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Summer Camps

Inclusive Camps

Camp Tiger

Monday, May 20th – Friday, May 24th

N/A

433 Bolivar Street New Orleans, LA 70112

Camp tiger is a free, weeklong camp serving kids ages 6-15 with special needs. The camp is staffed by current first year medical students of the LSUHSC School of Medicine. There are two medical students for every camper. Use link for Camp Tiger 2024 Camper Application as spots are limited.

Camp Able

Tuesday, July 23rd- Saturday, July 27th

8:00am – 3:00 pm

Christ Church Cathedral. 2919 St. Charles Ave, New Orlean, LA 70115

Serving ages 10 and up. Camp Able is exclusively for neurodivergent individuals to be able to participate in activities such as: dancing, arts and crafts, nature adventures, outside activities, games, and putting on a second line performance. KEEP CHECKING LINK FOR 2024 REGISTRATION

Ree Alario - Camp Rainbow

June 3- June 28, 2024 (session 1); July 9-July 26 (Session 2)

9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Ree Alario Special Needs Center. 6900 Saints Dr, Metairie, LA 70003

A day camp designed for youth ages 6-13 with development disabilities. Campers participate in games, arts and crafts, physical activities, and special events. Their website states ‘We serve children who can function in a group setting and can independently manage their self-care needs. Because we do not provide one on one supervision, we cannot accommodate children with a pattern of aggressive or self-injurious behaviors, or elopement.’ Cost is $350 for session 1 and $246 for session 2. After care is available for an additional fee – Session 1: $50; Session 2 - $38. Contact Leslie at (504) 736-6971

Ree Alario - Teen Scene Camp

Thursday, July 11- Friday, August 2

9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Ree Alario Special Needs Center. 6900 Saints Dr, Metairie, LA 70003

A day camp designed for youth ages 14-20 with development disabilities. Campers participate in games, arts and crafts, physical activities, and special events. Their website states ‘We serve children who can function in a group setting and can independently manage their self-care needs. Because we do not provide one on one supervision, we cannot accommodate children with a pattern of aggressive or self-injurious behaviors, or elopement.’ Cost is $264. Aftercare is available for an additional fee of $38. Contact Leslie at (504)736-6971

Other Camps

Art Camp 504

August 3, 2016

The Tigermen Den. 3113 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70117

8:30-3:30

Serving ages 7-14 (ages will vary by classes). Art 504 provides weekly themed camps with themes such as: ‘Creative Writing, Illustration and Scriptwriting’, ‘Bywater Mid Summer Mardi Gras Parade Camp’, ‘Toy Design Expo’, ‘Culinary Arts and Set Design’, ‘Fantasy Camp, Dungeons & Dragons’. Camp cost: $350-$375/week (includes registration deposit and all materials). Aftercare is available until 5:15 for an additional $75/week. Use the link below to register.

Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Camp Up (Ages 11-13)

June 3-28 (Session 1); July 8- August 2 (Session 2)

3401 Cleary Ave. Metairie, LA 70002

9:00-3:30

Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Day Camp (Ages 6-10)

June 3-28 (Session 1); July 8- August 2 (Session 2)

3700 Civic St. Metairie LA, 70001

9:00-3:30

The Louisiana Children’s Museum Summer Camp

July 27, 2026

15 Henry Thomas Drive New Orleans, LA 70124

8:45-3:15

Serving kids 4-8 for a weeklong (Monday – Friday) camp. Check out the link below for themed camps that range from: cooking, exploring the lagoons, learning about instruments, art, and even learning about bugs. The camp will remain open on Memorial Day May, 27, Wednesday June 19th, and Thursday, July 4th. Weekly camp cost: $325 for LCM members/week and $375 for non-members/week. Before and after care are available for additional costs. Use the link below to register, spots are limited.

Sports Camps

SkyHawks MultiSport Camp (Ages 7-12)

May 28-August 2 (Register by the week)

8:30-3:30

Lakeshore Playground 1125 Rosa Ave. Metairie, LA 70005

Serving ages 7-12, these 3-4 day long camps combine 10 different sports throughout the week to young athletes. All participants receive a t-shirt and their website states to bring: appropriate clothing and shoes, 2 snacks, a lunch, a refillable water bottle, and sunscreen. Camp costs range from: $147- $245 based on length of the camp. Use the link below to register and click on ‘SkyHawks Multisport Camp -EB’. Other sport specific camps are also available, such as: basketball, baseball, flag football, soccer, tennis, track and field, and volleyball (all listed under link below).

Mini-Hawk MultiSport Camp (Ages 4-6)

May 28-June 28 (Register by the week)

8:30-3:30 (full day); 8:30-12:00 (half day)

Lakeshore Playground 1125 Rosa Ave. Metairie, LA 70005

Serving ages 4-6, these 4-5 day long camps combine 10 different sports throughout the week to young athletes. All participants receive a t-shirt and their website states to bring: appropriate clothing and shoes, 2 snacks, a lunch, a refillable water bottle, and sunscreen. Camp costs range from: $112- $245 based on length of camp and if attending a full day or half day. Use the link below to register and click on ‘Mini-Hawk Multisport Camp -EB’.

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