2026 Summer Camps In and Around New Orleans

Best Summer Camps in New Orleans

2026 New Orleans Summer Camps

2026 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 with Early Bird Registration fees starting January 5. 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 over 50 years of memorable Kidcam traditions.

Budget friendly New Orleans summer camp

Kidcam Camps accredited by the American Camp Association

2026 Camp Locations :: Tulane University (New Orleans), New Orleans City Park (New Orleans), Every Day Away Specialty Field Trip Camp (Uptown), Metairie, Muss Bertolino Gym & Playground (Kenner), Faith Lutheran School (Harahan), Destrehan, Lakewood Elementary (Luling), Pelican Park (Mandeville), Camp Tchefuncte/Rivers Retreat (Covington), Christ Episcopal Church (Slidell), Chappapeela Sports Park (Hammond). As well as Aurora United Methodist Church (Algiers), Harvey, Houma, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

Camp Dates :: May 26 – July 31* (*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 :: *K-13 (ages by camp vary. See camp web pages for specific ages)

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

Kidsports
Summer Camps

Throughout the summer, campers enjoy up to 12 weeks of action-packed fun filled with games, pickleball, basketball, swimming in our beautiful outdoor pools, creative arts and crafts, and exciting educational field trips each week. Every day is thoughtfully planned to keep kids active, engaged, and smiling from start to finish.

Water fun and safety are an important part of the camp experience. Campers can enjoy free swim for confidence-building play or participate in structured swim lessons focused on proper technique and developing the life-saving skill of swimming. Families receive weekly swim reports, allowing parents to track their child’s progress and see the skills they are working on throughout camp.

Our caring, trained staff provides a safe, supportive, and non-competitive environment, guiding children through age-appropriate activities that encourage confidence, teamwork, and lasting friendships.

Kidsports Summer Camps 2026

Camp Dates :: May 18th through August 6th, 2026

Camp Hours :: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Extended care is available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Camp Ages :: 5 years to 12 years

Camp Cost ::  4-week package pricing is available for June and July. Daily rates are available for the weeks of May 18th and August 7th.

***Ochsner employee and Ochsner Fitness Center member rates available.

Bellyfire
Nola

Big Projects. Real Clay. Serious Fun.

BellyFire’s Summer Ceramics Program is more than an arts and crafts camp. It’s a hands-on introduction to ceramics for kids and teens who are ready to work with real clay in a real studio! Campers learn foundational skills, get their hands dirty, and experience what it feels like to take an idea from start to finish—and feel proud of the result.

Each summer, we reflect on what worked, what challenged campers, and how we can make the experience better for both kids and parents. As the program has grown, so has our commitment to thoughtful improvement and deeper learning.For Summer 2026, that means a project-based format. Instead of lots of small projects, campers spend the week focused on one larger, more intentional piece—such as a jar, vase, tea set, or other functional or sculptural form(s) —giving them time to plan, problem-solve, and fully invest in their work or series.

Campers are encouraged to explore themes they’re excited about—like Louisiana wildlife, the ocean, space, fantasy, the four elements, or Holidays Around the World, etc—through the lens of their main project.

Campers learn the fundamentals on Day One and build on those skills throughout the week, with instructors working alongside them—asking questions, offering guidance, and helping them think through challenges. The pottery wheel is also a primary on Thursday and Friday, introducing campers to both handbuilding and wheel throwing in a structured, approachable way. Glazing is included and completed after camp once pieces are fired.

Camp Dates :: All Summer (New Session Starts Each Week)

Camp Hours :: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Camp Ages :: 8 years to 16 years

Camp Cost :: $300/week (returning to glaze after firing is included)

*All pieces are ready 2 weeks after the conclusion of camp and held until the end of August

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 February 5th 2026! 

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. 

St. Martin's Episcopal School Summer Camps 2026

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. 

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. 

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 Seussical JR. NEW THIS YEAR! A Rising Stars camp, open to students entering 1st and 2nd grades, is the perfect introduction to the magic of the stage for our youngest performers! Designed especially for students entering 1st and 2nd grade, this half-day camp nurtures confidence, creativity, and joy through age-appropriate theatre games and activities. Campers will explore the basics of acting, dance, and vocal performance in a fun, supportive environment while building teamwork and self-expression. The experience culminates in a special performance onstage before the “big kids” production of Seussical JR. on June 18 and 20, giving our Rising Stars a chance to shine in the spotlight and experience the thrill of live theatre. Campers also have the option to add on a half day of Summer Day Camp (includes lunch).

