BREC Holiday Camps
Click the links below for Holiday Camp information.
Baton Rouge Zoo
3601 Thomas Road
225-775-3877
brzoo.org
SPRING ZOO 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 have the opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with Zoo animals.
BREC’S BATON ROUGE ZOO
April 18-22 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages: 6-12
$130 per child for East Baton Rouge Parish residents
$152 per child for out-of-parish residents
Early drop-off at 7:30 a.m. and late pick-up until 5:30 p.m. are 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
BUSY BEE SPRING CAMP
Bring your child to Bluebonnet Swamp for three days of fun during the holiday break. 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. Activities in spring camp will focus on springtime topics such as baby animals, blooming plants, and bees. Due to separate holiday weeks for local schools, we will be offering two sessions of camp to accommodate all EBR residents. Registration opens March 1.
BLUEBONNET SWAMP NATURE CENTER
Session 1: April 12-14
Session 2: April 18-20
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. / Ages: 6-12
$75 for in-parish residents
$90 for out-of-parish residents
More Info: 225-757-8905
sguidry@brec.org
BREC Art
Milton J. Womack Park
6201 Florida Blvd
jpoulter@brec.org
brec.org/BRECart
SPRING HOLIDAY ART CAMP
Campers will jump into the season by creating spring inspired art projects in an atmosphere of fun and encouragement. Media includes paint, clay, watercolor, pastels and mixed media.
Milton J. Womack Park
April 12-14 /8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ages: 7-10
Maximum of 30 participants
$75 for East Baton Rouge Parish residents
$90 for out-of-parish residents
More info: 225-272-9200 EXT 1505
robin.mcandrew@brec.org
SPRING CLAY CAMP
Getting muddy is a great way to spend the spring holiday. Join us in our new clay studio to learn hand building, wheel throwing and glazing. Participants will also create free form sculpture as well as create clay pieces that will become cherished memories of this FUN, NEW, UNIQUE camp!
DRUSILLA LANE PARK
April 12-14 / 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Ages: 9-12
Maximum of 12 participants
$75 for East Baton Rouge Parish residents
$90 for out-of-parish residents
More info: 225-272-9200 EXT 1505
robin.mcandrew@brec.org
BOOK CLUB CAMP
This book club is like no other! Join professional artist and children’s book illustrator, Holly Stone-Barker, for three days of book making and storytelling. We will create unique books ready for illustrations and fantastical stories by binding, folding and using natural materials.
MILTON J. WOMACK PARK/DRUSILLA PARK
April 12-14 / 8 a.m.-noon
Ages: 8-12
Maximum of 12 participants
$40 for East Baton Rouge Parish residents
$48 for out-of-parish residents
More info: 225-272-9200 EXT 1505
robin.mcandrew@brec.org
CREATIVE CHOICES TEEN CAMP
Like spoken word? Can you paint? Do you like movies? Are you creative? It doesn’t matter– we got you! Join us for three days of cool and different ways to learn both visual and performing art techniques. This unique and creative art camp will allow participants to artistically express themselves in ways they never knew they could. Painting, writing, clay, monologues and spoken word are just a few of the offerings that will inspire participants to make their creative choice!
INDEPENDENCE PARK THEATRE EVENT CENTER
April 12-14 / 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Ages: 13-17
Free for East Baton Rouge Parish residents
Must pre-register.
More info: 225-272-9200 EXT 1505
robin.mcandrew@brec.org
Community Recreation
COMMUNITY RECREATION HOLIDAY CAMPS
BREC offers holiday camps, which are perfect for school vacations, filled with friends and fun activities. There will be two vacation camps this spring, including Mardi Gras and Spring Break, to follow school schedules (School Schedules to be followed are City of Baker, 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, guest speakers, passive and active games, socialization with peers and much more. Must have 10 campers registered three weeks from start date. Pre-register online at webtrac.brec.org.
