The Ultimate Guide to Summer Camp in Lafayette, Louisiana

Best Summer Camps in Lafayette, Louisiana

Summer Camp Lafayette Louisiana

It’s almost time to start looking for the best summer camps in Lafayette! Before we know it, the school year will end and summer will be here. As moms, we know the decisions regarding what do with the kids in Lafayette this summer can be difficult. Our guide to summer camps in Lafayette, Louisiana is here to help you plan! Whether you are looking for supplementary enrichment activities or full-time summer childcare in Lafayette, we hope this guide helps point you in the right direction. After all, the summer months can’t be ALL splash pads, snowballs, sunscreen and swimming, right?

Don’t see your Lafayette, LA summer camp listed here? Please do email us: [email protected]. We would love to have your Lafayette summer camp featured here on Lafayette Mom! 

We hope your family finds the best Lafayette summer camp to suit all of your needs! 

The Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps in Lafayette, Louisiana

Hangtime TNT

At Hangtime summer camp in Lafayette, LA your little one will experience first-hand what fun is all about while meeting new friends. They get to freely explore our exciting equipment such as our trampolines, tumble track, and foam pit and perform fun skills. This is a fun camp and there will be free play, games and fun competitions. We ask that our full-day visitors bring their lunch. Enroll your kiddos in Hangtime summer camp today or get more information by clicking on the links below.

Please note, whether your child is a competitive gymnast or just looking for fun camp program – Hangtime TNT Summer Camp has something for them! 

Camp Dates :: Check the website for dates HERE.

Ages :: 3-12 years

Camp Hours :: Full day options available. Camps run 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Camp Costs :: See website for more info

Camp Location :: Hangtime TNT -Scott, 115 Lions Club Rd. Scott LA

ESA Summer Adventure

Most fun Summer Camp Lafayette Louisiana

ESA Summer offers adventures in art, music, theater, athletics, science, math, writing, cooking, and much more for students in PK through 12th grade. Whether you’re a Disease Detective, a Robotics Fanatic, a Cupcake Chef, or a Summer Runner, you’ll find an amazing adventure at ESA Summer. ESA faculty and alumni lead hands-on activities, games, and explorations on ESA’s Cade and Lafayette campuses.

View details at ESAcadiana.com/Summer. Registration opens in March!

Camp Ages :: PK – 12th grades

Camp Costs :: Camps start at $125 and vary according to content and activities

Ascension Episcopal School

Summer at Ascension

Ascension Episcopal School is your destination for an exciting summer filled with engaging experiences and hands-on learning! Summer programs at our school allow us to further our mission of balanced excellence in a Christian environment. There is something for everyone at our three campuses, ranging from themed camps to athletic camps. Our innovative faculty and staff dream up and design each camp to maximize fun and interactive learning, whether on the court or in a classroom. Each camp will have limited space to provide the best environment for campers, teachers, and coaches. Waitlists will be available for camps that reach capacity. What are you doing this summer? Registration is now open.

Camp Ages :: PK3 – 8th grade

Camp Costs:: $125 – $250

University Camps

Explore UL summer camp Lafayette Louisiana

University Camps, a newly created area at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, is preparing for the summer camps season with a variety of youth camp offerings. Studies show that participation in summer camps are beneficial for childhood development. Youth Summer camps offerings will include athletics, recreational, leisure and educational camps. These camps will consist of day camps and also weeklong camps all held on the campus of UL Lafayette.  New camps will be added throughout the spring, so be sure to check the camps website regularly.  Children will explore the campus of UL Lafayette and learn about campus traditions and history in a fun and unique environment.

Camp Ages :: See website for more info

Camp Costs :: Varies by camp chosen

CYT Lafayette

Dance Theatre Camp Lafayette Louisiana

Come join the fun this summer with CYT Lafayette! Week-long musical theater day camps, an overnight teen retreat and two week long summer stock shows are offered during the summer months for students ages 4-18. Camps are designed to create a hands-on theater experience, and are focused on building performance skills, self-confidence, and teamwork. Typical camps include team competitions, rotations through drama, dance, music, and visual art workshops, a daily theme-related devotional, and an impressive concluding showcase for family and friends. There’s no better place for kids to learn about theater and have fun than in CYT’s positive and encouraging atmosphere – and every camper gets the opportunity to perform on stage!

Camp Ages :: Ages 4 – 18

Camp Costs :: Check out the website for more details.