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!

Sacred Heart campers will enjoy a wide variety of festive and fun summer activities and enrichment activities 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 and after-care are available by Sage Dining for an additional fee for all camps. Located on the Rosary and Mater Campuses (pending camp sessions).

Academy of the Sacred Heart Summer Camp

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

Camp Costs :: $350/week (varies by session)

Dates :: June 1-July 17, Day Camps; July 20-July 31, Middle School Camps

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

Crescent City Christian School's
Summer Camp

Crescent City Christian School's Summer Camp 2026

☀️ Summer Fun at Crescent City Christian School! Are you looking for a safe, fun, and faith-filled place for your kids this summer? Come spend the summer with us from June 1st through July 31st!

What We Do Every Day: We offer a great mix of fun and learning:

✨ Bible Time: Daily songs and lessons.
🔬 Science: Fun STEM projects.
🚌 Field Trips: Exciting trips or on-campus Explortoriums every Friday!
🎨 Arts & Games: Sports, talent shows, and crafts.
🍰 Extra Classes: You can add Baking, Cheer, Sports, or Robotics for a small extra fee.
🏊 Daily Swimming: We have an indoor pool for daily swim time!

Camp Ages :: Who Can Join? Students entering PK 3 – 7th grade, there is a limited number of slots available for 8th grade junior counselors.

Camp Costs :: Weekly Price: $210 per week

Dates ::Dates: June 1 – July 31 (9 weeks!)

Hours :: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Monday – Friday)

Beyond the Stage
Summer Camp

CAMP ART is where creativity, culture, and community come together to give young people an unforgettable summer. CAMP ART fosters creative leadership in young people through standards-based planned activities that allow campers to engage in creative and critical thinking, participate in artistic productions, and explore academic subjects. Thematic topics of study focus on New Orleans, including its history, arts, people, folktales, places, food, and culture.

Families love that this high-quality camp is offered at nearly half the cost of comparable programs, without compromising on the richness of the experience. Each summer, campers are inspired by special guest artists, from Grammy-winning performers who joined us last year to renowned authors and the founder of Baldwin & Co., who have shared their journeys in previous sessions.

CAMP ART 2026

CAMP ART is perfect for parents seeking a place where their child can have fun, make lasting friendships, and feel empowered to create, imagine, and develop their budding interests in an art form—all in a joyful, supportive environment rooted in the heart of New Orleans.

Camp Ages :: 4 – 12 years

Camp Costs :: $700 per session

Dates :: Session 1: June 8 – July 3 | Session 2: July 6 – 31st

Hours :: 9am – 3pm (before/aftercare 7:30am – 4:45pm)

New Orleans Academy
of Fine Arts

New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts’ Summer Camp is back and better than ever! Give your aspiring artist the chance to enjoy a session of hands-on art experiences in our vibrant studio spaces, led by professional artists. Each day focuses on building fine art skills through drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking, and mixed media. At the end of each session, campers will present a gallery-style exhibit of their work.

Registration for Summer 2026 is now open. Get 10% off when you sign up for 4 weeks or more!

Camp Ages :: 4 – 12 years

Camp Costs :: $585 per week

Fine Arts Summer Camp 2026 New Orleans

Dates :: Sessions run June 1st through July 31st

Hours :: 9am – 3:30 pm

Mount Carmel
Academy

All girls summer camp in New Orleans 2026

Choose your adventure at Mount Carmel’s Summer Camp! Campers customize their summer fun by choosing their favorite activities from a diverse, 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 1 to June 26, 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 5-8 – registration opens March 11
Grades 2-4 – registration opens March 12, 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

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!

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 11, 2026 at noon, and camp options include Dragon Camp, Investigators’ Workshop and Ready, Set, Read!

