BREC Holiday Camps
Click the links below for Holiday Camp information.
BREC Art
Milton J. Womack Park
6201 Florida Blvd
jpoulter@brec.org
brec.org/BRECart
Holiday Camp
Join us for our in-person, safety mitigated, holiday art camps! Our camps are designed for ages 7-11 and will be presented in a manner that allows each student to work at their own skill level. Artist highlights, different mediums, fun holiday themes and elements of art are all part of our fun, creative and innovative holiday camps.
Ages 7-11
$72 – includes all art supplies ($79.20 for out of parish residents)
8:00am – 5:00pm
Thanksgiving Art Camp
November 23, 24, 25
Christmas Art Camp
December 21, 22, 23
More info: More info: robin.mcandrew@brec.org/225-281-9509
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
10503 N. Oak Hills Parkway
225-757-8905
brec.org/swamp
facebook.com/brecnaturecenter
bbswamp@brec.org
Holiday Camp
Bring your child to Bluebonnet Swamp for 2 days of fun during the holiday breaks (Monday & Tuesday). 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. Due to current restrictions, class size is limited and masks are required for all indoor activities.
Autumn Harvest Camp – November 23 & 24
Campers learn about the changing colors, nature explorers, and living off the land.
Winter Wonders Camp – December 28 & 29
This camp’s theme is all about animal and plant adaptations for surviving winter, migration, and hibernation.
Time: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Location: BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Education Building
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $50.00 (in-parish residents) | $60.00 (out-of-parish residents)
Registration is required. (MAX: 15 children)
Register in person at Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center or online at https://webtrac.brec.org
Highland Road Park Observatory
13800 Highland Road
225-768-9948
hrpo.org
observatory@brec.org
SPACE EXPLORATION CAMP
Fall Space Exploration Camp
Mon. Nov 23 & Tues. Nov 24
1pm-5pm
Max of 12
Winter Space Exploration Camp
Tues. Dec 29 & Wed. Dec 30
1pm-5pm
Max of 12.
Independence Park Theatre
7800 Independence Blvd
225-216-0660
theparktheatre.com
theatre@brec.org
Theatre Camp: Let’s Perform a Play
Let's perform a play!!!! In this two week class, we will write, direct and produce our very own digital play!
Class Format: Online
Nov. 23-25 (3 classes)
Monday + Tuesday + Wednesday
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (1 hour lunch)
$75
Ages: 9-14
Limit: 8 participants
Magnolia Mound
2161 Nicholson Dr.
225-343-4955
brec.org/magnoliamound
facebook.com/brecmagnoliamound
Magnolia Mound 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 visiting the museum store.
November 23-24
Camp is 8:30am-4:30pm with free before and after care from 7:30am-5:30pm.
Ages: 7-11
10 Camper Maximum
Cost: $44.00 in-parish residents
$52.80 for out-of-parish residents
Registration deadline: Thursday, November 19
Recreation
Recreation Holiday Camps
BREC offers holiday camps, which are perfect for school vacations, filled with friends and fun activities. Holiday Camps follow school schedules (School Schedules to be followed are City of Central, East Baton Rouge Parish Schools and City of Zachary). These camps offer a fun-filled variety of holiday themed recreational curriculum to include arts and crafts, passive and active games, socialization with peers and much more.
