Louisiana Fun Activities Guide

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  Blue Bayou Waterpark

  Baton Rouge

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  Blue Bayou Water Park has over 20 water attractions like the High Water Slide, a triple 7 story serpentine slide. And there's nothing like the twin 8 story speed slide, the Ragin' Cajun! See our 6 story Mad Moccasin water slide which twists and turns in complete darkness. Come out and ride CONJA', the world's largest in-line water slide; and our newest water slide, Racers. This is the tallest and fastest water racer in the world! If you like action-packed water slides, we've got 'em!

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  Camp Pillsbury

  Owatonna

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  Camp Pillsbury is an exciting, safe, fun, coed overnight summer camp for kids ages 6-17.

     It is a unique sleep over camp in Minnesota that provides over 100 activities to choose from. No matter what each child's interests are, they are certain to find activities that not only fascinate them, but help build their character, self-esteem and confidence. Camp Pillsbury offers its campers the chance to fly on the trapeze, participate in musical theater, team sports (such as basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball), learn magic tricks, go horseback riding, tumble, dance, and play an instrument - all in the same day! Because each camper chooses the activities they participate in, they are spending their day with campers who share the same interests, helping form stronger bonds with new friends. The programs and classes we offer put an emphasis on activities that today's kids gravitate to. Camp Pillsbury offers Circus Arts, Rock Band, Musical Theater, Dance, Fine Arts and Crafts, Technology/Digital Arts & Multimedia, Team Sports, Individual Sports, Magic, Water Sports, Extreme Sports, Horseback Riding, Orchestra, Woodworking, Vocal Ensembles, Cheer, Gymnastics, Role Playing Games, Archery, Weightlifting, and much more. Our fully elective program allows campers to select all of their favorite activities and to also try new ones within our established daily schedule. Campers have the opportunity to develop existing skills and explore new interests. Every program and activity is open to all age groups and all skill levels where we meet each child's individual needs and respect their individuality. Our day is comprised of 6 one hour periods; three Majors and three Minors. Majors are taken at the same time each day with the same staff and campers and is an activity that each camper has chosen to learn more about, get better at and be in the end of session show or exhibition. Campers choose three Minors each day that they can try once or repeat as often as they like. This allows campers plenty of opportunity to try new activities they have never been exposed to before. Campers thrive, building on existing interests and developing new ones. They flourish and excel in the areas they become passionate about and self-confidence soars. They become better singers, dancers, actors, athletes, artists, musicians and even students. Camp Pillsbury is helping kids from all over the world be successful through programs led by experts in a unique camp environment. Our campers learn from the best to be the best. They also form friendships that last a lifetime. Campers sleep in dorms and will be provided with great food, fun and friends throughout the summer. (less) ... Read more

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  Carousel Gardens Amusement Park

  New Orleans

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  Since 1906 little kids and kids at heart have enjoyed the "flying horses" of City Park's antique carousel, one of only 100 antique wooden carousels in the country and the last one in Louisiana. The carousel, featuring the masterwork of famed carousel carvers Looff and Carmel, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and its renovation garnered national attention and praise from the National Historic Preservation Society. Other rides to keep you twisting, turning, whirling and twirling within the live oaks of the Hines Carousel Gardens include the new Musik Express, Rockin' Tug, Coney Tower, Ferris Wheel, Bumper Cars, Monkey Jump, Red Baron mini-plane, Scrambler, Tilt-A-Whirl, 40-foot fun slide, Umbrella Cars, Ship Maze, Construction Zone, Live Oak Lady Bug roller coaster, and the miniature train ride that tours the park. The Amusement Park is open seasonally. (less) ... Read more

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  Catalina Sea Camp

  Toyon Bay

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  Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend the summer. Wonderful memories and new friends await at Catalina Sea Camp one of California's premier overnight summer camps.

     Our one-week and three-week camps are one of a kind ocean adventure and marine biology summer camps located at Toyon Bay on Catalina Island. Sea Camp offers three one-week sessions for boys and girls ages 8-13 and two three-week coed sessions for teens ages 12-17. Our hand-picked counselors and instructors create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while leading campers on a host of ocean adventure, marine biology, and social summer camp activities. Catalina Sea Camp is a program developed by Catalina Island Marine Institute, also known as "CIMI". Rules for participation in Guided Discoveries programs are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap (less) ... Read more

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  CM Farms

  Dry Creek

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  Our Fall corn maze and the Spring Country Market are now located north of Dry Creek, just a short country drive north of Lake Charles! Weather permitting, CM Farms grows cantaloupe and watermelon in the spring and summer (along with other crops). Our produce will be for sale in the Country Market. In the fall - we grow a-Maze-ing farm fun! It's old-fashioned family fun, country-style. Meet our resident Longhorns and their sidekick, WhiteFace, an Angus crossbred family pet - and that's just for starters! We have some cacklin' chickens and a flock of famous Gulf Coast sheep. Oh...and add goats! Sound fun? C'mon out!

