Summer Camps For Kids Throughout Acadiana in 2018
It might not feel like it yet (Louisiana weather, am I right?), but summer is barely more than a month away. Get started sooner than later with your planning, and take a quick peek at our list of summer camps being held throughout Louisiana. It is so important for young minds to remain active during this time, and we hope to provide you with info on your child's perfect getaway.
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- Silverbacks Improv Theatre Kids/Teen Camp
Participants will learn basic improv fundamentals, prop design, and how to create stories without a script. Kids camp for grades 3rd-6th. Teen camp for grades 7th-12th. Participants must bring their own lunch, or money to buy lunch from nearby locations. Cost is $200 per.
Kids registration here. Teen registration here. For more info, email silverbacksimprov@gmail.com. - Camp of Acadiana
Children will be surrounded by respectable role models and given opportunities to socialize and make friends while staying active. For children ages 5-11. Full-time care available (10 weeks), or weekly care.
For more information call 337-CAM-P335 (337-226-7335) or email: campofacadiana@gmail.com - Discovery College at SLCC
Discovery College at SLCC offers a unique summer camp experience with sessions in CSI investigating, acting, engineering, drawing, ACT prep, oil and gas, robotics and video-game making.
Designed for ages 8-18, $150 per week covers a t-shirt, snacks, and supplies.
M-F every week in June and July EXCEPT July 2nd-6th
Check out their website. - Lousiana Christian School Summer Camp
May 29th-Aug 3rd, 7 am-5:30 pm, Monday - Friday.
Daily, weekly OR Monthly rates
Off-site activities planned every day.
Visit their website for more info. - Ragin' Cajuns Sports Camps
Various dates throughout the summer
Baseball, Football, Softball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, and more. Visit www.http://ragincajuns.com/sports/2011/11/8/Camps.aspx for complete information. - Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy
June 11th-14th, 9 am-11 am, $125, Ages 3-4
Little dancers are invited to join Angelina Ballerina and her friends for four days of slumber party fun. Based on the book Angelina’s Sleepover, this summer camp gets students dancing and singing as they study and learn choreography and lyrics to an Angelina Ballerina song. Angelina Ballerina and her passion for ballet influence related activities across other art forms too, and students learn lessons about making good choices, working hard, and taking care of their bodies from this stupendous mouse.
For more information, contact Maria at (337)269-8887,
maria@theballetstudiolafayette.com. - Once Upon a Princess Camp
Camp 1: June 18th-21st, 9 am-11 am, $125, Ages 3-4
Camp 2: June 18th-21st, 9 am-11 am, $125, Ages 5-6
Using the Leap 'N Learn curriculum, children will be become a ballet princess of their own and explore movement through creative expression and pre-ballet/ballet exercises. They further experience being a ballet princess through daily activities in the applied arts and viewing of clips from different professional ballet productions.
For more information, contact Maria at (337)269-8887,
maria@theballetstudiolafayette.com. - Movin' at the Zoo 1 & 2
Camp 1: June 25th-28th, 9 am-11 am, $125, Ages 3-4
Camp 2: June 25th-28th, 9 am-11 am, $125, Ages 5-6
These camps include jazzy moves with lots of tumbling! Children will travel to a specific animal habitat which will serve as the introduction to basic gym and dance movement exercises and lots of creative movement. Their knowledge of each animal studied will be further enhanced by daily art and/or craft activities. Valuable lessons about taking turns and sharing are also incorporated. Fun for both boys and girls!
For more information, contact Maria at (337)269-8887,
maria@theballetstudiolafayette.com. - Circus Fun! Aerial Arts and Creative Movement
Camp 1: July 9th-12th, 9 am-11 am, $125, Ages 3-4
Camp 2: July 9th-12th, 9 am-11 am, $125, Ages 5-6
Step right up for a summer camp in Lafayette that is as fun as the circus. Boys and girls alike enjoy this circus theme which acts as a springboard for creative movement exercises, basic tumbling, aerial silks, circus tricks, and so much more. Children also study basic facts pertaining to circus animals and circus artists as they learn about life under the big tent.
For more information, contact Maria at (337)269-8887,
maria@theballetstudiolafayette.com. - Carencro Sports Complex Summer Camp
June 4th - July 27th, M-F 8 am- 5 pm, $30 per day or $235 for all seven weeks, additional $50 fee for early drop-off/late pick-up
Need an option for your child that includes a little bit of everything? Well, don't look any further than the Carencro Sports Complex. Activities range from arts and crafts, to movies, to sports, and more! Children must bring their own lunch, but concessions are available for purchase.One snack will be provided per day, free of charge. Purchase of the 7-week package includes a t-shirt.For more info and registration, visit www.carencrosportscomplex.com or call 337-896-5000. - TCH Dance and Cheer Camp
Teurlings Catholic High School is offering summer camps for athletic youth. Have an aspiring dancer, or young cheerleader-to-be? TCH's Rebel Revue and Cheerleader Camp caters to grades pre-k through 8th grade and takes place in Teurlings High's Gymnasium.
