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

Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Jul 6-10 Forces of Nature Explorers]()

Highland Road Observatory · $125/week

Highland Road Park Observatory offers a STEM-focused day camp for children, exploring forces of nature through hands-on activities at a municipal observatory.

▌ Editor's read The camp is offered by the Highland Road Park Observatory, which is part of BREC (Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission), indicating it is a municipal program. The camp focuses on 'Forces of Nature Explorers' for children aged 8-10, suggesting a STEM-oriented curriculum. The cost is listed as $125 per week, which is relatively affordable. The website is a registration portal for BREC, and while it provides details about the camp's theme and age range, it lacks information regarding staff-to-camper ratios, background check policies, or specific accreditation details. The camp is clearly a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. No social media handles were found directly linked to the camp or observatory on the provided registration page.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–13

Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Jul 6-10 Forces of Nature 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 Jul 6-10 Forces of Nature Explorers]()

What ages does Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Jul 6-10 Forces of Nature Explorers]() accept?
Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Jul 6-10 Forces of Nature 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 Jul 6-10 Forces of Nature Explorers]() cost?
Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Jul 6-10 Forces of Nature 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 Jul 6-10 Forces of Nature Explorers]()'s hours?
Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Jul 6-10 Forces of Nature 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 Jul 6-10 Forces of Nature Explorers]()?
Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Jul 6-10 Forces of Nature 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 Jul 6-10 Forces of Nature Explorers]() provide lunch?
Highland Road Park Observatory Summer Camp - [HRPO Jul 6-10 Forces of Nature 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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