Ages 5-14
What Happens at Summer Camp?
Each day, campers will attend their choice of classes and programs, which are all age and level-appropriate. The goal of each class for beginning students is to provide an introduction and a basic foundation in a fun and relaxed environment. For experienced students, the goal is to provide the inspiration and motivation necessary to take their skills to the next level!
- 9 AM - 3 PM
- Monday - Friday
- Each day, students will choose which classes or programs they wish to attend, all of which are age and level-appropriate.
- Each class is about 40 minutes
- Two 15-minute water/snack breaks during the day as well as a 30-minute lunch/recess period.
- Students bring a brown bag lunch each day.
- At the end of each day of camp, all students come together for master classes and performance time.
- Each Friday afternoon, our campers hold a special end-of-week showcase to share their accomplishments with family and friends.
- For beginners, the goal is to provide an introduction and a basic foundation in a fun and relaxed environment.
- For experienced students, the goal is to provide the inspiration and motivation necessary to take their skills to the next level!
Are Brand New Beginners Welcome?
Absolutely! LAAPA's summer camps are an excellent way for brand-new beginners to discover which instruments and programs interest and excite them the most. Perhaps your child has shown an interest in music, dance, acting, piano, singing, guitar, violin, drums (just to name a few!)? Wherever his/her interest lies, LAAPA is happy to provide a formal introduction to the programs of your choice in a structured and fun environment! At the end of each week, the faculty members write a brief overview of your child’s aptitude for each program/instrument which is extremely helpful in determining which program(s)/instrument(s) would be a good match in terms of ongoing weekly classes and private lessons.
2025 Summer Camp Details
Tuition: $350/week
(tuition includes t-shirt, registration, and one instrument rental)
Camps will be held at the Mandeville School of Music & Dance & River Ridge School of Music & Dance campuses from 9 AM - 3 PM.
This year's themes:
"The Eighties" July 7-11, 2025
"Culinary" July 14-18, 2025
"Magic & Mystery" July 21-25
"Animal Kingdom" July 28-August 1
Campers come to us from Harahan, River Ridge, Metairie, Kenner, New Orleans, Lakeview, Destrehan, Gretna, and more! Celebrating over 40 years of providing the finest in performing arts education to the Greater New Orleans community.
LOCATIONS:
LAAPA Music-Dance-Theater
Mandeville Campus
105 Campbell Ave #3
Mandeville, LA 70471
985-674-2992
https://www.laapa.com/mandeville
LAAPA Music-Dance-Theater
River Ridge/New Orleans Campus
2020 Dickory Ave #200
Harahan, LA 70123
504-738-3050
https://www.laapa.com/river-ridge
