Folk Roots Kids Camp

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(Lafayette, LA) – Accordions, fiddles, guitars and rub-boards are among the music instruments kids learn to play at Folk Roots summer camps in June. The camps in Opelousas and Lafayette are geared towards youth ages 8 – 14 years old. Registration is at LAfolkroots.org The Lafayette Kids Camp is June 10-14, 2024, and the Opelousas Kids Camp is June 24-28, 2024, from 9am – 4pm daily. Daily activities include music classes, jam sessions, singing, dancing, games, and folklife crafts. Tuition includes a camp shirt, daily lunch and snacks. A music showcase and dance party for families is held on the final day of camp. Participants are asked to bring a traditional musical instrument to Kids Camp. Loans of instruments for Kids Campers are available through Folk Roots, Lafayette Public Library, or local music stores. Teens ages 15-18 with traditional music experience are eligible to apply for the Counselor in Training (CIT) team and tuition waiver. To register for the Folk Roots Kids Camp in Opelousas or Lafayette, visit LAfolkroots.org or call 337.234.8360