LIST: things for kids to do in outside of school

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Finding programs that serve and entertain children does not always come easy. This is a list of youth programs offered across Acadiana, ranging sports, music, performing arts and more. If you have a program you would like added, email news@klfy.com

LAFAYETTE PARISH

YMCA Carencro Heights Elementary: Dismissal to 5:30 p.m.
YMCA Ernest Gallet Elementary: Dismissal to 6 p.m.
YMCA Milton Elementary: Dismissal to 6 p.m.
Camp Calvary: 5:30 pick up time, transportation provided from school
Charles M. Burke Elementary Extended Learning: 3:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Willow Charter Academy “Coach K’s Kids”: 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Boys and Girls Club of Acadiana
Pucci Percussion: Program for young African-American boys teaching African drumming. To join contact Herbert Green at (337) 443-3432 or visit the Pucci Percussion Facebook page.
KidStrong Acadiana: Milestone accelerator for kids walking through 11 years old, focused on brain development, physical development and character development.
Wonderland Performing Arts: Offers after school classes for ages 4-18 in Acting, Music, Dance, Playwriting, Auditioning and more.
Christian Youth Theater Lafayette: Offers a variety of voice, drama, dance and specialty classes offered up to two hours a week for ages 4-18.
Hearts of Hope: Provides several 6 week courses for teens and young girls about advancing their future and improving their confidence.
SMILE Community Action Center: offers afterschool homework assistance for children.
Music Academy of Acadiana: Offers piano, guitar, voice, drum, ukele and more for toddlers and older youth.

ACADIA PARISH

AMIkids Acadiana: AMIkids Acadiana partners with Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice to provide a residential program for boys ages 14-18.
Acadia Parish 4-H: Delivered through LSU AgCenter, 4-H offers hands-on science, math, and agriculture projects for ages 8-18.

EVANGELINE PARISH

Evangeline Parish 4-H: Delivered through LSU AgCenter, 4-H offers hands-on science, math, and agriculture projects for ages 8-18.
Ville Platte Dixie Youth Baseball: Nonprofit, volunteer organization that provides a youth recreational baseball and softball.

IBERIA PARISH

Iberia Boys & Girls Club: Offers UPS Road Codes, Junior Leaders, Rooted Jr. in partnership with Family Tree of Acadiana, Smart Girls, and Torch Club. Also focuses on Academic success and character development.
Iberia Soccer Association: Offers quality youth soccer program.
Lydia Youth Baseball Association: Family friendly recreational league educating youth on baseball/softball
New Heights Gymnastics: The ultimate gymnastics and pole vault center in New Iberia.
Progressive Martial Arts Training: Offers Wing Chun (Kung Fu style), Muay Thai Kickboxing, Kali – a Filipino Martial Art and Grappling/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for children and adults.