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fee paid by session
Kindergarten – 6th grade (Ages: 5-12)
General Recreation: Ages 6-12
- Antioch Blvd. Park
- Church Street Park
- Lovett Road Park
Zachary Area Schools (Church Street Park) and EBR Schools (Antioch Blvd. Park)
Thanksgiving Camp
Nov. 23-25 + 27 (No Camp on Nov. 26)
EBR Parish Residents: $56
Out-of-Parish Residents: $67.20
Winter Camp
Dec. 21-23 (No Camp Dec. 24-25)
EBR Parish Residents:$42
Out-of-Parish Residents: $50.40
Dec. 28-31 (No Camp Jan. 1)
EBR Parish Residents: $56
Out-of-Parish Residents: $67.20
Central Area Schools (Lovett Road Park)
Thanksgiving Camp
Nov. 23-25 + 27 (No Camp on Nov. 26)
EBR Parish Residents: $56
Out-of-Parish Residents: $67.20
Winter Camp
Dec. 21-23 (No Camp Dec. 24-25)
EBR Parish Residents: $42
Out-of-Parish Residents: $50.40
Dec. 28-31 (No Camp Jan. 1)
EBR Parish Residents: $56
Out-of-Parish Residents: $67.20
Jan. 4-55
EBR Parish Residents: $28
Out-of-Parish Residents: $33.60
Tennis
Capital One Tennis Center at City-Brooks Community Park
1515 Dalrymple Dr.
225-343-3767
Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Tennis Camp
Three-day camp includes tennis instruction.
City-Brooks Community Park Tennis Center
Nov. 23-25
Monday-Wednesday / 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ages 6-16
$130 per person
To register, contact 225-343-3767 or register online register.brec.org
Registration Deadline: Nov. 21. $5 late fee after registration deadline.
Tennis Instructor: Ojo Thompson, 225-907-2897
Jingle Bells Tennis Camp
Three-day camp included tennis instruction.
City-Brooks Community Park Tennis Center
Dec. 21-23
Monday-Wednesday / 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ages 6-16
$130 per person
To register, contact 225-343-3767 or register online register.brec.org
Registration Deadline: Dec. 18. $5 late fee after registration deadline.
Tennis Instructor: Ojo Thompson, 225-907-2897
Highland Road Community Park Tennis Center
14024 Highland Road
225-766-0247
Thanksgiving Junior Tennis Camp
Highland Road Community Park Tennis Center
Nov. 23-25
Monday-Wednesday
Full day: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Half day: 9-11:30 a.m.
Ages 4-16
Full day: $40 per day or $105 for all three days
Half day: $28 per day or $70 for all three days
To register, contact 225-766-0247 or register online register.brec.org.
Registration Deadline: Nov. 21. $10 late fee after registration deadline.
Tennis Instructor: Natalie Johnson, 225-766-0247
Before Christmas Junior Tennis Camp
Highland Road Community Park Tennis Center
Dec. 21-23
Monday-Wednesday
Full day: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Half day: 9-11:30 a.m.
Ages 4-16
Full day: $40 per day or $105 for all three days
Half day: $28 per day or $70 for all three days
To register, contact 225-766-0247 or register online register.brec.org.
Registration Deadline: Dec. 19. $10 late fee after registration deadline.
Tennis Instructor: Natalie Johnson, 225-766-0247
After Christmas Junior Tennis Camp
Highland Road Community Park Tennis Center
Dec. 28-30
Monday-Wednesday
Full day: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Half day: 9-11:30 a.m.
Ages 4-16
Full day: $40 per day or $105 for all three days
Half day: $28 per day or $70 for all three days
To register, contact 225-766-0247 or register online register.brec.org.
Registration Deadline: Dec. 26. $10 late fee after registration deadline.
Tennis Instructor: Natalie Johnson, 225-766-0247
Independence Community Park Tennis Center
7505 Independence Blvd.
225-923-2792
Thanksgiving Jr. Tennis Camp
Independence Community Park Tennis Center
Nov. 23-25
Monday-Wednesday
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Monday + Tuesday)
8:30-11:30 a.m. (Wednesday)
Ages 5-16
$115 per person
To register, contact 225-923-2792 or register online register.brec.org
Registration Deadline: Nov. 21
Christmas Jr. Tennis Camp
Independence Community Park Tennis Center
Dec. 21-23
Monday-Wednesday
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Monday + Tuesday)
8:30-11:30 a.m. (Wednesday)
Ages 5-16
$115 per person
To register, contact 225-923-2792 or register online register.brec.org
Registration Deadline: Dec. 18
Tennis Instructor: Jeremiah Casson, 225-216-9264