High School, 7701 Walmsley Ave., (504) 865-9401, ext. 5004; www.stmarysdominican.org/general/ summer-programs/ Ages: Second- through fifthgraders, girls Dates: June 3-21 Cost: $175 per week, $265 two weeks, $375 three weeks Activities include arts and crafts, cheerleading, music and more.

Kehoe-France Summer Camp 720 Elise Ave., Metairie, (504) 733-0472; www.kehoe-france.com Ages: 8 weeks-13 years old Dates: June 10-Aug. 2

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The activities scheduled at the various camps vary slightly, but they offer indoor and outdoor activities, including swimming, tennis, arts and crafts, games, field trips, science and more.

Extended care is available.

Kidcam Summer Camp — Riverside Riverside Academy, 312 Railroad Ave., Reserve, (877) 454-3226; www.kidcamcamp.com Ages: 5-13 years old, coed Dates: May 28-July 26 Cost: $130 per week There are weekly themes and weekly field trips. Activities include sports, arts, STEM, swimming and more. Extended care is available.

Kidcam Summer Camp — Slidell First Christian Church, 102 Christian Lane, Slidell, (877) 454-3226; www.kidcamcamp.com Ages: 5-13 years old, coed Dates: May 28-Aug. 2 Cost: $110 per week There are weekly themes and field trips as well as fitness activities, sports, art, STEM, water play and more. Extended care is available.

Kidsports Camp Ochsner Fitness Center, 1200 S. Clear-

view Parkway., Harahan, (504) 733-1200; www.ochsnerfitness.com Ages: 3-12 years old, coed Dates: May 13-Aug. 12 Cost: $165 (until May 12) The camp has a two-story Adventure Challenge maze, a pirate ship playground, a Spacewalk, swimming pools.

Campers also go on field trips, ride ponies, do arts and crafts, attend magic shows and more.

Kuumba Institute Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac.org Ages: 6-16 years old, coed Dates: June 3-July 19 Cost: $450 Campers can take classes in African drumming, dance, drama, photography, poetry and visual arts.

Little Red Schoolhouse of Metairie 2055 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 8387979; www.lrshofmetairie.com Ages: 3-6 years old, coed Dates: June 3-28, July 8-Aug. 2, Aug. 5-16 Cost: $730-$955 sessions I and II, $365$480 session III Activities include special guests, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, indoor and outdoor play, a games and more.

Extended care is available.

Little Saints Summer Camp St. Paul’s Espiscopal School, 6249 Canal Blvd., (504) 488-1319; www.stpauls-lakeview.org Ages: 3-5 years old, coed Dates: June 3-28, July 8-19 Cost: $540 per two-week session Water play, studio art projects, petting zoos, puppet shows, science

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Prime Step I & II Summer Camp 4820 Wabash St., Metairie, (504) 7802444; 3301 Florida Ave., Kenner, (504) 469-6800; www.primestepdaycare.com Ages: 3-7 years old, coed Dates: June 3-Aug. 2 Cost: $170 per week There are weekly field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, sports, field days, pizza parties, sno-balls, clowns and more.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School Cardinal Camp 8012 Oak St., (504) 861-3743; www. saesnola.org Ages: Kindergarteners- through fifth-graders, coed Dates: June 3-28 Cost: $235 per week (before March 16), $250 per week (before June 2), $260 per week (June 3 and later) The camps include sports, art, science, water play, reading, weekly field trips, games and pizza parties.

St. Augustine’s Pre-School Day of Discovery Summer Camp 3412 Haring Road, Metairie, (504) 8874801; www.staugustinesdayschool. weebly.com Ages: 2-6 years old, coed Dates: June 10-July 26 Cost: $75 per week half day, $125 per week full day Activities include music, arts and crafts, cooking, picnics, movies, water play, games and more.

St. Cletus Summer Camp 3610 Claire Ave., Gretna, (504) 366-3538; www.stcletus.com Ages: 5-13 years old, coed Dates: June 3-July 12 Cost: $125 per week Swimming and weekly field trips are among activities at the camp. It also is open to 3- and 4-year-olds who are registered at St. Cletus.

St. Louis King of France Camp Crusader 1600 Lake Ave., Metairie, (504) 833-8224; www.slkfschool.com/camp-crusader Ages: 4 years old through seventhgraders, coed Dates: May 28-July 26 Cost: $165 per week There are age-appropriate activity centers, art projects, STEM classes,

Horses can inspire such wonderful qualities in children such as compassion, love, responsibility, sensitivity to others, pride in accomplishments and a desire to set and reach goals. If these are qualities you seek for your child, then Equest Farm’s summer camp is for you.

Each Camp Day will typically consist of the following: A one hour long group lesson focusing on English hunter/jumper riding Instruction on basic horsemanship/horse care Arts and crafts Games on horseback Activities related to the daily theme

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experiments, music, games, soccer, painting and sculpting are among the activities offered.

Lusher Arts & Innovation Camp 5624 Freret St., (504) 304-3960; www.lusherartsandinnovation.com Ages: Second- through ninthgraders, coed Dates: June 3-14 Cost: $500-$550 A wide range of activities are offered, including art, claymation, computer coding, creative writing, dance, design, drums, film, guitar, karate, photography, robotics and more. Extended care is available.

Memorial Baptist Summer Camp 5701 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 887-0533; www.mbsmetairie.org Ages: 6 weeks-12 years old, coed Dates: June 3-Aug. 2 Cost: $140 per week with a threeweek minimum Early Learning Center campers will play on the Tumble Bus and participate in crafts and indoor and outdoor activities, while older children’s activities include weekly field trips, swimming, trampolines, games, movies, sports and more.

