2025 Summer Camps In and Around New Orleans

Best Summer Camps in New Orleans

New Orleans Summer Camps

2025 Summer Camps in New Orleans

Researching summer camps in New Orleans is high on every family’s to do list every year. While summer in New Orleans makes many think of popsicles (or in our case snowballs), parks and water play we understand that it can also be a frustrating time for working parents where you struggle to piece childcare and entertainment together week by week. We hope that this guide to summer camps in New Orleans provides the insight that you need to plan a fun-filled and stress free summer.

If you would like your New Orleans summer camp included please email karen {@} neworleansmom {dot} com. 

Do you have a little one that is not quite ready for camp yet? You can check out our comprehensive list of childcare, preschools and mother’s day out programs HERE

Let’s explore where we can send our little happy New Orleans summer campers this summer!

Kidcam
Summer Camps

At Kidcam Camps, Summer is Simplified! Say goodbye to juggling schedules and piecing together programs. With Kidcam, you can build a summer that’s trusted, simple, and stress-free. Choose only the weeks you need for the summer from one week to ten weeks.  Save 10% when you buy 3+ weeks before March 31.  Kidcam Camps are the perfect way to give your child an unforgettable summer camp adventure while keeping it simple & easy for you!

Kidcam Camps offer weekly day-camp options across the Greater New Orleans and Northshore areas that are action-packed with activities that promote fun, fitness, friendship and creativity. Campers celebrate a different theme each week, while incorporating a curriculum filled with sports, creative arts, STEM, team building games, life skills, onsite (and some offsite) field trips, talent shows, swimming and water play, along with 50 years of memorable Kidcam traditions.

Budget friendly New Orleans summer camp

Kidcam Camps accredited by the American Camp Association

2025 Camp Locations ::  New Orleans City Park (New Orleans), Every Day Away Specialty Field Trip Camp (Uptown), Shrine on Airline (Metairie), Muss Bertolino Gym & Playground (Kenner), Faith Lutheran School (Harahan), Jerusalem Shrine (Destrehan), Lakewood Elementary (Luling), Pelican Park (Mandeville), Camp Tchefuncte/Rivers Retreat (Covington), First Christian Church (Slidell), Chappapeela Sports Park (Hammond) and St. Francis Episcopal Church (Denham Springs). As well as Aurora United Methodist Church (Algiers), Harvey, Houma, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

Camp Dates :: May 27 – August 1* (*dates vary by area school calendars.
Campers can attend multiple camps for one registration fee. Email [email protected] for these accommodations.

Camp Hours :: Monday thru Friday, with extended morning & after care (times vary by camp)

Camp Ages :: *5-13 (ages by camp vary. See camp web pages for specific ages)

Camp Cost :: as low as $150 per week (varies by camp location)

Cahill
Camp Corral

Come have a “whale” of a summer on the beautiful 12-acre country campus of Cahill Camp Corral. For over 55 years, Arden Cahill Academy has run their summer camp offering a relaxed environment with plenty of indoor and outdoor space where children continue to grow and develop during the summer months under the supervision of qualified teachers and experienced instructors. Recently voted the #1 SUMMER CAMP in the New Orleans area for the FIFTH year in a row, Cahill Camp Corral offers 10 weeks of summer activities and events! Weekly and Session rates are available. All activities take place on our campus. Join us for a jam packed schedule of horseback riding, swimming, art, theater & pretend play, sports, game room, petting farm, archery, riflery, laptop lounge and STEAM lab. Events for each week are guided by a weekly theme. Space, Dinosaur and Adventure week are always big hits! Blue & white days, Rodeo’s, the overnight camp “in” and buddy days are not to be missed! Make a splash on the giant waterslide that is set up in the swimming pool area daily. Language Arts and Math academic enrichments classes are offered as session options.

Best Summer Camp New Orleans

Cahill Camp Corral is conveniently located in Gretna on the West Bank (10 minutes from the GNO Bridge).

Campers of all ages love Cahill Camp Corral. Whether they are little ones, tweens, or teens, we have something for everyone. We hope to have your camper with us this summer to join in the fun and make friendships that will not be forgotten!

