Frequently Asked Questions
Kidcam Camps is proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), which means the camp undergoes an annual review of up to 300 standards, covering staff qualifications, training, and emergency management. The ACA partners with experts, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Red Cross, to ensure camps follow the latest safety and operational practices. This accreditation assures families that Kidcam is committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment for campers, with standards recognized by legal and government authorities.
At Kidcam Camps, we offer up to 10 weeks of themed, engaging and diverse curriculum and programming designed to provide a comprehensive summer camp experience. Each week, your child can participate in various activities including Art, Sports, STEM projects, Swimming/Water Play, and more. We also feature Onsite Visitors and Offsite Trips, which vary by week, to keep things exciting and fresh. Additionally, the camp incorporates Group Games, Life Skills sessions, Counselor Competitions, Talent Shows, and Awards to ensure a well-rounded experience. Each location benefits from unique offerings provided by our trusted facility partnerships, enhancing the overall camp experience. All these elements work together to create a fun, educational, and memorable summer for every camper at Kidcam Camps.
Kidcam's mission is to not only bring the spirit of life through the power of camp, but also to help simplify the busy summer schedules of families by offering distinct and unique programs each week so that campers stay engaged and happy all in ONE camp so you only have to make ONE decision, pay ONE set of fees, and not spend your summer juggling multiple programs.
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MOST Kidcam Camps are open to boys and girls ages Kindergarten-13 years old.
However, each camp is a little different based on the location where it operates. Check the Camp Details page of the specific location you are looking to attend for ages. There are a few camps where campers can start at age 4, and there are a few locations where campers MUST be 5 years or older before attending camp.
The majority of Kidcam locations are open to campers entering Kindergarten.
Age 4 Locations include:
- Harahan, LA at Faith Lutheran School
- Denham Springs, LA at St. Francis Episcopal Church *NOTE: Campers must be entering Kindergarten before attending camp at St. Francis.
Must be Age 5 to attend a Kidcam Camp:
- Shrine on Airline
- OWA Tropical Falls
- Western Kentucky University
Please visit the Camp Locations tab, select your state and camp location you're interested in attending, and you will see the exact age a camper must be to attend a particular Kidcam Camp.
Yes, all campers must be potty trained. Children in diapers or pull-ups are not able to attend camp.
Campers should bring a backpack daily with a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, swimsuit and towels for water days.
If your camper is not buying lunch or snacks, send a lunchbox with a hearty lunch and plenty of snacks.
Younger campers should also pack a change of clothes.
Label all belongings with your child's name.
Please apply sunscreen to your child before camp. To have it reapplied by a counselor, submit a sunscreen waiver, which can be found in the Camper Profile section of your Parent Portal account that you will create upon registration.
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CAMP SHIRTS MUST BE WORN EVERY DAY!! There is NO exception to this rule unless a day is noted on your schedule as “costume day” or other type of special dress day.
If a camper comes to camp without a camp shirt, the camper MUST purchase a shirt to remain in camp that day. The parents also have the option to bring a shirt to camp.
Campers can buy breakfast, two snacks, and lunch daily, or they can bring their own meals and snacks at most Kidcam locations.
Please check the Camp Details section of the camp you're interested in attending for meal prices for a specific location as it does vary based on where a camp is located. (i.e., our university locations use campus meal providers and charge differently.)
Weekly lunch menus are available in the parent portal and via weekly emails from the camp director.
Every Day Away by Kidcam, based in New Orleans, does not always have daily lunch options. Please check the weekly schedule for details.
To add funds for Lunch/Food Money and Before/After Care, login to your parent portal at KidcamCamps.com.
Go to the Registration Camp Store.
Select your region and camp site, and proceed to the second checkout screen.
You will see a spot that says PrePaid Food (PPF) and PrePaid Aftercare (PPA), and you can add money there, and then continue through the checkout process, and you will be all set.
Siblings share food accounts if you have multiple children attending Kidcam.
Food/Aftercare funds cannot be refunded so try and be smart about the funds that are deposited. You can deposit on a weekly basis if that helps.
