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Kehoe-France Summer Camp is where summer fun, friendship, and discovery come together, rooted in a proud legacy dating back to 1949. Open to students entering PK4 through Grade 8, our beloved program offers six- or eight-week options that blend recreation, creativity, and learning in a safe, supportive environment. This year, our summer camp in Metairie, LA, runs for eight weeks from June 2 through July 24.Each day at our South Shore summer camp, campers dive into swimming, themed activities, sports, and hands-on projects, while tribe competitions and much-loved traditions – such as the Dominic Yu Relay Race, Talent Show, Watermelon Day, and Frog Races – build confidence, camp spirit, and memories that last long after summer ends.
Open to campers entering PK4 through Grade 8, Kehoe-France Southshore Summer Camp has been a beloved tradition since 1949, blending classic camp spirit with fresh, age-tailored activities.
Choose from 6-week or 8-week sessions during Kehoe-France Summer Camp’s 8-week season, running this year from June 2 through July 24.
Dive into daily swim lessons and supervised free swim with certified lifeguards, building water confidence, water safety skills, and excitement for a camp swim meet.
Enjoy a full, active camp day Monday–Friday, 9am – 3pm, with structured activities, playtime, and plenty of opportunities to connect with friends.
Extend the camp day with Before Care, carpool windows, and After Care, giving families flexible drop-off and pick-up options beyond core hours.
Stay active with sports, tennis, and outdoor games while expressing creativity through hands-on art, ceramics, technology, and culinary projects.
Experience bounce houses, rock walls, petting zoos, and other in-house adventures that bring field trip excitement safely onto the Kehoe-France campus.
Join a camp tribe to earn points through teamwork and challenges, and celebrate beloved traditions like relay races, talent shows, Frog Races, and Watermelon Day.
Follow a simple dress code with a camp shirt, shorts, and tennis shoes daily, and show camp spirit with fun, weekly-themed outfits on Fridays.
Every moment at our summer camp in Louisiana is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and strengthen friendships - whether campers are in the pool, exploring weekly themes, or joining in spirited tribe competitions.
Daily swimming is one of the best parts of Kehoe-France Summer Camp. Campers head to the pool every day for a mix of free swim and structured lessons led by certified lifeguards. They grow more confident in the water as they practice technique, learn essential water safety and understand how to be responsible in and around the pool. By the end of the sixth week, campers are ready for our much-loved Swim Meet – a fun, supportive competition where they can show what they’ve learned and cheer on their friends from the sidelines.
Every week our summer camp in Metairie, LA, centers on a new theme that sparks curiosity and hands-on exploration. Campers dive into art and ceramics, experiment with STEM and technology, and stay active with organized sports, tennis and outdoor games. Culinary creations, team challenges and cooperative activities keep each day fresh and engaging. Throughout the summer, in-house field trips and special events – from bounce houses and rock walls to petting zoos and more – add extra excitement, so there’s always something new to discover.
Campers quickly feel part of something bigger at Kehoe-France Summer Camp. At the start of the season, every camper joins one of two tribes. As the weeks go by, tribes earn points for teamwork, sportsmanship and taking part in camp challenges. Each Friday, the entire camp comes together for a spirited Powwow filled with relays, games and loud cheers. These moments help campers practice leadership, collaboration and community, while building the kind of camp spirit they’ll talk about long after summer ends.
Kehoe-France Summer Camp is known for traditions that keep campers coming back year after year. The Dominic Yu Relay Race brings out fierce team pride. During the Talent Show, campers step into the spotlight to share their creativity with friends and family.Watermelon Day turns into a joyful celebration of summer, and the quirky Frog Races never fail to spark laughter and friendly competition. Together, these experiences at our summer camp in Louisiana create a camp community where children grow in confidence, creativity and friendship – and where summer memories truly last a lifetime.
At Kehoe-France Southshore Summer Camp, each day is packed with fun, hands-on activities that inspire children to explore, learn, and grow in a lively, engaging environment.
7:30am – 8:30am Early drop-off in a safe, supervised space to start the day smoothly.
8:30am – 9:00am Convenient carpool drop-off with staff on hand to welcome campers.
9:00am – 3:00pm A full camp day filled with swimming, activities, and tribe time.
3:00pm – 3:30pm End-of-day carpool pick-up with staff support and smooth dismissal.
3:30pm – 5:30pm Extended care with relaxed activities, playtime, and socializing.
Check out our FAQs, and if your question isn’t covered, feel free to contact us.
Registration is handled through ActivCamp. Families will complete enrollment, required forms, and payment through the ActivCamp platform.
Yes, please contact the office to be added to the waitlist.
Yes, before and after care are available for an additional fee. Families must sign up before camp starts. There is no drop-in extended care option due to staffing ratio requirements.
All Kehoe-France Summer Camp employees complete a required onboarding process before working with campers, including federal background checks and training in safeguarding, CPR, and mandated reporter responsibilities.
Families receive updates through the Seesaw app, a secure, family-friendly platform for announcements, photos, and activity highlights.
Yes! Summer 2027 information will be shared with camp families as it becomes available.
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