2nd Chance NOLA Youth
2nd Chance NOLA Youth is a summer camp program offered by the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC), focusing on academic enrichment and recr...
▌ Editor's read The website nordc.org loads successfully and is the official site for the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC). While '2nd Chance NOLA Youth' is a specific program, the website details NORDC's broader summer camp offerings. NORDC is a municipal parks and recreation department, indicating a public, non-profit ownership structure. The site mentions that all NORDC staff undergo background checks, including fingerprinting. The summer camps are day programs, running from 8 AM to 4 PM. The website does not list ACA accreditation for its summer camps. Google reviews for 'NORDC' show a rating of 4.1 stars from 108 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of programs and community impact. Specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published on the website. The program aims to provide academic enrichment alongside recreational activities for youth.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
2nd Chance NOLA Youth 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 academic program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 1120 South Broad Street, New Orleans, LA 70125, USA
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about 2nd Chance NOLA Youth
- What ages does 2nd Chance NOLA Youth accept?
- 2nd Chance NOLA Youth 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 2nd Chance NOLA Youth cost?
- 2nd Chance NOLA Youth publishes $60/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $65 median for academic camps in New Orleans. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are 2nd Chance NOLA Youth's hours?
- 2nd Chance NOLA Youth runs 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs 2nd Chance NOLA Youth?
- 2nd Chance NOLA Youth 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 2nd Chance NOLA Youth provide lunch?
- 2nd Chance NOLA Youth 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 2nd Chance NOLA Youth compare to other academic camps in New Orleans?
- 2nd Chance NOLA Youth is one of 9 academic camps in New Orleans 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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