School of Rock Lafayette

Music Summer Camp Lafayette

Has your child ever wanted to play in a band? At School of Rock Lafayette, they can! We offer a variety of week long performance-based music camps for all skill levels. Students ages 5-18 who want to play bass, guitar, drums, keyboard, and/or vocals are welcome.

Throughout the week, they’ll find out what it means to be a real musician, learning songs and techniques from skilled instructors, all while developing teamwork skills with their bandmates. On the last day, they’ll perform live for friends and family!

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Camp Ages :: 5-18 years

Camp Costs :: Start at $300

Blue Ribbon Camps

Blue Ribbon camp Lafayette Louisiana

Blue Ribbon Camp is the best summer camp around! We are dedicated to the growth and development of children by building confidence, cooperation, and understanding. Blue Ribbon Camp staff members recognize the value of an enriching camp experience, and they are committed to providing a positive, happy, growth-producing week of exciting activities. It is our goal that each camper leaves Blue Ribbon Camp with memories that he or she will treasure for life.

Camp Ages :: PreK 4- 8th Grade

Camp Costs  :: $240/week (includes lunch and one camp t-shirt). Multi-child discount for 2+ children attending the same week. first child: $240, second child: $220, any other children, $200

Principal’s List Clubhouse

Preschool summer camp 2024

🌞🏕️ Join us for an unforgettable summer adventure at our awesome summer camp! 🎉🌈 It is designed for children ages 5 to 14 years (who have completed kindergarten). Our camp is packed with excitement and fun. ⚽🎨🌳 Your child will have a blast participating in a wide range of activities, including sports activities, weekly field trips, arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, music & dance, and fun pool/splash days. 🎶🎉🏊‍♀️ We’re super excited to announce that our camp has a brand new location at 727 Young Street, just behind the Creme De La Creme event center. 🎉🏞️ Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity for your child to make new friends, explore new interests, and create lifelong memories. ✨

Camp Ages :: 5-14 years

Camp Costs :: see website for more info

Hello
Dancer

Hello Dancer Summer Camp 2024

Hello Dancer has the most amazingly fun and magical Summer Camps Ever!” Ashley B. and we can’t agree MORE! This Summer is filled with 2 completely different Taylor Swift inspired dance party camps, Poppy and the Trolls Dance Adventures, Life in the Dreamhouse Dollhouse Camp, Unicorns and everything magical and finally the Princess Royal Ball camp! SIGN UP NOW TO SAVE YOUR DANCERS SPOT!

Fun Nation
Summer Skate Camp

Summer Skate Camp in Lafayette

At Fun Nation’s Skate Camp, your child has the freedom to choose from awesome activities like roller skating, indoor playground, craft stations, kid friendly movies, & more! As we roll out a new version of SKATE CAMP, we strive to not only entertain your child, but to help them cultivate a growth mindset. While FUN is still our #1 goal, we will be incorporating journaling for self-reflection as well as team work exercises in an effort to develop positive communication, & higher levels of self-esteem. Registration begins January 2024.

Hello
Imagination

Art Camp Lafayette Louisiana

Art Camps are the BEST CAMPS! Let’s Get ready to create and make some amazing art while having fun! This year’s Hello Imagination’s Summer Art and Creativity Camps will be epic and truly the only camps you will not want to miss! Swing on over to the website to get on the waitlist for the official themes and dates – Coming soon!

Kidcam
Summer Camps

Budget friendly summer camp Lafayette

For 50 years, Kidcam Camps has celebrated the Spirit of Summer through the power of camp, creating memorable memories and lasting friendships. Multiple locations to choose from. Visit www.KidcamCamps.com for more information.

Summer Art
Camps @ AcA

Creative Arts Summer Camp Lafayette Louisiana

Get creative at Acadiana Center for the Arts’ Summer Camps! Our weeklong camps for ages 6–14 will spark imagination and encourage creativity. Led by our team of talented teaching artists, each week has a different, fun theme! June 3–July 26.

Code
Ninjas

Programming summer camp

Code Ninjas has BRAND NEW summer camps for kids who love video games & technology! Your kids will have a BLAST while leveling up their skills! We’ll have NEW gaming camps for Roblox, Minecraft & Nintendo as well as camps for coding, LEGO Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, creative design, 3D printing, Youtube, stop motion, STEM, code breakers & more!

KidStrong
Acadiana

Summer Camp in Acadiana

Join KidStrong Acadiana for summer camp! 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!

