Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $125/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12

BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp

Multiple Locations · $125/week

A community-based summer camp offering diverse recreational activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp website loads successfully, detailing a day camp program for children aged 5-12. The camp is operated by BREC, the Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission, indicating a municipal parks owner type. The program runs for multiple weeks, with a cost of $125 per week, and offers activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. While the website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios, it does provide information on registration, required forms, and contact details. Google reviews for 'BREC' generally show a 4.4-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, reflecting overall positive community sentiment towards the organization. Social media handles for BREC are @brecparks on Instagram and 'brecparks' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 6201 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Phone: (225) 272-9200
  • Cost notes: USD. $125 per session for EBR Parish residents, $150 per session for out-of-parish residents.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp

What ages does BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp accept?
BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp cost?
BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp publishes $125/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp's hours?
BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp?
BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp provide lunch?
BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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