Laissez les bons temps rouler! Mardi Gras is almost here. Don’t miss your chance to sign your little one up for camp.
Adventure Quest Laser Tag Mardi Gras Camp
1001 Elmwood Park Blvd.
Ages: 5–12
Cost: $50/day
Dates/Times: Feb. 24, 26-28, no camp Feb. 25; 7:30 am-5:30 pm.
Contact: gm@lasertagnola.com
Campers will blast through the ancient Mayan ruins in laser tag, crash through the jungle in bumper cars, and explore the ancient temple in a round of mini golf. They will enjoy many other games and activities for them to connect and grow during their time at Adventure Quest.
Audubon Zoo’s Mardi Gras Camp
Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St.
Ages: Pre-K through 4th Grade
Cost: $40/members, $50/non-members. Before care is $7/per child, per day. After care is $10/per child, per day.
Dates/Times: Not available at press time
Contact: Zooedadmin@auduboninstitute.org, (504) 212-5380
A school break is a great way to spend time outdoors. Audubon Zoo will host Mardi Gras camp for ages 4-11. Each day is full of animal exploration, scientific investigation, arts and crafts, and more!
Big Easy Sportsplex Mardi Gras Break Baseball Camp
800 Webb St., Jefferson
Ages: 5-12, boys and girls
Cost: $45/day, $160/week
Dates/Times: Feb. 24, 26-28
Contact: Brandon Rousseve, 504-813-0041, bigeasycamps@gmail.com
Camps will provide instruction, drills, and games in multiple sports, athletic games, and competitions that range from traditional to creative physical activities that blend movement, athleticism, and fun. Strength, balance and speed will be incorporated into all daily activities for growing athletes who are ready to take their ability to the next level.
Church’s Karate Academy: Mardi Gras Break Camp
4716 Paris Ave., New Orleans
Ages: 6-12 years old (5 year olds sibling/previous campers welcome as well)
Cost: $45/ day
Dates/Time: Feb. 24-28, 8:30am-3:30 pm (FREE Early Drop-off/Late Pick-up –7 am/6 pm)
Contact: nolakoreankarate@gmail.com or call 504-309-6138
CKA offers a full day camp experience for your child that is equally educational as it is exciting! It’s sure to be a safe, positive, and motivational camp adventure where your child is guaranteed to obtain physical and mental fitness. We help students develop strong communication and ethical problem solving skills.
Culinary Kids: Mardi Gras Camp
915 Marigny Ave., Mandeville
Ages: 5-12
Dates/Time: Feb. 26-289 am-3 pm
Fee: $75 + tax/day or $225 + tax/3-day rate; before/aftercare available for additional fee
Contact: info@culinarykidsns.com, 985-727-5553
Kids cook their own breakfast, lunch and snacks, desserts, make drinks, enjoy gardening, gust visitors with treats, science experiments, indoor/outdoor games and have great fun with friends!
JCC Metairie – Mardi Gras Mini Camp
3747 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie
Ages: 3-5
Cost: $50/day; JCC membership required
Dates/Time: Feb. 26-28, 9 am-3 pm
Contact: jessica@nojcc.org
Campers will participate in art, sports, games, and more. Please bring a nap mat, lunch, and a change of clothes every day. Campers must be potty trained.
JCC Uptown – Mardi Gras Mini Camp
5342 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
Ages: Grades K-5
Cost: $50/day; JCC membership required
Dates/Time: Feb. 26-28, 9 am-3 pm
Contact: gary@nojcc.org
Have lots of fun playing games and sports, making crafts, hanging out with friends, and meeting new buddies at the Center. Wear tennis shoes and bring a lunch every day.
Junction Place Sports All Sports Camp @ LBSA
5620 Crawford St., Elmwood
Ages: 5-12
Dates/Times: Feb. 26-28, 9 am-3 pm, before/aftercare available.
Fees: $120/3-day session, $45/day session.
Contact: jctplay@gmail.com, 504.356.1812
Camp will emphasize playing the “right way”, concentrating on sportsmanship, fundamentals, rules, hustle, positive attitude and the ability and willingness to listen and learn. Campers will participate in basketball, baseball, football and soccer, as well as kickball, and other games designed to promote cooperation, patience and teamwork.
