An Extraordinary Summer Arts Program for Children!
* Gambit’s 2018 Best of New Orleans Recipient – Best Summer Camp *

“Art is not a thing, it is a way…”
-Elbert Hubbart

The 2019 dates will be June 10 – July 12.
CDCA 2019 Registration is now open!

Visual, Performing Arts, and Sports

Ages 7 (and entering 2nd grade) through 14

Before &
Aftercare

“From my experience, this is the best summer program for children in the USA. The level of care, engagement, and inspiration is a gift to everyone involved.”
-Theresa Linnihan – 2016 Artist Teacher from Minneapolis, MN.
“I watched both of my children flourish at CDCA — gaining independence, making a diverse group of friends, and developing new skills and interests along the way!”
-Zoe Larned Sonnier – Mother of two 2016 CDCA Participants
Introduction to CDCA
Click play on the video below for an intro to CDCA

On June 10, what is now the campus of Metairie Park Country Day School will be transformed into something unique & magical.
Professional artists from New Orleans and around the country will come together to create an environment that is like no other.
What links these diverse people is a deep belief in the power of art to transform children’s lives. Read more about our program.
Summer art classes were offered in these areas and more in 2018:
- Drawing / Painting
- Clay Sculpture
- Comics
- Mixed Media
- Book-Making
- * Mosaics
- * Photography
- Fiber Art
- * Woodworking
- Big Installation Art
- Claymation
- * Media Arts
- Robotics
- Computer Art
- Costume-Making
- Puppetry & * Stilt Walking
- Music
- Radio CDCA
- Singing
- Acting
- Video
- * Electronic Art
- Musical Instrument Making
- Instrumental Music
- * Musical Theater
- Film Sound Effects
- Sign Language
- Creative Writing
- Cooking
- Dance
- Juggling Arts, Circus Arts
- Yoga
- Capoeira – Brazilian Martial Arts
- Swimming
- Fencing
- Gymnastics
- Team Games

Classes marked with a star (*) were offered to older ages.