Art Camp 504 Featuring the Creature Academy - Summer 2026!
Creature Academy cultivates the values of creativity, kindness, discipline, and mutual respect.
Hosted at the Tigermen Den, Art Camp 504 is a collaborative studio where professional artists mentor students ages 7-14 in everything from film production and culinary arts to toy design, bookbinding and Dungeons & Dragons. Students will also learn to use editing platforms such as Garage Band and Canva.
Every day at Art Camp 504 is a mix of art instruction and classic New Orleans summer fun from 8:30am – 3:30pm with before and after-care available. Before-care (starts at 8:00 am) and After-care (until 5:30 pm) are available.
Campers enjoy:
- Mentorship: Skills are taught by professional working artists in the community.
- Outdoor Adventures: Daily trips to Markey Playground and Clouet Gardens.
- Weekly Swimming: Through NORD’s Summer Aquatics Program.
- Friday Traditions: Homemade lunch cooked with the students or a pizza party, followed by a final presentation and art show for families.
2026 Summer Schedule Highlights
- Creative Writing & Illustration (May 26-29 & Aug 3-7): Students write and hand-bind their own original books.
- Film & Culinary Arts (June 1-12): A brand new session! Students will film "Creature Academy’s" first-ever cooking show while learning kitchen safety and world techniques.
- Toy Design Expo (June 15-26): Campers become entrepreneurs, designing their own toy brands, action figures, and packaging for a final "pitch" expo.
- Fantasy Camp (June 29-July 3): A deep dive into D&D, world-building, and LARPing (Live Action Role Play).
- Midsummer Mardi Gras Parade Camp (July 6-10): Students design costumes and floats for the 5th Annual Bywater Midsummer Mardi Gras Parade featuring the Preservation Hall Jazz Band!
- Advanced Film Camp (July 13-31): A 3-week intensive where students produce a 30-minute film that premieres at the Broad Theater.
- You're the Teacher (Aug 10-14): A student-led week where kids plan and teach their own activities.
Register NOW for Art Camp 504's Spring Break Camp!
Music Video Camp is back! Student rock stars will dive into costume design, music recording, printmaking, filmmaking, choreography, and more! Plus, we’ll be whipping up some rockin’ treats in the kitchen.
- Ages 7–14 | Interns 16+
- April 3–10 (Drop-In Days Available)
- 8:30–3:30 | Extended hours 8:00–5:30
Art Camp 504 at the Tigermen Den, 113 Royal St. New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 250-3348 / artcamp504.org / community@artcamp504.org
Scholarships: Art Camp 504 is a 501(c)(3) and offers a "Rising Artists" scholarship program as well as a 10-25% sliding scale discount for families needing assistance.
Sessions fill up fast (especially the Film and Parade camps!). To see the full 2026 schedule and grab your spot, visit www.artcamp504.org/summer.
