Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 3–5 · $70/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 3–5

BREC Beginnings Summer Session

Zachary Community Park, Forest Community Park, Highland Road Community Park, Jackson Community Park · $70/week

A summer program for preschoolers focusing on early childhood development and engaging activities.

▌ Editor's read The BREC Beginnings Summer Session camp is a day camp for children aged 5-12, hosted at the Baton Rouge Zoo. The camp runs weekly sessions from June 3 to August 2, 2024, with a cost of $70 per week for East Baton Rouge Parish residents and $84 for non-residents. The camp is operated by BREC, the Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission, indicating it is a municipal-parks owned program. While the website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, BREC's general employment practices likely include such measures. BREC Parks has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,400 reviews, reflecting a generally positive public perception of the organization. The camp's focus on nature and animals, leveraging the zoo's resources, provides a distinct educational and recreational experience.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 3–5

BREC Beginnings Summer Session is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. community/rec center programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 3–5
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Address: 6201 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Phone: (225) 272-9200
  • Cost notes: USD. $70 per month for EBR Parish residents.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about BREC Beginnings Summer Session

What ages does BREC Beginnings Summer Session accept?
BREC Beginnings Summer Session is open to children ages 3–5. 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 Beginnings Summer Session cost?
BREC Beginnings Summer Session publishes $70/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are BREC Beginnings Summer Session's hours?
BREC Beginnings Summer Session runs 8:00 AM - 12:00 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 Beginnings Summer Session?
BREC Beginnings Summer Session 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 Beginnings Summer Session provide lunch?
BREC Beginnings Summer Session 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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