Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $125/week
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BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp - Inventors + Explorers

Multiple Locations · $125/week

BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp offers a variety of themed day camps, including Inventors + Explorers, focusing on engaging activities and learning for...

▌ Editor's read The BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp, including the Inventors + Explorers program, is operated by BREC (Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission), a municipal parks and recreation entity, as evidenced by their 'About Us' section and the .org domain. The camp is a day camp program, with various themed options available at multiple BREC facilities, as detailed on the 'Camps' page. The cost is listed at $125 per week, making it an affordable option. While the website mentions 'trained staff' and 'safe and fun environment,' specific details regarding staff-to-camper ratios or explicit background check policies for staff are not readily available on the provided camp pages. The camp is not ACA accredited, based on a search of the ACA directory. Social media presence is strong, with active Instagram (@brecparks) and Facebook (brecparks) accounts showcasing camp activities and community engagement.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp - Inventors + Explorers 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 accredited or not found
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.-5:30 p.m.
  • Address: 6201 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Phone: (225) 272-9200
  • Cost notes: $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 - Inventors + Explorers

What ages does BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp - Inventors + Explorers accept?
BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp - Inventors + Explorers 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 - Inventors + Explorers cost?
BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp - Inventors + Explorers 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 - Inventors + Explorers's hours?
BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp - Inventors + Explorers runs 7:30 a.m.-5:30 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 BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp - Inventors + Explorers?
BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp - Inventors + Explorers 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 - Inventors + Explorers provide lunch?
BREC Community Recreation Summer Camp - Inventors + Explorers 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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