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Summer Camps and Programs in Acadia-St. Landry

Summer Camp Guide

By Courtney Jennings, Publisher Acadia-St. Landry April 13, 2024

Looking for something for the kids to do this summer!? Summer camps are a great time for Macaroni KID Acadia-St. Landry kids to try new things, nurture unique interests, meet new friends, stretch their creativity, and have tons of Acadia-St. Landry summer fun! You're sure to find something on this list of local summer camps that your kid will be excited about! 

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**We try to stay on top of updates on local events and activities, however cancellations may occur without prior notice. To avoid any inconvenience we recommend contacting the venue or organization to confirm before heading out to them, especially if it's a little bit of a drive. 

Swim Lessons

ISR Cajun Country is hosting a Survival Swim Program this summer with a new location in Eunice. Survival swimmers sessions keep kids safe and confident in the water. Their sensory-based approach to learning guarantees precise skill acquisition in real-time. Don't wait, as spots fill up quickly. Sessions begin June 3rd -July 19, 6-week sessions for ages 6-12 month and ages 12-month to 6 years taught by an ISR Certified Instructor uniquely tailored to your child's needs. 
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Featured Camps/Programs




The Louisiana Folk Roots Camp returns to St. Landry Parish for Summer Kids Camp 2024. The summer camp is open to all levels of young musicians between the ages of 8-13 providing music classes, band labs, singing, dancing, indoor/outdoor games, crafts, cuisine, and fun.

What's included: registration fee includes all activities, craft supplies, classes, morning biscuit, lunch, afternoon snack, and a camp T-shirt. If your child does not have a musical instrument, instrument loans may be available.

Registration is now open for summer camp if you wish to sign your child up! 





Theatre Summer Camp at the Opelousas Little Theatre. Summer camp will begin May 28th and 29th for 4 weeks on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for ages potty trained and up! Theatre camp participants will have shows at the end of the program on June 26 and 27th! For more information and registration please contact director Dana Reed at 337-351-2591.


Over Night Camp

Summer Sleepover Dance Camp - Unique Steps will be hosting 3 Sleepover Summer Camps for Girls ages 6 and up!
** Location: Unique Steps Dance Studio | 697 Hwy. 182 Sunset, LA 70584. Contact Marcy Kidder 337-356-5898.


May Day Camps

Youth kids Football Camp - Crusaders Westminister Christian Academy for boys 4th-7th grade will be on May 25th. Registration 9am, Camp from 10am-2pm. Call 985-210-3120 for more information. (FREE, no cost registration)
Summer Art Lessons at La Legion, Antiques, Gifts, Louisiana Artists - May 29-31. Contact Ericka Smith Buller for details at 466-6612.

June Day Camps

Guns Down Power Up Summer Camp- The organization Guns Down Power Up is providing a summer camp empowerment program at North Elementary beginning on June 3rd through July 26,(excluding week of July 4th) Monday thru Friday from 9am to 3pm. Sign up and information will be provided on Saturday, June 1st from 10am-4pm. Contact Eric/Marie Williams 337.401.2545 for more information. (Free registration)

DMK Kids Summer Camp - Hosted by Daisie Mae Foundation. June 3rd-August 9th for ages 1-18 with locations in Opelousas, Eunice, and Ville Platte. Register at kidstoceos.com (FREE Registration)

Summer Youth Tennis Program - 8-week program at South City Park in Opelousas for ages 6 and up. Registration forms can be filled out at South City Park rec center. Call 337-948-2562 for more information.
Beach Volleyball Camp - South City Park for ages 10-17. Dates: June 12, June 26, July 3, July 17, and July 31 @ 5:30pm. (FREE)

Scottie Beans Theatre Productions - Church Point. June 3-7, June 10-14, Limited slots available. For more info, call or text 337-692-2159.
CrossFit Church Point - Kids Camp June 3rd. Teens Camp June 10th. FMI call 337-250-0280
Sewing Camp - WCA Opelousas Campus, Session 1 June 3-7 at 9am-12pm. Contact Brittani Tran via email btran@wcala.org

Blue Ribbon Camp - Academy of Sacred Heart/Berchman's Academy in Grand Coteau. Dates: June 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30 for PreK-8th grade. Register at www.ash1821.org/explore/brc
Louisiana Family Fitness Center - Opelousas. 2 Day camp sessions begin first week in June and July. Call 337-942-1326 for more information.
Kids Golf Clinic - Eunice Country Club, June 4-6. Call to sign up 337-457-3273.
Bottoms Up Art Center Music Camp:  Piano- June 3-7, Band camp- June 10-14, Drum camp- June 17-21. For information and registration email bottomsup.artcenter@gmail.com
Lady Bear Summer Softball Camp - Church Point. Wednesdays in June. Call 337-581-9446 for information.
Summer Art Classes- Crowley Art Association. Call to register or visit the gallery to register in person. 337-514-5114

Summer Art Camp, The Studio by Alexis -Crowley. Starts June 3-7. Register by May 20th via message from the FB page.
EHS Cheer/Dance Camp - June 10-12. Register through Eunicerec.com

Just for Fun Camp- Rayne Civic Center. 3 weekly sessions beginning June 10-14th. For registration info and forms contact Tammy Guidry 337-581-4654

Summer Horse Camp - Alisha Broussard located in Estherwood, La. Two camp dates June 11-12 and July 9-10. 503-396-8795.

