creative hangoutS just for you!

Join us for special weekend events for Pre-Teens & Teens - meet new friends, make art, play board games, relax or take time to work on your own projects in a chill environment.  Our camp dogs Ziggy Stardust and Princess Supernova sometimes attend! They are Japanese chins and love kids.

  • PRE-TEEN ART PARTY: Ages 10-12, 1:30 - 4:30pm

  • TEEN NIGHT: Ages 13-17, 5:00 - 9:00pm

upcoming DATES:

  • May 30 - Aug 15: Pre-Teen Party and Teen Night, every Saturday all Summer! No event July 4

PROGRAM INFO:

  • FOOD INCLUDED:Pizza (vegan/gluten free options available), drinks (tea, soda, sparkling water, juice), sweet treats

  • ADDRESS: 2803 St Claude Ave, New Orleans LA 70117

  • COST: Sliding scale $10-$40. Food, drinks, art projects all included

OPTIONAL PACKING LIST:

  • Sketchbook - We love seeing your creations!

  • Board Games - Students are welcome to bring a favorite game to share!

  • Costume Pieces and Accessories - We have tons of art supplies for you to use - upcycle an old favorite!

PRE-TEEN PARTY SCHEDULE:

  • 1:30 - 2:00: Arrival / Free Time

  • 2:00 - 2:15: Introductions

  • 2:15 - 4:10: Art Projects / Board Games / Free Time *Pizza at 3:30pm

    4:10 - 4:30: Clean Up & Sweet Treats

TEEN NIGHT SCHEDULE:

  • 5:00 - 5:45: Arrival / Free Time

  • 5:45 - 6:00: Introductions

  • 6:00 - 8:30: Art Projects / Board Games / Free Time *Pizza at 7pm

  • 8:30 - 9:00: Clean Up & Sweet Treats

HOW TO JOIN:

You may register in advance HERE or pay at drop off.

IN PERSON PAYMENT METHODS:

Please write “tween afternoon / teen night, student name” in the electronic payment description

  • Venmo - @artcamp504

  • Paypal - artcamp504@gmail.com

  • Cashapp - $artcamp504

  • Cash or Credit Cards - accepted on site

NEW STUDENTS:

If this is your first time attending an Art Camp 504 program, please complete our online New Student Registration Form

  • The form includes emergency contact, dietary/medical info, permissions

  • You only need to complete the form one time

RETURNING STUDENTS:

No registration form is needed. Just show up ready to hang!

SIGN IN & OUT:

All students must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian. Students may sign themselves in and out with parent/guardian permission.

Community Guidelines:

  1. Respect Each Other: Use kind words and actions. Respect different identities. No bullying, teasing, or exclusion

  2. Respect the Space: Treat the building, furniture, and materials with care. Clean up after yourself

  3. Listen to Directions. If something feels unsafe or uncomfortable, let a teacher know

  4. Have Fun & Be Yourself: This is your space to be creative, goofy, thoughtful, and free. Celebrate differences and support each other

ACCOUNTABILITY & REFLECTION:

We take safety and inclusion very seriously. We do not tolerate bullying and we ensure that our space always feels welcoming for everybody.

If someone breaks the community norms:

  • First Step: Staff will give a reminder

  • Second Step: Staff will ask the student to take a short break

  • Third Step: If the behavior continues, staff will contact a parent/guardian, and the student may be asked to leave for the night