Mount Carmel Academy Summer Camp 7027 Milne Blvd., (504) 288-7626; www.mcacubs.com/camp Ages: Second- through eighthgraders, girls Dates: June 3-28 Cost: $80-$105 per week Campers can pick from a diverse selection of classes including art, science, dance, athletics, cheerleading, cooking, fashion, acting and more.

Newman Summer Day Camp Isidore Newman School, 1903 Jefferson Ave., (504) 896-6297; www.newmansummer.com Ages: Prekindergarteners through sixth-graders, coed Dates: June 3-28, July 8-26 Cost: $399 weekly (third- through sixth-graders only), $1,410 session one, $1,057 session two Campers get to design each day of their camp, choosing from animation, art, computer coding, cooking, dance, drama, makerspace, music, photography, robotics, science, sports, swimming, video production and more.

NORDC Summer Camps Various locations, (504) 658-3052 or (504) 658-3049; www.nordc.org/ activities/summer-camp Ages: 4-15 years old, coed Dates: June 3-July 26 Cost: Free-$30 per week The New Orleans Recreation Development Commission operates the camp, which offers dance, theater, arts, athletics, fitness and more.

Our Lady of Lourdes Summer Day Camp 345 Westchester Blvd., Slidell, (985) 6433230; www.ollonline.com Ages: 4-12 years old, coed Dates: May 28-Aug. 2 Cost: $115-$125 per week There are field trips to rock climbing, bowling, swimming and more, plus

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sports, water play, movement, story time, technology, literacy, swimming and other water activities. Extended care is available.

St. Martin’s George Cottage Summer Camp St. Martin’s Espiscopal School, 225 Green Acres Road, Metairie, (504) 7369925; www.stmsaints.com/summer Ages: 18 months-3 years old, coed Dates: June 3-July 26, Discovery Week July 29-Aug. 2 Cost: $565 per two-week session, Discovery Week $285 Activities include Kindermusic, movement classes, yoga, soccer, water play, Porta-Puppet Players visits, special musical guests and more. Children as young as eight weeks who currently are enrolled in the George Cottage may attend camp.

St. Martin’s Summer Day Camp St. Martin’s Espiscopal School, 225 Green Acres Road, Metairie, (504) 7369925; www.stmsaints.com/summer Ages: 4-13 years old, coed

Dates: June 3-July 26, Discovery Week July 29-Aug. 2 Cost: $495 per two-week session, Discovery Week $300 There are swimming lessions, a carnival, color war, water play, special guests, yoga, Zumba Jr., scuba, sports, arts, drama, games, woodworking, cooking, chess and movie-making.

Extended care is available.

St. Mary Magdalen Cougar Camp 6421 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, (504) 7331433; www.smmcougars.org Ages: Prekindergarteners- through seventh-graders, coed Dates: June 3-July 26 Cost: $1,100 for eight weeks Weekly activities include swimming, karate, bowling, skating, art, computer, movies and plays. Daily and weekly rates are available.

St. Paul’s Adventure Camp St. Paul’s Episcopal School, 6249 Canal Blvd., (504) 488-1319; www.stpauls-lakeview.org Ages: 4-12 years old, coed Dates: June 3-28, July 8-26 Cost: $575 for two weeks There are field trips, swimming, movies, arts and crafts, golf and technology activities.

Summer at McGehee for Boys and Girls Louise S. McGehee School, 2343 Prytania St., (504) 250-7465; www.mcgeheeschool.com/page/summer Ages: Prekindergarteners through sixth-graders, coed; counselors-in-training, seventh- and eighth-graders, coed Dates: June 10-28, July 8-26 Cost: $250 per week Campers customize their schedules and participate in weekly themes, field trips, water play and dress-up days.

Counselors in training learn leadership skills and act as camp photographers and videographers.

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at Atonement in Metairie A FUN and affordable option for your family Campers learn about acting and stage production at the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation Theater Camp at the National World War II Museum. for the arts; and Camp of Champions for athletes.

YMCA of Belle Chasse 8101 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, (504) 392-9622; www.ymcaneworleans.org/ youthdev/summer-camp Ages: Kindergarteners through10th-graders, coed Dates: May 28-Aug. 2 Cost: Varies The camp offers field trips, swimming and weekly themed activities.

YMCA of Buras 36342 Highway 11, Buras, (504) 564-0591; www.ymcaneworleans.org Ages: 3-12 years old, coed Dates: May 28-Aug. 3 Cost: Varies The camp features field trips, swimming and weekly themed activities.

YMCA of Port Sulphur 278 Civic Drive, Port Sulphur, (504) 5640911; www.ymcaneworleans.org Ages: 3-12 years old, coed Dates: May 28-Aug. 3 Cost: Varies The camp features field trips, swimming and weekly themed activities.

YMCA West St. Tammany 71256 Francis Road, Covington, (985) 893-9622; www.ymcaneworleans.org Ages: Kindergarteners- through sixth-graders, coed; Seventh- through 10th-graders (Leaders Camp), coed Dates: May 28-Aug. 2 Cost: Varies The camp features field trips, swimming and weekly themed activities.

Camps for kids in PreK-6th grade run June – July | Sports AND hobby camps More information: www.alcs.org | 504-887-0225 | churchoffice@alcs.org *you do not have to attend the school or church to register for camp

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Summer Camp at Atonement Atonement Lutheran Church and School, 6500 Riverside Drive, Metairie, (504) 8870225; www.alcs.org Ages: Kindergarteners through fifth-graders, coed Dates: June 3-July 26 Cost: $50-$95 per week There are sports and hobby camps, including art, cooking, basketball, soccer, volleyball, cheerleading, technology, STEAM and more. Extended care is available.

Therapeutic Learning Center 3329 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 5657300; www.tlcnola.com/camp Ages: 3-12 years old, coed Dates: June 3-28, July 8-Aug. 2 Therapeutic sensory-based activities are the specialty of the camp, which focuses on social skills, visual motor/ handwriting, speech and language, communication skills, fine motor skills, STEM-based activities and sensory play.

