Summer Camp (Word Play)

KID smART, the New Orleans-based nonprofit dedicated to education through imagination, presents Word Play — a week of their inaugural Summer Camp experience designed for young artists ages 5-12. This exciting camp, running July 27 through August 1, 2026, focuses on strengthening reading, writing, communication, and creative expression skills by engaging children in a variety of hands-on arts activities and experiences deeply rooted in the vibrant culture of New Orleans. KID smART's approach connects the arts with S.T.E.A.M. learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), creating an interdisciplinary experience where creativity and critical thinking develop together. The Word Play week specifically uses artistic exploration as a vehicle for developing literacy and communication skills — an approach supported by extensive research showing that arts integration significantly enhances language development, comprehension, and creative expression in young learners. With small cohort sizes and age-based groups, each child receives individualized attention in a nurturing, inspiring environment at KID smART's Center for Arts & Education. For parents seeking a summer experience that goes beyond entertainment to genuinely develop their child's creative and academic capabilities, and for educators interested in seeing arts integration in action, KID smART's Summer Camp represents a model of how the arts can serve as a powerful engine for learning.