Folk Roots
Kids Camps

Folk Roots Kids Lafayette Louisiana Summer Camp

Folk Roots Kids Campers make new friends while experiencing the unique traditional Louisiana music, dance, arts and guided adventures at the cultural venues of Vermilionville and Le Vieux Village. Activities include small group lessons for accordion, fiddle, guitar and band labs, along with line or partner dancing, Louisiana French songs, recreational games, daily snacks and lunch included in tuition. Camps finish with a performance showcase, family dance, and hospitality celebration. Kids Camps are geared for youth ages 8-13 (entering 3rd – 8th grade).

Vermilionville
Summer Camp

Vermilionville Summer Camp 2024 Lafayette Louisiana

Bonjour! Vermilionville will be hosting our 14th Annual Summer Camp Series in just a few short months! Each week is custom-crafted for each age group and language in order to provide skill-level appropriate demonstrations and hands-on craft opportunities for your camper! This summer camp is designed for children between the ages 5-12. All campers are required to have completed kindergarten or a home-school equivalent. Throughout the week, campers will learn about the many things that make Acadiana so unique!

Summer
at the Bayou

Christian Summer Camp Lafayette Louisiana

We believe summer provides the best opportunities for meaningful experiences that help all ages grow in their faith. That’s why we offer four fun-filled camps founded on sharing God’s truth for those in preschool through high school. Now’s the time to plan for a summer that helps your children know God, find community, and make a difference.

Louisiana
Christian School

Louisiana Christian School

At Louisiana Christian School campers will experience daily fun indoors and outdoors, optional off site field trips, and professional entertainment. The day consists of tons of play time with activities, daily bible lessons, movies, and more. Daily, weekly, monthly and DROP IN rates are all available. Camp is open to ages 2-12 years.

The Music Academy
of Acadiana

The Music Academy of Acadiana

Looking for something REALLY fun for your child this Summer? Enroll them in the summer camps hosted by The Music Academy of Acadiana! Over the span of 3 weeks, Lafayette, LA campers will learn dancing /choreography, vocals / music, acting / scene work, and even a little arts & crafts.

Other Lafayette Summer Resources

Lafayette
Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons Lafayette Louisiana

Swimming lessons are a must these days. The number of homes with pools, along with more and more people taking trips to the beach or any area with water is becoming common. It is never too early to have your children in lessons for everyone’s safety. The chance of drowning has increased dramatically over the years. Here is your guide to lessons in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Lafayette
Summer Fun

Summer fun in Lafayette Louisiana

Do you need some awesome ideas for Summer Fun in and around Lafayette, Louisiana? Check out our awesome list below.

Lafayette
Vacation Bible School

VBS in Lafayette, LA

Vacation Bible Schools (or VBS) are quick summer programs hosted by local churches where you can enroll your little ones for a week of fun church filled activities. Activities usually range from stories and songs to arts and crafts, and often even provide snacks and lunch. Age ranges and times offered vary by location. If you’re looking for a short summer camp to enroll your child in this summer in and around Lafayette check out the ones listed below!

Lafayette
Education

Catholic Schools in Lafayette Louisiana

Choosing a school is a BIG decision and not one that comes easily. It is our hope that this guide to Lafayette, Louisiana schools and open houses will make it easier for you to navigate open house season and any educational decisions that your family may be making this year.

Lafayette
Birthday Parties

Birthday Party in Lafayette for a Toddler

Whether your little one is turning one or twenty-one, we hope this guide to planning a birthday party in Lafayette helps you find the perfect birthday party venues, cookies and birthday cakes right here in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Lafayette Mom
Neighborhood Groups

How to make mom friends in Lafayette Louisiana

Lafayette is growing bigger and bigger by the day, and we want to make it feel just a little smaller by creating a neighborhood group! Whether you’re a new mom, new to the city, or just want to meet new friends, you can arrange casual play dates and meet ups with local moms near you.

Lafayette Area
Snowball Stands

Lafayette Area Snowball Stands :: Where to go to Prevent Summer Meltdowns

Hopefully, this guide helps you determine the perfect snowball stand to visit and what to expect once you are there – no meltdowns allowed! The following locations have been taste tested by the Lafayette Mom team and our families, for quality assurance, of course!

Summer Camp Lafayette LouisianaSummer is COMING! While we do have an amazing list of featured camp sponsors (which you can see above) we would love to have additional summer camps in Lafayette featured as well.

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