Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $44/week
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Epic Adventure Summer Camp

Multiple Locations · $44/week

A summer day camp offering various activities at multiple community centers in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

▌ Editor's read The Epic Adventure Summer Camp is operated by the City of Lake Charles, specifically through its Parks and Recreation Department, as indicated by the URL and content of the provided document (cityoflakecharles.com). This identifies it as a municipal-parks owned program. The document is a flyer for the 2023 summer camp, detailing a day camp program for children aged 5-12, running from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Activities listed include arts & crafts, games, sports, and field trips, suggesting a varied curriculum. The cost is listed as $43.75 per week. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies within the flyer. Social media presence for the City of Lake Charles was found on Facebook (@CityofLakeCharles), but no specific Instagram handle for the camp itself was identified.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Epic Adventure 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 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Address: Various Community Centers in Lake Charles
  • Phone: 337-491-1280
  • Cost notes: $350 for the 8-week camp.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Epic Adventure Summer Camp

What ages does Epic Adventure Summer Camp accept?
Epic Adventure 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 Epic Adventure Summer Camp cost?
Epic Adventure Summer Camp publishes $44/week for the standard session. $350 for the 8-week camp. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Epic Adventure Summer Camp's hours?
Epic Adventure Summer Camp runs 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Epic Adventure Summer Camp?
Epic Adventure 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 Epic Adventure Summer Camp provide lunch?
Epic Adventure 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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