We are excited to offer Summer Camp for 2026! St. James will offer camp opportunities for all age groups, including Nest, PreK-3, PreK-4, and elementary students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Families will be able to choose from various camp weeks offered throughout the summer, providing fun, engaging experiences for students of all ages. Our camps will include hands-on activities, creative projects, outdoor play, and opportunities for students to learn and explore in a supportive environment.
Registration will close May 1.
Camp Information
- A $50 non-refundable registration fee, plus the full cost of camp, is due at the time of registration to reserve your child’s spot.
- Lunch, snacks, and activities included
- Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis
- Camp offerings are dependent on enrollment. If minimum enrollment is not met for a specific age group or week, that camp session may be canceled. Families will be notified in advance and any fees paid (excluding the registration fee) will be refunded.
Who Can Register
- Children enrolled for the 2026–2027 school year are eligible to attend our Summer Camp program. Due to licensing requirements, students must be 12 months old to attend.
- June session: Open to all enrolled St. James students, aged 12 months – PK 4
- July session: Open to students ages 12 months – 36 months ONLY.
Summer Camp Sessions
Sign-Up Option 1 – Pelicans at Play Camp (12 months-PreK-4)
Who Can Register
- June session: Open to all enrolled St. James students, ages 12 months – PreK-4
- July session: Open to students ages 12 months – 36 months ONLY.
Session Availability
June Sessions (12 months – PreK-4)
- June 1–5
- June 8–12
- June 15–19
- June 22–26
Camp closed June 29–July 3
July Sessions (12 months – 36 months only)
- July 6–10
- July 13–17
- July 20–24
- July 27–31
Hours
8:00am – 2:30pm
Rates & Registration
- 12-36 months: $1,000 per student, per month, plus $50 registration fee. Monthly enrollment only for this age group.
- PreK-3 – PreK-4: $250 per student, per week, plus $50 registration fee per week.
What’s Included
- Lunch and snacks
- Age-appropriate activities and outdoor play
- Arts, crafts, and themed experiences
Questions about Pelicans at Play?
Contact Pelicans at Play Camp Director, Donna Jack: djack@stjameseds.org
Sign-Up Option 2 – Elementary Camp (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
Who Can Register
- Children enrolled for the 2026–2027 school year are eligible to attend our Summer Camp program.
- June session: Open to all enrolled St. James students, ages K through 5th grade
Session Availability
June Sessions (Kindergharten – 5th grade students)
- June 1–5:
- Grades K–2ND: Pelicans at Play – St. James Summer Camp
- Grades 3RD–5TH: Anything but Bored! with Ms. Hagan – Anything but Bored! Creating, fun, imaginative art with cardboard. This class will focus on fun ways to use one of most available materials for art Cardboard. Not only will we focus on creativity we will learn methods for cutting, joining cardboard. We will go through the development of an idea and how to make it come to life. (Minimum of 10 camp participants is required)
- June 8–12:
- Grades K–2ND: Fun with Art with Ms. Hagan – Students will experience multiple hands-on projects that explore different ways of using a wide variety of materials.Each day will be filled with colorful projects and exciting opportunities to express their imagination. Whether we are mixing colors or creating masterpieces artists are sure to have a blast getting creative. (Minimum of 10 camp participants is required)
- 3RD–5TH: St. James Summer Camp
- June 15–19:
- Grades K–2ND: Our Ocean Explorers Camp with Mrs. Rhodes and Mrs Polozola: Kindergarten through 2nd campers will enjoy a fun, hands-on adventure beneath the waves! Campers will dive into a week of ocean-themed excitement filled with music, arts and crafts, games, and activities designed just for young learners. (Minimum of 10 camp participants is required)
- Grades 3RD–5TH: Science Camp with Mrs. Jarreau ($300) – Get ready to mix, build, test and discover! Our Experiment Explorers Camp is a fun, hands on learning experience for 3rd-5th graders who are driven by curiosity. Campers won’t just learn science, they will do science. (Minimum of 10 camp participants is required)
- June 22–26:
- K–5: St. James Summer Camp
Camp closed June 29–July 3
Hours
8:00am – 2:30pm
Rates & Registration
- $250 per student per week, plus $50 registration
(Science Camp week is $300)
Questions about Elementary Camp?
Contact Elementary Camp Director, Angie Rabalais: arabalais@stjameseds.org