University of New Orleans Summer Day Camp UNO Recreation & Fitness Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 280-6009; www.ris.uno.edu Age: 5-11 years old, coed Dates: June 3-28, July 8-Aug. 2 Cost: $675 per four-week session Sports, swimming, games, field trips, art, drama and a talent show are highlights of the camp. Swimming lessons are available for an additional fee.

Ursuline Academy Camp U 2635 State St., (504) 861-9150; www.uanola.org Ages: 3 years old through eighth-graders, girls Dates: June 3-7, June 10-21, July 10-28 Cost: N/A Camp U offers three camp styles that girls can mix and match: Camp Invention, a STEM camp; Camp Create

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(225) 654-9306; www.skibennetts.com Ages: 8 years old and up, coed Dates: February through October Cost: $795 per week (includes room and board) Counselors teach and coach towed water sports including skiing, wakeboarding and inflatables at levels from beginner to competitive.

Camp Abbey Summer Camp 77002 KC Camp Road, Covington, (985) 327-7240; www.campabbey.org Ages: Third- through ninth-graders, girls and boys Dates: June 2-29, boys’ camp; June 30July 27, girls’ camp Cost: $409 per week The weeklong sleepover camp offers arts and crafts, archery, boating, swimming, hiking, sports, camping, prayer, Mass and more.

Camp Lantern Creek 4045 N. FM 1486, Montgomery, Texas, (936) 597-8225; www.camplanterncreek.com Ages: 7-17 years old, girls Dates: June 16-July 21 Cost: $2,400 for two-week session, $1,400 for one-week session Girls at this sleep-away camp learn to support each other and forge new friendships, and can select from activities including sewing and soft sculpting, building a fire, changing a tire, knitting, fine arts, theater, singing, dancing, sports, canoeing, archery, crafts, swimming, paddleboarding and more.

Camp Stanislaus St. Stanislaus School, 304 S. Beach Blvd., Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, (228) 467-9057; wwwcampstanislaus.com Ages: 8-15 years old, coed Dates: June 9-July 12 Cost: $360 per week for day camp, $775 per week for resident camp, $2,875 for four-week resident camp The camp combines recreation and learning activities. Weekly activities include sailing, water-skiing and fishing. Other activities include archery, baseball, basketball, football, dodge ball, volleyball, tennis, arts and crafts,

swimming, marine biology, canoeing, weightlifting, theater, Frisbee and more.

Equest Farm 1001 Filmore Ave., (504) 483-9398; www.equestfarm.com Ages: 6 years and older, coed Dates: June 3-Aug. 9 Cost: $350 per week The weekly sessions teach children about basic horsemanship and horse care, and there’s a weekly group lesson focusing on English hunter/jumper riding. There also are games on horseback, arts and crafts and daily themed activities. Extended care is available.

Girl Scout Camp Marydale 10317 CR-232, St. Francisville, (225) 635-3112; www.gsle.org/en/ resident-camp.html Ages: First- through 12th-graders, girls Dates: June 2-July 6 Cost: $100-$410 The 400-acre camp has an equestrian program, archery, a low-ropes course, hiking trails, swimming pool, canoeing, arts and crafts and other activities.

Girl Scout Resident Camp Whispering Pines 56535 Highway 1054, Independence, (225) 635-3112; www.gsle.org/en/camp/ resident-camp.html Ages: First- through 12th-graders, girls Dates: June 2-July 6 Cost: $100-$410 Located in a pine forest, the resident camp has a lake for boating, tubing, fishing and water sports as well as rock climbing, zip-lining, a water slide, swimming pool, high-ropes course, nature trails, sports, science, nature activities and crafts.

NOLA Nature School 1009 Harrison Ave., (504) 442-0481; www.nolanatureschool.com Ages: 3-6 years old, coed Dates: May 28-June 14 Cost: $120-$300 per week Camp activities are in the Couturie Forest at City Park, and children spend their days outside, exploring and learning about the world around them.

Summer Camps Pony Tales Pony & Horse Riding Daycamp 156 Bertucci Lane, St. Rose, (504) 4690148; www.ponytalesbirthdays.com Ages: 5-12 years old, coed Dates: May 23-Aug. 16 Cost: $47-$58 per day There are daily riding lessons on ponies and horses, instruction on horse handling and care and driving in a pony cart. Extended care is available.

Sugar Roots Farm Camp 10701 Willow Drive, (504) 296-0435; www.sugarrootsfarm.org Ages: 5-12 years old, coed Dates: July 8-19 Cost: $255 per week The weekly sessions include horse riding and animal care, zip-lining, gardening, nature hikes art projects, archery, water slides and animal walks.

SPECIAL NEEDS Raphael Academy 500 Soraparu St., (504) 524-5955; www.raphaelacademy.org Ages: 4 years old through 12thgraders, coed Dates: June 10-28, July 8-26 Cost: $350 one week, $650 two weeks, $850 three weeks The camp is for people who may have Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome and other special needs. Activities include arts and crafts, swimming, field trips, games and more.

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ART Art Time 705 Ashbury Drive, Mandeville, (985) 6742023; www.arttime.biz Ages: 4 years old through eighthgraders, coed Dates: June 3-Aug. 2 Cost: $105-$300 Young artists can explore a range of mediums including oil paint, pastels, watercolor and markers. The afternoon 3-D art class includes making faux stained glass and decorating pillows. On Fridays, campers draw a TY Teenie Beanie and take home the stuffed animal.

Art Trek Studio Camp Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org Ages: 5-8 years old, coed Dates: June 17-21 Cost: $250 per week, $225 for museum members Campers will study the museum’s exhibits, sketch still-life portraits of exhibits, make miniature replicas of shotgun houses and barges, create recycled art trees and display their finished pieces in a show on the final day of camp.

