ACADIANA, La. — Pretty soon, the final bell of the school year will ring, and kids will be free for the summer.
As a parent, you may be looking for a way to keep your kiddo(s) busy and taken care of, all while having fun, and summer camps are a great way to ensure all of those things!
Below is a parish-by-parish list of summer camps around Acadiana. This is an on-going list and will be updated as we gather more information, so if you have a camp that you would like to see included, email news@katctv.com
LAFAYETTE PARISH:
UL LAFAYETTE VOCAL ARTS CAMP
JULY 22-26
Time to step out and sing! Vocal Arts Camp is a summer music program for 9th-12th grade students interesting in building experience in singing and performance. Participants explore their voice in private lessons and workshops with world class UL Lafayette faculty, and broaden their horizons with sessions in movement and yoga. All levels of singers are welcome, either as commuters (9am-5pm Monday through Friday), or as residents who live on campus under fantastic and fun supervision from our experienced counseling staff and housing professionals. Swimming, games, and summer fun meets college-level music making, culminating in a public performance for friends and family at the end of camp. For more information, rates, and to register visit:
www.ullafayettevocalartscamp.com [ullafayettevocalartscamp.com]
School of Rock Summer Camps and Workshops
June 3 - July 19
Do you want to learn how to play in a band or learn to write songs? School of Rock Lafayette offers a wide variety of music camps and workshops that cover topics such as these. Their local music camps are perfect for musicians of any skill level who want to play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and vocals. For details on the different camps that are offered, click here.
Camp Bon Coeur
May 30 - June 6
Do you have a child with a heart defect, ages 7-16, that is interested in summer camp? Camp Bon Coeur is focused on children whose "hearts have needed some mending." Campers will be separated into age groups: 7-11 & 12-16; Registration fee is $50 but Camp is free. To apply, call the office at 337-233-8437, or visit their website, www.heartcamp.com. Completed applications can be mailed to the office at: Camp Bon Coeur 300 Ridge Rd. Ste. K, Lafayette, LA 70506. To learn more about Camp Bon Coeur and all it offers, visit this website: www.heartcamp.com
Little Lambs Summer Camp
June 3-27, 2024 and July 8-August 1, 2024 (Monday-Thursday)
8:00am - 2:00pm
Located at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church (400 Camellia Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503), the Little Lambs Summer Camp is open for children in Kindergarten-5th grade. Offered Monday-Thursday from 8:00am-2:00pm, campers can attend the June session (4 weeks), July session (4 weeks), or both! Each week, campers will be introduced to a new theme such as "Disney", "Time Travel", "Under the Stars", "Wide World of Sports" and more. Weekly activities will include : theme-related arts, crafts, games and lessons, special guest educators and entertainment, outdoor play, dress up days, music, sports, and science experiments. Each session will also have a water day and a snowcone truck visit! Tuition includes all activities, a snack, and a t-shirt. For more information, pricing, or to register your camper, you can email Tera Melancon at mdodirector@saintbarnabas.us or call us at (337) 984-3887. We are excited for a fun summer!
Principal's List Clubhouse 2024 Summer Camp
June 3 - July 31
7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
For ages 5 through 14, this summer camp will be held in the new Clubhouse building behind Creme de la Creme, 727 Young Street, Youngsville.
Activities planned include sports, field trips, arts & crafts, outdoor activities, music, dance and pool/splash days. To register or get more information, click here or call Hillary or Christy at 337-573-4284.
Camp Calvary Summer Camp
May 27 - Aug. 2, 2024
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Located in the Evangeline Room at 328 Guilbeau Rd. in Lafayette, Camp Calvary is open to campers ages 5 - 14. Each week (Mon. - Fri.), campers will have one field trip, one swim outing, one water day and one day with a professional entertainer. Junior counselors (ages 12 - 14) must be accepted into the program based on behavior/leadership. Camp Calvary will be closed on July 4 and 5. To see registration prices, weekly rates, available discounts and a full list of field trip locations, visit the Camp Calvary summer camp webpage here.
