Louisiana Folk Roots presented a Kids Camp in Eunice at LSUE from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. beginning Monday and it will conclude Friday.
The youth camp is designed for ages 8-14, entering 3rd grade through 9th grade. Kids and teens learned to play traditional Cajun & Zydeco music instruments and sing in French during Louisiana Folk Roots Kids Camp. There were teams of gifted Louisiana folk musicians and instructors leading activities. The week offered special activities, music classes, band labs, crafts, singing, dancing, indoor and outdoor games, and cuisine.
There were 25 children registered for the camp. Jeanne Solis is the executive director of Louisiana Folk Roots. The camp instructors included Jean Johnson, board member and volunteer; Luke Huval, Louisiana Folk Roots Camp Coordinator; Joe Vidrine, faculty member and guitar and dance instructor; Jamie Lynn Fontenot, faculty member, fiddle instructor and French immersion teacher; Koray Broussard, a Zydeco musician, Zydeco singer and accordion instructor. Also on hand were adults that were counselors in training from Louisiana Folk Roots.
Participants had morning snacks, lunch, an afternoon snack and a camp T-shirt.
The camp will close on Friday with a live music showcase and dance party for families and friends.
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