You can also apply funds from one account to another, to unpaid balances or to future tuition from the 3rd checkout screen.
In most cases:
Before Care is $2 per camper per day from 7 or 7:30am-8:30am (times may vary by camp location)
After Care is $4 per hour for camper 1 and $2 per hour for siblings from 3p-5:30p or 6p (times may vary by camp location)
Lunch is $6 per day (may vary by university locations)
Snacks are $2 per day (aftercare snacks are also available)
Breakfast is $2 per day
At most camps, Campers will be grouped by age, with a 10:1 camper-to-counselor ratio to ensure personalized attention and a supportive environment. Most locations will group by 5-7, 8-10 and 11-13 ages, however, this does vary based on the size of a camp and the number of campers in each age group. Larger camps may also split campers by gender, however, if you a specific request for a group, please speak to your camp director prior to the start of camp.
Enrollment for any week that has availability will be open until 3:00 PM the previous Thursday, or until the week is full - whichever comes first. If capacity is met before the Thursday deadline, enrollment for the week will close.
We will notify parents who are registered for a camp of any week that is close to reaching capacity so you have time to secure your week if you plan to pay weekly.
If you purchase 3+ weeks per camper prior to March 31, you receive a 10% discount on weekly tuition.
Registration: $60 for the first camper, $45 for each sibling.
Tuition: Full price for the first camper, with a 10% discount for siblings.
Aftercare: $4 per hour for the first camper, and $2 per hour for siblings.
The majority of Kidcam Camps run Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM unless otherwise noted. Campers should be checked in by 8:50 AM for the 9:00 AM morning meeting. Late arrivals after 9:00 AM must be signed in by a parent at the camp office.
Please check the location you are most interested in atteding for Before Care start times and AFter Care end times.
Before Care is offered starting at 7am or 7:30am based on location and is $2 per hour per camper until 8:30am.
After Care is offered from 3pm-5:30pm or 6pm (based on location). The costs for After Care is $4 per hour for campers 1 and $2 per hour for siblings.
Yes, that's the great thing about Kidcam. You can mix and match camps to make your camper's summer more exciting, or simplify your schedule if two locations is best.
You need to email Rocky@KidcamCamps.com so we can override the second+ camp registration fee to $0, which will allow you to purchase weeks for additional locations.
We do not offer tours because we don’t occupy our camp locations until the days leading up to camp.
Each camp will host an Open House/Gear PickUp a few weeks prior to the start of camp. This is a great time to tour the camp facility, meet the director and get answers to your questions.
If you want to speak to someone prior to the start of camp who can help better explain the camp location and activities, please email us at Rocky@KidcamCamps.com.
Kidcam offers lifeguard supervised free-swim for all campers. The frequency of swim days is based on the location of each camp and the pool where they swim.
All campers are given a swim test upon their first week of camp. Campers who are not able to pass the Swim Test will remain in designated safety areas, such as a kiddie pool, or the shallow end of the pool based on the type of accommodations at the camp location.
Campers who cannot pass the swim test must bring a Coast Guard approved life vest to camp to be able to swim in the pool.
A Kidcam Swim Test encompasses a camper being able to swim 15' independently from width-to-width of the pool. Swim Tests are given by our lifeguards and Camp/Aquatics Director. These individuals make the safest determination of the camper's swimming ability to determine the color band a camper receives.
Campers learning to swim may request to retake a swim test in future weeks of camp.
Campers may bring goggles to camp. Please label anything that comes from home for your camper.
Kidcam is classified as a recreational activity, not daycare, so FSA cards cannot be used directly. However, you can pay using a personal card, print your receipt that's emailed, and can be found on your Camp Account Details page of the Parent Portal, and submit it for reimbursement through your FSA provider.
Kidcam does not accept CCAP, but dependent healthcare accounts may reimburse summer camp fees based on receipts, though automatic payment processing isn't available.
Campers should leave personal technology, toys, and sports equipment at home unless approved for specific activities. Cell phones and electronics are not allowed on camp property. Kidcam Camps is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal belongings.
