CHAMP is designed for children, ages 6-12 years old with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Language, Learning, and Mild Intellectual, and/or Physical Disabilities. CHAMP was established in 2022 and had 10 children participate year one. CHAMP has continued to grow since 2022. In the summer of 2024, we had 20 kids come and join us at camp! Enrollment doubled! AMAZING!
CHAMP is run by Dr. Kristen Morgan and day to day events are led by Southeastern Kinesiology students and volunteers from Southeastern and the community. This camp is designed to give Southeastern students the opportunity to work in real life situations and environments, while also providing fun and engaging activities for your children. One-on-one modifications are given during CHAMP and all activities and events are catered to your child’s wants and needs. CHAMP campers also are taught about healthy lifestyle choices like physical activity, diet and healthy eating habits, and so much more!
CHAMP partners with the Southeastern and the community to hold special events and activities. Past years this has included swimming, yoga classes, soccer, judo, basketball events, dancing, music/rhythms, team building, and bicycle smoothie making!
Everyday at CHAMP, your child will be engaged in many different activities! These activities will change day to day but the structure will remain the same. Below is a mock schedule of CHAMP.
Activities or Events
Everyday at CHAMP your child will be placed in the same group, with the same instructors. These instructors are a mix of volunteers from the community and students from Southeastern. In past years, each child will have one-on-one attention with your child at all times.
Healthy snacks will be provided. This typically includes fruit, veggies, meats and cheese, mixed nuts, granola, veggies straws, smoothies, hummus, yogurt, sugar free fruit juice, water, and more! Please do not send your child with their own snacks as this is a learning experience where your child will get to explore and try new foods.
CHAMP is proudly hosted by the Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Southeastern Louisiana University!
Location of CHAMP:
Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies Building
400 Mane Street
Hammond, LA 70402
Room: KHS 144
Days of CHAMP
June 23-26, 2025
Monday – Thursday
CHAMP will run rain or shine. Activities scheduled will be updated with weather pending. This also includes heat advisories.
Times of CHAMP
Drop off time: 8:40 AM
CHAMP Starts: 9:00 AM
CHAMP ends: 11:50 AM
Pick up time: 11:50 – 12:00 PM
Your child will be in our care for approximately 3 hours. Healthy snacks will be provided midway through the day!
Registration for CHAMP is $90. There are scholarships available to campers. This scholarship provides the camper with 50% or free attendance to CHAMP! Please contact Dr. Kristen Morgan at the email below to see if you and your child are eligible for the scholarship!
Registration includes a free tee shirt, daily snacks and drinks, and equipment needed to provide your child with fun and engaging opportunities!
Attention: Your camper’s spot will not be reserved until payment has been received. As mentioned above, payment includes a tee shirt, all equipment, daily snacks, and onsite activities. Please DO NOT send cash. If you are in need of other forms of payment, please contact the Controller’s Office directly. All payments must be made using the online registration form.
Questions/Comment/Concerns
Please contact Dr. Kristen Morgan
Office #: 985-549-3869
Cell #: 662-418-8091
Email: [email protected]
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions!
