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Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Aug 3-7 AstroPros]()

Highland Road Observatory · $125/week

Highland Road Park Observatory offers a STEM-focused day camp for children aged 8-12, exploring astronomy and space science through hands-on activities.

▌ Editor's read The Highland Road Park Observatory (HRPO) Summer Camp is a day camp program offered by BREC, the Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission. The camp, specifically the 'AstroPros' session, targets children aged 8-12 and costs $125 per week, indicating an affordable option for families (source: camp registration page). The camp's focus is STEM, specifically astronomy and space science, leveraging the observatory's facilities. While the website provides registration details and a general overview of the camp's theme, it lacks specific information regarding staff-to-camper ratios, background check policies, or ACA accreditation. The owner type is clearly municipal parks, as it is run by BREC. No social media handles specific to HRPO were found, but BREC has a Facebook presence.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–10

Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Aug 3-7 AstroPros]() 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 stem 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: STEM
  • Ages: 8–10
  • 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 3-7 AstroPros]()

What ages does Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Aug 3-7 AstroPros]() accept?
Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Aug 3-7 AstroPros]() is open to children ages 8–10. 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 3-7 AstroPros]() cost?
Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Aug 3-7 AstroPros]() 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 3-7 AstroPros]()'s hours?
Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Aug 3-7 AstroPros]() 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 3-7 AstroPros]()?
Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Aug 3-7 AstroPros]() 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 3-7 AstroPros]() provide lunch?
Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Aug 3-7 AstroPros]() 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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