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

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

Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans

French Summer Camp New Orleans

Summer Camp options include: Chess, French reading, English reading and Camp du Soleil! Is your child ready for a summer of fun, adventure, and language exploration? Summer camps at Ecole Bilingue explore an incredible range of programs. 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 1-July 31, 2026. No French background necessary to enjoy camp.

Camp Ages :: 2 years old through 8th grade

Camp Cost :: $325+

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! Registration is already open for 2026!

Camp Ages :: Ages 5 to 12 years

Camp Costs :: $350 per week

Picky eater? We’ll work on that! In the meantime, kids are welcome to bring snacks along if they need that security…we don’t mind!

NO PEANUTS? No Problem! Dietary restrictions can be accommodated with ADVANCED notice.

Lookout Mountain
Camp for Boys

Lookout Mountain Camp for Boys

Owned and operated by the same New Orleans family since 1928, Lookout Mountain Camp for Boys in Mentone, Alabama has been a trusted summer home away from home for generations of boys. We offer 2-, 4-, and 6-week sessions, along with a special 3-Day Father–Son session for younger campers who want to experience sleepaway camp for the first time – the dads love it too! Our wide range of activities is thoughtfully designed for boys to explore the great outdoors alongside their peers and our exceptional counselors. Campers enjoy archery, arts & crafts, blacksmithing, canoeing, fishing, hiking and camping, horseback riding, riflery, ropes courses, sports, whitewater rafting, woodshop, and more!

Camp Ages :: 5-16 years

Camp Costs :: depends on sessions chosen

Camp
Trinity

Week long specialty camps in New Orleans

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

Holy Cross
School

Holy Cross Summer Camps New Orleans

Holy Cross School offers an extensive summer camp and a variety of summer programs for boys and girls of all ages. We have something for everyone, making it a memorable summer for all campers!

Camp Ages :: Open to boys and girls ages 4-12 years old

Camp Costs :: $440/per session (sessions are in 2-week increments)

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𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙈𝙐𝙎𝙄𝘾 𝘾𝘼𝙈𝙋 :: With summer heating up, don’t miss out on Holy Cross’s brand-new Music Camp this July!
𝙐𝙋𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀𝘿 𝘼𝙂𝙀 𝙊𝙁𝙁𝙀𝙍𝙄𝙉𝙂 :: Holy Cross Summer Camp has expanded and is now accepting boys and girls 𝒂𝒈𝒆 4 – 12 years

The National
WWII Museum

The National WWII Museum Summer Camp 2026

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.

Camp Ages :: Children entering grades 3–8 (ages and dates vary by camp option)

Camp Costs :: Vary by camp option; learn more on our website

Camp
Cabrini

Cabrini Summer Camp 2026

Camp Cabrini is a one stop summer destination offering exceptional programs for boys and girls entering first through seventh grade. Families can choose from Day Camp, athletic camps, performing arts, and outdoor adventures, allowing each child to build a summer experience that fits their interests. New this summer, the Cabrini Leadership Academy gives rising seventh grade girls an immersive, purpose driven leadership experience. With pricing ranging from $150 to $200 per package, Camp Cabrini delivers trusted programming, flexibility, and a summer kids truly love.

Camp Ages :: Boys and girls entering first through seventh grade.

Camp Costs :: $150-$200 depending on package

Registration opens February 1st, 2026. 

Camp
Corral

Camp Corral Westbank New Orleans

Come have a “whale” of a summer at Cahill Camp Corral on our beautiful 12-acre country campus, where children have enjoyed 55 years of unforgettable summer fun. Voted the #1 Summer Camp in the New Orleans area for the sixth year in a row, we offer 10 exciting weeks of themed adventures including Dinosaur, Circus, and Space weeks, along with activities like horseback riding, swimming, art, theater, sports, archery, riflery, STEAM lab, and our petting farm—all on campus. Campers look forward to special events such as Blue & White Days, Rodeos, Camp After Dark, buddy days, and time on our giant pool waterslide. Optional Language Arts and Math enrichment classes are also available, making every week both fun and enriching.

Camp Ages :: All campers ages 3-13 are welcome to attend (campers must turn 4 by Sept. 30, 2026 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 .

