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Holiday Camps
BREC Holiday Camps
Click the links below for Holiday Camp information.
Athletics
No upcoming holiday camps at this time
Sports Academy
Sports Academy Holiday Camps will teach new drills and techniques that will help you dominate on the court during this holiday season! Campers will go through various stations, competitions and five vs. five games that will help improve their overall game as well as individual abilities and basketball IQ.
Sports Academy
November 24-26
Full Day: November 24 + 25 / 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ages: 6-14 / $35 per camper
Camp Red Stick
BREC offers holiday camps, which are perfect for school vacations, filled with friends and fun activities. This vacation camp follows the local school schedules for City of Baker, City of Central, East Baton Rouge Parish Schools and City of Zachary. Our program offers a fun-filled, holiday themed recreational curriculum to include arts and crafts, passive and active games, socialization with peers and a field trip. Must have 6 campers registered for the camp to take place.
North Sherwood Forest Community Park
Fall Holiday Camp
Nov. 24-26 / 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. / Ages: 11-14
$75 per camper
Winter Holiday Camp
December 19 + 22-24 + December 29-January 2 (No camp Jan. 1) + January 5-6
7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Ages: 11-14
$75 per camper per session / $50 for January 5-6
Baton Rouge Zoo
13350 Highway 19
Baker, LA 70714
brzoo.org
ZOO CAMP
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo offers Zoo Camps year-round, including spring break, fall break, and winter break. Every Zoo Camp offers guided hikes through the Zoo, behind-the-scenes tours, animal encounters, keeper chats, crafts, games, and snacks.
Fall Camp: November 24-26
Winter Camp: December 29-31
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Early drop-off 7:30 a.m. / Late pick-up until 5:30 p.m.(available at no additional fee)
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
10503 N. Oak Hills Parkway
225-757-8905
brec.org/swamp
facebook.com/brecnaturecenter
swampevents@brec.org
BLUEBONNET SWAMP HOLIDAY CAMPS
Bring your child to Bluebonnet Swamp for three days of fun during the holiday breaks. They will participate in nature- based activities such as arts and crafts, live animal encounters, hikes, games, and a themed afternoon snack. Each day will be comprised of different activities, and campers will need to bring a bag lunch and drink each day. Activities for fall camp will focus on living off the land and preparing for the cold; activities in winter camp will revolve around hibernation and migration. Registration opens the first day of the month prior to camp.
Autumn Harvest Camp: November 24-26
Winter Wonders Camp: December 29-31
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m./ Ages: 6-12/ $75 per camp
Early drop off: 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Late pick-up: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
BREC Art
Milton J. Womack Park
6201 Florida Blvd
brec.org/BRECart
art@brec.org
FALL HOLIDAY ART CAMP
Campers will fall into the season by creating autumn-inspired art projects in an atmosphere of fun and encouragement. Art projects will include the use of paint, clay, watercolor, pastels and mixed media.
November 24 + 25 + 26/ 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ages: 7-10 / $75
Camp Sunshine Holiday Camp
More Info: 225-272-9200 ext. 1561 | recadaptive@brec.org
No upcoming holiday camps at this time
Community Recreation
FALL HOLIDAY CAMP
BREC offers holiday camps, which are perfect for school vacations, filled with friends and fun activities. This vacation camp follows the local school schedules for City of Baker, City of Central, East Baton Rouge Parish Schools and City of Zachary. Our program offers a fun-filled, holiday themed recreational curriculum to include arts and crafts, passive and active games, socialization with peers and a field trip. Must have 6 campers registered for the camp to take place.
ANNA T. JORDAN COMMUNITY PARK + CHURCH STREET PARK + FOREST COMMUNITY PARK + HIGHLAND ROAD COMMUNITY PARK + HOWELL COMMUNITY PARK + INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY PARK + LOVETT ROAD PARK
November 24-26/ 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Ages: 6-12 / $75 per camper week
WINTER HOLIDAY CAMP
December 19 + 22 - 24 + December 29 - January 2 + January 5-6
Ages: 6-12 / $125 per camper week
More info: youthenrichment@brec.org
Click the location below to register.
