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

To register your child for summer camp aftercare, add this item to your cart. When you're ready to checkout, you will have an option to select the summer camp weeks that you'd like to register your child for aftercare. Each week you select will add the cost of $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.

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!

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This introductory class is designed for young artists that want to explore and build their technical drawing skills. The curriculum explores fine art techniques such as line work, perspective, shading, and composition. Students will develop their observational skills and artistic vocabulary, from line and form to understanding light, shadow and color theory. We explore a variety of mediums including graphite, charcoal, oil pastels, watercolor paint and ink. With a focus on fostering creativity and confidence, this class provides a supportive environment where each child can discover their unique artistic voice and cultivate a lifelong passion for drawing. 

MEET THE TEACHER:

FINLEY JANES (he/they) is a filmmaker, artist and musician with over 10 years of teaching experience. 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! Finley has been lead teaching a variety of art classes with Art Camp 504 since 2023. 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!

Perfect for first-timers! This session is tailored for those new to D&D or tabletop role-playing. Learn the basics, roll your first dice, and start your journey alongside other curious adventurers in a relaxed, welcoming space.

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!

This mini session is specially devoted to players who are familiar with the rules of Dungeons and Dragons or who have otherwise attended multiple Art Camp 504 D&D games. If you know the difference between a Check and a Saving Throw, this is the session for you where we'll take on more difficult and higher-level adventures!

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!

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 killer playlists, try out DJing, make art, and just hang out with friends (or meet new ones!). We’ll have pizza and dessert every week, plus we’ll bake fresh cookies or brownies together at each session. Whether you’re sketching, brainstorming your next big idea, or just vibing with the group, Teen Night is the perfect mix of chill and creative energy. This is an unstructured environment where you can sketch, collaborate, or just take time to work on your own ideas. Whether you’re looking to meet new friends or just unwind after a long week, Teen Night is a great way to spend your summer evenings. 

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!

In this TWO WEEK session, students will develop their filmmaking and storytelling skills as they conceptualize and produce their own narrative short films. Working in small groups, students will collaborate to write scripts, build sets, create props and costumes, rehearse, film, and edit their projects.

The first few days focus on film theory, cinematography, production design, directing, and performance. Afterward, campers will spend most of the workshop bringing their vision to life. Along the way, they’ll gain digital media skills, including animation and designing movie posters and graphics using Canva.

This workshop is open to students of all experience levels, and participants will choose their roles based on their interests. Emphasizing the idea that anyone can be a filmmaker, students will independently shoot and edit their films using gear specifically designed for iPhones and iPads. By the end of the workshop, they’ll have the skills and confidence to create their own movies at home.

Students will also get a glimpse into the New Orleans film industry, renting props from our partners at Creative Film Connections and visiting Cote Blanche Productions to film on a professional green screen. For those interested in screenwriting, we recommend enrolling in our Creative Writing Camp (June 5–9) as a complement to this course.

The workshop concludes with a Film Premiere at the Broad Theater, June 20th from 3-5pm, where students will share their films with family and friends on the big screen!

JUNETEENTH: Thursday, June 19th, is an optional day for students. We'll celebrate the contributions of historical and contemporary African American filmmakers through film screenings and a talk from a local guest speaker. This day is also set aside for editing, so students who choose not to attend won’t miss any filming.

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!