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 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 opens on March 8, 2024.

Registration will begin on March 8, 2024.

Camp Ages :: PK3 – 8th grade

Camp Costs:: $125 – $250

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

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.

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 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!

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!

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.

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!

At Kidcam, day camp isn’t just something we do, it’s  all  we do! That’s why  we have been the trusted name in summer camps by thousands of families for almost 50 years. This year we will RE-discover the Spirit of Summer by creating those memorable experiences and letting kids be kids through the power of camp! Kidcam campers will feel that they are a part of something truly special, while they revel in a summer of friendships, adventure, and wonder!

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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 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.

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!