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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
Baton Rouge Zoo
3601 Thomas Road
225-775-3877
brzoo.org
SPRING ZOO HOLIDAY CAMP
What could be more fun during spring break than hanging out with the animals? Zoo Camp includes guided walks through the Zoo and seasonally themed games and crafts. Children will also get up-close-and-personal with Zoo animals.
April 21 + 22
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)
$130 per camper
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
10503 N. Oak Hills Parkway
225-757-8905
brec.org/swamp
facebook.com/brecnaturecenter
swampevents@brec.org
BLUEBONNET SWAMP BUSY BEE SPRING CAMP
Treat your child to three days of nature-based fun during the holiday break, exploring topics like baby animals, blooming plants, and bees! Each day offers unique activities, from arts and crafts to live animal encounters, hikes, games, and a themed afternoon snack.
April 21-23 / 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Ages: 6-12 / $75 per camper
BREC Art
Milton J. Womack Park
6201 Florida Blvd
brec.org/BRECart
art@brec.org
MARDI GRAS CAMP
You asked and we listened! Join us for three days of le bontemps rouler! This three-day camp will highlight traditions, art and history of our state’s infamous Mardi Gras through paint, pastels, collage and mixed media. We will pass a good time with lots of creativity and cultural fun! Limit of 20
March 3-5 / 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ages: 7-10 / $75
SPRING HOLIDAY ART CAMP
Campers will hop into the season by creating spring inspired art projects in an atmosphere of fun and encouragement. Art projects will include the use of paint, clay, watercolor, pastels and mixed media. Limit of 24
April 21-25 / 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ages: 7-10 / $125
Camp Sunshine Holiday Camp
More Info: 225-272-9200 ext. 1561 | recadaptive@brec.org
CAMP SUNSHINE MARDI GRAS HOLIDAY CAMP
Let the good times roll at BREC Mardi Gras Camp! Celebrate the joys of life with super fun days planned for children with cognitive and developmental disabilities. Kids will have a blast playing solo and team sports and board games, creating crafts, and making friends.
March 3-5 / 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. / $75
NAIRN DRIVE PARK - Ages: 8-17
SAIA PARK - Ages: 18+
Ages: 8-17 with intellectual + developmental disabilities / $75 per camper
CAMP SUNSHINE SPING BREAK 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 5 campers registered for the camp to take place.
April 21-25 / 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
NAIRN DRIVE PARK - Ages: 8-17
SAIA PARK - Ages: 18+
Ages: 8-17 with intellectual + developmental disabilities / $125 per camper
Community Recreation
MARDI GRAS CAMP
Let the good times roll at BREC Mardi Gras Camp! Celebrate the joys of life with super fun days planned for children ages 6-12. Kids will have a blast playing solo and team sports and board games, creating crafts, and making friends. 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
March 3-5 / 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Ages: 6-12 / $75 per camper
SPRING BREAK 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
April 21-25 / 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Ages: 6-12 / $125 per session
CAMP RED STICK SPRING BREAK CAMP
NORTH SHERWOOD FOREST COMMUNITY PARK
April 21-25 / 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Ages: 11-14 / $125 per session
More info: youthenrichment@brec.org
Click the location below to register.
Conservation
Palomino Drive Park - 14100 Palomino Drive, Central, LA 70739
conservation@brec.org
brec.org/conservation
NATURE EXPLORERS SPRING CAMP
Join us for Nature Explorers Camp at Palomino Drive Park this Thanksgiving Break! This two-day camp gets your child outdoors for hands-on exploration, with engaging activities, outdoor games, crafts, and nature experiments. Each day offers new adventures as campers learn about the natural world around them.
April 21 + 22 / 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Ages: 7-12 / $50 per camper
Farr Park Equestrian Center
6402 River Road
225-769-7805
brec.org/farr
hacinstructors@brec.org
SPRING HOLIDAY RIDING CAMP
Holiday Riding Camp will teach your child basic riding skills, horsemanship, horse care, and stable management while enjoying the beautiful spring weather outdoors. This three-day camp will focus on either English or Western riding in a smaller, more concentrated environment, taught by an instructor specializing in the chosen discipline. All campers will have their own horse, and ride for a total of 1-2 hours per day.
English or Western Riding: April 21-23 / Monday-Wednesday / 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ages: 9-12 (ten riders maximum) / $225 per camper
Highland Road Park Observatory
13800 Highland Road
225-768-9948
hrpo.org
observatory@brec.org
SPRING SPACE EXPLORATION CAMP
Campers will learn about the highlights from the American Space Program with interactive demonstrations, hands-on activities and fun games. Each session of the camp will have a unique theme, as well as building a chemical rocket and working on science inquiries.
April 22 + 23 / 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Ages 9-13 / $55 per camper
Registration deadline: April 15
Magnolia Mound
2161 Nicholson Dr.
225-343-4955
brec.org/magnoliamound
SPRING HOLIDAY CAMP
Campers will explore early 19th century history and make Spring-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 campers cooking in the open-hearth kitchen and visiting the museum store.
April 22 + 23 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages: 7-12 / $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
SUPER TUESDAY TENNIS CAMP
This one-day camp includes tennis instruction. Campers must bring their own lunch.
March 4 / 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages: 5-16 / $65 per camper
Registration deadline: Feb. 27
SPRING HOLIDAY JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP
This three-day camp includes tennis instruction and a visit to the splash pad (campers should bring change of clothes). Campers must bring their own lunch.
April 22-24 / 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Ages: 5-16 / $140 per camper
Registration deadline: April 17
13900 S Harrells Ferry Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
225-756-3312
LUNDI GRAS TENNIS CAMP
This one-day camp includes tennis instruction. Campers must bring their own lunch.
March 3 / 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages: 8-16 / $65 per camper
Registration deadline: Feb. 27
SPRING HOLIDAY JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP
This five-day camp includes tennis instruction. Full-day campers must bring their own lunch.
April 21-25 / Ages: 8-16 / $180 per camper
Monday-Thursday / 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday / 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Registration deadline: April 17
Greenwood Community Park Racquet Facility
13350 Hwy. 19
225-778-4040
LUNDI GRAS YOUTH PICKLEBALL CLINIC
March 3 / 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Ages: 6-17 / $30
Registration deadline: Feb. 27
SPRING HOLIDAY YOUTH PICKLEBALL CLINIC
April 21 + 23 + 25 / 8:30-11:30 a.m. / Ages: 6-17
One Day: $30 / Two Days: $55 / Three Days: $80
Registration deadline: April 17
Highland Road Community Park Tennis Center
14024 Highland Road
225-766-0247
MARDI GRAS JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP
This five-day camp includes tennis instruction. Full-day campers must bring their own lunch.
March 3-7 / Ages: 4-17
Full Day: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Single Day: $55 / Full Week: $240
Half Day: 9-11:30 a.m.
Single Day: $40 / Full Week: $170
Registration deadline: Feb. 27 ($10 late fee)
SPRING HOLIDAY JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP
This five-day camp includes tennis instruction. Full-day campers must bring their own lunch.
April 21-25 / Ages: 4-17
Full Day: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Single Day: $55 / Full Week: $240
Half Day: 9-11:30 a.m.
Single Day: $40 / Full Week: $170
Registration deadline: April 17 ($10 late fee)
Independence Community Park Tennis Center
7505 Independence Blvd
225-923-2792
SPRING HOLIDAY JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP
This five-day camp includes tennis instruction. Full-day campers must bring their own lunch.
April 21-25 / Ages: 8-16 / $180 per camper
Monday-Thursday / 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday / 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Registration deadline: April 17