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Summer Camp/Program Guide 2015

Find Out Where to Send Your Child This Summer!

July 23, 2015
It's here, The Summer Camp/Program Guide for 2015! Acadiana has so much to offer our children and we are happy to spread the word. Click the like button above this to share on Facebook so other parents know how to entertain, stimulate, and exhaust their kids this summer. Bookmark the page because we will be adding more as we go. Happy Summer Everyone!

*Each camp has a brief description listed. Click on the hyper-linked title for more information that includes the who, when, and how. In addition you can visit the business directory page by clicking here and view the camps sorted by categories.

Kid's Pop Art Enrichment Camp - Is your child tired of the same old summer routine? Why not change it up this year and sign up for Painting with a Twist's Art Enrichment Camp. The 5-day camp will give your child the opportunity to unleash his/her creativity while making memories with new friends and learning about the history of Pop Art. Each camper will complete the featured painting in addition to playing games, socializing and having fun. June 15th-19th 10am-1pm. Ages 7-14. Click the hyper linked title for more information.

Just 4 Kicks Soccer Camp - The Just 4 Kicks Soccer Camp will be celebrating 25 years as One of Acadiana's Best Offerings for Kids! The Just 4 Kicks Soccer Camp is designed to teach each child who attends the fundamentals of soccer, while having fun at the same time. Each camper will be taught the proper way to pass, trap, dribble and shoot, as well as crossing, defending, heading and so much more! By allowing your children to attend our camp, you will be giving them the opportunity to improve as a player.

PNL Summer Camps - Week 1: Prince and Princess Camp, Week 2: Hawaiian Adventure Camp,
Week 3: Superhero Training Camp, Week 4: Movie Stars Camp, Week 5: Dr. Seuss Arts and Crafts Camp

Camp in the City - Pine Cove brings summer camp to our city! Camp in the City is a summer day camp where campers will have a blast with their counselor as they participate in tons of great camp activities. Activities include Games, Fun Jumps, Waterslides, Rock Wall, Power Hour, CLUB time, and snacks! Your child will be energized for the upcoming year and ready to face the world with a fresh perspective.

SoLa Gymnastics Summer Camp - We are excited to provide a fun summer camp program that will keep your children physically active and mentally active through the summer break. Our summer camps include weekly themes with games, daily gymnastics instruction, and supervised free play.

CYT CAMP - Join CYT summer camp and fill your day with theater workshops using a Broadway-style theme. Workshops include musical theater, voice, dance and drama. Other activities include high energy games and rehearsals for the Friday Showcase for family and friends.
Each summer CYT theater camps are designed to create a hands-on, multi-faceted theater experience! Campers will enjoy making new friends as they build performance skills and learn self-confidence, teamwork and theater abilities.


City Club Youth Sports Camp - Kids will enjoy an active and fun-filled day including tennis, yoga, fitness classes, soccer, kickball, crafts and karate. Camp is overseen by Chad Hebert, Head Tennis Pro, and his talented Staff. A daily rate is offered for those who cannot attend the full camp.

Camp Calvary - Weekly Field Trips, Weekly Swimming, Inflatable Water Slides, Guest
Speakers, Bible Lessons. Camp Calvary is an all summer, full day summer camp for children ages 4-14. Our motto is God - Safety -Fun. Unlike any other place in town, Camp Calvary provides a true summer camp experience. Our facility allows kids to move around and be active. Space is limited.

UL Lafayette Continuing Education - Bridge for Youth (Ages 11-15):
Basic American Sign Language for Kids (Ages 6-11):
Arts: Blue Dogs Inspired by George Rodrigue (Ages 6-12):
Crazzie, But Serious Science (Ages 7-12):
Camp CSI (Ages 10-14):
Dissecting Frog & Shark or Pigeon & Mink (Ages 6-13)
Cyber Camps (Ages 12-18): 3D Animation for Games Level 1; Game Programming (Design) Level 1; Minecraft Movie Maker
Science Lab (Grades 2nd-7th):
Beginner Cajun Cooking (Ages 9-16):

Gladiators Academy Martial Arts Super Summer Camp - The Gladiators Academy Summer Camp was designed and implemented to provide a safe, challenging, educational, and fun environment for our city's youth while striving to instill positive, lifelong characteristics by building friendships, self-esteem and personal growth through martial arts.

