Caddo Parish

LSUS Weightlifting Program
2026-03-20 08:00 - 2026-12-30 17:00 (America/Chicago) | LSU-Shreveport USA Weightlifting Center for High Performance and Development, Health & Physical Education Building, One University Place, Shreveport, LA, United States
EVENT: Youth Weightlifting Program / USA Weightlifting

DATE(S): Monday – Thursday and Saturdays
TIME(S): 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Monday – Thursday) and 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Saturdays)
WHERE: LSU-Shreveport USA Weightlifting Center for High Performance and Development (Health & Physical Education Building, One University Place, Shreveport)

INFORMATION: Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation is partnering with LSU-Shreveport’s nationally recognized youth weightlifting program, offering weightlifting-specific skill training, combined with strength and conditioning that is accessible and challenging for beginners to intermediate-level weightlifters. All workout sessions are conducted by certified USA Weightlifting instructors. This program is for youth (children) ages 8 – 18. Cost: $50.00 for an annual USA Wannual USA Weightlifting membership. Go to Membership and Recertification Fees (teamusa.org).

For additional program information, contact Dr. Kyle Pierce at (318) 344-1561 or Josh Redden at (318) 205-0901.

Robert Williams Basketball Camp
2026-07-07 09:00 - 2026-07-08 16:00 | LSUS Pilots Basketball Gymnasium, 1 University Pl, Shreveport, 71115, United States
Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Robert Williams of the Portland Trail Blazers, will sponsor a two-day general skills and drills basketball camp, July 7 & July 8, 2026, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, at LSUS, 1 University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115, for grades K- 8th.
Registration is required. Register at www.caddoparks.org. Then click on Citizen Portal and create an account. FREE camp.
For additional information, contact Mary Murphy at mmurphy@caddo.gov or (318) 220-6284 or Lamarcus William at 318-218-7070 or lwilliams@caddo.gov.
Camp
July 7, K-1st grade 9am – 12:30, 2nd grade – 4th grade 9am – 4:00 pm
July 8, 5th grade – 8th grade 9am – 4:00 pm.

Toddler Tuesdays Nature Story Time
2026-07-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park, 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport, LA, United States
Join us at Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center for Toddler Tuesdays, a fun and gentle introduction to nature for our youngest explorers! Held from 9:00–10:00 AM on the second Tuesday of each month, this program includes a nature-themed story followed by a hands-on activity. Activities may include a short hike, music and movement, or a simple nature craft. Designed for toddlers and their caregivers, Toddler Tuesdays encourages curiosity, imagination, and a love for the outdoors in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Ages: 1 – 5 Caregiver must remain with child.

Space is limited. Advance registration is required. For additional information contact Anne Lutz alutz@caddo.gov or call (318) 929-2806. Click the link to register:
https://forms.gle/QkBFXPFmdbQMud54A

"Girl You Got It" Basketball Camp
2026-07-14 09:00 - 14:00 | LSUS Pilots Basketball Gymnasium, 1 University Pl, Shreveport, 71115, United States
“Girl, You Got It” Basketball and Empowerment Camp
Ages: 6- 14 (girls only)
Date/Time: July 14, 2026, 9 am -2 pm
Venue: LSU-Shreveport Gymnasium 1 University Pl, Shreveport, LA 71115
Registration Deadline: June 30, 2026
Cost: $20.00
Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Shantel Hardison, will host this unique camp to assist campers with refining their fundamental basketball skills. They will also receive encouraging motivation that will help them to achieve their life goals. In addition to the basketball skills/drills component, all campers will be required to attend a series of age-appropriate workshop presentations. Topics to include:
Registration is required. Register at www.caddoparks.org.
– Self-esteem / Empowerment / Mental Health
– Substance Abuse and Opioids
– Nutrition Tips / Wellness
– Bullying / Cyberbullying
– Relationships & Dating Violence
– Social Media Platforms “Do’s and Don’ts”
– College Recruiting / Eligibility Process
All campers will receive a T-shirt. Hydration drinks and snacks will be provided.
For additional information, contact Mary Murphy at mmurphy@caddo.gov or (318) 220-6284.

Junior Naturalists of WBJMNP Workshop- Mammalogy
2026-07-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Red River National Wildlife Refuge, 150 Eagle Bend Point, Bossier City, 71112, United States
Join Park Naturalist Hulya Onel to learn all about birds, herps, plants, mammals, insects, and ecology. We study a different biology subject every other month throughout the year. Once you complete all six workshops, you will receive a certificate, a field guide of your interest and you will get to keep the course book prepared by the Park Naturalist. Once you are a Certified Junior Naturalist of WBJMNP, you will also be eligible to join Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park Junior Naturalists Club!The mission of the Junior Naturalists Program is to foster an understanding and appreciation of Northwest Louisiana’s plants, water, soil, and wildlife, and to promote good stewardship. This program will be ongoing, and the missing classes can be made up when they are offered again. This workshop is designed for ages 7 to 12. Parents and siblings are welcome to sit in the classroom.
Registration in advance is required. For registration and additional information, call Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park at (318) 929-2806.

Click here to register!

Caddo Youth Basketball Camp
2026-07-22 09:00 - 2026-07-25 16:00 | One University Pl, Shreveport, LA 71115, Shreveport, LA, 71115
Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation will sponsor a two-day general skills and drills basketball camp, July 22-23, 2026, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, at LSUS, 1 University Pl, Shreveport, LA 71115, grades K-4th-8th. This camp will focus on the fundamentals of the game of basketball.
Registration is required. The registration fee is $15.00

Camp
July 22, K-1st grade 9am – 12:30, 2nd grade – 4th grade 9am – 4:00 pm
July 23, 5th – 8th grade, 9 am – 4:00 pm.
For additional information, contact Mary Murphy at mmurphy@caddo.gov or (318) 220-6284 or LaMarcus Williams at lwilliams@caddo.gov or 318-218-7070.