Music Jam at
Camp McGehee

Music Jam at Camp McGehee

Get Ready to Make Some NOISE with Music Jam at Camp McGehee! This isn’t your average summer camp — it’s a chance to experience the magic of New Orleans through music. Campers will learn from acclaimed, working musicians—guided by Cuban pianist Victor Campbell, guest vocalist Anaïs St. John, and the “Songbird of New Orleans,” Robin Barnes—bringing the authentic sounds and soul of the city into each day. From the rhythms of jazz to live performances, every day is an adventure in music! Your child will sing, find their rhythm, and bring music to life while playing instruments—immersed in the rhythms of jazz and the energy of live performance. Along the way, they’ll build confidence and discover their own creative voice within one of the world’s greatest musical traditions. Each session concludes with a live finale performance, where campers take the stage and share what they have learned.

Spots are limited for this two week camp!

Camp Ages :: Boys & Girls Rising 1st – Rising 7th (Campers are in small groups by age)

Camp Costs :: See website for more details.

Louisiana Academy
of Performing Arts

Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts Summer Camps

Get 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! All-inclusive camps are held in Harahan and Mandeville for ages 5-14, with your choice of four sessions between July 6-July 31 (9AM-3PM). Sign up and reserve your spot today!

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 “NOLAMOMS26” for a 10% discount!

Upturn
Arts Camp

Summer Camp New Orleans 2026 Upturn Arts

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.

New Orleans
Youth Theatre

2026 Theatre Camp New Orleans

Join us for a summer of theatre! This summer we will perform K Pop Demon Hunters: The Musical live on stage! We’ll also produce a live, staged version of Wicked, based on both movies. For our non-musical theatre kiddos, we have an exciting new camp that builds acting and improv skills through a custom built Dungeons and Dragons campaign. For our littlest friends, we will offer K Pop Demon Hunters and Disney Princess Mini Camps. Every camp will culminate in a live performance!

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 “NOLAMOMS26” for a 10% discount!

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.

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 1 – June 26, M-F, from 8:30AM – 3:00PM at 8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

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.

Art
Camp 504

Year round camp New Orleans

Art Camp 504 offers year-round camps and after school classes for passionate young artists in a joyful, supportive environment. This Summer, join us for 12 weeks of creative fun at the Tigermen Den in the Bywater! Classes include Visual Art, Parade, Film, Creative Writing, Culinary Arts, Toy Design, Fantasy/D&D, and more. Ages 7-14 (interns 16+), Register by the week, sliding scale tuition and scholarships available. 25/26 Theme: Creature Academy!

Ask Wonder Explore STEM Camp

Ask Wonder Explore STEM CAMPS 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: $399/week.

The Studio
School of Dance

Camp Studio NOLA

This summer, let your child dance, create, and discover at Camp Studio NOLA 2026 in Metairie — running from June 22 through July 17! Each themed week is thoughtfully designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and keep kids happily moving all day long in a fun, supportive environment. Campers will explore exciting adventures like storybook worlds, museum-style creativity, high-energy K-Pop, Zootopia fun, and even Christmas in July — giving them something new to look forward to every single week.

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!

New Orleans JCC
Summer Camp

New Orleans JCC Summer Camp 2026

The New Orleans JCC Summer Camp, running from June 1 to July 24, 2026, offers an engaging and creative experience for children ages 21 months through 8th grade at our Uptown location and ages 3 years through 8th grade at our Metairie location. Registration is open now. Scholarships are available, with applications due by March 2, 2026.

Harry's
Dive Shop

Scuba Camp New Orleans

Harry’s Dive Shop has been educating people in exploring the underwater world since 1971. Kids learn snorkeling skills, SCUBA skills and equipment, their bodies underwater, the underwater environment, marine life, responsibility for self, how to assist others, and general water safety. For kids 8+. Available dates (Mon-Thurs): June 8-11, July 6-9 and July 27-30.

Community Sailing
New Orleans Sailing

​Community Sailing New Orleans Sailing

​Community Sailing New Orleans Sailing Summer Camps offer unforgettable on-the-water experiences for both beginner and advanced sailors. Big boat sailing camp is an introductory sailing experience for ages 8-12 focused on basics of sailing and fun aboard our larger keelboats, designed specifically for learning. Small boat sailing camp is a more advanced, hands-on sailing experience for ages 13–16 who are eager for more challenge and adventure aboard our Club 420s, two-person dinghies known for being both beginner-friendly and race-ready.