Winter Camp
LOVETT ROAD PARK
Jan. 3-7 / Monday-Friday / 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Grades: Kindergarten-6th grade / $70
Mardi Gras Camp
Anna T Jordan Community Park + Antioch Boulevard Park + Church Street Park + Camp Sunshine at Forest Community Park + Highland Road Community Park + Independence Community Park + Lovett Road Park
Feb. 28-March 2 / 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12 | $42/$50.40 Out of Parish
Spring Break Camp
Conservation
Palomino Drive Park - 14100 Palomino Drive, Central, LA 70739
conservation@brec.org
brec.org/conservation
NATURE EXPLORERS SPRING CAMP
Nature Explorers Camp is all about getting your child outside for a hands-on exploration of nature. Bring your camper to Palomino Drive Park for three days of fun during the Spring Break. Campers will explore the park, learn exciting facts, and enjoy the great outdoors. Our activities are designed to keep your camper engaged, learning, and having a blast throughout the entire camp. These will include themed outdoor games, fishing, crafts, and experiments. Each day will be comprised of different activities, and campers will need to bring a bag lunch, drink, and snack each day. Activities at Nature Explorers Spring Camp will focus on how Spring Has Sprung.
PALOMINO DRIVE PARK
April 18-20 / 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. / Ages: 7-12
$75 for East Baton Rouge Parish residents
$90 for out-of-parish residents
More info: conservation@brec.org
225-218-4979
Farr Park Equestrian Center
6402 River Road
225-769-7805
brec.org/farr
frichards@brec.org
FARR PARK SPRING BREAK HOLIDAY CAMP
Holiday riding camp will teach your child basic horsemanship, horse care, crafts, and enjoying the outdoors. All campers will be assigned their own horse.
FARR PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTER
April 12-14 / 8 a.m.-noon / Late pick-up 12:30 p.m.
Ages: 8-12
$135 for East Baton Rouge Parish residents
$162 for out-of-parish residents
Registration to open: Feb. 1
Highland Road Park Observatory
13800 Highland Road
225-768-9948
hrpo.org
observatory@brec.org
SPRING SPACE EXPLORATION CAMP
Campers review highlights of American space program via interactive demos and games. Each session has a theme, chemical rocket construction and science inquiry activities.
HIGHLAND ROAD PARK OBSERVATORY
April 12+13 / 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Ages: 9-13
$55 East Baton Rouge Parish residents
$66 out-of-parish residents
Magnolia Mound
2161 Nicholson Dr.
225-343-4955
brec.org/magnoliamound
facebook.com/brecmagnoliamound
MAGNOLIA MOUND 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.
MAGNOLIA MOUND
April 19 + 20 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Ages: 7-12
Early drop-off 7:30 a.m. / Late pick-up 5:30 p.m.
$50 for East Baton Rouge Parish residents
$60 for out-of-parish residents
Registration deadline: April 14
225-343-4955
More info: ashley.freeman@brec.org
Outdoor Adventure
BREC-XPEDITIONS
Calling all Junior Adventurers! Looking for a fun adventure for your kids to enjoy during their Spring Break? Look no further than our BREC-xpeditions. Our experienced staff will lead participants on paddling and hiking adventures. Exact field trip locations will be weather dependent.
GREENWOOD COMMUNITY PARK
April 12 - Paddling Expedition
April 14 - Hiking Expedition
8 a.m.-5 p.m. / Ages: 10-14 / $35-$42 person per day
More info: outdooradventure@brec.org
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 1 / 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. / Ages: 5-16
$50 per person
Registration Deadline: Feb. 25 / $5 late fee
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 12-14 / Tuesday-Thursday / 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Ages: 5-16 / $125 per person
Registration Deadline: April 8 / $5 late fee
Greenwood Community Park Tennis Center
14024 Highland Road
225-209-8320
MARDI GRAS YOUTH PICKLEBALL CLINIC
Feb. 28 / 8:30-11:30 a.m. / Ages: 6-17
$10 per person
Registration Deadline: Feb. 24
SPRING HOLIDAY PICKLEBALL YOUTH CLINIC
April 18-22 / Monday + Wednesday + Friday
8:30-11:30 a.m. / Ages: 6-17
$10 per person (one day per week)
$18 per person (two days per week)
$25 per person (all three days)
Registration Deadline: April 14
Highland Road Community Park Tennis Center
13350 Hwy. 19
225-766-0247
MARDI GRAS JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP
Full-day campers must bring their own lunch.
Feb. 28-March 4 / Monday-Friday / Ages: 4-17
Full Day: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
$45 per day or $195 for entire week
Half Day: 9-11:30 a.m.
$35 per day or $155 for entire week
Registration Deadline: Feb. 25 / $10 late fee
SPRING HOLIDAY JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP
Full-day campers must bring their own lunch.
April 18-22 / Monday-Friday / Ages: 4-17
Full day: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
$45 per day or $195 for entire week
Half Day: 9-11:30 a.m.
$35 per day or $155 for entire week
Registration Deadline: April 15 / $10 late fee