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Summer Starts Here: Explore UL Lafayette University Camps

April 2, 2026

Looking for a summer experience that’s fun, engaging, and enriching for your child? University Camps at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette offer a wide variety of youth programs designed to spark creativity, build skills, and create lasting memories.

Hosted on UL Lafayette’s vibrant campus, these camps provide hands-on learning opportunities led by university faculty, coaches, students, and alumni in a safe and supportive environment. 

Something for Every Interest

Whether your child is an athlete, artist, or aspiring chef, there’s a camp to match their interests. UL Lafayette’s summer lineup includes:

  • Athletic camps like soccer, volleyball, cheerleading and dance team
  • Creative arts programs including vocal arts and piano
  • Culinary camps such as Cooking Camps with Cajun and Italian cuisine to choose from and Sweet Treats Baking
  • STEM and tech experiences like Ragin’ Cajuns Esports camps
  • Academic enrichment opportunities in engineering/manufacturing
  • Recreational camps that keep kids active, social, and engaged

These programs are designed to help students explore new passions while developing teamwork, creativity, and confidence. 

Featured Camp Experiences

Participants can dive into unique, hands-on activities across campus. For example:

  • Esports Camps blend gaming with STEM learning, teaching strategy, teamwork, and even coding and game design. 
  • Piano Institute Summer Camp offers multi-day immersive instruction, group activities, and performance opportunities for students with prior experience. 
  • Cooking and baking camps introduce students to Cajun or Italian cuisine and creative culinary skills in a fun, interactive setting. 

From exploring Cypress Lake to participating in activities at the UL Rec Center, campers also get a true campus experience while making new friends. 

Flexible Options for Families

Camps are offered throughout the summer with a variety of session dates and formats to fit busy family schedules. Spots are filling up quickly so don’t wait to register.

Build Skills. Make Memories. Experience UL Lafayette.

University Camps at UL Lafayette are more than just summer activities—they’re opportunities for students of all ages to learn, grow, and discover what excites them most.

From athletics to the arts, cooking to coding, there’s truly something for everyone.

Visit our registration website.

 

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