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Holiday Camps
BREC Holiday Camps
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Click the links below for Holiday Camp information.
Athletics
SPORTS ACADEMY HOLIDAY BASKETBALL CAMP
Sports Academy Holiday Camp will teach new drills and techniques that will help you dominate 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.
Fall Camp: Nov. 23 + 24 (Full Day) + Nov. 25 (Half Day)
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ages: 6-14
$35 per camper
Registration: Oct. 1-31
Baton Rouge Zoo
13350 Highway 19
Baker, LA 70714
225-775-3877
brzoo.org
facebook.com/brecsbrzoo
instagram.com/batonrougezoo/
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: Nov. 23 + Nov. 24 + 25
Winter Camp: Dec. 28 + 29 + 30
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages: 6-12
Early drop-off 7:30 a.m. / Late pick-up until 5:30 p.m. (available at no additional fee)
$35 per day EBR Parish residents
$45 per day out-of-parish residents
Registration: Opens Oct. 3 (EBR Parish)
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
10503 N. Oak Hills Parkway
225-757-8905
swampevents@brec.org
brec.org/swamp
facebook.com/brecnaturecenter
Bring your child to Bluebonnet Swamp for three days of fun during the holiday breaks. They’ll be treated to 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. Registration opens on the first day of the month prior to camp.
Fall Camp: Nov. 23-25
Winter Camp: Dec. 21-23
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m
Early drop-off: 7:30 a.m. / Late pick-up: 5:30 p.m.
Ages: 6-12
$75
BREC Art
Milton J. Womack Park
6201 Florida Blvd
225-272-9200 EXT 1505
art@brec.org
brec.org/BRECart
facebook.com/groups/BRECsArtforAll
BREC ART FALL 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.
Nov. 23-25 / 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ages: 7-10
$75 per camper
BREC ART WINTER CAMP
Join us for “cool” winter art projects in an atmosphere of fun and encouragement. Art projects will include the use of paint, clay, watercolor, pastels and mixed media.
Dec. 21-23 / 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ages: 7-10
$75 per camper
Camp Sunshine Holiday Camp
225-272-9200 ext. 1561
recadaptive@brec.org
NO SUNSHINE HOLIDAY CAMPS
Community Recreation
ANNA T. JORDAN COMMUNITY PARK + CHURCH STREET PARK + FOREST COMMUNITY PARK + HIGHLAND ROAD COMMUNITY PARK + INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY PARK + LOVETT ROAD PARK + HOWELL COMMUNITY PARK
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.
Nov. 23-25
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Ages: 5-10 $75
WINTER HOLIDAY CAMP
Dec. 21-24 + Dec. 28- 31 + Jan. 4-5
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Ages: 5-10
$125 per week + $50 Jan. 4-5
Camp Red Stick
North Sherwood Forest Community Park
3140 N. Sherwood Forest Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
225-275-0568
brecteens@brec.org
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.
Fall Camp: Nov. 23-25
Winter Camp: Dec. 21-24 + Dec. 28-31 (No Camp Jan. 1) + Jan. 4 + 5
7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Ages: 11-14
$75 per camper per session / $50 for January 5-6
Conservation
Frenchtown Conservation Nature Station
17819 Frenchtown Road
Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
225-256-6453
conservation@brec.org
brec.org/conservation
facebook.com/BRECConservation
NATURE EXPLORERS FALL CAMP
Nature Explorers Camp is all about getting your child outside for hands-on exploration of nature. Bring your camper to Frenchtown Conservation Area for three days of fun during Thanksgiving break. Campers will explore the park, enjoy the great outdoors, and learn exciting facts about the natural world around them. Our activities are designed to keep your camper engaged, learning, and having a blast throughout the entire camp. Each day features different activities, outdoor games, crafts, and experiments. Campers should bring a bag lunch, drink, and snacks daily.