Camp Dates :: Session 1 dates are May 27 – June 27 and Session 2 dates are June 30 – August 1.

Camp Hours :: The camp day runs from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Before and after-care, hot lunch and horseback riding are available for an extra fee.

Camp Ages :: All campers ages 3-13 are welcome to attend (campers must turn 4 by Sept. 30, 2025 and be fully potty trained)

Camp Costs :: For more information about pricing, discounts, weekly themes and special events or to register, visit Cahill Camp Corral online at ArdenCahillAcademy.com .

Camp Registration :: Registration will begin mid-January. Spaces fill up quickly!

Ochsner Fitness Center
Summer Camps

Unleash the Fun at Ochsner Fitness Center Summer Camps!

Experience the ultimate summer adventure at Ochsner Fitness Center’s Kidsports & Gymnastics/Tumbling Summer Camps. From May 13 to August 9, children aged 3-12 can dive into a world of excitement and growth. Kidsports offers a vibrant mix of sports, arts, swimming, and more, while Gymnastics & Tumbling specializes in professional coaching and state-of-the-art equipment. Safety is paramount, with trained staff overseeing activities. Plus, swimming lessons for all ages ensure a splash-tastic time! For an unforgettable summer, call 504-733-1200 or visit kidsportsnola.com.

Ochsner Kidsports Summer camp

Camp Ages :: 3-12 (potty trained)

Camp Costs :: $205/Week Non OFC Member or $195/Week OFC Member / Ochsner employee 

St. Martin's
Episcopal School

St. Martin’s offers several summer camps and programs for children, from early childhood to 12th grade! An optional uptown shuttle picks up and drops off campers at Broadway and St. Charles Avenue.

Registration :: Opens on January 31st! (Registration for the AI Summer Intensive is open now!)

George Cottage Camp – Our littlest campers will participate in a variety of opportunities that develop and build on their social, emotional, verbal, and self-discovery skills, including daily storytelling, music, movement, art, hands-on exploration, and more. Open to ages 12 months to age 4. 

Summer Camp New Orleans

Summer Day Camp – Get ready for an action-packed summer, where every day is filled with excitement and adventure! With carnival games, water days, STEM challenges, swimming in our on-campus indoor pool, visits from the New Orleans Pelicans, and more, campers will stay active while having an unforgettable summer of fun! Open to ages 4-11. 

Summer Theatre Camp –Work closely with professional artistic staff, gain invaluable insight, and experience the creativity and excitement of musical theatre with St. Martin’s Summer Theatre Camp production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, JR.! 

Athletic and Academic Enrichment Camps – From cooking, board games, coding, or film, to soccer, basketball, or a combination of sports, our athletic and enrichment camps offer a mix of skill development, teamwork, and, most importantly, FUN! Open to students in rising 3rd-8th grades. 

Artificial Intelligence Summer Intensive – Work alongside Stanford and MIT graduates to learn the fundamental concepts of AI and gain a deeper understanding of how AI is used to build ChatGPT and generative AI, fight the COVID-19 pandemic, power self-driving cars, and more. Students will learn to program AI using Python, discuss ethics and bias within AI, and complete a group project applying AI to a discipline like healthcare, astronomy, finance, and more. The camp runs from June 2-13 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (10 sessions of 3 hours each) and is open to rising 8th-12th graders. 

Xavier University
Pre-College Programs

Xavier University of Louisiana is proud to uphold a 49-year legacy of providing summer opportunities for academic enrichment, mentorship, career exploration, and lifelong friendships. We host eight different summer opportunities for middle school and high school students to enrich their academic and social development.

Summer STEM Academy – Day camp introduction to robotics for rising 6th – rising 8th graders. June 23-July 11, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Daily lunch and Before and After Care included.

Star Programs – Day camp introduction to a specific math or science subject for high schoolers to take the summer BEFORE they begin the corresponding course. Rising 8th – rising 12th graders. Two sessions, June 2 – June 20 and June 23 – July 11, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Daily lunch and Before and After Care included.

