Louisiana Rebuilds - Childcare/Youth Activities

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Map of Open and Closed Child Care Centers in Orleans Parish (.pdf)

http://www.gnocdc.org/maps/orleans_child_care.pdf

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This map put together by the Greater New Orleans Community Data Center lists open and closed childcare centers in the Greater New Orleans area. Contact Agenda for Children to learn more about open childcare centers in your neighborhood: 504-586-8509 or 800-486-1712. more

Map of After-school Programs in Orleans Parish (.pdf)

http://www.gnocdc.org/maps/orleans_afterschool.pdf

This map and directory put together by the Greater New Orleans Community Data Center lists after-school programs, availability, and eligibility requirements.

Agenda For Children Child Care and Schools Referral

http://www.agendaforchildren.org/ccr.htm

If you need help finding available child care in the New Orleans area, call Agenda For Children's Child Care Resources Program for a free referral. You can get help finding quality schools, child care centers, family child care homes, summer camps, nursery schools, and before/after school programs. Call 1-800-486-1712 or 504-586-8509 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday or e-mail: information@agendaforchildren.org. more

Project Last

http://www.childrens-bureau.com/index.html

Project Last, a program offered by the Children's Bureau, offers specialized Grief and Trauma Group and Individual Counseling to school aged children affected by trauma, loss, or disaster. Project Last has been shown to be very effective in reducing symptoms in children who are in crisis due to trauma and community violence. The program is available to Orleans and Jefferson Parish children ages infant to 17 and their families who are survivors of traumatic events, witnesses to acts of extreme violence, or victims of violence. For more information call 504-525-2366. more

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Get Help Paying for Childcare

http://www.dss.state.la.us/departments/ofs/Child_Care_Assistance_Program.html

The Child Care Assistance program helps low-income families to pay for the child care they need. Click the link above for more information on this program offered by the Louisiana Department of Social Services or call 1-888-LAHELPU (1-888-524-3578). more

Free Health Insurance for Children

http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/?ID=119

If your child is younger than 19 and does not have health insurance, he or she could qualify to get free healthcare benefits - medical, vision, dental - through LaCHIP (Louisiana Child Health Insurance Program).

Visit the DHH website at the link above to download an application for LaCHIP or call 1-877-2LaCHIP (1-877-252-2447) to have an application mailed to your home. more

Louisiana Department of Education Child and Adult Care Food Program

http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/nutrition/1958.html

The Louisiana Department of Education offers the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). All participants who are recipients of FITAP, Food Stamp, FDPIR assistance units, SSI or Medicaid are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. Click the link for eligibility requirements or call 877-453-2721. more

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Catholic Charities Child and Family Services

http://www.ccano.org/child_and_family.htm

Catholic Charities offers a variety of after-school and summer activities for children including After School Assembly, Head Start, and Summer Witness camp. Visit the website for more information or call Catholic Charities at (504) 523-3755. more

NORD Programs

http://cityofno.com/Portals/Portal32/portal.aspx?portal=32&tabid=1

The New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) offers several programs for young people including sports, dance, GED programs, drama, and visual arts. Call the main office at 504-658-3000 or visit the website to find a NORD center and programs in your area. more

New Orleans Ballet Association Youth Programs

http://www.nobadance.com/explore.cfm/danceclasses/youthprograms/

NOBA offers programs for youth in Orleans and St. Bernard Parish. For more information on youth dance classes contact Suzanne Hirsch at 504-522-0996 ext. 21. more

Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra (GNOYO)

http://www.gnoyo.org

GNOYO offers orchestral music opportunities through weekly rehearsals, one-on-one instruction with professional musicians and regularly scheduled concerts throughout the community. GNOYO accepts all eligible students, regardless of financial means by providing scholarships to those in need of assistance. All musicians with at least 1 year of experience are invited to audition for one of the orchestra’s five ensembles, which accommodate various levels of playing ability.

