The Ultimate Guide to Summer Camp in 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 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 allow for the best environment for campers, teachers, and coaches. Waitlists will be available for camps that reach capacity. What are you doing this summer?

Registration will begin on March 10, 2023.

Camp Ages :: PK3 – 8th grade

Camp Costs :: $125 – $250

Do you want to give your child a magical summer experience? Wonderland Performing Arts 1-week summer programs teach kids the wonders of Music, Dance, Art, and Acting, along with encouraging self-confidence and community. With new programs scheduled each week, campers have the opportunity to participate in a variety of fun and engaging activities. Register below to sign up for a summer your kids will never forget. Additionally, visit our website for information regarding evening workshops for grades 3-12.

Camp Ages :: Little kids 5-7, Big kids 8-12

Camp Costs :: $250/week

Week-long musical theatre days camps are offered every week 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 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.

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

Blue Ribbon Camp offers ALL day fun for kids from PreK – 8th Grade, with bus transportation available to and from camp. For over 30 years, Blue Ribbon Camp has been a summertime destination for kids featuring Canoeing, Karate, Hiking and Outdoor Adventures, Arts and Crafts, Waterslides, Archery, Dance, and Team Sports. Campers meet new friends, enjoy nature, and embark on new adventures in an environment that nurtures exploration, discovery, and growth.  See what all the FUN is about this summer at Blue Ribbon Camp!

Camp Ages :: PreK – 8th Grade

Camp Costs  :: See website for more info

Registration opens soon!

STM Art Camp will feature three camps; two for Youth entering grades 3-5 and one for Junior High entering grades 6-8. It will take place from 9 AM to 12 PM each day. Youth Camps Session One (June 13-17) and Session Two (June 20-24) will be our traditional youth summer camp where children will explore a variety of fun artmaking activities where they can create a wide range of expressive works of art. Artworks will include painting, wearable art, sculpture, drawing, full body movement art making, weaving, kinetic art, and more. Junior High Camp Session Three (July 18-22) will focus on foundational skills in creating art in a fun way. Campers will learn color theory, perspective and proportion drawing for realistic illusions, value techniques for creating depth, and a variety of art-making media, including both three-dimensional and two-dimensional media. All campers will once again be able to create several art projects this year using different methods and media, design their own shirts, and have an art show on the last day of the camp.

Camp Ages :: See website for more info

Camp Costs :: $160 per camper / week

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.

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.

Looking to immerse yourself in the world of animation and video games? Join Academy of Interactive Entertainment at one of our week-long Summer Camps for ages 12-18! Our camps will teach you the programs used in Video Game Art and Design and Game Programming. Participants will learn about software and basic techniques used in the industry.

Summertime at Hello Dancer is an absolute BLAST and we can’t wait to spend the Summer weeks dancing and having so much fun with you all! We have 7 weeks of amazing camps that are filled with laughter, dancing, smiles, themed days, dance offs, and soooooo much more! We do recommend grabbing a spot as these camps ALWAYS SELL OUT!

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!

Are your kids obsessed with video games & tech? Teach them something new! Code Ninjas summer camps bring the FUN in gaming & learning new skills! Minecraft modding, Roblox Dev, LEGO robotics, 3D Printing, learn how to be a YouTuber, explore video game design, coding, stop motion animation, STEM Discovery, and our newly released Code Breakers (decryption/encryption escape room themed!) are just a few of them! Ages 5+.

Bonjour! Folk Roots Kids Camp offers a diverse team of gifted Cajun & Creole musicians, artists, and folklife instructors for a fun-filled week of music, crafts, games, and special cultural activities for ages 8-13. The registration fee includes all activities, craft supplies, classes, morning biscuit, lunch, afternoon snack, and a camp T-shirt. Daily lunch is INCLUDED in the registration fee.

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 5–July 28.

Join Breaux Bridge Summer Camp for a fun filled summer at Louisiana Christian School. The 2023 Summer Camp runs Monday – Friday from 7 am – 5:30 pm. Part-time, full-time and drop in rates are available.

Vermilionville Summer Camp: History! Natural Resources! Canoeing! Fishing! Crafts! FUN! We offer four week-long sessions, for campers 5-8 and 9-12, in English and in French. Register today via the link below.

Join us from 9am-3pm for a fun filled week of INDOOR SUMMER CAMP: Gymnastics, Agility, Ninja, Sports, Group Games, Crafts, and Fitness. Each week will have a Water Mania day, Tie Dye Day, and a Popsicle Party! Boys and Girls ages 5-12 welcome! Cost: $250 but “Early Birds” get a $50 discount if registering before May 1.

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

At Acadiana Symphony Orchestra & Conservatory of Music, students will work with one of our experienced teaching artists to learn, review and correct a student’s knowledge and technical skill of their instrument, as well as learn how to sight read and comprehend music. Enroll your child TODAY!

• One-on-one & group lessons offered
• Lessons for a wide variety of instruments available
• NEW! Music composition classes

Spend 4 days at Big Boy Toys and Hobbies building your own ECX Amp Remote Control Car that goes 20+ mph! When camp is done, you have an RC that can be enjoyed for years to come. Ages 8+

Lori’s Sewing Cottage offers sewing camps for children ages 8+. Monday – Thursday camps are either 9-12 or 1:30-4:30. Sewing machines provided. Each camp is limited to 5 campers. Beginner camps and camps for those with a little more experience are available. Call or text 337-581-0107 for more information and availability

Since 1985, Camp Bon Coeur (French for Camp “Good Heart”) has offered a safe and enriching residential summer camp experience for children with heart defects. Each year in the US, there are an estimated 42,000 children born with heart defects – making it the number one birth defect. There are twice as many children with congenital heart defects (CHD) as with any other childhood disease and there is no cure. CBC offers a wide range of activities from art to canoeing to sports all under the supervision of our full-time 24/7 nursing staff.

Summer Kid’s Flicks are returning to the Lafayette area! For over a decade, The Grand Theatre has brought the BEST family fun films back to the BIG screen keeping kids entertained and cool during the summer months. Summer Kid’s Flicks tickets go on sale April 14, 2023! Tickets will be available on our website, on our mobile app and at the box office. Tickets are only $5 and include a free box of popcorn and a kid’s soda. To see the full schedule click HERE.

NOTE: This year the program will be held at The Grand 16 Lafayette, 3141 Johnston Street.

AGES: All Ages are Welcome!

COSTS: $5 per ticket (includes free soda and popcorn)

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.

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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!

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