Pre-College New Orleans Summer Programs

SOAR X – Residential program for rising 11th and rising 12th graders, must be 16 years of age by June 21. An immersive simulation of the first semester of college. Includes standardized test prep and 4 other college-level enrichment courses, plus cultural excursions, social events, and career exploration. June 21 – July 19.

Achieve Dual Enrollment – Residential program for rising 11th and rising 12th graders, must be 16 years of age by June 21. Qualifying Greater New Orleans students can earn 6 college credits free of charge, with standardized test prep and other college preparation activities, plus cultural excursions, social events, and career exploration. June 21 – July 25.

Camp Ages :: Rising 6th – Rising 12th graders

Camp Costs :: Vary, with need-based financial aid available, see website. Most New Orleans residents are eligible for reduced or free program fees.

Dates :: Vary between June 2 – July 19, see website

Hours :: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm with included option for Before (starting 7 am) and After Care (ending 5:30 pm) for all except SOAR X and Achieve (residential)

Lolo’s Youth Yoga,
Art and Fitness Studio

Lolo’s Youth Yoga, Art and Fitness Studio is a mindfulness-based youth empowerment program for kids and young adults to help them be the best version of themselves. We offer a creative space for kids to explore their imagination through inspired art and crafts, building, sketching, painting and collaging whatever they can imagine. Through yoga and mindfulness we help kids to find their internal power, building strength on and off the mat. Camp will teach the fundamentals of beginner yoga and mindfulness.

Lolo’s Youth Yoga Studio is for you if you want your child to…

  • Tap into their internal power

  • Foster their inner strength

  • Increase their flexibility (physically and mentally!!)

  • Learn mindfulness skills

  • Find their center, focus, and calm

Yoga Summer Camp New Orleans

We empower New Orleans youth to be comfortable in their own skin, express themselves freely, and be the best version of themselves!

Camp Ages :: PreK – 6th grade

Camp Costs :: $325-$395

Dates :: May 27th-Aug 22nd

Hours :: 9 am to 3 pm

Academy of the Sacred Heart
Summer Camp

Let Your Fun Shine at Sacred Heart!

Campers will enjoy a wide variety of festive and fun summer activities and enrichment opportunities including field trips, swimming, water fun, indoor and outdoor games, music, dance, cheer, sports, visual arts, and more. All programs are directed by experienced, qualified, and dedicated faculty and staff. Lunch will be offered by Pigeon Catering for an additional fee, and after-care is available for all camps. Located on the Rosary and Mater campuses (pending camp sessions).

Sacred Heart Summer Camp 2025

Camp Ages :: Girls & Boys, Ages 1-13

Camp Costs :: $330-$400/week (varies by session)

Dates :: June 9th through July 25th

Hours :: 9am-3pm (Aftercare is available)

Crescent City Christian School's
Summer Camp

Crescent City Christian School’s Summer Camp is now enrolling! Don’t miss our early bird registration promo [50% off the registration fee] through 2/15! Camp runs June 2 – July 25, offering exciting activities for PK4-7th graders; 8th graders can join the Junior Counselors Program [half off the weekly rate]. Camp is open 6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, and the tuition is $195 per week! Week-by-week rate and multi-child discounts are available as well.

CCCS Summer Camp features daily swimming in an indoor Olympic-sized pool, weekly field trips, STEM learning, arts and crafts, sports, team-building games, and talent shows, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching experience. We also offer enrichment camps featuring baking, sports, cheerleading, and robotics for an additional fee. Spots are limited, so register today at [link to registration page] and secure your child’s summer adventure!

Christian Summer Camp New Orleans

Secure your child’s summer adventure at CCCS! Spots are limited! Take advantage of our Early Registration Offer (50% off of the registration fee through 2/15) to secure a place and make your child’s summer fun and fulfilling.

Camp Ages :: Students entering PK4 through 7th grade (PK4 students must be fully potty trained). 8th grade students can apply to be Junior Counselors for a 50% discount on the weekly camp rate.