Country Day Creative Arts 300 Park Road, Metairie, (504) 849-3188; www.countrydayreativearts.com Ages: 7-14 years old, coed Dates: June 10-July 12 Cost: $1,500 There are more than 30 classes from which campers can choose in visual arts, performing arts and sports. Professional artists are on site to inspire and lead campers through creative processes.

New Orleans School of Glassworks & Printmaking Studio Summer Technical Workshop 2019 727 Magazine St., (504) 529-7279; www.neworleansglassworks.com Ages: 9-19 years old, coed Dates: June 3-Aug. 9 Cost: N/A Campers attend classes in glassblowing, scientific torch-working, metal sculpture, 3-D printmaking, ceramics, architectural sculpture and float building.

Ogden Museum Summer Camp: Fine Art Fundamentals Session 1 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9650; www.ogdenmuseum.org/summercamps Ages: Second- through fifthgraders, coed Dates: June 10-21 Cost: $500, $450 Ogden members

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ABC Camp The Learning Laboratory New Orleans, 7100 St. Charles Ave., Suite 203, (504) 475-4522; www.learnlabnola.org Ages: 4-7 years old, coed Dates: July 8-Aug. 2 Cost: $600 The camp focuses on the alphabet through daily reading, writing and arts activities. Campers also have daily physical activities at Audubon Park and weekly field trips to attractions such as the St. Charles Avenue streetcar, Audubon Zoo and the Latter Library.

Children’s College 967 Carnation St., Slidell, (985-649-7618; www.childrenscollegellc.com Ages: Pre-kindergarteners through second-graders, coed Dates: June 3-July 26 Cost: $130 per week Science projects, international studies, educational field trips, gardening and visits from local professionals are among the offerings at this camp.

Excite All Stars Summer Leadership Adventure Location to be determined; www.exciteallstars.org Ages: 6-15 years old Dates: June 3-July 26 Cost: $360-$600 The camp focuses on STEM, sports, academics and building leadership skills.

R.E.A.D. United Methodist Church, 921 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 450-3997; www.readnola.com Ages: 4 months-4 years old, coed Dates: June 1-July 18 Cost: $150-$180 The early literacy program uses movement, music, acting, art and themed activities to explore language, books and reading. A parent, grandparent or caregiver must attend with the child.

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Summer Camps Dates: June 3-mid-August Cost: $90 per 10-hour course Students learn to sew tote bags, pajama pants, shorts or skirts during four-day sessions and work on more advanced projects each session they attend.

Ogden Museum Summer Camp: Fashion 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9650; www.ogdenmuseum.org/summercamps Ages: Fifth- through eighthgraders, coed Dates: July 8-19 Cost: $500, $450 Ogden members Students will follow the process a fashion designer follows, from sketch to finished product. Classes include research, design techniques, figure drawing, machine and hand-sewing.

Dance instructor Liese Weber will help students choreograph a fashion show presented at the end of each session.

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St. Tammany Art Association Spring Break Camp 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-8650; www.sttammany.art Ages: 6-12 years old, coed Dates: April 22-26 Cost: $175 per week or $65 per day, $125 per week or $50 per day for STAA members Artist Rachel Loyacono teaches the camp, which offers drawing, painting, 3-D and mixed-media projects, art history and more.

St. Tammany Art Association Summer Camp 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-8650; www.sttammany.art Ages: 6-12 years old, coed Dates: June 3-28 Cost: $175 per week or $65 per day, $125 per week or $50 per day for STAA members Artist Rachel Loyacono teaches the camp, which offers drawing, painting, 3-D and mixed-media projects, art history and more.

Upturn Arts Summer Camp 1719 Toledano St., (504) 390-8399; www.upturnarts.org Ages: 4-14 years old, coed Dates: June 3-Aug. 9 Cost: $28-$288 per week Campers are divided into age groups and participate in dance, music, visual arts, theater and yoga. Weekly field trips are followed by an art project.

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You Can YAYA too! Summer Arts Enrichment Camp YAYA Arts Center, 3322 Lasalle St., (504) 529-3306; www.yayainc.org/ summer-camp Ages: 5-12 years old, coed Dates: June 3-28 Cost: $300 for four weeks Children will explore ceramics, printmaking, watercolor, acrylic painting and designing mosaics while learning team-building skills and confidence.

CULINARY ARTS Culinary Kids Cooking and Kitchen Science Camp 915 Marigny Ave., Mandeville, (985) 7275553; www.culinarykidsns.com Ages: 5-12 years old, coed Dates: May 27-Aug. 14 Cost: $325 per week There are science experiments, gardening, games, crafts, guest speakers and more. Kids prepare their own breakfast, lunch, desserts, snacks and drinks.

FASHION Kids & Teens Can Sew at Hobby Lobby Stores 5151 Citrus Blvd., Harahan; 2424 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 884-9627; www.paulassewingschool.com Ages: 8-15 years old, coed

MUSIC/DANCE Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestras’ Summer Music Festival Loyola University, Music Complex Building, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 861-1801; www.gnoyo.org/summer-fest Ages: 7-19 years old, coed Dates: June 3-7 Cost: $450 ($350 before April 1) The program includes orchestras for youth 7-12 years old and 12-19 years old,

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The camp explores a variety of 2-D and 3-D media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, mixed media, puppetry and more. Professional visual artists work with campers to create collaborative and individual artworks.

Each session culminates with a gallery exhibition of campers’ work.

Ogden Museum Summer Camp: Fine Art Fundamentals Session 2 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9650; www.ogdenmuseum.org/summercamps Ages: Second- through fifthgraders, coed Dates: June 24-July 5 Cost: $450, $405 Ogden members The camp explores a variety of 2-D and 3-D media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, mixed media, puppetry and more. Professional visual artists work with campers to create collaborative and individual artworks.

