Louisiana Children’s Museum offers camps to keep your child busy and engaged when school is out. Designed by educators, our camps include fun learning experiences in literacy, science and nature, math, and the arts with structured and supervised exploration indoors and outdoors on our beautiful 8.5 acres in the heart of City Park.
What You Need to Know
Camps are for children ages 4-8. Space is limited and is first come, first served. All campers must be 4 years of age by the date of camp, no exceptions. We reserve the right to ask for proof of age prior to the start of camp. We also require that campers be fully potty-trained to register for camp. Please note that if you have not already set up an account with our new CampBrain system, you will need to do so when you register.
Spend the Summer with LCM
Louisiana Children’s Museum is proud to announce our summer camp offerings for 2025! Please note that we will be repeating themes during the summer. We ask that you only sign up for one of the sessions as we will be repeating activities.
Registration opens February 17, 2025.
Little Chefs on the Lagoon: May 27 – 30 and June 30 – July 3
Join the Louisiana Children’s Museum for Little Chefs on the Lagoon! Campers will explore cooking, discover where food comes from, and build healthy eating habits. With hands-on recipes and outdoor fun by the lagoon, campers will develop kitchen skills and a love for wholesome food.
Mini Maestros: June 2 – 6 and July 7 – 11
Discover the joy of music at the Louisiana Children’s Museum’s Mini Maestros summer camp! Kids will explore different instruments, learn about various musical styles, and create their own tunes using DIY instruments. Get ready for a fun-filled musical adventure that sparks creativity and rhythm.
Tails of the Lagoon: June 9 -13 and July 14 -18
Dive into nature at the Louisiana Children’s Museum’s Tails of the Lagoon summer camp! Kids will explore the native plants and animals of our lagoons while discovering why this unique habitat and its water are vital for wildlife and humans alike. It’s a week of outdoor adventure, hands-on learning, and a deeper connection to the natural world.
Aspiring Architects: June 16 – 20 and July 21 -25
Discover the world of design and creativity at the Louisiana Children’s Museum! Explore geometry, New Orleans architecture, animal builders, bridges, and more. Campers will unleash their imagination through hands-on activities, including building their own marble run.
Museum Mysteries: June 23 -27 and July 28 – Aug 1
Put on your detective hat at the Louisiana Children’s Museum’s Museum Mysteries summer camp! Campers will solve puzzles, embark on scavenger hunts, and crack clues to uncover who stole the museum’s watermelon from the Edible Garden. It’s a week of mystery, adventure, and brain-teasing fun.
Studio in the Park (6–8-year-olds only): June 16 -20 and July 21 – 25
Join our art camp based in the museum’s Studio in the Oaks – Nature + Art + Science will fill this week with creativity and fun.
Registration Rates
- $325 per week for LCM Members
- $375 per week for Non-members
Extended Care
- Before Care: 8 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
- LMC Members: $10 per day
- Non-members: $12 per day
- After Care: 3:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- LCM Members: $15 per day
- Non-members: $18 per day
More Details
- Got questions? Contact our camp director at camps@lcm.org or (504) 218-8164.
- Children must be 4 years old and be potty-trained prior to the start of camp.
- We are using Campbrain for camp registration If you don’t already have an account, you will need to set one up with the CampBrain system in order to register.
- LCM Members will receive an email with their special discount code, which can be applied at checkout. You must use this code and not your membership number to receive the discount.
Register for Spring Camps at LCM
Louisiana Children’s Museum campers will spend Spring Break in a daily camp playing and learning in our museum in the heart of City Park. Campers will play in our outdoor and indoor exhibits as well as participate in themed hands-on activities including daily story time and art projects.
Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. on January 6 through our registration system CampBrain.
Got questions? Contact our camp director at camps@lcm.org or (504) 218-8164.
“Celebrate New Orleans” Mardi Gras Camp Session
Children ages 4-8 will learn about New Orleans architecture, music, artists, and more as they explore Creole cottages, musical instruments, and masterpieces in this one-of-a-kind hands-on camp experience. Your camper will be busy learning and exploring in nature, enhancing their literacy experiences, designing amazing collaborative art pieces, and learning about the importance of sustainability.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Dates: March 5, 6, 7
Spring Break Camp Session
“Our Backyard” Spring Break Camp is designed for children ages 4-8. Campers will dig, plant, and investigate with soil and learn about native plants and flowers of New Orleans. Featured activities include creating a landscape design and planting in our Edible Garden.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Dates: April 17, 18, 21
Registration Rates & Extended Care
Camp Rates per Session
- $65 for Members
- $75 for Non-members
Before Care:
- 8 a.m. — 8:45 a.m.
- $15 for Members
- $18 for Non-members
After Care:
- 3:15 p.m.— 5:30 p.m.
- $10 for Members
- $12 for Non-members
Thank You for Supporting Us
These funds are an important part of supporting LCM’s mission to make a child’s potential visible through play and exploration, which is why we are unable to offer refunds.
Become a Mini Camp Partner With LCM
Inspired by our engaging camps, we’re expanding our camp program to offer mini-camp experiences hosted by partner organizations and schools in our community. We provide tailored-made experiences that spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and encourage exploration in young minds that you can bring to life through your own program.
Mini-camps can offer:
- Hands-On Learning: Campers will engage in activities that promote hands-on learning and foster critical thinking skills.
- Creative Exploration: Our program encourages campers to unleash their creativity through art, music, and imaginative play.
- STEM Education: Campers will have the chance to explore concepts in science, technology, engineering, and math through fun and interactive experiences.
- Team Building: Our program includes collaborative activities that promote teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Outdoor Exploration: Campers will have opportunities for outdoor exploration and discovery, connecting with nature.
Learn more about our hands-on interactive programs and how your organization can host a mini camp by contacting us at camps@lcm.org.
Past Camp Highlights
