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!

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.

Eagle Experience is the summer place for pre-K through 6th graders to explore a new talent, make new friends, learn new skills and make lifelong memories! Weekly sessions feature a unique selection of indoor and outdoor activities and field trips that take advantage of all the wonderful resources available in this community. Our eagle experience magic starts with our outstanding counselors, whose talent, creativity and leadership set the tone for a great experience.

Tulane Pre-College offers high school students an opportunity to preview what college is really like while growing academically and socially. Summer courses are available as college-credit or enrichment options covering STEM, architecture, gender studies, and social justice in one- or two-week sessions with commuter, residential, and online experiences. Students will expand their college resume, learn through hands-on curriculum, and explore future career opportunities.

When school is out, KidStrong Camp is in! KidStrong Camp is led by two professional coaches and includes activities to enhance your child’s character, physical and brain development along age-specific milestones.
Your child will have a blast while learning with their peers and getting tons of physical activity. We’ll be reinforcing important skills like confidence, teamwork, physical fitness, social skills, good sportsmanship, and more! Ages 5-9 years old.

Art Academy is going on a worldwide vacation! Join us each week as we travel to new destinations and take a closer look at that country’s art culture, food, festivals and more. Students will be be FULLY IMMERSED in their experience – they’ll be shocked that we never actually left Louisiana! Each week, they will get a closer look at famous artists and art history while learning techniques that they will carry with them for their own future masterpieces.

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. Campers will develop their skills in all aspects of the game through repetition, both through playing instructional games and by doing drills. 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.

Camp Dynamics is Dynamic Therapy Specialists’ flagship summer camp for children with speech-language, learning, social and/or focus and attention challenges. Camp Dynamics is run by expert speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists from Dynamic Therapy Specialists. Each day campers participate in targeted interventions designed to improve their social language and thinking, reading comprehension, written expression, peer interaction, focus and attention, learning, and behavior.

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 in the link below.

Tumbles offers a variety of fun-filled, seasonal gym and STEAM camps that keep children’s bodies moving and brains buzzing during summer vacations and school breaks. Camps feature daring Ninja Warrior obstacle courses and Gymnastics challenges in the gym, free play in the Tumble Zone 4-story Indoor Playground, fun arts & crafts, and much more fun all in a clean, fun, and nurturing environment.

We really put an emphasis on discipline, structure and tradition while having fun. Each day consists of a martial arts class learning life lesson, in addition to the fun games, and field trips. There are times to play, eat and learn, just like at their regular school, making our program the best way to keep your child sharp for when they return to school in the Fall.

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.

Join American Family Martial Arts, in Baton Rouge, for the best summer camp around. Your children will thank you when you sign them up! Summer camps include martial arts fun, weapons training, Nerf Fridays, Pizza Fridays and so much more!

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.

At Cake That baking summer camp kids will learn kitchen safety, choose their own cake design, bake a cake from scratch, crumb coat and frost their cake, make decorations out of fondant and leave with a decorated 6 inch cake! Camp runs Monday through Thursday from 10 am to noon. Campers ages 7+ are welcome. Space is limited.

At Sunset Art Camp, at Vineyard Church Baton Rouge, children will make a variety of art works and learn more about God our Creator. We will use the arts like music, puppetry, and even play games to explore the concept that God created us in His image. Sunset Art Camp is for preschool & elementary aged children. Registration is $25.00 with a 20% off for each additional sibling.

Mud, mud, and more mud! Send your child to BellyFire Studios and let them explore the world of clay. Camps are 8:30am – 11:30am Monday-Thursday. We will separate campers according to age and skill level. Each kid will create 2 pottery projects using hand building techniques, throw on the wheel, paint a ceramic, and learn other art techniques. We pride ourselves on NOT having a craft camp but a true art experience.

For decades, BREC’s Summer Camps have been an inclusive, family tradition in East Baton Rouge Parish! Parents recognize the quality of BREC’s summer program which is loaded with a diverse curriculum of fun, memory-making activities that are second to none. Campers experience recreational games, community field trips, recreational sports, cultural arts, develop new friendships and more.

Traction’s baseball camps provide all children, ages 5-12, the opportunity to learn the game while having fun. We welcome first-time players as well as experienced travel ball players. We form our training groups and teams according to age level and skill level of each camper. Our state-of-the-art facility has turf fields, covered batting cages and multiple pitching mounds.

Water safety is so important when it comes to our kids, and it’s never too early for them to learn how to swim. Here is your guide to Baton Rouge swim lessons.

However you’re planning on spending the summer, we have some great ideas for Baton Rouge family fun. Plan the best Baton Rouge summer of your lives!

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