Summer

Country Day offers exciting opportunities for children (6 weeks to 14 years) over the course of the summer. Please review the information and select a specific program that accommodates your needs and interests. We encourage you to check our page often as more fun summer activities are on the horizon!

2024 Summer Programs

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  • Country Day Creative Arts Program

    For forty-one years, Country Day Creative Arts (CDCA) has transformed children’s lives. Children select five classes from over thirty choices in the visual arts, performing arts, and sports. In an environment of mutual respect, professional artists from New Orleans and from around the country guide the natural talents of each young artist to new heights of individual creativity, affirmation, and pride. Registration will open on January 17, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

    Register here: countrydaycreativearts.com!
    Summer 2024 Dates:
    June 10, 2024 to July 12, 2024

    Eligible Ages: Children ages 7-14 (and entering 2nd grade)

    Contact Us
    cdca@mpcds.com
    (504) 849-3188


  • Gumbo Camp 2024

    We’re looking forward to an exciting, fun-filled summer! Gumbo Camp's 2024 Summer Program will begin on June 10, 2024, and end on July 12, 2024.

    Camp Hours:
    • Half-Day Campers: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
    • Full-Day Campers: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
    • Extended-Day Campers: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 
    Registration for Gumbo Camp will be available to current Country Day Early Childhood, Pre-K, and Kindergarten students at the end of January. In February, all remaining spots will be offered to community families. Please note that space is limited, and enrollment is offered on a first-come-first-serve basis. There will be no exceptions.
     
    Gumbo Camp includes water play, arts and crafts, and activities planned by your child’s teachers. In addition, Gumbo Campers will be treated to a few surprises, including a Foam party, yoga fun, and a cool down with snowball treats.
     
    If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Erica Lund at gumbocampinfo@mpcds.com.
     
    Sincerely,
     
    Erica Lund
    Director, Gumbo Camp
    (504) 831-4523
    erica_lund@mpcds.com
  • Country Day All-Skills Volleyball Camp

    Ages 7-14, July 15-19, 2024 (Monday-Friday) at Country Day's Patrick Gymnasium
     
    All-skills camps are designed to improve the fundamental skills of volleyball: serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking and individual defense. In addition, full-day campers will work on team defense and offensive systems and compete in the afternoons.
     
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Upcoming Summer Events