Each session culminates with a gallery exhibition of campers’ work.

St. Tammany Art Association Mardi Gras Kids’ Camp 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-8650; www.sttammany.art Ages: 6-12 years old, coed Dates: March 6-8 Cost: $175 a week or $65 a day, $125 a week or $50 a day for STAA members Artist Rachel Loyacono teaches the camp, which offers drawing, painting, 3-D and mixed-media projects, art history and more.

Bonjour NOLA Lycee Francais, 5951 Patton St., (504) 620-5500; www.lfno.org/bonjour-nola Ages: 4 years old through fifth-graders, coed; counselors in training sixththrough eighth-graders Dates: June 10-28, July 2-26 Cost: $625 per session, $1,190 for two sessions (before April 9; $650 per session, $1,240 for two sessions (after April 9) The French immersion camp features activities and field trips around the themes “You, Me, We: Cultures & Commuities” (session I) and “Exploring the World Around Us” (session II).

Ecole Bilingue Summer Camp — Le Camp D’ete 821 Gen. Pershing St., (504) 896-4500; www.ebnola.net Ages: 2-12 years old, coed Dates: June 3-Aug. 2 Cost: $259 per week, $489 for twoweek session The camp offers arts, crafts, theater, music, water games and other activities, all conducted in French.

Vamonos NOLA Summer Camp 5818 Perrier St., (504) 495-2345; www.vamonosnola.com Ages: 3-8 years old, coed Dates: May 20-Aug. 23 Cost: $225 per week, $800 per fourweek session Activities at the Spanish immersion camp include international cooking, water play, arts and crafts, movement, gardening, music and rhythm, theater arts, sensory play, team-building, community service projects and more.

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variations, stretch, ballet history and pas de deux. The camp concludes with a performance for family and friends.

Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp 124 Roselyn Park Place, (504) 715-9295; www.louisarmstrongjazzcamp.com Ages: 10-21 years old Dates: June 24-July 12 Cost: Sliding scale The camp is designed for young people who already are receiving music instruction. The camp includes instruction in instrumental, vocals, composition, swing dance and financial literacy.

Mandeville School of Music & Dance Summer Camp 105 Campbell Ave., Suite 3, Mandeville, (985) 674-2992; www.laapa.com/camp Ages: 5-16 years old, coed Dates: July 8-26 Cost: $299 per week There are three weeklong sessions and more than 40 programs from which to choose, including piano, voice, guitar, violin, viola, cello, drums, bass, banjo, mandolin, trumpet, trombone, ukulele, flute, clarinet and saxophone, music theory, composition, ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, musical theater and tumbling.

There’s a recital each Friday. Tuition includes a T-shirt and one instrument rental.

Muggivan Irish Dance Summer Camp 4809 Julia St., (504) 416-0091; www.muggivanirishdance.com Ages: All ages, coed Dates: June 17-21 Cost: N/A The camp accepts all ages. Participants are divided according to skill level for dancing lessons. Combined activities include crafts, games and activities focusing on Irish culture.

NOBA Tuition-Free Summer Dance Programs Various locations, (504) 522-0996; www.nobadance.com Ages: 6-18 years old, coed Dates: Various dates in June and July Cost: Free A variety of dance programs are offered to students at every level of experience.

Tuition is free, but programs may have registration and supply fees.

New Orleans Dance Academy 5956 Magazine St., (504) 899-3780; www.neworleansdancelessons.com Ages: 18 months-18 years old, coed Dates: June-August Cost: Varies The camps include instruction in ballet, tap, jazz and parent and child dance.

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PHOTOGRAPHY Ogden Museum Summer Camp: High School Photography 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9608; www.ogdenmuseum.org/summercamps Ages: Ninth- through 12th-graders, coed Dates: July 8-19 Cost: $500, $450 Ogden members Photographer and educator Aubrey Edwards teaches campers the basics of photography: how to use the camera, composition, exposure and storytelling, as well as photojournalism, portraiture, fashion and lighting. Campers participate in an exhibition on White Linen Night and take home a portfolio of their work.

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and campers work for a week with professional musicians at rehearsals and a public performance.

Giacobbe Academy of Dance 6925 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 889-0940; www.giacobbeacademydance.com Ages: 8-years-old and older, coed Dates: June 24-July 26 Cost: Varies The camp offers weekday instruction in ballet, pointe, jazz and stretching.

Introduction to the World of Dance Lelia Haller Ballet Classique, 4916 Canal St., (504) 482-0038; www.lhballet.com Ages: 2-5 years old, coed Dates: June 24-28 Cost: $105 (before June 1), $115 (after June 1) The camp focuses on the arts of dance and music and offers arts and crafts, dress-up and more.

Lelia Haller Ballet Classique Intensive Ballet Workshop 4916 Canal St., (504) 482-0038; www.lhballet.com Ages: 8 years old and older, coed Dates: June 10-15 Cost: $250 Arkadiy and Katya Orohovsky teach the workshop, which includes ballet technique, pointe, character, repertoire,

Division St., Metairie, (504) 888-3677; www.mmsodnola.com Ages: 2-6 years old, girls Dates: TBA Cost: $100 Students at the half-day camp will learn and practice basic ballet movements, with a performance at the end of the week. Other activities include crafts, dress-up and creating themed snacks.

River Ridge School of Music & Dance Summer Camp 2020 Dickory Ave., Suite 200, Harahan, (504) 738-3050; www.laapa.com/camp Ages: 5-16 years old, coed Dates: July 8-26 Cost: $299 per week There are three weeklong sessions and more than 40 programs from which to choose, including piano, voice, guitar, violin, viola, cello, drums, bass, banjo, mandolin, trumpet, trombone, ukulele, flute, clarinet and saxophone, music theory, composition, ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, musical theater and tumbling.