Visit the website or contact GNOYO at 504.528.7720 or gnoyo@gnoyo.org for more information. more

Afterschool Program for Teens

http://www.teenfriendlygno.com

YOUTHanasia Foundation, Inc. is currently accepting applications for its after school program for students grades eight through 12. The program provides homework assistance and tutoring, as well as state-approved curricula designed to supplement the lessons students are learning in the classroom. The purpose of the program, which is being funded by the Louisiana Department of Education, is to prepare students for LEAP testing, as well as improve the overall LEAP scores within the state. Students participating in the after school program can also sign up for one of four programs that will allow them to express themselves creatively through song, dance, spoken word, drama and community service. Visit the website for more information and an application. more

New Orleans Kid Camera Project

http://www.kidcameraproject.org/

The New Orleans Kid Camera Project was created to address the psychological and emotional impacts of Hurricane Katrina on children returning home to New Orleans. Through the use of photography, creative writing and mixed media, children from flooded neighborhoods explore their environment and express themselves, their stories and feelings with their friends. more

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Summer Camp Listings for the New Orleans Area

http://blog.nola.com/mariamontoya/2008/03/camps_2008_summer_activities_f.html

This list compiled by the Times Picayune features summer day camps for children in the New Orleans area, including the parishes of Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, St. Charles and St. John the Baptist. All are open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

Specialty Summer Camp Listings for the New Orleans Area

http://blog.nola.com/mariamontoya/2008/03/post_2.html

This list compiled by the Times Picayune features specialty summer day camps - such as arts and drama workshops, theme camps, sports camps and preschooler camps - for children in the New Orleans area, including the parishes of Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, St. Charles and St. John the Baptist. All are open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

Catholic Charities Child and Family Services

http://www.ccano.org/child_and_family.htm

Kingsley House 2008 Youth Summer Programs

Summer programs for both children and teens run June 16 - August 8.

Children ages 5-12
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Before Care- 7:30 a.m. - 8 a.m. (FREE)
After Care- 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. ($5/week per child)

Activities include math, language arts, computer, creative arts, drama, dance, substance abuse and violence prevention education groups, and field trips.
$50 Non-refundable registration fee
Weekly sliding scale fee
Registration packets available between 8 am and 5 pm beginning Monday, March 24th at the receptionist desk
Mandatory registration session on Saturday, April 5th @ 10 a.m. All paperwork and the registration fee will be collected on this day. No registration packets will be accepted prior to April 5th.

Teens age 13-17
Monday-Friday, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Activities include creative arts, tutoring, substance abuse and violence prevention education groups, recreational activities, and field trips.
To register your teen, please stop by during program hours (Annunciation Street entrance) to obtain a registration packet and to speak with Teen Program staff.

For additional information or questions, please call 523-6221 x 187. more

New Jazz School: Tuition Free Jazz Camp

http://www.newmanschool.org/about/welcome/

New Jazz School will be for students from any school in the city in grades 7 - 12 who will be selected through an application and an audition. The two-week program will be tuition-free.

Donald Harrison will direct and teach the program with assistance by experienced and well-recognized musicians. New Jazz School students will learn traditional jazz, swing, bebop, modal jazz, jazz rock and hip hop from these contemporary masters. There will also be classes in harmony, technique, reading, ear training, listening and ensemble.

Fifty students in the seventh through 12th grade who know major scales and are able to play at least pieces of three songs will be selected for the program. Owning an instrument is preferred but not mandatory. The New Jazz School runs from June 9-20 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

Applications will be available at several schools, including Isidore Newman School. Applications also are available online at www.newmanschool.org/about/welcome/. For information, call (504) 896-6255 or send an e-mail to newjazzschool@newmanschool.org. more

Project Prodigy Music Camp

http://www.youngleadershipcouncil.org/projects/

Project Prodigy is a four-week long summer music camp for kids age 10-14 put together by the Young Leadership Council. The camp will be June 16th through July 11th, 8:30am – 1:30pm at Medard Nelson Charter School, 3121 St. Bernard Avenue. Cost is $35. Call Joe Saulsbury at 504-621-8936 for more information. more

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