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75th Birthday Celebration
Celebrate 75 Years with BREC. BREC is celebrating 75 of rising to the challenge to make your parks More than a Playground! Join us for an evening of family fun and endless entertainment at BREC's 75th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, July 16 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Independence Community Park! To commemorate our Diamond Anniversary, white attire is encouraged. Come to our birthday party and enjoy -Live music by The Michael Foster Project -Free Food -BREC Activities -Zoo mobile -Inflatables & Waterslides -Strolling Entertainment -Family Fun A FIREWORKS FINALE & MORE FOR ALL AGES!! You don't want to miss this!
Adaptive Classroom Field Trips
Field trips are available for adaptive PE classrooms in East Baton Rouge Parish. Groups will be allotted one hour riding time or on the ground learning about horses. Students must be able to hold themselves up on horse and follow simple instructions. Each classroom must provide one chaperone per three students. Limited to 16 students per field trip. Reservations mandatory.
Advanced Pickleball Program
This is an on-going program for advanced pickleball players who want to improve their game.
Afterschool Adventures: Antioch
Afterschool just got a little more adventurous! We will focus on fitness, health, STEAM activities and 21st Century Skills. Each week will feature an enrichment day to provide unique experiences for participants and includes activities such as field trips, guest speakers and special programming. We will work with local school districts to provide transportation to our Adventure locations. Monthly fees include daily after-school programming, including early release days. In addition, care will be provided for teacher workdays and pre-determined holidays. ANTIOCH BLVD. PARK + LOVETT ROAD PARK + ZACHARY COMMUNITY PARK Jan.-May / Monday-Friday / 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Afterschool Adventures: Lovett
Afterschool just got a little more adventurous! We will focus on fitness, health, STEAM activities and 21st Century Skills. Each week will feature an enrichment day to provide unique experiences for participants and includes activities such as field trips, guest speakers and special programming. We will work with local school districts to provide transportation to our Adventure locations. Monthly fees include daily after-school programming, including early release days. In addition, care will be provided for teacher workdays and pre-determined holidays. ANTIOCH BLVD. PARK + LOVETT ROAD PARK + ZACHARY COMMUNITY PARK Jan.-May / Monday-Friday / 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Afterschool Adventures: Zachary
Afterschool just got a little more adventurous! We will focus on fitness, health, STEAM activities and 21st Century Skills. Each week will feature an enrichment day to provide unique experiences for participants and includes activities such as field trips, guest speakers and special programming. We will work with local school districts to provide transportation to our Adventure locations. Monthly fees include daily after-school programming, including early release days. In addition, care will be provided for teacher workdays and pre-determined holidays. ANTIOCH BLVD. PARK + LOVETT ROAD PARK + ZACHARY COMMUNITY PARK Jan.-May / Monday-Friday / 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Art Imagination
Join us today we offer great hands-on-classes for ages 5+ you'll find all the things that you love most about art. Participants will create arts and crafts projects while enjoying soft music.
Baddies who Brunch
Why wait for Sunday to get your bestest and baddest friends together for brunch? Let's break all the rules and brunch on Saturday! High energy performances, amazing food and of course MIMOSAS! All ages are welcome, but keep in mind this is a Drag Show and there may be some dicey moments throughout the show. We hope that you join us and become part of the party! Oh! And don’t forgot to bring some cash to tip the performers!
Beginner Adult Tennis Clinic: Independence
This four-week program is for adults who want to learn the game of tennis.
Beginner Adult Tennis Instruction: Highland
This four-week program for beginners introduces and reinforces fundamental tennis techniques. Walk-ins accepted.
Beginner Line Dance: Forest
In our instructor-led line dance classes, you will learn a variety of dances to various songs. With beginner as well as advanced class options, there is definitely a class that is right for you. Jan. 11- June 28 Tuesday / 10:15-11:15 a.m. + 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Thursday / 5:45-7 p.m.
Beginner Pickleball Program
This on-going program is for youth and adult beginners who want to learn the game of pickleball.
Beginners Sewing Class
Have you always wanted to learn how to sew but don’t know where to start? Look no further! Join us as we walk you through the basics. You will leave with an understanding of sewing fundamentals and the knowledge to tackle more sewing projects on your own. ANNA T. JORDAN COMMUNITY PARK Jan. 12-May 25 / Wednesday / 5-6:30 p.m.
BREC Beginnings
BREC offers this program as an opportunity for children ages 3-4 to experience the power of play. The recreation-based curriculum focuses on peer socialization, creativity, interest exploration, and more. Staff will guide children through hands on arts & crafts projects, sing-along-songs, story time, physical activity, and more. We will follow the local school’s holiday schedule.
Busy Bodies
BREC offers a variety of chair exercise options! All classes offer cardiovascular and strength training exercises with extra support and balance using a chair for your workout.
Cardio At The Pavilion: Independence
Join BREC on the Geaux for active, physical movement in cardio exercise at the pavilion on Mondays. The program promotes health, wellness, and physical activity. Exercise genres will vary from week to week.
Cardio at the Pavilion: Perkins
Join BREC on the Geaux for active, physical movement in cardio exercise at the pavilion on Mondays. The program promotes health, wellness, and physical activity. Exercise genres will vary from week to week. Group Exercises + Yoga + Line Dancing
Cardio at the Pavilion: Zachary
Join BREC on the Geaux for active, physical movement in cardio exercise at the pavilion on Mondays. The program promotes health, wellness, and physical activity. Exercise genres will vary from week to week. Group Exercises + Yoga + Line Dancing
Chair Aerobics: Alsen
Are you interested in a low-impact workout, without the risk of losing balance or falling? Come and enjoy our seated, low impact aerobics class! Commit to Be Fit Chair Aerobics works your entire body utilizing great music and purposeful moves while being supported in a seated position. Jan. 10-June 27 / Monday / 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Chair Aerobics: Anna T. Jordan
Are you interested in a low-impact workout, without the risk of losing balance or falling? Come and enjoy our seated, low impact aerobics class! Commit to Be Fit Chair Aerobics works your entire body utilizing great music and purposeful moves while being supported in a seated position. Jan. 10-June 27 / Monday / 10-11 a.m.