There’s a recital each Friday. Tuition includes a T-shirt and one instrument rental.

School of Rock Summer Camps 1907 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 618-7625; www.metairie-neworleans. schoolofrock.com Ages 6-18 years old, coed Dates: June 10-Aug. 9 Cost: Varies There are camps for three different age groups, but in all of them kids will learn about music, play in a band setting, rehearse daily and engage in musical activities. Each week ends with a performance for family and friends.

Second Line Arts Collective Presents: Sanaa Music Workshop 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 484-9183; www.secondlinearts.org Ages: 15-23 years old, coed Dates: June 17-28 Cost: $650 The camp is for students interested in pursuing a career in the music industry.

Classes include small combo, private instruction, music marketing, music licensing, touring, branding, social media, and there’s a guest lecture lunch series.

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Ogden Museum Summer Camp: Middle School Photography Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9608; www.ogdenmuseum.org/summercamps Ages: Sixth- through eighthgraders, coed Dates: June 24-July 5 Cost: $500, $450 Ogden members Photographer and educator Aubrey Edwards teaches children the basics of photography, including composition, exposure, storytelling and how the camera functions. She also will cover photojournalism, portraiture and lighting. Campers participate in a museum exhibition that opens on White Linen Night.

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Core Element — Cybersleuth, Explore the Digital World University of New Orleans Oliver St. Pe’ TRAC Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 280-5715; www.core4kids.org Ages: Ninth- through 12th-graders, coed Dates: June 17-21 Cost: $350 The camp focuses on investigating real-world cyber mysteries through scientific inquiry while campers explore computer science concepts and develop technology, engineering, mathematics and digital literacy skills. Campers also will learn about careers in digital forensic science and cybersecurity.

Core Element Junior STEM Camp University of New Orleans Oliver St. Pe’ TRAC Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 280-5715; www.core4kids.org Ages: Third- through fifth-graders, coed Dates: July 15-19 Cost: $350 The camp helps children explore robotics, computer programming and electronics, use LEGO WEDO to build working models with motors and sensors and littleBits electronic building blocks to learn about creative design, electronics and circuits.

Core Element — Out of This World ASTRO CAMP University of New Orleans Oliver St. Pe’ TRAC Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 280-5715; www.core4kids.org

Ages: Fifth- through eighth-graders, coed Dates: July 8-12 Cost: $175 NASA’s ASTRO CAMP teaches campers the basics of engineering, rocketry and more. Children learn about space explorations through hands-on activities and are introduced to NASA STEM careers.

Core Element — Ready, Set, CODE! University of New Orleans Oliver St. Pe TRAC Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 280-5715; www.core4kids.org Ages: Sixth- through 11th-graders, coed Dates: June 10-14 Cost: $350 Campers use web-based technologies to design, program and launch web games with graphics and sound effects, develop algorithms to define game rules and deploy the games onto the internet.

Girls Who Code Camp 1407 Highway 311, Schriever, (985) 868-5881 Ages: Sixth- through ninthgraders, girls Dates: June 10-14 Cost: N/A At the weeklong camp, girls learn about STEM and its related careers.

Loyola High School Summer Design Camp Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 865-2112; www.cmfa.loyno.edu/ designcamp Ages: Ninth- through 12th-graders, coed Dates: June 3-14 Cost: $425 one week, $750 two weeks (before April 1); $500 one week, $825 two weeks (after April 1) Campers choose graphic or interactive design and explore various aspects of their chosen fields. Participants learn about Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects.

Mission Possible! Introduction to EV3 Robotics University of New Orleans Oliver St. Pe TRAC Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 280-5715; www.core4kids.org Ages: Fourth- through eighthgraders, coed Dates: July 22-26 Cost: $350 Participants will build and program robots and work in teams to complete challenging tasks. There’s a robotics competition the final day of camp.

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Electric Girls Summer Camp Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 515-0471; www.electricgirls.org Ages: 5-14 years old, girls Dates: May 27-June 28, July 8-Aug. 3 Cost: $395 per week, $675 for twoweek session The camp focuses on electronics, computer programming, woodworking, robotics and leadership.

Dino Discovery Camp Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org

Summer Camps Ages: Fourththrough eighthgraders, girls Dates: June 24-28 Cost: $245, $195 museum members The camp offers a makers’ space, as well as World War II history, science, engineering, technology and math.

National WWII Museum Spy Camp National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www.nationalww2museum.org Ages: Third- through sixth-graders, coed Dates: June 10-28 Cost: $245 per session, $195 for museum members There are three weeklong sessions of the camp, which explores World War II history, espionage, the arts, creativity, science and technology.

National WWII Museum STEM Innovation Camp National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www.nationalww2museum.org Ages: Fourth- through seventhgraders, coed Dates: June 10-21 Cost: $245 per session, $195 for museum members There are two weekly sessions, each focusing on World War II history, science, engineering, technology and math, plus there’s a makers’ space.

SEEK NOLA Camp Esperanza Elementary School, 4407 S. Carrollton Ave., (703) 549-2207; www.nsbe.org/seek.aspx Ages: Third- through fifth-graders, coed Dates: June 3-June 28 Cost: Free The three-week camp is led by the National Society of Black Engineers using a curriculum developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers International.

Campers work in teams to create products and solve problems using math and science. There’s a presentation and design competition weekly.

Summer STEM Programming Larose Regional Park and Civic Center, 307 E. Fifth St., Larose, (985) 693-7355 Ages: N/A Dates: May 30-Aug. 4 Cost: N/A Children participate in STEM activities as well as swimming, visits to the library, arts and crafts, sports and more. There also are guest presenters and demonstrations.