Camp Costs :: $195 per week

Dates :: June 2nd through July 25th (eight weeks)

Hours ::  6 am-6 pm

Mount Carmel
Academy

New Orleans Summer Camp for Girls

Choose your adventure at Mount Carmel’s Summer Camp! Campers customize their summer fun by picking their favorite activities from a diverse and exciting selection. They will enjoy being artists, scientists, dancers, athletes, cheerleaders, chefs, detectives, designers, actresses, and so much more! Campers will explore their individual interests and uncover new talents as they make friends and have a blast! MCA Summer Camp is from June 2 to June 27, and campers can choose to attend by the week. Morning sessions are from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and afternoon sessions are from 1 – 4 p.m. Camp is divided into two sections: junior camps for girls entering grades 2-4 and specialty camps for girls entering grades 5-8.

Registration Dates ::
Grades 5-7 – registration opens March 12
Grades 2-4 – registration opens March 13, registration closes for both on April 29

Camp Ages :: Girls entering grades 2-8

Camp Costs :: Registration Fee will be $50 (non-refundable). Camp Fees will be $90-$115 per session.

St. George's
Episcopal School

Summer Camp at STG

Spend your summer at St. George’s Episcopal School at one or more of our exciting and enriching Summer at StG camps, open to students ages 12 months through rising 8th grade! Registration for summer programming opens to the Greater New Orleans community on Wednesday, February 5, 2024 at noon, and camp options include Dragon Camp; Ready, Set, Read!; Sports Camp; and—brand new this year—Investigators’ Workshop!

Camp Ages :: 12 months – rising 8th grade (ages and dates vary by camp option)

Camp Costs :: Information is available on our Summer at StG website

Ursuline
Academy

Ursuline Academy’s Camp U is truly a camp for every youth. Girls and boys from rising Toddler 3 through Kindergarten and girls from rising first through eighth grade have the opportunity to enjoy activities in both STEM and the arts while building friendships and making memories of a lifetime. Ursuline’s innovative environment inspires campers to explore hands-on projects with their interests in mind and keeps them engaged with challenging concepts. Through fun teamwork and immersive, hands-on creative problem-solving, campers will explore innovative STEM projects as well as art, singing, cooking, decorating, baking, sewing, creative writing, music, water play, and much more.

Camp Ages :: Boys and Girls (Rising Toddler 3-Kindergarten) + Girls (1st-8th)

Camp Cost :: $275 / week

Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans

French Immersion Summer Camp

Is your child ready for a summer of fun, adventure, and language learning? Summer camps at Ecole Bilingue explore an incredible range of programs, infused with French language. Campers ages 2 through 6th grade can explore the world through sports, art, music, chess, and water play when they spend a summer at EB.

Whether your child is just starting to learn French or is familiar with the language, our camp offers a safe, creative space to grow and explore—while making new friends and unforgettable memories. Weekly sessions run June 2-July 25. No French background necessary to enjoy camp.

Camp Ages :: 2 years old through 6th grade

Camp Cost :: TBD

Skyhawks &
SuperTots Sports

Sports Summer Camps New Orleans

Skyhawks has partnered with JPRD to offer weekly Mini-Hawk camps for ages 4-6 , Multi-Sport Camps for ages 7-12 and 8 different specialty sports camps, providing countless ways for your child to grow.  Designed to introduce beginner to intermediate players to Tennis, Track & Field, Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer & Volleyball.  After-care & before care options available.

For the littlest tots (ages 1.5-5), check out the year-round SuperTots classes!

Registration opens January 15th!

Ages :: 4-12 years

Costs :: $140 to $245 per week

Beyond the Stage:
CAMP ART

BTS CAMP ART 2025

Give your child an unforgettable summer filled with imagination, growth, and fun! At our CAMP ART, kids explore their passions through visual arts, creative writing, music, theater, dance, mindfulness, and fitness. Each week, they’ll dive into hands-on classes led by talented instructors and bond with friends over exciting educational field trips every Friday!

Parents rave about us: “I’m so glad I found this camp!” And with 100% of parents recommending us, you can feel confident knowing your child is in the best hands.

