Open to new and advanced players. Dungeons and Dragons presents endless possibilities and allows you to roleplay as a hero in your own story. Players work together as a team to decide how to respond to problems and solve them. D&D is not only fun-- it's a group social activity that teaches teamwork, cooperation, storytelling, problem-solving, and even math. D&D has become one of our most popular classes, we are so excited to introduce a new generation to this timeless and unique game!

MEET THE TEACHER:

SASHA RIVERA KRUGER (she/ her) is a graduate of Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature and a dual minor in Chinese and Asian Studies. Her journey with teaching began in 2008 when she embarked on a volunteering abroad program to teach English in Zhongshan, China. This shaped her understanding of the importance of inclusive communication, and drove her passion for helping her students embrace the challenges of honest self expression, no matter the language. Her love for collaborative storytelling brought her to the world of TableTop Role Playing games, what started as a desire to spend more time playing with her son has turned into an essential part of her career. When not running her own campaigns, she is preparing to attend various conventions where she runs D&D games and assists vending artists, most recently New York Comicon, Jordancon, Cyphacon, Pax Unplugged and Fanexpo New Orleans.

NOW ENROLLING March 13 - May 15, 8 Sessions. Origial start date Jan 23. Students welcome to enroll until capacity is met.

Open to new and advanced players. Dungeons and Dragons presents endless possibilities and allows you to roleplay as a hero in your own story. Players work together as a team to decide how to respond to problems and solve them. D&D is not only fun-- it's a group social activity that teaches teamwork, cooperation, storytelling, problem-solving, and even math. D&D has become one of our most popular classes, we are so excited to introduce a new generation to this timeless and unique game!

MEET THE TEACHER:

SASHA RIVERA KRUGER (she/ her) is a graduate of Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature and a dual minor in Chinese and Asian Studies. Her journey with teaching began in 2008 when she embarked on a volunteering abroad program to teach English in Zhongshan, China. This shaped her understanding of the importance of inclusive communication, and drove her passion for helping her students embrace the challenges of honest self expression, no matter the language. Her love for collaborative storytelling brought her to the world of TableTop Role Playing games, what started as a desire to spend more time playing with her son has turned into an essential part of her career. When not running her own campaigns, she is preparing to attend various conventions where she runs D&D games and assists vending artists, most recently New York Comicon, Jordancon, Cyphacon, Pax Unplugged and Fanexpo New Orleans.

First class date March 18, students welcome to enroll until capacity is met

Get ready to think fast, crack jokes, and bring the laughs! Art Camp 504’s Teen Comedy Club is a high-energy, interactive class where young performers can explore the world of stand-up and improv comedy. Whether they’re natural jokesters or just curious about trying something new, this class is designed to help students build confidence, sharpen their wit, and find their unique comedic voice—no experience required!

All students need to bring is an open mind, a sense of adventure, and a notebook to capture their inevitable strokes of comedic genius. Through engaging exercises, students will learn the essentials of joke writing, comedic timing, improvisation, and stage presence—all while having an absolute blast! By the end of the course, they’ll leave with a solid grasp of comedy fundamentals and the confidence to apply humor in any creative field—whether it's acting, writing, public speaking, or just making their friends laugh.

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR:

Mary Jacobs is a local comedian and Improv educator from New Orleans, Louisiana. She’s trained and taught across America, including and education from infamous Second City in Chicago. Her passion for educating youth in the comedic arts is no joke and believes comedy can connect us to our humanity and community in a deep (and silly) way. In addition to her experience as an educator she can be found across stages in New Orleans as a comedian, host, and MC. She is so looking forward to the opportunity to foster the next generation of jesters here in New Orleans. Mary currently works with Big Couch Nola - a creative incubator that produces standup & sketch comedy, theater productions, drag, film, music and more!

Visit www.ArtCamp504.org for more info about our programs.

This class is for young artists who are interested in developing a portfolio and furthering skills in observational drawing. Students will begin with simple still lives and self portraits in black and white. We will begin with contour drawing and shading to successfully render form and eventually move on to colored pencil with a focus on color theory. Students will take home and draw in their own personal sketchbooks to develop a regular drawing practice. This class will aim to teach the patience and discipline it takes to start and finish a well rounded drawing. We work with each student to assist in documentation and help them gain confidence in their art skills. By the end of the semester students will have several completed pieces that they can use in their portfolio!

