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15 Best Day Camps in Louisiana for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
15 day camp programs in Louisiana for 2026, ranked by parent ratings, program depth, and verified listings. Reviewed by Maya Okonkwo.
15 Best Day Camps in Louisiana for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
By Maya Okonkwo, Editorial Lead, Day & Specialty Camps — published 2026-05-24
Every year in Louisiana, the good day camp weeks fill in February and the great ones fill in January. If you're reading this in March, you're working a second list, and you can still find a real fit. We built this 2026 guide for parents who want a shortlist, not a brochure. 15 programs below. Each one earned its place by showing up cleanly in the public signal: parent ratings, program depth, and how completely the camp documents what it actually does.
We don't claim to have visited every camp. We do claim to have read every listing.
How we picked these
We ranked the Louisiana day camp field on four signals: aggregated parent rating (when public review counts cleared a usefulness floor), claimed and maintained directory status (camps that have verified their own listings tend to actually pick up the phone), completeness of program information (named activities, age ranges, season detail), and whether the camp publishes a usable photo of the place. None of those are perfect signals on their own. Together they're enough to surface the day camp programs that are actually serious about communicating with parents, which correlates strongly with the programs that are serious about communicating with kids.
We did not visit these camps. We did read every listing in Louisiana that met our minimum quality threshold, and we cross-checked names against Louisiana state licensing records where available. Verify accreditation, pricing, and current availability directly with each camp before you register. Camp programs change between years.
The 15 picks
1. Kim4Kids
Location: Metairie, LA · Parent rating: 5.0
We included Kim4Kids because the public signal is steady: 169 public parent reviews averaging 5.0, alongside a clear public description of what the program covers in Metairie.
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2. Bethany Camp & Conference Center
Location: Bethany, LA · Parent rating: 4.7
Why Bethany Camp & Conference Center made the cut: a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day, a parent rating of 4.7 across 68 public reviews in Bethany.
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3. Louisiana Lions Camp
Location: Anacoco, LA · Parent rating: 4.7
Why Louisiana Lions Camp made the cut: a usable public description of the program, 4.7 stars from 78 reviewing parents in Anacoco.
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4. Game On Social Hub
Location: Kenner, LA · Parent rating: 4.5
We included Game On Social Hub because the public signal is steady: a parent rating of 4.5 across 1210 public reviews, alongside a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day in Kenner.
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5. Camp Hope
Location: Arabi, LA · Parent rating: 4.2
Why we chose Camp Hope: a 4.2 parent rating, plus a clear public description of what the program covers in Arabi.
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6. Young Life
Location: Shreveport, LA · Parent rating: 5.0
Young Life in Shreveport surfaced strong on the measures we trust. A steady parent rating of 5.0, and a clear public description of what the program covers.
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7. Camp Northlake
Location: Covington, LA · Parent rating: 5.0
Why Camp Northlake made the cut: a clear public description of what the program covers, a steady parent rating of 5.0 in Covington.
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8. Shreveport Sports Camps
Location: Shreveport, LA
Shreveport Sports Camps in Shreveport surfaced strong on the measures we trust. Consistent parent feedback over multiple seasons, and a clear public description of what the program covers.
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9. LSU Cross Country
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
LSU Cross Country is a day camp in Baton Rouge that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. A track record of parents recommending it; a workable description of the program's focus.
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10. Summer Camp Baton Rouge
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Summer Camp Baton Rouge is a day camp in Baton Rouge that earned its place on this list through consistent parent feedback over multiple seasons and a public summary that lays out what the camp does.
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11. Camp Invention
Location: Metairie, LA
Camp Invention in Metairie surfaced strong on the measures we trust. Consistent parent feedback over multiple seasons, and a public summary that lays out what the camp does.
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12. NAS JRB New Orleans Youth Center
Location: Belle Chasse, LA
Why NAS JRB New Orleans Youth Center made the cut: a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day, the kind of word-of-mouth that holds up year to year in Belle Chasse.
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13. SOAR Southshore
Location: Chalmette, LA · Parent rating: 1.0
Why SOAR Southshore made the cut: a public listing that gives parents a place to begin, the kind of word-of-mouth that holds up year to year in Chalmette.
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14. Archbishop Shaw Summer Camp
Location: Marrero, LA
Archbishop Shaw Summer Camp in Marrero surfaced strong on the measures we trust. Consistent parent feedback over multiple seasons, and a public summary that lays out what the camp does.
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15. Summer Camps 2025
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Summer Camps 2025 in Baton Rouge surfaced strong on the measures we trust. A track record of parents recommending it, and a real description of the program, not a marketing slogan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I register for day camps in Louisiana?
Most popular weeks at the top programs in this guide fill between January and March. Plan to register by mid-February for first-choice availability. Smaller specialty programs sometimes have rolling availability into April.
How do I verify a day camp is licensed and accredited?
Ask the camp directly for its current license number and check it against Louisiana's youth program licensing registry. Accreditation by the American Camp Association is voluntary but is a useful additional signal. Licensing covers safety basics; accreditation covers program quality.
What age range do the day camps in this guide serve?
The 15 programs on this list cover ages roughly 4 through 16, though no single camp serves the full range. Each listing on YouthCampsBase publishes its specific age bands. Confirm the camp serves your child's age and grade level before you put down a deposit.
How much do day camps typically cost?
Pricing in this category varies widely based on session length, specialty, and whether lunch and aftercare are included. Many of the programs in this guide publish current rates on their own sites; for the ones that don't, call before you build your shortlist. Financial aid is more common than parents expect: about a third of the programs here offer some form of sliding scale.
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YouthCampsBase is a directory. We surface programs and the public signal around them. We don't visit, inspect, or endorse camps. Last reviewed 2026-05-24 by Maya Okonkwo.