Camp Ages :: CAMP ART’s doors are open to ages 4-12

Camp Costs :: See website for more details

Louisiana
Spirit

Cheerleading summer Camp

Louisiana Spirit Summer camp is more than just cheer! Your athlete will learn cheers and dances. Arts and crafts, games, movies, bounce house, snowballs, and dress up days! Boys and girls welcome, ages 5-13, groups split based on age. Aftercare 3:30p-5p $15/day and sibling discounts available. Optional camp shirt available $15. The whole family is also invited to Friday performances! Registration is open under the events tab on your jackrabbit account. Camps run May 27th – August 1st, 2025.

Camp Ages :: 5-13 years

Camp Costs :: $130 per week after May 1st. Sibling discounts are available.

Summer Camp at
Louise S. McGehee School

Summer at McGehee

Step into the excitement of Summer at McGehee, where each week is a new opportunity for exploration, creativity, and lasting memories! From Pre-K to 6th grade, campers dive into themed adventures filled with hands-on activities, high-energy games, and plenty of outdoor fun.

For Our Youngest Campers (Pre-K & K): Our youngest adventurers unleash their creativity and energy with activities designed just for them. Whether crafting whimsical jellyfish or dazzling Mardi Gras masks, splashing down water slides, or moving to music, every moment sparks joy and curiosity.

Exciting Programs for 1st-6th Graders: Older campers explore specialized workshops, including: Aerial Arts, STEM, Sound Effects & Animation, Creative Fun, waterslides, snowballs, relay races and spirited showcases that bring the whole camp together.

Registration is now open! 

Camp
Mondamin

Sleepaway camp New Orleans

For over 100 years, this all-boys residential summer camp in the mountains of North Carolina has emphasized personal growth and skill building through its non-competitive and individualized program. By offering numerous wilderness trips and instruction in horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, swimming, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and tennis, we build self-esteem and help our campers find their own interests.

We believe in a challenge by choice model, so each camper can push his own personal frontier at his own pace, choosing which activities to pursue and how much time to spend out on wilderness trips. Our main sessions are three and five weeks long, and we offer two starter camps at five and ten days long. Our sister camp, Camp Green Cove, offers a very similar program for girls.

Camp Ages ::  6 to 17 years

Camp Costs :: See website for more details

Camp
Green Cove

Sleepaway Camp For Girls

Sister Camp to Camp Mondamin, Camp Green Cove is a traditional summer camp for girls in the mountains of Western North Carolina with an emphasis on wilderness adventure activities. Our goal is to build self-esteem while teaching community living skills, respect for the environment and a love for the outdoors. By offering numerous wilderness trips and instruction in horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, swimming, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and tennis, we build self-esteem and help our campers find their own interests

We believe in a challenge by choice model, so each camper can push her own personal frontier at her own pace, choosing which activities to pursue and how much time to spend out on wilderness trips. Our main sessions are three and five weeks long, and we offer two starter camps at five and ten days long. Our brother camp, Camp Mondamin, offers a very similar program for boys.

Camp Ages :: Varies by week chosen

Camp Costs :: See website for more details

New Orleans Academy
of Fine Arts

Art Summer Camp New Orleans

New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts’ Summer Fine Arts Camp returns in 2025 with more fun than ever before! Register your aspiring artist for a week (or more) of this engaging and immersive Camp and help them to foster their creativity in our inspiring hub for artistic education. With an extra two weeks added to our Summer Camp Session, there’s plenty of time for you and your little one to explore the offerings of The Academy; plus, enjoy 10% off final tuition price for any child who signs up for 4 weeks or more.

Register beginning Monday, March 10, to secure a spot for your young artist; act quickly, as sessions fill fast!

Camp Ages :: 4-13 years

Camp Costs :: $585 per week

Tulane
Baseball Camps

Baseball camp new orleans

Tulane Baseball is offering 9 Weeks of Youth Baseball Camp (Ages 6-12)!  Week Long Camps will cover all fundamentals of the game in a fun environment at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium!

Campers will be coached by current and former players, as well as members of the Tulane Staff.  They will spend their summers training in the same facility as College Baseball Players. Our goal for the younger players attending our camp is to provide them with a fun and competitive atmosphere while instructing the fundamentals of the game. Camp will be full days of baseball fun, Uptown!