Participants must be in good mental, emotional, and social health, and able to positively interact in group settings, showing tolerance and respect for themselves and others.
Campers must be able to function independently in a 10:1 camper-to-counselor ratio and handle environments with high noise levels, lots of activities and movement, and be able to manage the behavior expectations of the camp to ensure all participants and staff maintain an enjoyable and positive camp experience.
While our staff ensure a safe, fun atmosphere, they are not trained to manage individual education plans or specialized needs requiring significant extra attention. Please contact us to set a meeting with a camp director to determine if a particular camp is a suitable and will be a positive experience for your child before enrollment.
Campers with multiple Level 1-4 incident reports, written warnings and/or suspensions, will be asked to not return to camp at the request of the Camp Director. See Incident Levels for definition.
Participants must be in good mental, emotional, and social health, and able to positively interact in group settings, showing tolerance and respect for themselves and others.
Campers must be able to function independently in a 10:1 camper-to-counselor ratio and handle environments with high noise levels, lots of activities and movement, and be able to manage the behavior expectations of the camp to ensure all participants and staff maintain an enjoyable and positive camp experience.
While our staff ensure a safe, fun atmosphere, they are not trained to manage individual education plans or specialized needs requiring significant extra attention. Please contact us to set a meeting with a camp director to determine if a particular camp is a suitable and will be a positive experience for your child before enrollment.
Campers with multiple Level 1-4 incident reports, written warnings and/or suspensions, will be asked to not return to camp at the request of the Camp Director.
Incident Reporting Levels and Process
Level 1 Incident:
Minor scrapes, bumps, accidental physical interaction with another camper.
Parent Notification: automated ‘Be Like Rocky’ email to parent.
Level 2 Incident:
Head injury, blood, excessive tears, fever, vomit, dizziness, heat exhaustion, altercation with another camper, or anything considered major.
Parent Notification: automated email and phone call to parent.
Level 3 Incident:
Any inappropriate or uncomfortable touching, bullying, physical attack with or without injury inflicted on or by another camper, racial slurs, excessive language, or any incident that involving behavior, language, or disruption at camp.
Level Three incidents will result in a written warning from the director.*
Parent Notification: automated email and phone call to parent.
Level 4 Incident:
Weapons, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, vapes, serious physical or emotion harm/injury inflicted towards another person.*
Parent Notification: automated email, phone call/in-person meeting with parent, and may result in immediate expulsion from camp.
All parents will be notified via email or robo call if a dangerous situation occurs where police, EMS, Fire Dept. or other emergency agencies are needed on-site or are on campus grounds. (active shooter, tornado, shelter in place, etc.)
*The number of incidents and level of severity will be taken into consideration by the director and Kidcam Basecamp to determine action which can include but not limited to suspension or immediate expulsion from camp.
When registering your camper at Kidcam Camps, please include any allergies or medications in the designated field found in the Camper Profile of the Parent Portal. It is essential to provide detailed information about any food allergies and indicate whether your child will be bringing an Epi-Pen to camp. This crucial information will be shared with the Camp Director and your child's counselors to ensure a safe and accommodating environment for your camper.
Campers needing to take medication at camp should have a completed medical form on file, and given to the Camp DIrector, along with the medication. These forms can be found in the Parent Portal Camper Profile section when you select that a camper needs medication. You can reupload the form here once it's completed by your doctor.
When registering your camper, please provide detailed information about any allergies or special needs/individual requirements in the designated field. This will help us accommodate your child’s needs effectively. We will reach out before camp if we have any questions.
If your child needs an Epi-Pen or Inhaler, please include these details on the medication form. Hand the Epi-Pen or Inhaler to a CAMP DIRECTOR during drop-off, as it will be carried by your child’s counselor throughout the camp day to ensure it is readily available. Do not leave these items in your child’s bag or have your child self-administer without knowledge by the director.