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  Kamba Kourse at the Audubon Zoo

  New Orleans

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  Kamba Kourse, located inside the Audubon Zoo, is a 44-foot tall, 3 level ropes course complete with 33 exciting elements including zig-zag beams, cargo nets, angled rope ladders, crisscross walks and more. All ages and abilities above 42" tall can experience the Sky Trail attraction. Participants are able to choose their path through the rope elements while going at their own pace with the ability to pass other participants at each platform. For young adventurers, there's Sky Tykes, a specially designed ropes course for kids ages 2-7 or under 48" tall.

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  Mardi Gras World

  New Orleans

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  Experience Mardi Gras!

     See Mardi Gras magic created right before your eyes in this maze of amazing carnival creations. Learn Mardi Gras history and culture, watch artists and sculptors create majestic floats, and take home a Mardi Gras experience you'll never forget!

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  New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours

  New Orleans

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  New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours aims to provide the best kayak experience for each and every customer that comes our way. Our guides have years of experience both in paddling and in hospitality! We'll make sure that you are having an amazing time on the water, all while staying safe and learning about the surrounding ecosystems. Louisiana's wetlands are considered to be one of the most critically endangered areas of natural habitat remaining in the state. (less) ... Read more

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Events/Performances

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  Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World

  New Orleans

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  Take a guided tour or our World

     Mardi Gras World. Where you might be surprised by almost anything you can imagine. View our exclusive, historic Mardi Gras video. Marvel at the artistry and technology of our signature mega-floats. Enjoy King Cake and refreshments with our compliments. Come peek behind the curtain and see magic come alive. You'll leave with an insiders appreciation of Mardi Gras. This is the one New Orleans experience you'll never forget, no matter how many parades you've seen. Mardi Gras World. Magical memories. A priceless gift for the whole family.

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  Tortuga Music Festival 2019

  Ft Lauderdale

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  Ft Lauderdale April 12-14!

     Held on the white sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in a beautiful oceanside setting, Tortuga Music Festival is a 3-day, multi-stage music festival featuring some of the biggest names in country, rock and roots music. Tortuga Music Festival brings like-minded fans together for an unforgettable beach weekend experience that pairs music with meaning to raise awareness for marine conservation. Tortuga Music Festival works hand in hand with the Rock The Ocean Foundation to increase public awareness about the issues impacting the world's oceans and to support scientific research, education, and ocean conservation initiatives. Over $1,000,000 has been given back to our Conservation Village partners as a direct result of ticket sales and donations from Rock The Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival. Check out our lineup and learn more about ocean conservation and how you can help. (less) ... Read more

Family Activities

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  New Orleans

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  Looking for a way to turn New Orleans into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created a family-based scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the amazing race with a three-hour tour. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Using a smart phone as 'the guide' allows teams to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop for lunch midway or just enjoy the sights and sounds of the city.' why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. This Family Friendly activity is great for ages from 7-70. Register @ www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

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  Turn Your City into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour city tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make…

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  bitWise Academy

  bitWise Academy

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  50% DISCOUNT - ENROLL YOUR KIDS IN ONLINE S.T.E.M. CLASSES IN LOUISIANA TODAY!

     Are you interested in extending your child's learning beyond the classroom this summer? Join bitWise Academy and take self-paced online classes in STEM and computer science!

  GET 50% OFF AND ENROLL YOUR KIDS IN ONLINE S.T.E.M. CLASSES TODAY!

  Looking for the perfect STEM-based programming camp for your kid this summer? Explore online classes from the comfort of your home with bitWise Academy!

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  Catalina Sea Camp

  Toyon Bay

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  Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend the summer. Wonderful memories and new friends await at Catalina Sea Camp one of California's premier overnight summer camps.

     Our one-week and three-week camps are one of a kind ocean adventure and marine biology summer camps located at Toyon Bay on Catalina Island. Sea Camp offers three one-week sessions for boys and girls ages 8-13 and two three-week coed sessions for teens ages 12-17. Our hand-picked counselors and instructors create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while leading campers on a host of ocean adventure, marine biology, and social summer camp activities. Catalina Sea Camp is a program developed by Catalina Island Marine Institute, also known as "CIMI". Rules for participation in Guided Discoveries programs are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap (less) ... Read more

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  Steamboat Natchez

  New Orleans

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  Steam Powered Sternwheeler

     Cruise back in time aboard the authentic Steamboat NATCHEZ, the ninth in a prestigious line of steamboats dating from the 1880's. Families should always make a stop in the main salon to view pictures of her predecessors and their place in history. Today she is the last authentic steamboat on the Mississippi River. After enjoying the French Quarter it is only a few steps to board and depart on your cruise from the heart of the historic French Quarter on our Harbor Cruise. Board to the sounds of the Steam Calliope, a unique steam organ, followed by a trip to the museum quality steam engine room and top deck gift shop. Live historic and port narration brings the Mississippi River alive during your two cruise. Optional food is prepared on-board as we cruise seven miles toward the mouth of the River and back. This is why families sail from the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans only steam powered sternwheeler. Everyone loves a winner and the Natchez is the winner of numerous steamboat races up and down the Mississippi River. (less) ... Read more

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  The Coding School

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  LEARN CODING in the most SUPPORTIVE, In-Depth and RISK-FREE learning environment possible in Louisiana with The Coding School!