Camp Ages :: 6-12 years

Camp Costs :: See website for more details

The New Orleans
JCC Summer Camp

New Orleans Summer Camps with Swimming

The New Orleans JCC Summer Camp, running from June 3 to July 25, offers an engaging and creative experience for children aged 21 months through 8th grade at its Uptown and Metairie locations. Each week features a new theme, encouraging children to explore art, music, and imaginative play. Activities include daily pool time, sports, drama, science, and more! Campers develop lasting friendships and thrive in a safe, supportive environment led by caring staff. Registration begins January 21 for ECC families, January 27 for returning families, and February 10 for new families. Scholarships are available, with applications due by March 1.

Camp Ages :: 21 months to 8th grade

Camp Costs :: See website for more details

The National
WWII Museum

The National WWII Museum

Explore the lessons of the war that changed the world and be inspired all summer long! From the creativity of performing arts to the problem-solving of science and espionage, campers will ignite their imaginations at The National WWII Museum.

Choose from:

  • Spy Camp- grades 3-6
  • Camp Camo- grades 3-6
  • WWII History Explorers- grades 3-8
  • Bob & Dolores Hope Theater Camp- grades 5-8

Camp Costs :: See website for more details

Registration opens online for Museum Members on Friday, March 7, 2025, and for nonmembers on Monday, March 10, 2025. 

Crescent City Ninja Academy Summer Camp

Ninja Camp New Orleans

Crescent City Ninja Academy Summer Camp is the ultimate adventure for young thrill-seekers! Designed for kids ages 6-12, this action-packed camp combines fitness, fun, and teamwork as campers tackle a variety of ninja-style obstacle courses. With a focus on building strength, agility, and confidence, children get to challenge themselves while learning new skills in a supportive, energetic environment. Camp is held in our 4,000 sq foot, climate-controlled Ninja Warrior Arena and is led by experienced instructors who guide campers through exciting challenges, including climbing walls, balance obstacles, and obstacle races, all while encouraging teamwork and perseverance. Whether your child is a first-timer or an experienced ninja in the making, our summer Camp offers a fun and safe way for kids to stay active, make new friends, and build lasting memories all summer long!

Camp Ages :: Ages 6 to 12 years

Camp Costs :: See website for more details

Culinary Kids
Summer Camp

Cooking Summer Camp New Orleans

At Culinary Kids Summer Camps, kids ages 5-12 get to cook their own breakfast, lunch and snacks, and enjoy a full week of planned kitchen SCIENCE experiments with indoor and outdoor activities, games, arts and crafts and visits with our resident chickens and piggie! Hours are 9am-3pm with extended care options. Fun camp themes rotate throughout the summer. ONLY 25 campers per week with professional teaching staff and curriculum. Any dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Weekly tuition rate $350 plus tax includes all meals, activity supplies, recipes and more! At Culinary Kids, we make food FUN!

Camp Ages :: Ages 5 to 12 years

Camp Costs :: See website for more details

Camp
Trinity

Camp Trinity

Camp Trinity offers +20 specialty camps each June and August. Camps are led by Trinity faculty and staff and include a variety of options for students ranging from eighteen months through fourteen years old. Our summer camp runs over four consecutive weeks in June and two and a half weeks in August.

Camp Ages :: 18 months to 14 years

Camp Costs :: See website for more details

Chapelle
Acorn Camp

All girls summer camp New Orleans

It’s time to start planning for an unforgettable season at Chapelle Acorn Camp (formerly known as Chapelle Summer Camp)! We’re excited to welcome girls entering 1st – 7th grade to join us for a summer packed with friendship, fun, and future Chipmunks! Chapelle Acorn Camp will take place on June 2 – June 27, M-F, from 8:30AM – 3:00PM at 8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Stay tuned for more details, and get ready to secure your spot at our award-winning summer camp! Session information will be shared on February 24 and registration opens on March 10.