Campers needing to take medication at camp should have a completed medical form on file, and given to the Camp Director, along with the medication. These forms can be found in the Parent Portal Camper Profile section when you select that a camper needs medication. You can reupload the form here once it's completed by your doctor. MedicationForm.pdf
Requests must be made at least four weeks before the start of the enrollment week; no refunds will be issued after this period. Non-attendance does not qualify for a refund as space, time, and staffing are reserved. A $10 administrative fee applies to all tuition refunds. Refund requests must be emailed to accounting@kidcamcamps.com.
Exceptions:
If a child is dismissed from camp due to injury or after conversations with a director, refunds will be provided for future weeks but not for the current week.
If camp closes for two or more days due to weather or sickness, refund procedures will be determined then.
Loss of fees due to illness or injury will be refunded at 50% of missed days when a doctor’s note is provided. 'Missed Days' are for days that fall after we are notified of the circumstance. Refunds are not given for days that are missed without notification.
No refund will be issued without a doctor’s note.
Transfer requests must be made at least 10 days before the transfer week and are subject to availability. If space is unavailable or the request is made less than four weeks before the start date, funds may be transferred to a PrePaid account for future use, with any unused funds rolling over to future terms.
Fees that are transferred due to policy timelines and unused are non-refundable but rollover to the future camp year to be used towards tuition/food/aftercare.
A $10 administrative fee per camper, per week applies to all accommodated transfer requests. Requests must be emailed to accounting@kidcamcamps.com.
Kidcam has different levels of incident reporting and a process we follow by level to notify parents when situations at camp occur.
Level 1 Incident:
Minor scrapes, bumps, accidental physical interaction with another camper.
Parent Notification: automated ‘Be Like Rocky’ email sent to parent.
Level 2 Incident:
Head injury, blood, excessive tears, fever, vomit, dizziness, heat exhaustion, altercation with another camper, or anything considered major.
Parent Notification: automated email and phone call to parent.
Level 3 Incident:
Any inappropriate or uncomfortable touching, bullying, physical attack with or without injury inflicted on or by another camper, racial slurs, excessive language, or any incident that involving behavior, language, or disruption at camp.
Level Three incidents will result in a written warning from the director.*
Parent Notification: automated email and phone call to parent.
Level 4 Incident:
Weapons, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, vapes, serious physical or emotion harm/injury inflicted towards another person.*
Parent Notification: automated email, phone call/in-person meeting with parent, and may result in immediate expulsion from camp.
All parents will be notified via email or robo call if a concerning situation occurs where police, EMS, Fire Dept. or other emergency agencies are needed on-site or are on campus grounds. (active shooter, tornado, shelter in place, etc.)
For weather related closure events, parents will be notified via email or robo call, as well as potentially an automated text message based on the next steps needed to ensure a camper's safety.
*The number of incidents and level of severity will be taken into consideration by the director and Kidcam Basecamp to determine action which can include but not limited to suspension or immediate expulsion from camp.
You can download your Parent expense information by signing into your Kidcam account, going to “camp account details”, select your camp site and chose “Summer 20xx” for the term. You will have the option to print out a summary or a detail of expenses.
To locate any Tax IDs or EIN, please visit Camp Tax Information | Kidcam Summer Day Camp (kidcamcamp.com)
Thank you for your interest in working with us at Kidcam Camps! I have included the link to our webpage where you can browse a little more information about working with us, select which location you would like to apply for, then fill out an application! Most interviews start happening in February for counselor positions, but many of our leadership positions are hired during the fall months. We accept applications at any time of the year.
Kidcam, LLC, DBA Kidcam Camp, ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information: Name, email, phone number (when provided).
2. Use of Information
Process inquiries, registrations, and customer requests.
Send camp updates and promotions (if opted in).
Improve our website and services.
3. Payment Information
We do not store or save payment details. Transactions are securely processed by third-party providers.
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell or trade personal data. Information is shared only with necessary service providers.
5. Updates
We may update this policy. Changes will be posted with a revised effective date.
6. Contact Us
Kidcam, LLC, DBA Kidcam Camps
3900 N. Causeway Blvd, Ste 1200, Metairie, LA. 70002
877-454-3226
Rocky@KidcamCamps.com
