The Kamp Kréyol is a free 5-day workshop conducted in Louisiana Creole (also referred to as Kouri-Vini) at the West Baton Rouge Museum from June 1-5, 2026. Held from 9AM – 4PM each day. This year, the theme of the camp will be centered around family fun as highlighted in the West Baton Rouge Museum’s summer exhibition: Awkward Family Photos. Each morning, immersion lessons will be led by Louisiana Creole language activist, educator, professional entertainer, Chinbo president, and former American Idol contestant, Clif St. Laurent. Afternoon presentations will feature Louisiana Creole cultural bearers, artists, writers, and researchers.
Chinbo is a 501c3 devoted to the reclamation of the Louisiana Creole language. The organization provides educational and learning resources to the Louisiana community and its diaspora, and is pleased to cohost this immersion camp for a third year, making it the second with the West Baton Rouge Museum. In 2024, Chinbo hosted the first ever Creole Immersion Camp at Capitol Park Museum to accompany the exhibition Mitoloji Latannyèr.
Kamp Kréyol is intended for learners of all ages. It is free and open to the public, but space is limited and advanced registration is required.
Kouri-Vini Immersion Camp with Chinbo