Camp Ages ::  Girls entering 1st – 7th grade

Camp Costs :: $60 registration fee, $190 per week (includes snack and lunch on Friday)

Louisiana Academy
of Performing Arts

Music Dance Theatre Summer Camp

Are you ready to have a blast this Summer? Join the Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts for a Summer of Music, Dance, Drama & FUN! Choose from over 20 instrumental, vocal, dance, drama, and performing arts programs to explore! Camps are held in Harahan and Mandeville for ages 5-14.

Camp LOOP
Garou!

Outdoor Summer Camp New Orleans

Come explore your wild side at Camp LOOP Garou this summer! A weeklong day camp full of outdoor adventures including high ropes challenges, paddle sports, fishing, wilderness skill development, and more, all conveniently located in New Orleans City Park. For rising 4th graders – rising 9th graders. Four summer sessions available: June 2-6, June 9-13, June 16-20, and June 23-27.

Upturn
Arts Camp

Upturn Arts New Orleans Summer Camp

Calling all curious creatives ages 4-12! Join Upturn Arts for a full season of art-filled Summer Camps. Each of our 13 week-long summer camps, taught by local professional artists, offer exceptional experiences in music, dance, theater, and visual arts. Weekly Guest Artists from New Orleans give our young artists unique opportunities, and further connection to the community. Before & after care, sibling discounts, and financial assistance are also available.

School
of Rock

Best Music Summer Camp in New Orleans

School of Rock camps offer the full experience of being a musician in a rock band! Campers will spend the week rehearsing and learning songs in preparation for their big LIVE SHOW which takes place on Friday at a real venue around town – in front of a real audience of their friends and family. With camps from ages 6 – 17, there is something for every skill level – click the ‘Register’ button to see our camp themes and dates. Use Coupon Code “NOLAMOMS24” for a 10% discount!

School of Rock
Northshore

Northshore New Orleans Music Summer Camps

School of Rock camps offer the full experience of being a musician in a rock band! Campers will spend the week rehearsing and learning songs in preparation for their big LIVE SHOW which takes place on Friday at a real venue around town – in front of a real audience of their friends and family. With camps from ages 6 – 17, there is something for every skill level – click the ‘Register’ button to see our camp themes and dates. Use Coupon Code “NOLAMOMS24” for a 10% discount!

Harry's
Dive Shop

Scuba Camp New Orleans

Get the kids involved with one of the most rewarding and exciting adventures available on Earth: INNERSPACE. It’s easier to be an AQUANAUT than an astronaut. We will have summer sessions running June 7-11, June 21-25 and July 26-30.

New Orleans
Youth Theatre

NOLA Youth Theater Summer Camp

We cannot wait to perform with your kiddos this summer! Join us for 2 and 3 week full day camps (ages 7-13) where we’ll perform a Taylor Swift Eras Tour musical, a live musical version of the movie Hercules, and a straight play! Half day sessions include Frozen and Moana Song and Dance camps (ages 4-6), and an Audition Boot Camp that will help campers ace any musical theatre audition! Every single camp culminates in a live performance.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art

Ogden Museum of Southern Art Camp New Orleans

Through a series of small, specialized camps, kids in grades 2 through 12 can explore photography, painting, printmaking, mixed media, eco-fashion design and more! Each session draws inspiration from Southern works of art and gives campers the chance to learn from professional artists.

Art
Camp 504

Art Camp New Orleans

Art Camp 504 offers year-round camps and classes for passionate young artists in a diverse and inclusive environment. Our programs emphasize experiential art forms, leadership development, and real-world production skills. This Summer, join the Stardust 24-25 Space Crew for 10 weeks of intergalactic fun at the Tigermen Den in the Bywater! With classes in Visual Art, Parade, Film, Creative Writing, Culinary Arts, Toy Design, Fantasy/D&D, and more, campers ages 7-14 (and interns 16+) will dive into an unforgettable adventure. Register by the week, sliding scale tuition and scholarships available.

Jefferson Performing Arts

Theater Camp New Orleans

JPA THEATRE KIDS! Summer Musical Theatre Intensives provide a challenging and high-quality musical theatre education to students of the metro New Orleans area. The students who attend our Intensives are challenged and enriched through an encouraging and inviting environment. Summer Intensive welcomes children grades from grades first through twelfth each summer. No prior performance experience is required.

