Each week campers explore a book and use music, visual arts, culinary arts, theater, and dance to teach them to appreciate what makes them unique, and how accepting their differences can contribute to the world around them. While some characters stand tall from the start, others find their rhythm as they go, yet all will inspire campers to embrace who they are.
Each week culminates with a showcase where campers present their creations to family and friends. Camp runs July 11–August 5, 2016, 9am–3pm with aftercare available until 6pm daily. Sign up by the week or for all four.
Camp is for kids ages 6–14.
Each week culminates with a showcase where campers present their creations to family and friends. Camp runs July 11–August 5, 2016, 9am–3pm with aftercare available until 6pm daily. Sign up by the week or for all four.
Camp is for kids ages 6–14.
Camp runs from July 11–August 5, 2016 from 9am–3pm, Monday through Friday. Aftercare is available until 6pm daily. Sign up by the week or for all four. No previous art experience necessary. Camp is for kids ages 6–14.
$200 per week per camper for CAC Members
$230 per week per camper for Non-Members
***Includes all administrative fees
Click here for more info or call 504.528.3805.
WEEK 2: JULY 18–22
WEEK 3: JULY 25–29
WEEK 4: AUGUST 1–AUGUST 5
WEEK 1: JULY 11–15
Bravery: Drum Dream Girl written by Margarita Engle and illustrated by Rafael López
Standing up for what you believe in is not always easy. Campers will come away inspired by drum dream girl’s courage to play her drum at a time when only boys could be drummers. When at last her dream-bright music is heard, everyone sings and dances and decides that both girls and boys should be free to drum and dream.
WEEK 2: JULY 18–22
Expression: Ish written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
Ramon loves to draw. It’s what makes him happy. But a single unkind remark by Ramon's older brother, Leon, turns Ramon's carefree sketches into joyless struggles. Luckily for Ramon, though, his little sister, Marisol, sees the world differently and opens his eyes to something a lot more valuable than getting things just "right." Ish encourages readers and artists of all ages to keep drawing, writing, and capturing the world through art.
WEEK 3: JULY 25–29
Self-Confidence: Dancing in the Wings written by Debbie Allen and illustrated by Kadir Nelson
Believing in oneself can be difficult at times, especially for Sassy—an aspiring ballerina, who doesn't exactly fit the physical profile of a dancer. Her legs are too long, her feet are too big, and she's clumsy. Nevertheless, Sassy wants nothing more than to be a star. She sees her opportunity when a famous director comes to town seeking talent for a dance recital. Sassy finally embraces her quirks and doesn’t let them get in the way of her dream of going on stage.
WEEK 4: AUGUST 1–AUGUST 5
Individuality: Cornelius written and illustrated by Leo Lionni
Imaginations will soar with this tale of a crocodile who marches to the beat of his own drum. Unlike other crocodiles, Cornelius walks upright and does tricks no other crocodile can. His friends aren't impressed. "So what?" they say when he demonstrates standing on his head or hanging from his tail. At first, Cornelius is disappointed, but goes on later to learn that all the other crocodiles want to be just like him.