Pony Tales Barn
Day Camp

2026 Pony Tales Summer Camp New Orleans

Fun interaction and learning with barn animals, with an emphasis on pony and horse safety, care and handling. All around camp with morning riding lessons or pony rides (no experience needed). Most afternoons in A/C doing games or crafts. Weekly camps (M-F, $300/week) have themes like Circus, Costume or Vet Week. Runs 5/25 – 8/14. 8:30am-2pm Before and aftercare by arrangement. Just past Kenner.

Sugar Roots Farm
Summer Camp 2026

Sugar Roots Farm Summer Camp 2026

Sugar Roots Farm Summer Camp 2026 is an unforgettable outdoor adventure built around what we call “Free Range Kids”—our joyful approach to unstructured play where kids are free to climb, roam, create, and discover at their own pace. In a safe, no-screen farm environment, campers build confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills while caring for animals, exploring gardens, making art, and diving into hands-on nature fun. Each day brings new adventures, friendships, and the freedom to truly be a kid, with optional farm chores that gently teach responsibility and stewardship. Camps run weekly from May 26 through June 15 at $300 per week, with limited spots available and advance registration required through the Sugar Roots Farm website.

Early
Partners

Summer Camp New Orleans for ages 0-5

Early Partners offers fun, play-filled summer camps for both little ones and big kids in a warm, nurturing environment. For children ages 0–5, our Camp EP includes hands-on activities, outdoor play, messy art, and plenty of time for movement, imagination, and making friends. For rising 1st–3rd graders, our Big Kid Nature Camp is an outdoor adventure full of exploring, building, creating, and getting delightfully dirty in the best way. Campers enjoy our nearly one-acre campus with plenty of room to play and explore—conveniently located just minutes from downtown New Orleans. Space is limited, and priority registration is offered to current and incoming Early Partners families—so we encourage new families to register early.

Nolavore Cooking
Camps for Kids

Cooking Camps for Kids in New Orleans

Nolavore offers the BEST kids’ cooking camps in New Orleans! Our one-week summer camps for campers 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.

Ogden Museum
of Southern Art

Ogden Museum of Southern Art Summer Camp 2026

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

New Orleans
School of Cooking

Cooking Camps New Orleans

New Orleans School of Cooking’s Summer Camp is a hands-on culinary experience for kids ages 9 and up. Young chefs spend the week cooking classic Louisiana dishes while exploring the flavors, culture, and traditions that make New Orleans cuisine unforgettable. Recipes may include savory beignets, Captain Crunch–crusted fried chicken, and summer berry bread pudding. Breakfast, lunch, and a daily snack are included. Located in the French Quarter with easy camp drop-off—no parking required.

NOMA
Summer Camp

New Orleans Museum of Art Summer Camp

During NOMA’s summer art camp, young artists explore 5,000 years of world art at the museum and Besthoff Sculpture Garden and head to the studio to create their own works. With an interdisciplinary approach to creative thinking and art-making, campers will engage in a variety of artistic mediums and activities, including drawing, painting, movement, sculpture, and more. Each camp session is unique, yet all are centered on the joy of art exploration, creation, and fun—all located conveniently within New Orleans City Park.

Louisiana
Children’s Museum

Louisiana Children’s Museum Summer camps

Louisiana Children’s Museum offers holiday and summer camps to keep your child busy, engaged, and inspired when school is out. At LCM, we’re all about turning “what if” into “wow!” Designed by educators, our camps feature fun, hands-on learning experiences in literacy, science and nature, math, and the arts. Children enjoy structured, supervised exploration both indoors and outdoors across our beautiful 8.5-acre campus in the heart of City Park.

The 2026 Creative
Summer Experience

The 2026 Creative Summer Experience

The College of Music and Media will host the 2026 Creative Summer Experience, a comprehensive boot camp that exposes high school students to careers in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Motion Design, Photography, Game Design, Book Arts, Songwriting, Ensemble Theatre-Making, Costume Design, Broadcast Journalism, Creative Writing and Sports Communication. High school students are invited to learn from top-notch educators and industry experts about the endless professional opportunities. It’s a hands-on workshop designed to challenge and inspire students to explore a variety of methods and media, while engaging in a process that is collaborative, thought-provoking, and imaginative.

