School of Medicine

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Camp Tiger a Huge Success

small child expresses delight on ride with camp counselorEvery year, Camp Tiger invites children between the ages of 6-15 from the New Orleans, Northshore, Baton Rouge and Lower Parish metropolitan areas who are physically and/or mentally challenged to a week-long day summer camp. 

The camp is organized and staffed by current first year medical students. There are two medical students for every camper. The camp is free of charge for eligible children. 

 

camper surrounded by camp counselorscamper waves through glass wallcamper and counselor converse