Montessori of Acadiana Summer Camp
June 3 - 28, 2024 and July 8 - 26, 2024
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Located at 908 La Neuville Rd. in Lafayette, the Montessori of Acadiana summer camp is open to campers ages 3 - 8. Each week (Mon. - Fri.), campers will be introduced to a new theme, such as "The Age of Dinosaurs," "Rumble in the Jungle," "Buggin' Around" and more. Weekly activities will include: theme-related arts, crafts and games; special guest educators and weekly entertainers; outdoor activities and dress-up day; educational lessons that match the theme of the week and snowcones on Thursdays! Campers can attend for half or full days. For information on prices, available discounts or a full list of themes, visit the Montessori of Acadiana summer camp webpage here.
Kidcam Camps - First United Methodist Church
May 28 - Aug. 2, 2024
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Located at 703 Lee Ave. in Lafayette, the First United Methodist Church locations of Kidcam Camps is open to campers ages 5 - 13. Each week, the camp's theme will be a different decade, incorporating activities, including sports, arts, STEM, special activities and water play. Before care is available from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m., and after care is available from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. For more information, visit the Kidcam Camps - First United Methodist Church webpage here.
Kidcam Camps - Comeaux Recreation Center
May 28 - Aug. 2, 2024
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Located at 411 W. Bluebird Dr. in Lafayette. See above Kidcam Camps details. For more information, visit the Kidcam Camps - Comeaux Recreation Center webpage here.
Kidcam Camps - Robicheaux Recreation Center
June 3 - Aug. 2, 2024
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Located at 1919 Eraste Landry Rd. in Lafayette. See above Kidcam Camps details. For more information, visit the Kidcam Camps - Robicheaux Recreation Center webpage here.
Kidcam Camps - Martin Luther King Recreation Center
June 3 - Aug. 2, 2024
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Located at 309 Cora St. in Lafayette. See above Kidcam Camps details. For more information, visit the Kidcam Camps - Martin Luther King Recreation Center webpage here.
Kidcam Camps - Elevation Station
May 28 - Aug. 2, 2024
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Located at 240 St. Nazaire Rd. in Broussard. See above Kidcam Camps details, including activities offered plus field trips, jump zones, basketball, wall-climbing, air-bag, trapeze and arena dodgeball. For more information, visit the Kidcam Camps - Elevation Station webpage here.
Kidcam Camps - Epic Entertainment
May 28 - Aug. 2, 2024
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Located at 130 N. Ambassador Caffery Pkwy. in Scott. See above Kidcam Camps details, including activities offered plus field trips, laser tag, bungee jump, indoor playground, climbing zones, archery, inflatables, VR games, giant maze/slide and more. For more information, visit the Kidcam Camps - Epic Entertainment webpage here.
Acadiana Center for the Arts Summer Arts Camps
June 3 - July 26, 2024
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (unless otherwise stated)
Located at 101 W. Vermilion St. in Lafayette, the Acadiana Center for the Arts summer arts camps are open to campers ages 6 - 14. Each week (Mon. - Fri.), the camp will have a different theme and focus, such as "Seasons of Dance," "Swamp Explorers," "For the Love of Pets: Beginner Drawing & Painting" and more. For more information, visit the Acadiana Center for the Arts summer arts camps webpage here.
Folk Roots Kids Camp - Lafayette
June 10 - 14, 2024
8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Located at Vermilionville (300 Fisher Rd. in Lafayette), the Folk Roots Kids Camp in Lafayette is open to campers ages 8 - 13ish (after second grade - before ninth grade). The week long (Mon. - Fri.) camp will have music classes, band labs, singing, dancing, indoor/outdoor games, crafts, cuisine and fun. For teens ages 14 - 19, there is an opportunity to be a teen counselor-in-training, if you have music instrument experience or prior Folk Roots Kids Camps experience. Application/interview required. For more information, visit the Folk Roots Kids Camps webpage here.
