Registration opens for summer camps. Here's a list of what's available
Are you searching for summer camps that will teach and entertain your kids? A few have opened up registration. The list will be updated as more camps are announced.
City of Alexandria 1st Mobile Rec Summer Tour
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Locations:
June 9: Martin Park, 4222 Ellis Street, Alexandria
June 16: Helen Black Park, 300 North 15th Street, Alexandria
June 23: Frank O. Hunter Park, 2399 Willow Glen River Road, Alexandria
June 30: City Park, 2800 Masonic Drive, Alexandria
2023 Summer Enrichment Camp
Where: Alexandria Youth & Teen Center, 1801 Sylvester Street, Alexandria
When: July 3-28.
Time: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Cost: $150 one-time camp fee per child.
Ages: 6-12.
Registration: https://bit.ly/3OWiWzZ Pay in person at Alexandria City Hall, 915 3rd Street, Alexandria or mail to Alexandria City Hall, Division of Community Services, P.O. Box 71, Alexandria, La., 71301.
Information: email communityservices@cityofalex.com or call (318) 441-6721.
Recreational activities, educational enrichment and field trips. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks provided.
Summer Safari
Where: Alexandria Zoo, 3016 Masonic Drive, Alexandria
When: For students who completed Kindergarten: July 17-21, Zoo Clues.
For students who completed 1st and 2nd grades: June 12-16, Wildlife Superheroes.
For students who completed 3rd and 4th grades: June 26-30, Love the Boot; July 10-14, Flock of a Feather.
For students who completed 5th and 6th grades: June 12-16, Operation Survival; June 19-23, #Conservation; July 17-21, Zoo Careers.
Time: All camps 9 a.m.-noon.
Cost: $130 per class for Friends of the Alexandria Zoo (FOTAZ) members. $150 for non-members.
AARC Summer Tennis Clinic
Where: Alexandria Aquatic and Racquet Club, 2001 Brentwood Ave., Alexandria
Call: Francisco Acuna (318) 623-0578
High school and junior high: Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Time: 8-9 a.m. advanced and 9-10 a.m. intermediate. $190 monthly for members. $200 monthly for non-members.
Little beginners ages 4-9: Tuesday from 5-5:45 p.m. $60 monthly members. $70 monthly for non-members.
Adults: Tuesday from 5:45-6:45 p.m. $70 monthly for members. $80 monthly non-members.
Tennis Camp at Beyond Fitness at the Courtyard
Where: Beyond Fitness at the Courtyard, 5615 Jackson Street, Alexandria
When: June 5 - June 29
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $10 a day.
Ages: 13 and up.
Call: Fritz Winke (318) 792-5352
Kid Fit
Where: Beyond Fitness at the Courtyard, 5615 Jackson Street, Alexandria
When: June 26-30 and July 17-21
Time: 8:30 a.m.-noon
Cost: Early registration before June 19. $99 per week and $79 per additional child. After June 19, $119 per child and $99 per for additional child. $25 for single day.
Register: https://form.jotform.com/231234237858156
Age: 5 and up.
Swimming, water play days, gaga ball, racquetball, obstacle course and more.
Engage 2023 Vacation Bible School
Where: Emmanuel Baptist Church, 430 Jackson St., Alexandria
Website: Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnrAOOB3xfbeE6UBwuo1BvE04FGeJej9b7-dif_JHQoM_w4Q/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3CSNsGFiKRcbrf_X1arii2eQYpc66VdgaB6BF8cfuZRIc3R-ICUnAod4o
Call: Sally Newcomer (318) 451-2375.
When: June 19-23
Time: 9 a.m.-noon with optional stay and play from noon-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $40 for optional stay and play. Must provide lunch and snack each day.
Ages: 3-6th grade (completed)
Bible Study, games, music and more.
City Park Players' annual summer workshop for kids
Where: Kress Theatre, 1102 3rd Street, Alexandria
Website: cpptheatre.com/workshops
Email: cityparkplayers@gmail.com
When: July 10-14
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Cost: 75 per child. Registration ends July 7 or when workshop is full.
Ages: 5-15
Theatre activities, music, costuming, rehearsals, and a performance on July 14.
Louisiana Athletic Club Kids Camp
Where: 1135 Expressway Drive, Pineville
Website: louisianaathleticclub.com
Call: (318) 487-1000
When: June 6-10; June 13-17; June 20-24, June 27-July 1; July 11-15; July 18-22; July 25-29
Time: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Cost: $150 per week for members. $175 for non members. $25 deposit a week per child to reserve a spot.
Ages: 5-12
Kids Camp at the Louisiana Athletic Club offers sports, crafts, games, and swimming. Snacks provided but must children must bring a lunch each day.
Summer Camps at Midstate Strong
Where: Midstate Strong, 5517 Prescott Rd., Alexandria
Website: midstatestrong.com
Call: (318) 623-1689
Barbie Summer Camp
When: June 26-30
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Early drop off at 7:30 a.m. Late pick-up 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $175. Early bird registration of $150 before May 1.
Ages: 4-9.
Camp will be Barbie-themed. Activities include tumbling, cheer, gymnastics, dance, games and crafts. Life lessons on confidence building and following dreams will be incorporated. Send lunch and snack or snack money.
Ninja Camp
When: June 19-23
Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Super Heroes Unite
When: July 10-14
Time: 8:30 a.m-12:30 p.m.
For boys ages 4-10
Aloha Summer Camp
When: July 24-28
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Arts & Crafts Summer Camp
Where: The Happy Heart Art Studio, 1815 Macarthur Dr., Alexandria
When: June 12-26, June 19-23 and June 26-30
Time: Morning session: 9 a.m.-noon for ages 5-10. Afternoon session: 1-4 p.m. for ages 7-11
Cost: $200 per week. $50 non-refundable sign-up fee to insure spot. Fee will be applied to weekly camp cost.
