Each day the campers will be introduced to different artists and create one of a kind art based on the style and period of the artist discussed that day. Mediums used will include pastels, watercolor, tempera, chalk, color pencils, and more. The kids will have a chance to explore their creativity and create original pieces of art every day! We will end the week with an art show to display everyone’s hard work!

Art Academy is going to the movies!! That’s right, this summer we’re rolling out the red carpet as we celebrate the art from some of our favorite feature films. We’ll look at core art concepts, techniques, and history as students are transported into the movies. Each week of camp offers exposure to multiple art mediums including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpting, and more! To celebrate all we’ve learned, we’ll conclude each week with a mini Art Show, showcasing the projects from the week and highlighting our incredible students.

Join Cake That for our “Cake Boss” summer camp! Over the four days, the kids each design their own unique cake. They bake, crumb coat, frost and make their own fondant decorations. On the last day, the kids put on a “show” for the parents and get to take their cake home to enjoy. Camp runs Monday through Thursday, 10:00-noon. There is an all day option of staying to eat their home lunch and having an afternoon camp next door at Art Academy. Seven sessions are being offered with limited space each week.

Tumbles offers a variety of fun-filled gym and STEAM camps which keep kids’ bodies moving AND brains buzzing during summer break. Camps feature Ninja Warrior obstacle courses, Gymnastics challenges, free play in the Tumble Zone Indoor Playground, arts & crafts, STEAM classes & experiments, and much more fun in a clean, fun, indoor environment.

We also offer Camp Dynamics, a full-day summer camp for children ages 4-12 with speech-language, learning, and/or social challenges. This therapeutic camp allows campers to engage in fun and silly activities while also learning how to organize their bodies for improved focus and attention, learning, and behavior. Run by our expert therapists, Camp Dynamics can help your child avoid the summer slide so they are ready to return to school, prepared to work in groups, show off new skills, and make new friends.

This summer, Sizzling Summer at SJA will celebrate 34 years of summer camp fun on our beautiful, safe campus. Athletics, Themed Day Camps, Arts, Academics, Enrichment and Technology camps are offered. Girls in grades 3-9 experience an exciting and fun-filled array of activities while building new skills and forming friendships. Boys are invited to participate in technology camps.

Creation over consumption is our motto! Camps are led by expert pottery instructors and educators who thrive on sharing their passion for an age-old art with a new generation of artists. Beyond the exploration into the art itself, your child will gain confidence through artistic expression and creation. BellyFire’s goal is to create a safe, fun, and informative environment that fosters creativity. In addition to unique artwork projects, your child will arrive home with the necessary tools to embark on the lifelong adventure into ceramics!

Join us this summer for the ultimate experience. Weekly sessions feature a unique selection of indoor and outdoor activities and field trips that take advantage of all the wonderful resources available in our community. We also host several sports and enrichment/academic camps during these weeks through Parkview Baptist.

Join American Family Martial Arts for their 2024 Summer Camps! The will be hosting an exciting lineup, including Weapons Camp, Karate Camp, Little Ninjas Camp, and Fun Camp. Experience the thrill of Nerf Wars every Friday, and don’t forget to bring $3 for delicious pizza! Engage in a summer of fun, learning, and camaraderie at our diverse and action-packed camps for kids of all interests.

Campers will make a variety of art works while learning more about God our Father and exploring how to be artful in our daily lives. Get ready for a joy-filled week with a variety of media and techniques including: acrylic paints, watercolor paints, printmaking, puppetry, and sculpture – just to name a few! The camp ends with a special Sunset Art Gallery showcasing the art works of all our campers.

Give your child the gift of music this summer! Your child can have a fun, first-experience of playing piano in our beginners’ piano camps. This camp is perfect for children and teens with little or no experience. Students will learn introductory musical skills like music and rhythm reading, and also piano performance skills. Registration will open mid-March.

We are a camp community focused on guiding campers to love people and God. Throughout all of our programs, we provide an encouraging environment where campers are challenged with new activities and the opportunity to form friendships with their peers and counselors. We hope that all of our campers return home with a profound sense of belonging, lifelong friendships, unforgettable memories, and a passion for Christ.

The LSU Baseball Summer Camp will give 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. Campers will learn tips that will help advance their baseball development from our outstanding veteran staff of coaches. The coaches will be made up of current members of the LSU Baseball staff, other college coaches, high school coaches, club coaches, LSU players, and current college players from other schools. All campers will be separated by age and skill level.

Channel your child’s boundless energy and creativity into Beyond Gymnastics’ summer camp! Active games and obstacle courses keep campers moving and socializing with friends all day. Our unique buddy program offers all children the opportunity to thrive in our inclusive community. Choose your favorite theme week, or enjoy them all!

Catholic High School invites campers to be part of Summer at CHS! We are offering athletic, academic, arts, and sciences courses for elementary, middle and high school age students. Dates and times of this year’s course offerings, along with course descriptions, can be found HERE.

Voted top three Summer Camps by Parents Magazine, we keep your kids active and engaged, blending physical movement with mental challenges. We make learning fun by combining climbing skills, problem-solving, team building, and friendly competitions. Join us as each week we stretch our bodies and minds both on and off the walls!

At LA Gold Gymnastics we are committed to developing character through the sport of gymnastics. We believe that developing inner strength is just as important as physical strength and in many cases, MORE important! Our camps are non-stop action. Campers will receive instruction on bars, beam, vault, floor and trampoline. Daily activities also include character development power chats, games, crafts, free play, stretching, and conditioning.

The camp offers Elementary-aged students two weeks of language and cultural instruction with experienced LSU faculty. Get immersed in this unique experience where students will participate in a variety of activities, including language and cooking lessons, a campus scavenger hunt, visit the LSU Museum of Natural Sciences, and more. All skill levels welcome!

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