Bricks & Minifigs
Metairie Summer Camps

Bricks & Minifigs Metairie Summer Camps

The Bricks & Minifigs Metairie Summer Camps last four days, with three hours of instruction each day. Each week we’ll delve into the LEGO® Education with the BricQ and Spike learning kits. New for 2026 will include a week for the Yantra Robotics Academy. These camps will explore bringing your builds to life through physics and motion and the ideas behind them. Camps are limited to ten participants per session; they will be paired for team building and collective learning.

Posh Paint
Pottery

Posh Paint Pottery summer Camp

Posh Paint Pottery Summer Art Camp begins on Monday, May 26th and runs for 10 week long sessions (Monday through Friday, 9am to 3pm), culminating on July 31st. Still looking for something to entertain the kids? Come join us for not just pottery painting, but clay crafting, canvas painting, watercolor, and more. Weekly themes include Under the Sea, Wild West, Out of this World, Around the World, and Red, White and Blue. Kids will learn about color, techniques, materials, and more in a relaxed atmosphere with lots of fun projects to keep their attention and release every child’s inner artist. There is something for everyone at Posh Paint’s Art Camp this Summer!

Nola
Petites

Summer Camp for Babies

Summer fun starts here at Nola Petites! 🎨🌞 From arts and crafts to dance and exciting field trips, we’ve got your little ones covered all summer long. Register now for one, two, or all four sessions, perfect for ages 1 to 8 years old!

Horse’n Around
Camp

Summer Horse Camp

Qualified and experienced staff will lead your child through a variety of fun and exciting specialty activities with horses. Outdoor fun with all of the animals and their care is designed to help campers stay on task. We will work with horses and farm animals and with Kuzco the llama throughout the day. Horse’n Around Camp will help children to develop confidence and explore new opportunities. Specialty activities include horseback riding, learning to care for animals. Team sports, arts and crafts, riding, fishing in the pond, show day for all campers with 5 day camp.

SoFAB Culinary Kids
Camp 2026

SoFAB Culinary Kids Camp 2026

During the camp, your child will have the opportunity to explore various aspects of culinary arts, including cooking techniques, food safety, nutrition, and more, all in a fun and interactive environment.

Camp X Camp at
Music Box Village

Camp X Camp New Orleans

Camp X Camp is a joyful, art-filled summer experience where young creatives get messy, make magic, and grow as artists, guided by incredible working artists and educators of New Orleans. Founded by two artist-mamas who know firsthand how hard it is to juggle summer, Camp X Camp exists to support families and the creative community. We believe in fair pay for artists, fun and freedom for kids, and a world where art and imagination are essential, not afterthoughts.

Metairie Piano Academy
6 Week Summer Sessions

Metairie Piano Academy – 6 Week Summer Sessions 2026

Enjoy a joyful approach to music this summer at Metairie Piano Academy with our 6-week Summer Session – $180 for the full program. Children will experience thoughtfully designed, one-hour classes that blend piano fundamentals with creativity, games, and hands-on activities. Beginner adults can join our relaxed, one-hour classes where progress comes with ease and learning is filled with laughter in a welcoming, no-pressure environment.

New Orleans
Glassworks

New Orleans Glassworks

Join us for the 2026 Summer Technical Workshop, where science meets art! For 40 years, our staff has instructed students aged 9-18 in extraordinary methods of creation. The Two-Week Session (June 1-12) is for ages 10-18 and features Venetian-Style Glassblowing, Scientific Torchworking, Ceramics, Mosaics, Architectural Sculpture, and Metal Sculpture & Welding. The Weekly Sessions (June 15-August 7) is for ages 9-18 and features Kiln Fired Glass, Scientific Torchworking, Ceramics, Mosaics, Architectural Sculpture, and Metal Sculpture & Welding. No two weeks are alike, and students who attend multiple weeks will get to build on their skills at their own pace.