Wetlands and Wildlife Camp Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org Ages: 5-8 years old, coed Dates: June 17-21

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Ages: 5-8 years old, coed Dates: June 10-14 Cost: $250 per week, $225 for museum members Dinosaurs take the spotlight at this camp, where children learn about the prehistoric creatures, search for dinosaur bones during a fossil dig and go on a dino treasure hunt.

Engineering Career Camps Katharine Drexel Prep School, 5116 Magazine St., (504) 658-3052 Ages 13-15 years old Dates: June 4-July 13 Cost: N/A Students at the seven-week camp take engineering courses including math, mechanical dissection, electronics, English and computer-aided design, keep an engineering journal and engage in projects.

Genius Camp The Learning Laboratory New Orleans, 7100 St. Charles Ave., Suite 203, (504) 475-4522; www.learnlabnola.org Ages: 8-14 years old, coed Dates: June 3-28 Cost: $600 There are weekly themed field trips, daily activities at Audubon Park, swimming and a field trip to the Pensacola Math, Engineering, Science and Stuff Hall as well as time at the beach. Each camper completes a STEM project through research, writing and handson activities.

Imaginarium Camp Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org Ages: 5-8 years old, coed Dates: June 3-7 Cost: $250 per week, $225 for museum members The camp offers design challenges such as marble runs, marshmallow sculptures, LEGO engineering, origami, fort building and more.

Longue Vue Summer ’Scapes 7 Bamboo Road, (504) 488-5488; www.longuevue.com/summerscapes Ages: 5-10 years old, coed Dates: June 3-Aug. 9 Cost: $225 per week The camp uses project-based learning and hands-on investigation to show campers the interdisciplinary connections between art and nature. There are arts and crafts, games, water play, yoga and other activities.

Mad Science Camp Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org Ages: 5-8 years old, coed Dates: May 28-31 Cost: $200 per week, $180 for museum members Campers conduct hands-on experiments daily and test scientific methods as they work with bubbly mixtures, build a robot and create a flying machine.

National WWII Museum Girls STEM Innovation Camp National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www.nationalww2museum.org

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Summer Camps Cost: $250 per week, $225 for museum members Children learn about the ecosystem of the wetlands and how to keep it healthy. They also design their own safe habitat for mammals, reptiles or birds.

THEATER/DRAMA 30 by Ninety Theatre Broadway Bound Camp 880 Lafayette St., Mandeville, (844) 8433090; www.30byninety.com Ages: 8-17 years old, coed Dates: June 3-8 Cost: $250 (before May 1), $280 (after May 1) Campers at the weeklong musical theater intensive camp will work on a solo or duet that will be presented at a cabaret. Participants also will study music, dance and other aspects of musical theater culminating in a performance at the end of camp.

30 by Ninety Theatre Musical Theatre Camp 880 Lafayette St., Mandeville, (844) 8433090; www.30byninety.com Ages: 7-17, coed Dates: June 17-30 Cost: $425 (before June 1), $455 (after June 1) The two-week Broadway junior musical camp is directed by Emily Carmadelle and includes working on several aspects of musical theater, with a performance at the end of camp.

Anthony Bean Community Theater & Acting School Summer Camp Southern University at New Orleans, 6400 Press Drive, (504) 862 7529; www.anthonybeantheater,com Ages: 7-17 years old, coed Dates: June 3-Aug. 4 Cost: $180-$460 The nine-week camp includes special art activities and hands-on workshops in theater, play writing, performance, production, costuming, lighting and set building. Each Friday features a talent show or performance by students. The camp culminates with a staging of the musical “504.”

Broadway Theatre Connection New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, 2800 Chartres St., (855) 282-6652; www.broadwaytheatreconnection.com Ages: 8-18 years old, coed Dates: July 30-Aug. 3 Cost: $495 Broadway professionals work with young artists in classes where they’ll learn Broadway choreography, acting, voice, dance and musical theater.

Encore Studio & Rivertown Theaters Summer Musical Theater Summer Camps 325 Minor St., Kenner, (504) 737-5977; www.summercampsneworleans.com Ages: Third-graders and older, coed Dates: May 28-June 16, July 8-28 Cost: $525.00 Campers receive one-on-one theater training from professionals. Students work on all aspects of a production, perform onstage, learn about backstage operations, including set changes,

props, costumes and makeup. The first session will perform “Frozen Jr.” The second session will perform “Seussical the Musical Jr.” Gretna Kids Playhouse Summer Theatre Workshop 740 Fourth St., Gretna, (504) 220-6606; www.facebook.com/GretnaKids Playhouse Ages: 7-13 years old, coed Dates: July 15-26 Cost: $250 The workshop includes mini sessions to help campers build performance skills including vocal and movement techniques, improvisation and character development. Campers also will perform in a production of “Alice in Wonderland” under the direction of theater artist and educator Cammie West.

MMSOD Musical Theater Martha Mayer School of Dance, 3313 Division St., Metairie, (504) 888-3677; www.mmsodnola.com Ages: 9-16 years old, coed Dates: July 8-12 Cost: $100 Campers learn about mime, improvisation, monologues and Broadway jazz and tap.

National WWII Museum Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation Theater Camp 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www.nationalww2museum.orgp Ages: Fifth- through eighthgraders, coed Dates: July 8-19 Cost: $275, $250 for museum members Children learn World War II history and participate in arts activities, theater, music, costume, lighting and creativity exercises.

Newman Summer Theater Workshop Isidore Newman School, 1903 Jefferson Ave., (504) 896-6297; www.newmansummer.com Ages: Fourth- through eighthgraders, coed Dates: June 3-28 Cost: $1,290 Campers take classes in acting techniques, musical theater, voice and jazz, tap and hip-hop dances. The camp culminates with a performance.

