DROP IN - Cost is $30 per night. Pay via venmo to @artcamp504 or cash at drop off.

Join us every Saturday night this summer for Teen Night—a chill, creative hangout just for teens! Each session is packed with activities—you can play board games and foosball, film your own short movies, design playlists, bedazzle your clothes, make art, or just hang out with friends (or meet new ones!). We’ll have pizza every week, plus we’ll bake fresh cookies or brownies together at each session. This is an unstructured environment where you can sketch, collaborate on projects or just take time to work on your own ideas. Whether you’re looking to meet new friends or just relax, Teen Night is a great way to spend your summer evenings. Plus, no parents or little siblings!!

MEET THE TEACHER:

JANE TALTON (she/her) is a Bywater resident and neighbor of the Tigermen Den. Her imagery is loved by many and reflects much of what it means to live in the Bywater: a place where tongue and cheek humor, theatrics, fine art, rich patterns and fanciful creatures fit right in to the parlors, parades, unexpected pairings and imaginations of those who live here. Jane graduated from the Maryland Institute, College of Art in 1999 with a degree in Illustration. Jane has worked in many creative niches including; caricature art, book illustration, mural painting, portraiture and she has been a featured artist on the Travel Channel and ABC. Her work has shown in several New Orleans galleries as well as the CAC and Jazz and Heritage Museum. Although still a dedicated painter, she has fallen in love with teaching as it has allowed her to share a passion for art with young artists. Check out Jane’s work!

Join us for the 3rd Annual Bywater Midsummer Mardi Gras, featuring the legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band—hosted by our Art Camp 504 students! This year, the Stardust 24-25 Space Krewe is blasting off with cosmic costumes, dazzling throws, giant puppets, spaceship floats and more.

Students will learn how to design and sew their own costumes using patterns on a sewing machine, and will transform recycled materials, old costume pieces, and unexpected objects into extraordinary creations. Those with a flair for movement can join our Parade Dance Troupe, creating exciting performance elements for the parade, while our builders will collaborate to design and decorate an intergalactic bicycle spaceship float. Meanwhile, our young chefs will whip up tasty treats for Friday’s Space Cantina.

The camp culminates with the Bywater Midsummer Mardi Gras Parade on Friday, June 27, at 6:30 PM, followed by a neighborhood porch concert with Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Come celebrate, catch some throws, and dance the night away!

We’re excited to welcome The Culinary Gypsy, Dr. Vivian Ray, for an intimate adult cooking class series celebrating the bold and soulful flavors of New Orleans! With over 30 years of experience in the food-service industry and educational leadership, Dr. Ray brings passion, precision, and storytelling to the kitchen. Every session ends with a shared meal, giving you a chance to taste your creations, make new friends, and enjoy a warm, social atmosphere.

KIDS AGES 10+ are welcome to join with a parent/guardian. If you would like to enroll a child, please email info@artcamp504.org their name and age, and send the fee of $40 per child through venmo @artcamp504.

MENU: FLAVORS OF LOUISIANA

• Shrimp Remoulade: Boiled jumbo Louisiana shrimp with mayonnaise, creole mustard and hot sauce
• Creole Chicken: Chicken pan fried and topped with diced tomatoes, onions and creole spices with pilaf rice and braised collard greens
• Bourbon Bread Pudding: Bread, sugar, milk, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla flavor

Learn more at www.ArtCamp504.org

Unleash your imagination in Fantasy Camp! Dive into distant realms as we dream up and create fantastical characters through two engaging workshops: Dungeons & Dragons and World Building.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is one of our most popular classes, teaching teamwork, problem-solving, character development, and even math. Students will be grouped by experience level, ensuring everyone has a fun and exciting adventure tailored to their skills.

In the World Building workshop, students will bring their characters to life through drawing, writing, and roleplay. They’ll craft their own armor and accessories using kid-friendly cardboard-cutting power tools and sculpt and paint miniatures of their D&D characters.

We’ll also introduce LARPing (Live Action Role Play), where students will act out thrilling scenarios from their D&D adventures. Camp culminates in a live-action performance for family and friends, showcasing the incredible characters and worlds created throughout the week. The sky’s the limit—let the adventure begin!

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:

ADAM LEDET (he/him) is a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology's Interactive Media and Game Design program with a bachelor's degree in Game Design and Development. He has professional experience in the video gaming industry as a Game Designer for companies including Second Avenue Learning, where he helped to publish a mobile game; Blizzard Entertainment, where he interned with Hearthstone's Mission Design team; and Noxcrew, where he aided in the design and development of the Minecraft server "MCC Island." Adam is happy to be in his third year participating with Art Camp 504. Adam is a pianist, singer, and thespian who loves to evoke emotions in others through his crafts. Adam's love for Dungeons and Dragons has colored his life, and he is excited to guide new players through the TableTop Role-Playing experience! For more information on Adam, you can visit his Linkedin profile or his website.

Learn more about our programs at www.ArtCamp504.org

The only thing more exciting than playing with toys is designing them! In this creative and hands-on session, students will challenge themselves to craft fun, durable, and one-of-a-kind toys using a variety of art supplies and unique found objects.

The adventure begins with students forming their own toy companies—either individually or in groups. They’ll develop a brand, write a mission statement, and design business cards, logos, and marketing posters to showcase their creations.

Toy-making options include puppets, stuffed animals and clothes, trading cards, dollhouses, action figures, board games, and more. Students will also design packaging and tags and price their toys for sale.

Every afternoon, we’ll “test” the toys through organized play sessions, providing opportunities for collaborative feedback and improvement. On the final day of camp, students will set up booths to present and pitch their innovative creations at the Toy Design Expo for family and friends!

Lights, camera, action! In this class, you'll dive into the world of filmmaking—from old-school Hollywood legends to today’s indie flicks and global hits. We’ll break down epic movie scenes, figure out what makes them unforgettable, and then use that magic to create our own films. You’ll get to experiment with scriptwriting, storyboarding, cinematography, production design, and acting. Chose to team up with friends or work on your own project! We encourage students to work on their films between sessions, bringing in new content to share each week. We’ll also get hands-on with apps like Capcut, Procreate, Stop Motion Studio and Canva. Whether you're into deep stories, hilarious sketches, or artsy edits, this class is your chance to bring your vision to life. Check out our students’ films on our YouTube Channel!

MEET THE TEACHER:

FINLEY JANES (he/they) is a filmmaker and musician and has been teaching creative filmmaking for 10 years. He is originally from Gloucester, Ma. Before he moved to New Orleans he was the Director of a film program for elementary school students called See-Hear-Feel-Film. He was lucky to be able to teach and make art with students in the program for four years! He makes both fiction and non-fiction movies but his favorite genre to make is fantasy! He lives in the Bywater with his gentle old dog, Mama, and a cat named Ding. He is currently making his first full-length movie!

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

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:

RILEY TRAHANT (they/she) is a local chameleon. They graduated Loyola New Orleans with a double major and honors in Theatre and Latin American Studies. Riley specializes in stage management and is skilled in other areas of theatre. They started regularly playing D&D at D4 Cafe the year before it closed. When not running around a theater, Riley continues as a player and DM (with a focus on home brewing). They are also bilingual (English, Spanish), a singer, an avid baker, trained in Muay Thai, and love reading and writing. Riley is grateful for everyone who has shown them magic in their life, so they are very excited to join Art Camp 504 and share the world of magic and adventure with young gamers!

Learn more about our programs at www.ArtCamp504.org