Code Ninjas Summer Camps - Broussard
May 28 - July 30
Code Ninjas offers camps for kids ages 5 through 14. They aim to "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." To see the offerings, click here.
ESA Summer Adventures
Imagine a summer full of adventures with outdoor exploration, arts, cheer, science, cooking, debate, animals, princesses, sewing, sports, and so much more. Adventure Awaits for ages 3 and up. Join us for creative, athletic, and unique programs. Don't miss out on ESA Summer Adventures! Camps are held at the Kaliste Saloom campus, as well as the Cade campus. Programs are available from 9:00am - 4:00pm each day. ESA Summer Adventures [esacadiana.com]
Principal's List Clubhouse 2024 Summer Camp
June 3 - July 31
7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Located at the new clubhouse building behind Creme de la Creme (727 Young St. in Youngsville) the summer camp is open to ages five through 14. The daily camp will have sports activities, weekly field trips, arts & crafts, fun outdoor activities, music & dance and pool/splash days. For more information, email hillaryn.principalslist@gmail.com.
Magnolia Summer Camp
June 3 - August 2
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Located at Magnolia La Indoor Skatepark and BMX Shop (216 Monroe St. in Lafayette), this summer camp is open to campers ages seven to 17. The camp (Mon. through Fri.) is designed to help improve campers' skills in BMX, bikes, skateboarding, scootering, rollerblading and/or roller skating as they learn from a team of instructors. All skill levels are welcome. The camp costs $80/day or $320/week. If you sign up with a friend, you get 10% off. Open houses will be held on May 26 and June 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 504-609-1900 or email ootibilleaud@gmail.com.
UL Lafayette Vocal Arts Camp
July 22 - July 26
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Located at Burke Theater on UL campus, this summer camp is open to campers in grades 9th through 12th. The camp (Mon. through Fri.) provides students with a wide variety of activities to deepen their experience as singers and is open to any level of musician. Students have a choice of commuting to the camp each day or stay overnight in campus dorms. For more information, visit the camp website here.
Hospice of Acadiana Camp Brave Hearts
Located at the Hospice of Acadiana's Center for Loss and Transition, this summer day camp is open to children ages six to 12 who are experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one. The camp provides children with a safe place to express their emotions while doing activities, such as a rock ritual, art activities, a butterfly release, an honor parade and a memory box. The camp is free and open to the public. For more information or to register, email thuval@hospiceacadiana.com or call 337-889-5369.
EVANGELINE PARISH:
Kids to CEOs Summer Camp
June 3 - August 9, 2024
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Located at three locations throughout St. Landry and Evangeline Parishes: Life Community Complex (1141 E. Prudhomme St. in Opelousas), Southeast Community Center (101 City Dr. in Eunice) and Northside Civic Center (704 N. Soileau St. in Ville Platte), this summer camp will offer a wide array of classes and activities to inspire, educate and empower. For more information, call 337-595-7544, email info@kidstoceos.com or visit their website here.
ST. LANDRY PARISH:
Folk Roots Kids Camp - Opelousas
June 24 - 28, 2024
8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Located at Le Vieux Village (828 E. Landry St. in Opelousas). See details in Folk Roots Kids Camp - Lafayette above.
Kids to CEOs Summer Camp
June 3 - August 9, 2024
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Located at three locations throughout St. Landry and Evangeline Parishes: Life Community Complex (1141 E. Prudhomme St. in Opelousas), Southeast Community Center (101 City Dr. in Eunice) and Northside Civic Center (704 N. Soileau St. in Ville Platte), this summer camp will offer a wide array of classes and activities to inspire, educate and empower. For more information, call 337-595-7544, email info@kidstoceos.com or visit their website here.
ST. MARTIN PARISH:
Louisiana Christian School Summer Camp
May 27 - August 2, 2024
7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Located at 1545 Anse Broussard Hwy. in Breaux Bridge, the summer camp is open Monday through Friday. They will have daily activities, off-site activities and tons of fun. Campers must be registered in advance. To see the camp rate options, visit the camp website here. For a camp packet, email lachristian7@aol.com.
