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Camp Inspire

Martin Luther King Recreation Center · $10/week

Camp Inspire is a day camp offered by Lafayette Consolidated Government's Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Culture (PARC) department, providing summer activities...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a news release from the Lafayette Consolidated Government's Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Culture (PARC) department, announcing summer camp opportunities, including Camp Inspire. This indicates the camp is operated by a municipal entity. The news release specifies Camp Inspire is for children aged 5-12 and takes place at four recreation centers: Brown Park, Comeaux Recreation Center, Heymann Park, and Robicheaux Recreation Center. The cost is listed as $10 per week. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The Lafayette Consolidated Government has a Facebook page (LafayetteConsolidatedGovernment), but no specific social media for Camp Inspire was found. Google reviews for 'Lafayette Consolidated Government PARC' show a 3.9-star rating from 11 reviews, with general comments about park facilities rather than specific camp programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camp Inspire 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 309 Cora St, Lafayette, LA 70501, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Total cost is $50 for the summer.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Inspire

What ages does Camp Inspire accept?
Camp Inspire 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 Inspire cost?
Camp Inspire publishes $10/week for the standard session. USD. Total cost is $50 for the summer. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Inspire's hours?
Camp Inspire 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 Inspire?
Camp Inspire 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 Inspire provide lunch?
Camp Inspire 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 Inspire compare to other traditional day camp camps in Lafayette?
Camp Inspire 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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