Kids/Family/Schools

Here are some hacks to make your travel time with the kiddos this holiday a little less chaotic.

We have teamed up with some local businesses in Southwest Louisiana and want to give you a chance to win school uniforms and school supplies for you family. Enter here.

The 2025 Branch Out Kids Summer Art Camp in Lake Charles is now open for registration! With themes like “Passport to Art” and “Shipwrecked on Sallier,” kids from kindergarten through 8th grade can enjoy hands-on projects and even see their work featured in a museum exhibit. Small class sizes, expert instructors, and creative fun await this July!

Free Summer Meals for All Kids in Calcasieu Parish. Here is the schedule.

Got a grad in the family? Here's every Calcasieu Parish graduation ceremony with dates, times, and ticket info — plus a full list of Louisiana colleges & HBCUs.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids learn to swim as early as age 1. Start now for a safer summer.

Calcasieu Theatrical Arts congratulates 7 students awarded with Performing Arts Scholarships.

Lake Charles parents—summer’s almost here. If you’re still searching for camps, activities, or food support, we’re gathering local options to help.

CPSB Cancels School for May 8: Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns. See National Weather Channel Alerts here.

Calling all Lake Charles parents! Got a 4-year-old? Join us Saturday, May 3 from 9–2 at the Lake Charles Event Center for Pre-K Registration Day!

Save the dates before school even starts! We’ve rounded up all the 2025–2026 SWLA school calendars—from Calcasieu to charter schools and more

Kick off your summer at the Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School Carnival Lake Charles! Fun for the whole family! #SummerFun #EDSCarnival