Louisiana Children’s Museum announces holiday camps

Written by Alicia Vial

Kindness Camp and Cozy Camp offer hands-on learning, creative activities and seasonal fun during school breaks

NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Children’s Museum (LCM) is inviting families to make the most of school breaks with its upcoming Kindness Camp and Cozy Camp, offering children opportunities to explore, create and learn through activities inspired by the season. 

“Our holiday camps offer children the opportunity to get creative, explore the world around them and stay engaged while school is out,” said Tifferney White, LCM CEO. “Through hands-on activities, art, storytelling and play, campers can continue learning, build connections and make memories during their school break.”  

Kindness Camp takes place Nov. 23, 24 and 25 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. This camp experience offers one-, two- or three-day sessions featuring nature explorations, story time and art activities centered on kindness. Campers will explore LCM’s outdoor and indoor exhibits and enjoy fall-themed, hands-on activities that bring science and art to life through a variety of activities. 

Cozy Camp takes place Dec. 21-23 and Dec. 28-30 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Campers will explore how animals stay warm in winter, how nature changes during the season and how people find comfort with friends and family through traditions, celebrations, stories, art and play. This camp will also feature a special pajama day and holiday treat-making activity.  

Both camps are open to children ages 4 to 8 and cost $73 for LCM members and $83 for nonmembers. Registration is required, before and after care options are available for both camps for an additional fee.   

For more information and to buy tickets visit, tickets.lcm.org/camps  

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About Louisiana Children’s Museum   

Louisiana Children’s Museum has long been known for its work in the community through innovative outreach and nationally recognized programs that support children and advance the museum’s mission to contribute to the region's future prosperity by engaging children's potential and making that potential visible. Through play, shared explorations, and in dialogue with adults, LCM connects children, their caregivers, their environments, and the community. Keep up with Louisiana Children’s Museum and future announcements at lcm.org and on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Alicia Vial

Alicia Vial is a New Orleans native with more than a decade of experience elevating client stories and leading crisis response. As the senior director of strategy, Alicia acts as a leader within the Gambel Communications team ensuring each agency team member is positioned to deliver strategic public relations services that meet the highest standards of the industry. In addition to supporting the agency’s long-term business growth and development, she coordinates day-to-day account services and oversees strategic direction while staying abreast of best practices and industry trends to provide innovative solutions to meet client’s needs.

Before joining Gambel Communications, Alicia served as the communications director for the Louisiana SPCA, the oldest and largest animal welfare organization in Louisiana that impacts more than 74,000 animals per year. During her nearly eight-year tenure, Alicia oversaw numerous crises, served on national communication taskforces, oversaw all aspects of internal and external relations and worked alongside the development department to raise critical funding. Prior to that, she worked in the fast-paced New Orleans hospitality industry focusing on digital public relations for multiple hotels.

Alicia is a member of the Public Relations Association of Louisiana (PRAL), Southern Public Relations Federation (SPRF), a board member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) New Orleans Chapter and a member of the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute. An accredited public relations practitioner (APR), Alicia is also certified in crisis communications, organizational leadership, content marketing and social media.

A well respected and trusted public relations practitioner, Alicia has been recognized by SPRF as a ‘Senior Practitioner of the Year’. Dubbed early on in her career as one to watch, she also received the ‘Rising Star’ award by PRAL and was profiled in St. Charles Avenue Magazine as part of their Young Bloods series. Most recently, she was recognized at PRSA’s annual Fleurish Awards and received four Awards of Excellence for her work along with the ‘Plate Spinner’ award for her efforts on the board of directors for the chapter.

An LSU graduate, Alicia received a bachelor's degree in mass communications with a concentration in public relations and minors in business administration and leadership development. She is a frequent speaker and presenter on public relations topics, most recently presenting at the Jefferson Economic Development Commission and SPRF annual conference.

When Alicia is not at work, you can find her at the ballpark with her three boys or cheering on the Tigers in Death Valley.

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