Registration: des@thehappyheartstudio.com
Half-day camps where children will be introduced to different art mediums and techniques using watercolors, acrylics, oil pastels, recycled art and more. Suppies, snacks and T-shirt included.
YWCA Summer Day Camp
Where: 5912 James St., Alexandria
When: May 22-Aug. 11
Time: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Registration: Now open. Registration fee is $105. March discount of $15.
Weekly tuition: $100 with $5 discount per child.
Call: (318) 442-3397
Website: wcaalexandria.org
Children will be separated by age and gender. Groups determined the first week of camp. Activities will include arts and crafts, games, swimming, weekly field trips or special activity and Friday Finales.
T.R.E.E. House Children's Museum Summer Camps
Where: T.R.E.E. House Children's Museum, 1403 3rd St, Alexandria
Ages: 4-12
Cost: $85 for members. $95 for nonmembers.
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Registration: Open for members. Nonmember registration opens March 31.
Call: (318) 619-9394
Website: kidtreehouse.org
Extended day camp (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) available. $140 for members and $160 for nonmembers. Extended day campers must bring own lunch. All campers must bring their own water bottle. All campers will get a T-shirt.
Rainforest Camp
When: May 30-June 2
Learn about the rainforest, its ecosystem and inhabitants.
Space Camp
Explore the moon, stars and planets.
When: June 6-9
Dinosaur Camp
When: June 20-23
Learn about different kinds of dinosaurs, dig for dinosaur bones and make dinosaur tracks.
Summer Fun Camp
When: June 27-30
Crafts, games and more at this camp.
Art Camp
When: July 11-14
Learn about different artists and create your own art.
Pirate Camp
When: July 25-28
Learn about pirates, their culture, stories and their role in history.
Summer Arts Studio “A Magical Summer of Whimsical Tales”
Where: River Oaks Arts Center, 1330 2nd St, Alexandria
Time: Classes are 1-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
When: June 5-16. Session 1 “Tall Tales.”
Cost: $285 Art Camp Only or $470 Art Camp plus all day
When: June 19-30. Session 2 “Fairy Tales.”
Cost: $285 Art Camp Only or $470 Art Camp plus all day
When: July 10-14. Session 3 “Legends.”
Cost: $185 Art Camp Only or $275 Art Camp plus all day
When: July 17-28. Session 4 “Fables.”
Cost: $285 Art Camp Only or $470 Art Camp plus all day
Registration: Opens March 22 for River Oaks members and April 5 for non-members. Forms available at riveroaksartscenter.com. Mail to: River Oaks Arts Center, 1330 Second Street, Alexandria, La. 71301 or drop it by the office. No refunds after April 28.
Campers staying all day can be dropped off any time starting at 7:45 a.m. Students will have a less structured morning until classes start at 1 p.m. They must bring their own lunch. Students who are only staying for class should arrive at 12:30 p.m.
Jane in June Camp
Where: Kent Plantation House, 3601 Bayou Rapides Rd, Alexandria
When: June 26-30
Time: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
For girls ages 8-12. Limited to 24 campers. The young ladies will complete art projects, attend and host tea parties, learn social etiquette, journal, play games and the pastimes of Jane Austen's era. They will learn to set and serve a proper table, tour the Kent House and create a lifetime of memories. Camp includes lunch, snacks and supplies.
Registration forms available at the Kent House Visitor Center from 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Saturday.
Buddy Camp 2023
Where: First United Methodist Alexandria, 2727 Jackson Street
When: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., June 5–9, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; 8 a.m.–2 p.m., July 24–28.
Ages: 5-11.
Register:fumca.org/buddycamp/
Buddy Camp brings children ages 5-11, both with and without developmental challenges, together to participate in a week long summer day camp program. Children must have completed Kindergarten. Limited enrollment. Applications are accepted on a first come, first served, first match basis.
The goal is to bring together children of all abilities by placing them in Buddy Pairs, where the same two buddies will share quality, structured camp activities throughout the week as they learn more about each other and develop friendships, healthy behaviors, and Christian attitudes.
Teen Buddy Camp
When: June 26–30
Time: 2:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Teen Buddy Camp is for ages 12-19, both with and without special needs. Activities will take place on the church campus and off-campus.
AMoA Summer Art Camps
Where: Alexandria Museum of Art, 933 2nd St, Alexandria
When: Session 1: July 10-14
"Young Minds Wanna Know" with Carolyn Scalfano
When: Session 2: July 17-21
"Gallery Grooves" with Cindy Blair
Time: 9 a.m.-noon for ages 6-9. 1-4 p.m. for ages 10-12.
Cost: $100 for AMoA members and $130 for non-members
Register: themuseum.org/summer-art-camps/
Sessions limited to 20 campers each. All camps are half day. Early drop off is 8:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Latest pick up is 12:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.
Get to the Point Ballet Academy
Where: 1705 MacArthur Dr. Alexandria
Summer classes
When: June 6-29 and July 10-27
Ballet, pointe, contemporary and combo classes
Ballerina Dance Camp for ages 4-10 for new and existing students
When: May 29-June 2; June 5-9; June 12-16
Time: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Register: gettothepointeballetacademy.com
Just Dance Summer Camp 2023
Where: 4212 Michiels Drive, Suite A, Alexandria
Register: justdancecenla.com
This article originally appeared on Alexandria Town Talk: Registration opens for summer camps. Here's a list of what's available