Conservation
Frenchtown Nature Station
conservation@brec.org
brec.org/conservation
NATURE EXPLORERS FALL CAMP
Nature Explorers Camp is all about getting your child outside for a hands-on exploration of nature. Bring your camper to Frenchtown Nature Station for three days of fun during Thanksgiving Break. Campers will explore the park and enjoy the great outdoors while learning exciting facts about the nature around them. Our activities are designed to keep your camper engaged, learning, and having a blast throughout the entire camp. Each day will be comprised of different activities, outdoor games, crafts, and experiments. Campers will need to bring a bagged lunch, a drink, and snacks each day.
November 24+26/ 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Ages: 7-12 / $50 per camper
Farr Park Equestrian Center
6400 River Road
225-769-7805
brec.org/farr
hacinstructors@brec.org
FALL HOLIDAY RIDING CAMPS
Holiday Riding Camp will teach your child basic riding skills, horsemanship, horse care, and stable management while
enjoying the crisp Fall weather. Each camp session will focus on either English or Western style of riding. Campers will be in a smaller, more concentrated environment, taught by an instructor specializing in the chosen discipline. All campers will have their own horse to care for and will ride for at least an hour each day.
Fall Break Session: November 24-26/ $225
Winter Break Session 1: December 22-23 / $150
Winter Break Session 2: December 29-30/ $150
Winter Break Session 3: January 5-6/ $150
Early drop-off: 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Late pick-up: 5:30 p.m. (no additional fee)
Ages: 9-12 (ten riders maximum)
Highland Road Park Observatory
13800 Highland Road
225-768-9948
hrpo.org
observatory@brec.org
FALL SPACE EXPLORATION CAMP
Campers will explore highlights of the American space program through interactive demonstrations and games. Each session includes a themed focus, chemical rocket construction, and hands-on science inquiry activities. Registration closes one
week prior to each camp.
Fall: November 24 + 25
Winter: December 29 + 30
8 a.m.-5 p.m./Ages 9-13 / $55 per camper
Magnolia Mound
2161 Nicholson Dr.
225-343-4955
brec.org/magnoliamound
FALL HOLIDAY CAMP
Campers will explore early 19th century history and make Fall-themed crafts. From touring the historic house to playing old-fashioned games, campers will love learning about the past. The two days will end with an open-hearth cooking demonstration and a visit to the museum store.
November 24+25 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Early drop-off: 7:30-9 a.m. / Late pick-up: 4-5:30 p.m.
Ages: 7-11 / $50 per camper
Outdoor Adventure
No upcoming holiday camps at this time
Tennis
Capital One Tennis Center at City Park
1515 Dalrymple Dr.
225-343-3767
GOBBLE GOBBLE TENNIS CAMP
November 24-26/ $135
Registration deadline: November 20
JINGLE BELLS TENNIS CAMP:
December 22-23/ $90
Registration deadline: December 18
8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m./ Ages 6-16
WINTER HOLIDAY JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP
December 22-23
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / $130
Registration deadline: December 18
Highland Road Community Park Tennis Center
13800 Highland Road
225-768-9948
hrpo.org
observatory@brec.org
TURKEY JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP
November 24-26
Full day: 9 a.m.-2 p.m./ $55 per day or $144 all days
Half day: 9-11:30 a.m./ $40 per day or $102 all days
Registration deadline: November 20/ $10 late fee
WINTER HOLIDAY JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP
Full day: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. / $55 per day or $96 both days
Half day: 9-11:30 a.m. / $40 per day or $68 both days
Registration deadline: December 18 / $10 late fee
AFTER HOLIDAY JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP
December 29-31
Full day: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. / $55 per day or $144 all days
Half day: 9-11:30 a.m. / $40 per day or $102 all days
Registration deadline: December 24 / $10 late fee
Ages: 4-16
Independence Community Park Tennis Center
7505 Independence Blvd
225-923-2792
FALL HOLIDAY JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP
Monday + Tuesday / 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday / 8:30-11:30 a.m. / $160
Registration deadline: November 20
WINTER HOLIDAY JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP
Dec. 22-23 / 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / $130
Registration deadline: December 18
Ages: 6-16
Pickleball
Learn to play pickleball! Equipment provided. Options for one or two days.
Greenwood Community Park Racquet Facility
Fall Holiday Youth Pickleball Clinic:
November 24 + 26
Registration deadline: Nov. 20
Winter Holiday Youth Pickleball Clinic:
December 18
Registration deadline: December 18
8:30-11:30 a.m. / Ages: 6-17
One Day: $30 / Two Days: $55