Tennis Camp- Church Point Community Center Courts. June 17-19

WCA Art Camp- Westminster Christian Academy in Opelousas (Art building) 1st session June 17-20 & June 24-June 27. From 9am-12pm, for ages 8 and up. Contact Brittani 337-250-2060 for questions and registration. ($50 Deposit due upon registration)
Summer Art Camp, First United Methodist Church - Crowley. June 18-21 from 12:30-4pm for Kindergarten-6th grade. Register online 

Summer Fitness Camp - Unlimited Athletics Crowley and Jennings locations offer camps starting in June https://unlimitedathletics. net
Art Box Studio & Gallery - Opelousas. Weekly day camp programs during the summer. Call or text 337-418-1789 for information.
Honey Do Farms Horse Camp- 3-day camps beginning in June. For more info call 337-668-4777
Sacred Heart Equestrian Center Summer Camp-Weekly sessions beginning in June. For more info call 337-662-3920

Virtue and Mental Wellness Education Camp- Our Lady Queen of Angels Church Opelousas. June 24-28 for grades 1-6th. www.thejourneyandthewell.com 
Eunice Adventure Camp - Hosted by the Eunice Public Library & Eunice Depot Museum, June 24-28 and July 15-19. (FREE Registration)

LSUE Athletics- Offers summer camp programs: Baseball (June 3-7) Girls Basketball- June 8 & 15th, Softball and Soccer- visit website for info.

Summer Classes at CakeBar- Crowley, hands-on activities in the kitchen for ages 8 and up. June and July sessions. Call for info 337-514-5111.

Kids Fitness Camp- CajunFitness Rayne. June 18-July 30th. No class July 4th. Call 337-334-7060 for information. 

July Day Camps

Guns Down Power Up Summer Camp- The organization Guns Down Power Up is providing a summer camp empowerment program at North Elementary every week through July 26,(excluding week of July 4th) Monday thru Friday from 9am to 3pm. Contact Eric/Marie Williams 337.401.2545 for more information. (Free registration)

Disc Golf Camp - South City Park in Opelousas for ages 8 and up. New Dates: July 1, July 8 & July 15th at 5:30pm. (FREE) 

Basketball Camp- North City Park Opelousas, July 15 for ages 5-6, July 16th for ages 7-8yrs. Starts at 5:30pm. Contact Bishop Easton Shelvin 337-331-5226. Online Registration

Summer Kids Camp - Crossfit Church Point, July 8-13th for ages 4-10yrs. Week of July 15th for teens. Daily drop-ins welcome. Contact 337-250-0280 for information.

Summer Horse Camp - Alishea Broussard, July 9-10 for ages 6-15 yrs. Located in Estherwood. Contact 503-396-8795 for details.

Summer Art Lessons at La Legion, Antiques, Gifts, Louisiana Artists - July 1-3. Contact Ericka Smith Buller for details at 466-6612

WCA Art Camp- Westminster Christian Academy in Opelousas (Art building) 2nd session July 8-11 & July 15-18 From 9am-12pm, for ages 8 and up. Contact Brittani 337-250-2060 for questions and registration. ($50 Deposit due upon registration)

Sewing Camp - WCA Opelousas Campus, Session 3, July 8-12 at 9am-12pm. Contact Brittani Tran 337-250-2060

Art Box Art Camp - July 15-19, from 9am-12pm. Additional spots may be added. For more info call or text 337-418-1789

Chef Camp- Opelousas July 16-17 from 9am- 1pm for ages 9-12. Limited spots. Register by filling out the form here or contact Breanna Staab bstaab@agcenter.lsu.edu for more info. 

Dance Camp- Movement Dance Studio Church Point. July 19.
Summer Art Camp - Let's Paint in Eunice, July 16-19. For more information call Emily Leger 337-550-5950

Horse Camp - Honey Do Farms 3-Day camps in Church Point- July 16, 17, & 18. To register call 337-316-4619 for more info.

July Summer Classes- CakeBar will host summer hands-on activities in the kitchen, July 16&17, July 23&24, July 30 & July 31, from 9-10:30am or 4-5:30pm. Call to reserve your child's spot (377) 514-5111

Daisy Mae Foundation Summer Camp- Weekday camps July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-Aug. 3, Aug.5-9 with locations in Eunice, Ville Platte, and Opelousas. Call 848-488-9797 for more information. (FREE)

Summer Day Camps - Louisiana Family Fitness Center in Opelousas, July 22-26. For more information call 337-942-1326.

Fun with Jesus Summer Day Camp - OLSH Church in Church Point. July 22-26, deadline to register is July 3rd. 337-684-5494. 

Eunice Jewelry Camp - Hosted by the Eunice Public Library, July 22-24. Contact Allison at 337-466-7077 for details.

Summer Camps for Special Needs and Medically Fragile Children


Camp Bon Coeur- The only camp of its kind in Louisiana, Camp Bon Coeur provides a fun and safe environment for 'cardiac campers' with heart defects who are between the ages of 7-16. For questions and more information call the Camp Office: 337-233-8437

Louisiana Lions Camp - *The Crowley Lions Club is sponsoring kids to attend camp for free!

Lions Camp is a state-project of Lions Clubs to provide a free camp experience for qualifying boys and girls of Louisiana with Special Needs, Diabetes, Respiratory Disorders, and Childhood Cancer.

Camp Unique - the D.R.E.A.M.S. FOUNDATION OF ACADIANA hosts Camp Unique, which is suited for individuals with special needs. For more information visit dreamsfoundationaca.org





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If you're looking for more summer camp fun and experiences in surrounding areas of Louisiana be sure to check out our Macaroni KID neighboring publishers:

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