Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center
Camp Ignite at Girard Recreation Center offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation and social development.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL is a news release from Lafayette Consolidated Government announcing summer camp opportunities, including Camp Ignite at Girard Recreation Center. It is not a dedicated camp website. The camp is for children aged 5-12 and costs $120 per week. It is operated by the Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Culture (PARC) department, indicating it is a municipal program. The news release mentions registration dates and contact information for the recreation centers. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on this news release. Google reviews for 'Girard Recreation Center' show a 4.4-star rating from 104 reviews, with comments generally positive about the facility and activities. The Lafayette Consolidated Government has a Facebook page, 'LafayetteConsolidatedGovernment', which occasionally posts about PARC activities.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center 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 traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Address: 500 Girard Park Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Total cost is $600 for the summer.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center
- What ages does Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center accept?
- Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center 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 Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center cost?
- Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center publishes $120/week for the standard session. USD. Total cost is $600 for the summer. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center's hours?
- Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center 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 Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center?
- Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center 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 Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center provide lunch?
- Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center 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.
- How does Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center compare to other traditional day camp camps in Lafayette?
- Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center is one of 6 traditional day camp camps in Lafayette that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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