MEET THE TEACHER:

BLAIR PRICE (she/her) is a New Orleans native interior designer, freelance artist, and NOCCA culinary alum. She earned her BA in Graphic Design from Loyola University New Orleans, before moving on to an AA in Interior Design, and Kitchen and Bath Design, at Delgado. She has spent the last decade cultivating her skills in the decorative arts, working under several notable designers and artists in the city, before opening her own residential design firm in 2020. Blair has also traveled twice to Reggio Emilia, Italy, to attend the Reggio Children's conference, where she observed children who were given the instruction that they needed to learn and discover holistically through art. She believes that students must be able to see themselves as unique contributors to our culture and society. This level of autonomy breeds incredible artists. Visit Blair’s website!

Open to new and advanced players. Dungeons and Dragons presents endless possibilities and allows you to roleplay as a hero in your own story. Players work together as a team to decide how to respond to problems and solve them. D&D is not only fun-- it's a group social activity that teaches teamwork, cooperation, storytelling, problem-solving, and even math. D&D has become one of our most popular classes, we are so excited to introduce a new generation to this timeless and unique game!

MEET THE TEACHER:

DANE SCHINDLER (he/him) is a native New Orleanian with over a decade of experience as an Adapted Physical Education (A.P.E.) teacher, and over two decades as a seasoned musician. He has dedicated his career to helping students of all abilities thrive through movement and play. He has performed with many stage bands and marching bands across the New Orleans' music scene, and has gone on tours across the country and even abroad. As a lover of games and being creative, Dane particularly enjoys the collaborative and imaginative aspects of tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. He is passionate about fostering a welcoming space for shared gameplay, where creativity and camaraderie can flourish. The sense of belonging and connection that games create among friends is what it’s all about!

Weekly aftercare is $15/day per camper ($75/week).

Aftercare is offered until 5:30pm. During aftercare, students work on independent projects and have free play. 

DROP-IN AFTERCARE: You do not need to register in advance for drop-in aftercare. The cost for drop-in aftercare is $20/day per camper, paid at pick-up through cash, Venmo @artcamp504, Zelle or PayPal.

Freddie and the Chins are officially traveling through the galaxy, on their way to the reunion show. OUR SPRING MISSION: Record the very first Freddie and the Chins song and music video!

We’ll make band shirts, patches and pins, style our hair and makeup, learn some new tunes. Activities include DIY Filmmaking, zines, buttons, dance, jean jacket decorating, mosh pits, hair gel and more. And we’ll study one of the greatest rock stars of all time - Ziggy Stardust (fictional and canine version). Camp culminates in a punk rock celebration for family and friends!

After entering your student's info, you will be prompted to either select full week or drop in days. Each drop in day will add $80 to your order. Drop in registration will close when we are at capacity for the day.

PRICES:

• $80/day drop in
• Full week: $375

Learn more about our programs at www.artcamp504.org/holiday

PLEASE NOTE: Our website does not allow you to add additional drop in days for a week that you are already enrolled. If you want to add more days, please send an email to info@artcamp504.org with the dates. You can then pay through venmo @artcamp504, cash, or make a card payment at drop off.

Freddie and the Chins are officially traveling through the galaxy, on their way to the reunion show. OUR SPRING MISSION: Record the very first Freddie and the Chins song and music video!

We’ll make band shirts, patches and pins, style our hair and makeup, learn some new tunes. Activities include DIY Filmmaking, zines, buttons, dance, jean jacket decorating, mosh pits, hair gel and more. And we’ll study one of the greatest rock stars of all time - Ziggy Stardust (fictional and canine version). Camp culminates in a punk rock celebration for family and friends!

After entering your student's info, you will be prompted to either select full week or drop in days. Each drop in day will add $80 to your order. Drop in registration will close when we are at capacity for the day.

PRICES:

• $80/day drop in
• $375/week

Learn more about our programs at www.artcamp504.org/holiday

PLEASE NOTE: Our website does not allow you to add additional drop in days for a week that you are already enrolled. If you want to add more days, please send an email to info@artcamp504.org with the dates. You can then pay through venmo @artcamp504, cash, or make a card payment at drop off.