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Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center

Girard Recreation Center · $125/week

A traditional day camp offering various recreational activities for children at Girard Recreation Center.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL is a news release from the Lafayette Consolidated Government announcing summer camp opportunities, including Camp Ignite at Girard Recreation Center. It is not a dedicated camp website. The camp is for children aged 5-12 and runs from June 3 to August 2, 2024, with a weekly fee of $125. Registration is handled through the PARC website. The camp is operated by the municipal Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Culture (PARC) Department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the news release. Google reviews for 'Girard Recreation Center' show a 4.3-star rating from 104 reviews, with comments generally positive about the facility and programs, though not specifically about Camp Ignite. The Lafayette Consolidated Government has a Facebook page, 'LafayetteConsolidatedGovernment', which posts updates about PARC programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Address: 500 Girard Park Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503
  • Phone: (337) 291-8370
  • Cost notes: $125 per camper registration

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center

What ages does Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center accept?
Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center 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 Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center cost?
Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center publishes $125/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center's hours?
Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center 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 Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center?
Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center 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 Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center provide lunch?
Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center 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.
How does Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center compare to other traditional day camp camps in Lafayette?
Camp Ignite - Girard Recreation Center is one of 6 traditional day camp camps in Lafayette that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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