     Our one-of-a-kind program provides students with ONE-ON-ONE lessons from top computer scientists at SpaceX, Google, Stanford, Harvard & more... ALL FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME! Middle and high school students meet for weekly, face-to-face coding lessons & mentorship via video chat with their own personal instructor to learn in-depth skills and knowledge at their own pace in fields including Artificial Intelligence, Mobile App Building, Web Development, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Tech and more! Our students increase their college competitiveness by creating projects to showcase their skills and passions in the college admissions process. To register and for more information visit: https://www.the-cs.org/summer/index.html (less) ... Read more

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  Watch Ya' Mouth

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  Watch Ya' Mouth 90s Edition will take you back to a brighter, more simple time when Scrunchies were cool and Marky Mark was a musician. With the 90s bundle, you get twice the content and nostalgia for days! That's tight, yo! VOTED BY FANS: 90's version exists because of YOU! From the company that made Watch Ya' Mouth, the top selling, original, award-winning party card game Watch Ya' Mouth: 90's Edition combines the game play you've come to know and love with the nostalgia of all things 90's Bangin' phrases such as "Billy Ray's Mullet" and "Gameboy" will bring it all back for a night of dope fun! 3-10 players wear cheek retractors and speak out 90's phrases while teammates guess what they are saying Includes 300+ Family-Safe phrases. Great for all ages including kids who are 8+ (less) ... Read more

Museums/Zoos

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  Alexandria Zoological Park

  Alexandria

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  The Alexandria Zoological Park was founded in 1926, encompasses 33 shady acres, and is home to more than 500 animals. The African Experience: Phase 1, which opened in 2003, and the award winning Louisiana Habitat, which opened in 1998, are two of the zoo's most spectacular exhibits. The Zoo is owned and operated by the City of Alexandria under the Division of Public Works. The Alexandria Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

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  Audubon Nature Institute

  New Orleans

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  Audubon Nature Institutes family of museums and parks dedicated to nature include: Audubon Park * Audubon Zoo * Woldenberg Riverfront Park * Audubon Aquarium of the Americas * Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center * Entergy IMAX Theatre * Audubon Louisiana Nature Center * Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species * Audubon Wilderness Park * Audubon Insectarium * Audubon Nature Institute Foundation

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  Baton Rouge Zoo

  Baton Rouge

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  The #1 year-round family attraction in Baton Rouge! The Baton Rouge Zoo is a place where people connect with animals. Now Open - Realm of the Tiger - featuring highly endangered Malayan and Sumatran tigers plus Siamang gibbons and an aviary. You'll enjoy The Otter Pond, an exhibit featuring a replicated fishing cabin with underwater viewing of the otters, L'aquarium de Louisiane, which exhibits the fish, reptiles and amphibians of Louisiana. Take a stroll through Parrot Paradise where you'll see rare and colorful birds from the tropics. Youngsters will enjoy the Safari Playground located next to the KidsZoo, a place for hands-on encounters with farm animals! Your visit is not complete without a scenic ride on the Cypress Bayou Railroad. Concessions are available at the Flamingo Cafe and great souvenirs and gifts can be found at the Safari Post gift shop! (less) ... Read more

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  Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo

  Monroe

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  The Louisiana Purchase Zoological Society is a non-profit organization that supports the zoo in many ways. The Wild Side Gift Shop is operated by the Society. We also host annual events like Easter Egg Hunt, Zoobilation in the summer , Boo-at-the Zoo in October and other fun family activities throughout the year.

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  Ogden Museum of Southern Art

  New Orleans

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  Southern Art Museum

     The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is home to the largest collection of Southern art in the world. Artists such as Hunt Slonem, Ida Kohlmeyer, William Eggleston, Clementine Hunter are represented in the collection. Check the Web sit for specific children's activities. Admission: Free to members: $10 adults; $8 seniors (65+) and students (18+); $5 for children 5 to 17; free for children under 5 years of age. Hours: Weds. - Sun. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Thurs. 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Preschool Activities

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  Tiny Tykes

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  TinyTykes Pre-School Soccer Programs - 16 Louisiana Programs

     Child development through Challenger's nationally acclaimed innovative pre-school soccer program! TinyTykes is an innovative program, created by childcare specialists that introduces children aged 2 to 5-years to the basic skills of soccer. Both our Cubs (2- 3 years) and our Lions (4-5 years) modules use fundamental soccer activities, games and stories to develop their skills in the following areas: Balance, Agility and Coordination Technical Skills Gross motor skills Physical Development Social skills Self confidence Communication Teamwork