Camp · STEM · Ages 11–13 · $125/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 11–13

Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Aug 10-14 Lunar Explorers]()

Highland Road Observatory · $125/week

Highland Road Park Observatory offers a STEM-focused day camp, "Lunar Explorers," for children aged 8-12, focusing on space, astronomy, and hands-on activities.

▌ Editor's read The Highland Road Park Observatory (HRPO) Summer Camp is offered through BREC, the Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission, indicating it is a municipal program. The camp, titled "Lunar Explorers," is a day camp for children aged 8-12, running from August 10-14. The cost is $125 per week, making it an affordable option. The camp description highlights a focus on space, astronomy, and hands-on activities, aligning with a STEM program type. No information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies was found on the provided registration page or the linked BREC website. The camp is clearly a day program, as it lists specific daily hours.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–13

Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Aug 10-14 Lunar Explorers]() is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. stem programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: STEM
  • Ages: 11–13
  • Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Address: 13800 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Phone: (225) 768-9948
  • Cost notes: Resident: $125.00, Non-resident: $150.00

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Aug 10-14 Lunar Explorers]()

What ages does Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Aug 10-14 Lunar Explorers]() accept?
Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Aug 10-14 Lunar Explorers]() is open to children ages 11–13. 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 Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Aug 10-14 Lunar Explorers]() cost?
Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Aug 10-14 Lunar 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 Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Aug 10-14 Lunar Explorers]()'s hours?
Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Aug 10-14 Lunar Explorers]() runs 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Aug 10-14 Lunar Explorers]()?
Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Aug 10-14 Lunar 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 Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Aug 10-14 Lunar Explorers]() provide lunch?
Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Aug 10-14 Lunar 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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