McNeese Offers 2024 Summer Programs for Area Youth
The McNeese State University campus offers numerous summer activities for area youth of all ages.
Summer programs including grades, dates, costs and registration and contact information are as follows:
High School Summer Music Academies
Grades 9-12
June 2-6
- Instrumental Music
- Drum Major
- Color Guard
Cost: $450, resident; $325, commuter
Registration deadline: May 19
Middle School Summer All-Star Band
Grades 6-8
June 6-8 (commuter only)
$150
Registration deadline: May 19
Contact: McNeese Band Office at 337-475-5004
To register: www.mcneesebands.com/summer-music-academy
McNeese Summer Vocal Camps
Ages 11-18
June 10 – 14
- Choral Music
- Musical Theatre
- LMEA and LA-ACDA All-State preparation
- Solo and Ensemble preparation
Cost: $200
Register at the link here: https://register.ryzer.com/camp.cfm?ID=262446
Registration ends on May 24, 2024
Contact: Dr. Shane Thomas – sthomas14@mcneese.edu
Governor’s Program for Gifted Children
Grades 6-10
June 9-July 20
Cost: $2,700 – financial aid available
Contact: 337-475-5446 or visit www.gpgc.org
Cowgirl Kicker Precious Pokes Mini Camp
Ages: 3-4 (And 5-year-olds who have not been to school)
June 17-19
8-11 a.m.
Cost: $200
To register: https://www.mcneesecowgirlkickers.com/preciouspokes
Contact: Emily DeRouen, Cowgirl Kicker director, at mcneesecowgirlkickers@yahoo.com
Camp Fast Forward: Summer Exploration and Simulation Camp
Students entering grades 6-8
June 17-21
Cost is free; seating limited
To register or for more information, contact: Southwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center at 337-989-0001 or email Brooke.Voorhies@SWLAHEC.com
Cowgirl Kicker Kutie Camp
Ages 5-11
July 22-26
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $250
To register: www.mcneesecowgirlkickers.com/kickerkutiecamp
Contact: Emily DeRouen, Cowgirl Kicker director, at mcneesecowgirlkickers@yahoo.com
Athletic Camps
Women’s Basketball
Boy’s and Girl’s Day Camp
Grades K-8
Session 1, June 3-6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Session 2, June 17-20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $210 before May 1, $230 after May 1
Contact: Leshenae Stubblefield at lstubblefield@mcneese.edu
Volleyball
College ID Camp
Grades 9-12
June 16
Cost $135
All-Skills Camp
Grades 6-12
July 20-21
Cost: $275
Passing/Defense Camp
Grades 6-12
July 22
Cost: $135
Setter/Hitter Camp
Grades 6-12
July 23
Cost: $135
Little Pokes Camp
Grades K-5
July 24
Cost: $85
High School Team Camp
Grades 9-12
July 25-26
Cost: $455
Elite Camp Blue
Grades 8-12
July 27
Cost: $195
Elite Camp Gold
Grades 8-12
July 28
Cost: $195
Contact: Head Coach Sasha Karelov at skarelov@mcneese.edu
Register online at https://www.karelovvolleyballcamps.com/
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