The Ashé
Cultural Arts Center

The Ashé Cultural Arts Center

The Ashé Cultural Arts Center Kuumba Academy Summer Program is a vibrant, culture-filled camp for youth ages 5–15, blending art, music, dance, and storytelling. Kids enjoy hands-on learning, field trips, and daily meals while building confidence and creativity in a supportive community space. Spots are limited, making this a meaningful and fun summer experience for local families.

Franco's Health
Club & Spa

Francos Summer Camp

Franco’s offers Mandeville’s best Summer Camp! Our curriculum, developed by St. Tammany Parish Certified School Teachers, brings an exciting opportunity for our campers to have the perfect summer! We have incredible facilities that provide kids with huge indoor play rooms, outdoor spaces and pools. Your child will have a blast staying active swimming, playing fun games, taking fitness classes, participating in sports, being entertained by guest speakers and much more!

Dance Company Ltd
Summer Classes

Summer Dance Classes in New Orleans

Dance Company Ltd. is offering an exciting lineup of summer dance classes for ages 2–18! Our summer program is the perfect opportunity for new dancers to try a class in a welcoming, low-pressure environment. Our Baby Ballerinas, Tiny Dancers, and Tumbling Tots classes are a great opportunity for those younger dancers who are itching to start dance class! Experienced dancers can continue training, build technique, and grow in their artistry with classes such as Strength & Flexibility, Hip Hop, Acro, Technique, and Ballet. Be sure to also check out our Master Class Series, featuring a new guest choreographer each week for dancers ages 10 and up.

Clay Center of
New Orleans

Clay Camps Summer

Register now for a half-day summer camp at the Clay Center of New Orleans! Our camps combine imagination and creativity while learning real ceramics skills in a fun and relaxed environment. Clay, colorful non-toxic glazes, and kiln firing of all pieces included. Spots are limited!

Evelyn Jordan
Clay

Evelyn Jordan Clay Summer Camp

At Evelyn Jordan Clay, kids work on projects designed to stimulate imagination and develop a group of hand building skills. The projects bring the children from forming the wet clay, to glazing, to firing. Free time with clay gives the children time to explore and play which is a highly valued activity at this studio! Available all summer (new sessions start each week). Each session is 5 days, Monday-Friday from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Camp
Victory

Christian Summer Camp New Orleans

Looking for a fun, safe, and Christ-centered summer experience for your child? Registration is now open for Camp Victory 2026 at Victory Christian Academy! Camp Victory is open to children ages 3–12 and runs from June 1 through July 31. Each week features exciting themed activities, games, crafts, sports, Bible lessons, and hands-on fun designed to keep your child engaged all summer long.

OCSM
Sports Performance

OCSM Sports Performance Summer Training

OCSM Sports Performance is a premier strength and conditioning facility in Metairie designed to help athletes improve speed, strength, agility, and confidence. The facility serves athletes as young as six years old through professionals, as well as adult clientele, with a focus on intentional, high-quality performance training at every stage of development. Co-founded by Robert and Lauren Reichert in 2020, OCSM serves as a one-stop shop for comprehensive athletic performance and development needs.

Ellevate
Academy

Ellevate Academy

Ellevate Academy is a premier volleyball training facility in the Metairie area serving athletes from as young as six years old through the collegiate level. The academy focuses on skill development and foundational training, emphasizing proper technique and long-term athletic growth to build complete volleyball players. Founded in 2022 by local coach Lauren Levy Reichert, a former University of New Orleans beach and indoor athlete, Ellevate Academy is supported by a staff with extensive experience in training and developing players across all ages, skill levels, and abilities.

All Y'all
Art & Yoga Camp

All Y'all Art & Yoga Camp

At All Y’all Art & Yoga Camp, kids ages 5–12 enjoy a summer filled with movement, creative art projects, yoga, mindfulness, outdoor play, and endless amounts of new friends! Campers build confidence, creativity, and connection while staying active and engaged throughout the day in a fun and supportive environment. Flexible day-by-day registration plus before and after care options make summer scheduling easy for families. Located uptown New Orleans.

Camp
Bearable

Camp Bearable Grief Camp for Kids

For over 20 years, Camp Bearable has been offering a FUN and FREE weekend overnight camp for children ages 7-12 at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, LA. This remarkable camp is facilitated by the caring staff and volunteers of the Hospice House.

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Summer Camp 2026 New Orleans

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