An Extraordinary Summer Arts Program for Children!
* Gambit’s 2021 Best of New Orleans Recipient – Best Summer Camp *
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“Art is not a thing, it is a way…”
-Elbert Hubbart
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Visual, Performing Arts, and Sports
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Ages 7 (and entering 2nd grade) through 14
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Aftercare
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“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
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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 will be offered in these areas and more in 2024:
- Drawing / Painting
- Clay Sculpture
- Comics
- Mixed Media
- Book-Making
- * Mosaics
- * Photography
- Fiber Art
- * Woodworking
- Big Installation Art
- Stop Motion Animation
- * Media Arts
- Robotics
- Engineering
- Graphic Design
- Costume-Making
- Graphic Design
- Puppetry & * Stilt Walking
- Music
- Radio CDCA
- Singing
- Acting
- Film
- * Electronic Art
- Musical Instrument Making
- Instrumental Music
- * Musical Theater
- Film Sound Effects
- Creative Writing
- Sign Language
- Cooking
- Horticulture
- Journalism
- Dance
- Juggling Arts, Circus Arts
- Yoga
- Physical Theater
- Team Games
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Classes marked with a star (*) were offered to older ages.