Summer at the Bayou - At The Bayou Church, we provide six unique summer camp experiences to reach every age of the family. Each camp is focused on one thing—helping the next generation build stronger relationships with God and each other. We hope you can join us for the summer of a lifetime! Together We Grow Camp (entering PreK4-entering K), Kindergarten Camp (entering K), Winshape Camp (Grades 1-6), Applause for a Cause (Grades 2-12), Middle School Camp (Grades 5-7; Ruston, LA), High School Camp (Grades 8-12; Panama City Beach, FL).

Brick Zone Summer Camp - Junior Builders camp for youngest builders: K-1 graders.
Builders I camp for 2-5 graders. Yucky Science Camp for 3-5 graders. Girls Fashion Camp for 3-5 grade girls.

On Voyage dans le Temps à Vermilionville : It Takes a Village - Our campers will enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing and canoeing and hands-on craft projects such as seedling packets, bousillage sculptures, homemade sidewalk chalk and more. The campers will also learn about the Acadian, Creole and Native American cultures with our artisans who will also be leading activities with them, such as tomahawk-throwing with Chief Mayeux and boudin making demonstrations with the Norbert family. Campers will get to take home all the projects they make, including journals they will write in daily, culturally-themed coloring sheets, etc. French language vocabulary is incorporated into all camp sessions, but Week 4 is conducted entirely in French.

Summer Fun @ The CMA! - Campstruction - A blend of arts and engineering: Ages 6-10
Jewelry Camp - Design and construction for the budding fashion designer: Ages 6-10
Fun Friday - A "first-step" camp with story time and art project: Ages 4-6
Art and Circus Camp - Painters and Makers circus style 2D + 3D art
Ages 6-10, Kid Scrappin' - "Memories in the making" Scrapbook mini camp: Ages 8-12

Vacation Station @ Sugar 'n Spice - Children will build self-esteem and develop social skills with DAILY field trips, weekly swimming, swim lessons, themed weeks, talent show, enthusiastic counselors!

Kidcam Summer Camps - 9 Weeks of Summer Fun! This year's theme is Camp Continental. Campers will explore arts & crafts, food, music, games, and sports from around the world as we travel the seven continents. Weekly field trips included, swimming, water slides, and on-campus vendors. Meal plan or bag lunch options.

Lafayette School of Performing Arts — Summer Camps - Lafayette School of Performing Arts (LSPA) offers a wide range of summer camps for all ages. Experienced, caring instructors teach movement in an educational way that meets each child at their natural developmental stage, making for valuable, memorable summer experiences! From dance camps at The Ballet Studio at LSPA to tumbling and even aerial silks, these camps are great for active children.

Kid's Gym Summer Program - We're introducing themed weeks! Each week is a different theme such as space week, olymic week, and so so much more! Fitness fun, arts and crafts, outside activities, exercise classes, piano and guitar lessons, free play and so much more!

Camp Invention - Camp Invention - where BIG ideas become the next BIG thing! Local educators lead a week of hands on activities for children in grades 1-6 who will investigate circuits, disassemble household appliances and examine science and technology concepts during team-building exercises.

Lafayette Youth Soccer Association - Camps - The Lafayette Youth Soccer Association is the longest serving youth soccer organization in Acadiana. We offer a variety of camps throughout the year ranging in both age & various ability levels. Recreational & competitive players alike will benefit from our professional coaching staff during our Day Camps, Full-Day Camps, & Position Specific Camps. We aim to develop skills & knowledge in order to foster a life-long love of the game in our Acadiana youth .


FREE PROGRAMS

Lafayette Public Library Summer Reading Program - Escape the Ordinary and read this summer with the Lafayette Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. Win prizes for reading and enjoy a full lineup of free entertaining and educational activities. Register at LafayettePublicLibrary.org or at any of our libraries starting Monday, May 18.


Kid’s Bowl Free Program – Acadiana Lanes– Registered kids receive 2 free games of bowling per day. All summer long! A $500 value per child! Bowling centers, schools and other community organizations work together to launch a super summer activity option for kids and families.

LSU Summer Reading Program (Held In Lafayette) - For an enjoyable activity with lifelong benefits, we recommend one of our eight different reading skills programs taught by instructors from the Institute of Reading Development. Programs have been offered as a community service by LSU Continuing Education since 2003.