Dance camp is from 9 am until noon, followed by cheer camp from 1 pm until 4 pm. It is $100 for one camp, $180 for both, and covers t-shirts and awards.
Campers may bring their own lunch, but concessions and pizza will be sold during certain times each day.For more info, view their flyer. The registration form is at the bottom of the page. - TCH Basketball Camp for Champs
Teurlings Catholic High School is offering sports-related camps to hone the skills of young athletes during their off time. Features of this camp include daily fundamentals and shooting drills, free throw & hot shot competition, Mikan lay-ups, and 3 on 3 games.
This camp caters to boys 5-14 years old and girls 7-14 years old at a cost of $125.
For more info, visit their website. Click here to view the registration form. - KidCam Camps at First United Methodist Church
Open to kids ages 4-13, the camp offers activities for fun, fitness, and creativity. Field trips are planned throughout the summer. The camp begins May 29 and runs through August 3. You can take advantage of the entire program for $1016 for all 10 weeks or build your own package.
For details on pricing, registration, and any available discounts, visit the website. - AOC Summer Camps & Classes
Acadiana Open Channel offers several opportunities for tweeners and teens this summer. From GoPro to graphics, they can learn how to put their already tech-savvy brains to good use. The camps are offered throughout the summer at a variety of prices. Some are even free!
For details or registration, visit AOC's website. - ASA's Rock Camp!
Hailed as the "biggest, baddest rock camp around," kids get the opportunity to work with professional musicians and then perform in a rock orchestra. The camp, which runs the week of June 25, is divided into specific groups per instrument: bass, drums, guitar, keyboard, vocals. There's even a week for Little Rockers the week of June 18.
It fill up fast, so visit their website now to get your child rocking! - AIE Summer Camps
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment is calling all junior high and high school students who are interested in gaming and animation. If your child wants to learn the secrets behind what occupies their time, these camps are for them. AIE offers four different session of four topics beginning June 25.
To apply for a seat or for more information, visit the camp's website. - Lafayette Sheriff's Department Summer Camp
Scavenger hunts, field trips, a fashion show, video game tournaments, prizes! That's just a few of the activities they've got planned at the two-week camps for middle and high schoolers. Middle school children will enjoy themselves June 18-29; high schoolers will have fun July 9-20. Register online now! - Summer Camps at St. Thomas More
The list is long and fun! St. Thomas More will be busy this summer entertaining and educating children. From cheering to sports to art, they've got something for children of all ages to enjoy. Pick your camp and register today. - Culture Camp at the Acadian Cultural Center
Become a Junior Ranger, explore the National Park Service, learn about Louisiana's culture and music in a hands-on environment. The center is located at 501 Fisher Road in Lafayette. There are two sessions for children ages 6-8 for $30: June 4-8 and June 25-29. There are two other sessions for children ages 9-11 for $60: June 11-15 and June 18-22. Sessions are limited to 20 campers per session. Register today before sessions are full! - Summer at Ascension Episcopal School
The Blue Gators have an all-star, fun line-up this summer for kids in Pre-K3 through high school. Choose from academics, arts, sports, and more! Details and registration are easy at their website. - Summer at SOLA Gymnastics
Kids will flip for this camp! Organizers have fun activities and themes planned for four full weeks for children ages 5-12. And, parents, you may be interested to note they will require your children to read for 30 minutes a day if they attend the full day camp. Register for one week or all four now! - ESA Summer Camps
Morning and afternoon sessions are available starting June 11, and the activities they have planned are enticing enough for even adults! Make sure to go through the list and click on the plus sign to reveal a treasure trove of fun classes to choose from. Register today for one or multiple sessions. - Camp We Can Do
Lafayette Parks & Recreation is hosting their summer therapeutic programs for children and adults with mental, emotional, or physical challenges. The camp begins June 4 at the Heymann Recreation Center. For more registration information, call (337) 291-8127. - 2018 Summer Enrichment Program
Registration is May 24th - May 25th, 3 pm to 6 pm for Lafayette Parks and Recreation's Summer Camps. The program covers June 11th through July 27th, excluding July 2nd though the 6th.
For more info, call 291-8370, 291-8364, or visit www.lafayettela.gov.