Kidcam Camp: Aurora United Methodist School Break Camps
3300 Eton St., Algiers
Ages: PK4-13
Dates/Time: Feb. 24, 26-28, 7:30 am-5:30 pm
Fees: $42/day first child, $35/day additional child
Contact: algiers@kidcamcamps.com or call 844-4KIDCAM
At Kidcam, Day Camp isn’t just something we do, it’s all we do. Create memorable moments and lasting relationships through the power of camp.
Mandeville Spots Complex Holiday Camp
23052 Highway 1088, Mandeville
Ages: 4-12
Cost: $30/day, $10/beforecare, $10/aftercare, $5/lunch (optional). $25 annual family registration fee. Fitness members – no registration fee.
Dates/Times: Feb. 24, 26-28, 9 am-3 pm. Before/aftercare available
Contact: Info@MandevilleSportsComplex.com or 985.727.7277
Holiday camp is a fun and happy place for your child to be during the day when school is out. Campers will enjoy fun activities, participate in group games, enjoy supervised free play & much more.
Ochsner Fitness Kidsports Holiday Camp
1200 S. Clearview Pkwy., Harahan
Ages: 3-13
Cost: $45/day, $40/day advance, $7/beforecare, $10/aftercare; $8/lunch
Dates/Times: Feb. 21, 24, 26-28, 9 am-3 pm, before/aftercare available
Contact: 504.733.1200
Holiday mini-camps offer fun in a two-story Adventure Challenge maze, discovering the ins and outs of the pirate ship playground, bouncing in the spacewalk, swimming in the beautiful outdoor pools, and creating arts and crafts.
Upturn Arts: Mardi Gras Masquerade
1719 Toledano St.
Ages: 4-14 years old
Cost: $68.25/day or $136.50 both days (early bird price). Upturn Arts provides all services on a sliding scale for middle and low income households.
Dates/Times: Feb. 27-28, 9 am-4 pm (before and aftercare available)
Contact: registration@upturnarts.org or call 504-390-8399
Students will learn about the traditions of mask making. Dance, music, visual arts and theater classes will be offered each day from Upturn Arts faculty and a guest artist will collaborate with students to create original masks.
¡Vamonos NOLA! Oasis Espanol Holiday Camp
600 Eleonore St., New Orleans
Ages: 5-10
Cost: $55/day or $225/week (members); $70/day, $250/week (non-members).
Dates/Times: Feb. 20-28. No camp on Fat Tuesday, 9 am-3:30 pm. Before and aftercare available for additional fee.
Contact: info@vamonosnola.com
¡Vamonos NOLA! is your Spanish Language Vacation Camp Destination. Your camper will make friends, build memories while laying a foundation of multilingualism.
X Fusion Family Arena Holiday Camp
1455 N. Collins Blvd., Covington
Ages: 4-15
Dates/Times: 7 am-4 pm. Aftercare available.
Cost: $40/day, $10/aftercare, $5/lunch (optional), $49/annual registration fee
Contact: xfusioninfo@gmail.com or 985.327.7167
“Conquer New Heights” and develop big-hearted, open-minded kids with a serious amount of determination. Kids learn to be resourceful, healthy + strong through project-based learning and fun challenges.
YMCA: Belle Chasse
8101 LA-23, Belle Chasse 70037
Ages: 3-14 (must be fully potty trained)
Dates/Times: Feb., and 26-28. Drop off starts at 7 am & pick up by 6 pm
Cost: Members: $25/day, Non-members—$45/day
Contact: Vanessa at 504.392.9622
Kids have the opportunity to play sports, make arts and crafts, and make new friends! Holiday camp offers a safe and engaging atmosphere for your kids so you have peace of mind while you work. Be sure to pack a lunch and plenty of snacks!
YMCA: West. St. Tammany
71256 Francis Road, Covington
Ages: 4-12
Dates/Times: Feb. 24, 26-28, Closed Fed. 25. Drop off at starts 7 a.m. & pick up by 6 pm.
Cost: Members $30/day, Non-members $40/day plus registration fee.
Contact: Krissy Cook, 985.893.9622
When school is closed for a holiday, come to the YMCA and play! Bring 2 snacks (morning and afternoon), a bag lunch, and a water bottle. Space is limited.
Note: Schedules subject to change. Please contact the location directly to verify information.