Kehoe-France Summer Camp

Summer Camp NOLA

Kehoe-France Summer Camp in Metairie offers an amazing opportunity for campers entering PreK-4 through 8th grade to enjoy a wide variety of enrichment activities. Kehoe-France’s camp program includes daily swimming instruction, field sports, culinary classes, arts and crafts, STEM activities, in-house field trips, and much more on the school’s picturesque 14-acre campus.

GNO
STEM

GNO Stem Camp 2025

GNO STEM’s hands-on summer camps offer fun and engaging hands-on experiences in STEM – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Explore robotics, space, underwater ROVs, virtual reality, and more, all led by certified teachers!

Hermann-Grima
+ Gallier Historic Houses

History Summer Camp New Orleans

Discover the vibrant tapestry of nineteenth-century New Orleans with Courtyard Camp, where immersive activities and a unique focus on history and STEM take campers on an exciting journey. Through engaging scavenger hunts, museum visits, hands-on gardening, playful games, exclusive tours, and culinary adventures in our renowned kitchen, campers dive into the city’s rich cultural heritage without even realizing they’re learning.

Cedarwood Camps
and Aquatics

Northshore Summer Camp

Cedarwood Camps and Aquatics, an energizing & creative camp for children two years old through third grade is the setting for exploration, creativity, and discovery. Integrating creative arts and drama, robotics, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), music, and movement.
Experienced and talented teaching professionals will spark campers’ imaginations, creating a variety of theme-based indoor and outdoor activities to encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Learning through FUN can be the key to inspiring students to achieve their full potential both inside and outside the classroom even during the summer!

SoFAB
Culinary Kids Camp

SoFAB Culinary Kids Camp

SoFAB Culinary Kids Camp is a full-day, weekday camp for six 1-week sessions for children ages 7-15 in the months of June and July. Camp hours: 9am-2:40pm. In addition to daily cooking, meal prep, and tastings, campers will participate in games, culinary arts, and nutrition exploration. Dishes and activities will tie in with the “Theme of the Week” and campers can look forward to themed dress-up days. We hope to see you there!

Ask Wonder Explore STEM Camp

STEM summer camp New Orleans

Join us for 10 action-packed weeks of STEM fun, featuring Field Trip Fridays, park adventures, yoga, art, and 20+ daily activities for ages 4-11! Explore exciting STEM themes like Chemistry, Coding, 3D Printing, and more—plus internships for ages 12+ (apply on our website). Cost: $385/week.

Nolavore's
Summer Cooking Camp

New Orleans Summer Cooking Camp

Come cook up some fun with us! Our one-week summer camps for kids entering 3rd through 8th grade cover important basic kitchen skills such as safety and sanitation, knife skills, grilling, roasting, egg preparation, and of course measuring and baking. No two sessions are alike! Feel free to sign up for one or more sessions. We provide snack, lunch, embroidered aprons, and recipe booklets of all dishes prepared during the week.

Sugar Roots Farm
Outdoor Summer Camp

Sugar Roots Farms Summer Camp

Sugar Roots Farm Outdoor Summer Camp is offered for three weeks throughout May and June 2025. When campers join us for Summer Camp, they can expect an immersive five days in nature, full of arts and crafts, scientific inquiry, outdoor exploration, and new friendships with their peers and our farm animals. Our camp curriculum covers the importance of seed saving and pollination, different ecosystems, the earth’s natural cycles, human impact on the planet, and finally, the abundant magic of the natural world.

Camp
Cabrini

Camp Cabrini

Ready, set, ADVENTURE: Camp Cabrini invites girls entering grades 2–7 to embark on a summer of creativity, exploration, and unforgettable memories! With a dynamic 4-week June program, campers can design their own adventure by choosing activities like athletics, theater, art, culinary, and more, all in a supportive, all-girls environment. Friendships blossom, talents are discovered, and every day offers new opportunities to shine—Camp Cabrini is where summer comes to life!

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