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.

(WEEK 1 of 3) This beloved camp session is now THREE weeks long! Register for one, two, or all three weeks.

Calling all young chefs, set designers, and performers for the most out-of-this-world session of the summer! Over three exciting weeks, we’ll transform the Tigermen Den into the extraterrestrial landscape of Planet Zanzibrax. Students will rotate between cooking, set design, and performance classes as they prepare for our unforgettable galactic adventure.

In culinary class, students will begin with kitchen safety and food prep fundamentals, mastering a variety of dishes that span global cuisines—with a special focus on New Orleans flavors. As the camp progresses, we’ll dive into creating space travel sustenance and imaginative extraterrestrial delicacies. Imagine the possibilities!

When not in the kitchen, students will help build a living set, constructing our spaceship, a planetary research basecamp, and habitats for alien life forms. They’ll also design and craft costumes to bring their characters to life—astronauts, aliens, chefs from the stars, cosmic creatures, and more!

Our journey culminates in the Free Zanzibrax Reunion Show - a theatrical, culinary adventure open to the public! Freddie & the Chins will be opening for the Kings of Karnage - the mission is the raise enough funds to free Zanzibrax from the clutches of IGRAC, the galaxy’s most fearsome realtors, once and for all! The event is Saturday, October 11th, and we invite all culinary students to participate as actors, chefs, organizers, musicians and more.

(WEEK 2 of 3) This beloved camp session is now THREE weeks long! Register for one, two, or all three weeks.

Calling all young chefs, set designers, and performers for the most out-of-this-world session of the summer! Over three exciting weeks, we’ll transform the Tigermen Den into the extraterrestrial landscape of Planet Zanzibrax. Students will rotate between cooking, set design, and performance classes as they prepare for our unforgettable galactic adventure.

In culinary class, students will begin with kitchen safety and food prep fundamentals, mastering a variety of dishes that span global cuisines—with a special focus on New Orleans flavors. As the camp progresses, we’ll dive into creating space travel sustenance and imaginative extraterrestrial delicacies. Imagine the possibilities!

When not in the kitchen, students will help build a living set, constructing our spaceship, a planetary research basecamp, and habitats for alien life forms. They’ll also design and craft costumes to bring their characters to life—astronauts, aliens, chefs from the stars, cosmic creatures, and more!

Our journey culminates in the Free Zanzibrax Reunion Show - a theatrical, culinary adventure open to the public! Freddie & the Chins will be opening for the Kings of Karnage - the mission is the raise enough funds to free Zanzibrax from the clutches of IGRAC, the galaxy’s most fearsome realtors, once and for all! The event is Saturday, October 11th, and we invite all culinary students to participate as actors, chefs, organizers, musicians and more.

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!

(Week 3 of 3) This beloved camp session is now THREE weeks long! Register for one, two, or all three weeks.

Calling all young chefs, set designers, and performers for the most out-of-this-world session of the summer! Over three exciting weeks, we’ll transform the Tigermen Den into the extraterrestrial landscape of Planet Zanzibrax. Students will rotate between cooking, set design, and performance classes as they prepare for our unforgettable galactic adventure.

In culinary class, students will begin with kitchen safety and food prep fundamentals, mastering a variety of dishes that span global cuisines—with a special focus on New Orleans flavors. As the camp progresses, we’ll dive into creating space travel sustenance and imaginative extraterrestrial delicacies. Imagine the possibilities!

When not in the kitchen, students will help build a living set, constructing our spaceship, a planetary research basecamp, and habitats for alien life forms. They’ll also design and craft costumes to bring their characters to life—astronauts, aliens, chefs from the stars, cosmic creatures, and more!

Our journey culminates in the Free Zanzibrax Reunion Show - a theatrical, culinary adventure open to the public! Freddie & the Chins will be opening for the Kings of Karnage - the mission is the raise enough funds to free Zanzibrax from the clutches of IGRAC, the galaxy’s most fearsome realtors, once and for all! The event is Saturday, October 11th, and we invite all culinary students to participate as actors, chefs, organizers, musicians and more.

Wow, it’s hard to believe summer is coming to a close! Our final session is all about our students taking the lead—what do you want to create and explore?

Students will learn how to plan and teach their own short activities for their peers, including gathering materials, creating example projects, and breaking lessons into manageable steps. Each day will feature exciting events like fashion shows, puppet performances, and talent showcases. We’ll also clean out the fridge and whip up creative dishes using leftover ingredients.

This relaxed and reflective week is designed to help students wind down from summer and ease back into the school mindset. For this session only, drop-in days are available.

The week wraps up with a student-led presentation for family and friends, showcasing their creativity and leadership. Let’s make the most of our last week together!