St. Martin’s Summer Theatre Camp 225 Green Acres Road, Metairie, (504) 736-9925; www.stmsaints.com/summer Ages: Second- through 10th-graders, coed Dates: June 3-21 Cost: $575 Campers learn about the acting process and put on the musical performance “How to Eat Like a Child.” Activities include theater games, music, dance, acting and more.

St. Paul’s Drama Camp 912 S. Jahncke Ave., Covington, (985) 892-3200, ext. 1000; www.stpauls.com/ student-life/summer-camp Ages: 9-13 years old, coed Dates: June 3-7 Cost: $170 Campers learn the basics of drama.

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892-3200, ext. 1000; www.stpauls.com/ student-life/summer-camp Ages: 9-13 years old, coed Dates: June 24-28 Cost: $170 Campers learn about musical theater.

Southern Rep Summer Theatre Camps Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 522-6545; www.southernrep.com Ages: 4-18 years old, coed Dates: June 3-Aug. 4 Cost: $450-$650 Participants are divided into age groups and taught about various aspects of theater performance. All campers perform in a weekend of shows for their families.

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the camp, which provides instruction in basketball techniques and help in developing skills.

GYMNASTICS/TUMBLING All Star Gymnastics 2073 Bonn St., Harvey, (504) 328-3838; www.allstargymnola.com Ages: 4 years old and older, coed Dates: June 3-Aug. 9 Cost: $170 per week (full day), $120 per week (half day), $40 per day (full day), $30 (half-day) Located in a Junior Olympics training facility, camp instructors take students through various gymnastics events and teamwork exercises. There also are agility games, art projects, an indoor bounce house and a 30-foot tumbling trampoline.

Crescent City Gymnastics 7800 Earhart Blvd., (504) 861-1740; www. crescentcitygymnastics.com Ages: 4-13 years old, coed Dates: May 28-Aug. 2 Cost: $200 per week Activities include gymnastics, tumbling, cheerleading, games, free play, arts and crafts and sno-balls on Fridays. Extended care available.

OTHER/VARIETY OF SPORTS Love Swimming — Camp Prep 5221 S. Front St., (504) 891-4662; www. loveswimming.com Ages: 6 months and older, coed Dates: Year-round

SOCCER Jesuit Blue Jay Soccer Camp John Ryan Stadium, 100 Blue Jay Way, Metairie, (504) 722-6710; www.jesuitnola.org Ages: 9-18 years old, boys Dates: July 29-Aug. 2 Cost: $195 The camp teaches technical and tactical skills and campers play soccer under the direction of coaches who are current and former college soccer players.

St. Mary’s Dominican High School Soccer Camp Playmakers Indoor Sports, 6124 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, (504) 865-9401, ext. 5004; www.stmarysdominican.org Ages: Fifth- through ninth-graders, girls Dates: June 3-21 Cost: $125 per week The Dominican coaching staff directs the camp, which provides instruction in soccer and help in developing skills.

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Jesuit’s Blue Jay Baseball Camp Jesuit’s John Ryan Stadium, 100 Blue Jay Way, Metairie, (504) 483-3914; www. jesuitnola.org Ages: 6-12 years old, boys Dates June 3-6, June 24-27 Cost: $150 per session Campers receive one-on-one instruction and group practice in all facets of baseball including hitting, fielding and base-running. They also play in coach-pitched games and go home with a checklist of skills for personal training.

Jesuit High School, 4133 Banks St.; www.jesuitnola.org Ages: 6-11 years old, boys Dates: June 3-14 Cost: Morning sessions $165 per week, afternoon sessions $130 per week Campers learn the fundamentals of all aspects of basketball and perform drills to help in developing those skills.

Jesuit’s Camp III Basketball Camp Jesuit High School, 4133 Banks St.; www. jesuitnola.org Ages: 8-13 years old, boys Dates: June 17-21 Cost: $265 per full session; morning session $165; afternoon session $130 Campers learn the fundamentals of all aspects of basketball, including shooting, passing, ball handling and defensive play. There also are team and individual competitions and drills to develop those skills.

Jesuit’s Jay Kids Basketball Camp Jesuit High School, 4133 Banks St.; www. jesuitnola.org Ages: 5-7 years old, boys Dates: May 30-31 Cost: $75 Campers learn the fundamentals of basketball and perform drills to help in develop skills.

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

5004; www.stmarysdominican.org Ages: Fifth- through ninth-graders, girls Dates: June 10-14 The Dominican coaching staff directs

Cost: Varies The program offers swimming classes for children of all ages, including children with special needs.

Newman Summer Sports Camp Isidore Newman School, 1903 Jefferson Ave., (504) 896-6297; www.newmansummer.com Ages: Second- through ninth-graders, coed Dates: June 3-28, July 8-26 Cost: $396 per week, session I (June 3-28) $1,325, session II (July 8-26) $994 Every week, campers focus on one of a range of sports including football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, soccer and track and field under the direction of Newman’s varsity coaching staff.

Nike Tennis Camps at Tulane University 5900 Marconi Drive, (800) 645-3226; www.ussportscamps.com/tennis/nike/ tulane-university-nike-tennis-camp Ages: 9-18 years old, coed Dates: June 3-14 Cost: $435 per week There are two weeklong sessions offering tennis instruction to players of all skill levels.

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

5004; www.stmarysdominican.org Ages: Fifth- through ninth-graders, girls Dates: June 3-21 The Dominican coaching staff directs the camp, which provides instruction in volleyball and help in developing skills.

St. Paul’s Summer Camps 912 S. Jahncke Ave., Covington, (985) 892-3200, ext. 1000; www.stpauls.com/ student-life/summer-camp Ages: 8-14 years old, boys Dates: Varies (see below) Cost: $220 per week The school hosts a range of one-week sports camps including baseball and wrestling (June 3-7), football (June 1014), soccer (June 17-21), basketball (July 8-12 and July 15-19), lacrosse (July 15-19) and speed and strength (July 24-28).

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