Nov. 23-25
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Ages: 7-12
$75
Farr Park Equestrian Center
6400 River Road
225-769-7805
hacinstructors@brec.org
brec.org/farr
facebook.com/brecFarrPark
EQUESTRIAN RIDING CAMP
School’s out, time to horse around! Every camper will be paired with their own horse for the week, giving them a chance to bond, care for, and ride their horse daily. Campers will be in small groups led by experienced instructors and will focus on the fundamentals of riding both Western and English in a fun, hands-on environment. From grooming and feeding to learning how to tack up and ride, campers will get an authentic taste of stable life—all while making new friends and lasting memories.
Fall Camp: Nov. 23 + 24
Winter Camp:
Session 1: Dec. 21+ 22
Session 2: Dec. 28 + 29
8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ages: 9-12
$90- 10 riders maximum
Highland Road Park Observatory
13800 Highland Road
225-768-9948
observatory@brec.org
hrpo.org
facebook.com/highlandobservatory
SPACE EXPLORATION CAMP
Campers will explore the highlights of the American space program through interactive demonstrations, games, and hands-on science inquiry activities. Each session features a themed focus and gives campers the chance to build and launch their own single-stage chemical rocket while learning about upcoming missions and the latest space news.
All materials are provided; campers should bring a sack lunch and a drink that does not require refrigeration, along with a hat and sunscreen. Registration closes one week prior to each camp.
Fall Camp: Nov. 23 + 24 / 8 a.m.-5 p.m. / Registration deadline: Nov. 15
Winter Camp: Dec. 28 + 29 / 8 a.m.-5 p.m. / Registration deadline: Dec. 20
Ages: 9-13
$55 per camper
Magnolia Mound
2161 Nicholson Dr.
225-343-4955
magnoliamound@brec.org
brec.org/magnoliamound
facebook.com/brecmagnoliamound
FALL HISTORY CAMP
Campers will explore early 19th century history through hands-on activities and seasonally themed crafts. From touring the historic house to playing traditional games, they’ll discover what daily life was like in the past. The three-day experience also includes an open-hearth cooking demonstration and a visit to the museum store, offering a memorable blend of learning, creativity, and fun.
Fall Camp: Nov. 23-25
Winter Camp: Dec. 28-30
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
$75
Outdoor Adventure
NO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE HOLIDAY CAMPS
Tennis
tennis@brec.org
brec.org/tennis
facebook.com/brectennis
TURKEY JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP
Highland Road Community Park Tennis Center
225-766-0247
Nov. 23-25 / Ages: 4-16
Full day: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. / $55 day or $144 all days
Half day: 9-11:30 a.m. / $40 day or $102 all days
Registration deadline: Nov. 19 / $10 late fee
FALL HOLIDAY JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP
Capital One Tennis Center at City-Brooks Community Park + Independence Community Park Tennis Center
Nov. 23-25 / Ages: 6-16 / $160
Monday + Tuesday / 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday / 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Registration deadline: Nov. 19
WINTER HOLIDAY JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP
Capital One Tennis Center at City-Brooks Community Park + Independence Community Park Tennis Center
Dec. 21-23 / Ages: 6-16 / $160
Monday + Tuesday / 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday / 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Registration deadline: Dec. 17
Highland Road Community Park Tennis Center
225-766-0247
Dec. 21-23 / Registration deadline: Dec. 17
Dec. 28-30 / Registration deadline: Dec. 24
Full day: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. / $55 day or $144 all days
Half day: 9-11:30 a.m. / $40 day or $102 all days
$10 late fee
Ages: 4-16
Pickleball
Learn to play pickleball! Equipment provided. Options for one or two days.
Greenwood Community Park Racquet Facility
HOLIDAY YOUTH PICKLEBALL CAMP
Fall Camp: Nov. 23 + 25 / 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Registration deadline: Nov. 19
Winter Camp: Dec. 21 + 23 / 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Registration deadline: Dec. 17
Ages: 6-17
One Day: $30 / Two Days: $55
