Welcome to Camp Tiger!

Camp Tiger invites children between the ages of 6-15 years old in the New Orleans, Northshore, Baton Rouge and Lower Parish metropolitan areas who are physically and/or mentally challenged to join us for a week-long day summer camp. We especially welcome those children who are unable to attend other camps available for special needs children..

Who staffs the camp? The camp is organized and staffed by current first year medical students of the LSUHSC School of Medicine in New Orleans. We also invite the incoming first year class of medical students to assist as counselors during camp.  There are two medical students for every camper. 

How much does it cost? The camp is free of charge for eligible children. Camp Tiger counselors cannot be responsible for delivering camp supplies to individual homes. Parents/guardians are responsible for seeing that camper supplies are picked up on time.

 

This year Camp Tiger is celebrating its 40th anniversary! 

Since the camp's founding in 1985, first year LSU medical students have been working hard to host the beloved summer camp. We are grateful to have been able to provide our community this opportunity for nearly half a century, and are looking forward to many more years of wonderful summer memories. Join us for this year's camp as we celebrate this amazing milestone!

 

Check out this interview from the people who started it all—our very own Camp Tiger founders!