Fall break, thanksgiving, winter & spring
Students learn advanced visual and performing arts skills under the guidance of professional artists. Daily schedule includes morning and afternoon art classes, with daily trips to Markey Playground and Clouet Gardens. Sessions conclude with a final presentation for family and friends!
ADDRESS: The Tigermen Den, 3113 Royal St in the Bywater
AGES: 7 - 14
TIME: 8:30am - 3:30pm.
LUNCH: We cook lunch with the students on the last day of each camp session. Pack a lunch all other days
Before & Aftercare:
We offer before and aftercare every day. You may register by the week or pay for drop in days. Advance notification is not required to attend.
BEFORECARE, 8:00-8:30: $10/day
AFTERCARE, 3:30-5:30: $20/day or $15/day if signing up for 3 or more days
Payment options: Venmo @artcamp504 or pay cash or card at drop off/pick up. Write student name in payment description
25/26 HOLIDAY CAMP SCHEDULE:
All holiday camps have drop in days with the exception of Thanksgiving. Students must register in advance for drop in.
SCHOLARSHIPS & SLIDING SCALE:
RISING ARTISTS PROGRAM: We offer scholarships for students based on merit and financial need. The largest scholarships are reserved for students with the most financial need. APPLY HERE
SLIDING SCALE: We offer discounts up to 25% for families that do not meet income requirements for the scholarship program, but still need financial assistance in order to attend classes. Enter the discount code SLIDING10% or SLIDING25% at checkout to utilize this program.
BEFORE & AFTERCARE: Our scholarship program covers before and aftercare at no cost for families who need extra financial support. No application is required—just let us know at drop-off if your child will be participating. Students do not need to qualify for the Rising Artists program to receive free before/aftercare.
FAMILY HANDBOOK:
CLICK to learn about our behavior expectations, refund policy, daily schedule and class structure, electronics, substitutes, photo release, dogs and more.
FALL BREAK: WELCOME TO THE CREATURE ACADEMY
Oct 6 - 16, Drop In Registration Available
PRICES: Payment plan available
$80/day drop in
Oct 6-10: $375 (5 days)
Oct 13-16: $315 (4 days)
Seeking imaginative young artists to help build and develop the Creature Academy, our 25/26 theme! Get ready to dive into a magical world of enchanted forests, otherworldly creatures and mysterious surprises. Throughout the week, students will develop their Creature Academy characters through creative writing and collaborative storytelling, crafting ancient scrolls and illustrations. We will create our first official Creature Academy film and experiment with stop motion. Students will bring their visions to life with costume design and mixed media art—including designing and printing their own Creature Academy t-shirts. We’ll cook delicious treats while we imagine what lies within the walls of the academy. The week culminates in a special presentation for families, showcasing the students’ creations and adventures!
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THANKSGIVING CAMP: ACADEMY HORSE RACES
Nov 24 - 26
Price: $250
The Stardust Krewe’s annual Thanksgiving Horse Racing Event is back—Creature Academy style! A beloved tradition at the Academy, this fantastical celebration honors both individuality and teamwork as students prepare for the race of the year. Campers will dream up original characters, craft creature or horse masks, design elaborate headpieces for the fashion show, and transform Clouet Gardens with festive decorations and interactive activities. They'll also bake delicious treats for the concession stand AND craft surprise performances for the big day. Camp culminates in a magical neighborhood block party on Wednesday, Nov 26 from 3:30–5:30pm.
This camp is inspired by the Human Horse Races, a beloved New Orleans Thanksgiving tradition. We encourage you to attend the 5th Annual Human Horse Races on Thanksgiving Day—Thursday, Nov 27, 2025 from 11am–3pm at Easton Park in Mid-City. The mission is to raise funds and awareness for local animal sanctuaries, all in classic New Orleans style.
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WINTER CAMP: Build the house float
DATES: Dec 19, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30, Jan 2, 5
Price: $80/day, Payment plan available
It’s the most magical time of the year… time to build the Enchanted Forest House Float! The Enchanted Forest exists in another dimension and is home to the esteemed Creature Academy. Over eight days, we’ll transform the outside of the Tigermen Den into a large-scale interactive art installation showcasing the talents of our students and local artists. Together we’ll sculpt towering trees, craft vibrant flowers and leaves, and create exotic foliage as we bring our magical world of creatures to life. Get ready to climb on a ladder and get messy, we have a lot of work to do!
In addition to constructing the 2026 House Float (on display through April), students will have the opportunity to select from a variety of classes, including costume design, filmmaking, cooking, sculpture, creative writing & illustration, and more. We can't wait to continue our adventures with the Creature Academy Class of 2026!
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PUNK ROCK SPRING BREAK
DATES: April 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Price: $80/day, Payment plan available
Join us for Punk Rock Spring Break — we’re filming the second official Freddie & the Chins music video! Freddie & the Chins formed during Punk Rock Camp 2025 and quickly skyrocketed to global fame. Their hit single “Stardust, Stardust” shattered records and topped charts around the world — watch the music videoHERE!
This spring, our student punk rockers will explore every part of the creative filmmaking process: designing costumes, decorating shirts and jean jackets, styling hair, experimenting with makeup and face paint, exploring stop motion animation, learning a dance routine, and even helping record the next track! And of course, we’ll be whipping up some rockin’ treats in the kitchen. The week wraps up with a punk rock celebration for family and friends!