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Dotch - MPRDKids Camp - Aug 17-21

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MPRD Kids Camp offers a variety of activities including arts and crafts, sports, and games for children aged 5-12 at various recreation centers in New Orleans.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (MPRD) RecDesk portal, specifically listing various MPRD Kids Camp programs. The camp is a day camp, offering activities like arts and crafts, sports, and games for children aged 5-12. As a municipal parks and recreation program, it is operated by the City of New Orleans. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the site, nor is a specific staff-to-camper ratio provided. The website does not explicitly state information about staff background checks. Google reviews for "MPRD Kids Camp" are not readily available as a consolidated rating, but the MPRD Facebook page (MPRD.NOLA) has a 4.2-star rating from 11 reviews. The camp's structure indicates a focus on providing accessible recreational opportunities for local youth.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Dotch - MPRDKids Camp - Aug 17-21 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
  • Address: 5420 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122
  • Phone: (504) 658-3000
  • Cost notes: Cost not specified on the website. Please check the registration link for details.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Dotch - MPRDKids Camp - Aug 17-21

What ages does Dotch - MPRDKids Camp - Aug 17-21 accept?
Dotch - MPRDKids Camp - Aug 17-21 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 Dotch - MPRDKids Camp - Aug 17-21 cost?
Dotch - MPRDKids Camp - Aug 17-21 doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost not specified on the website. Please check the registration link for details. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Dotch - MPRDKids Camp - Aug 17-21?
Dotch - MPRDKids Camp - Aug 17-21 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 Dotch - MPRDKids Camp - Aug 17-21 provide lunch?
Dotch - MPRDKids Camp - Aug 17-21 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 Dotch - MPRDKids Camp - Aug 17-21 compare to other traditional day camp camps in New Orleans?
Dotch - MPRDKids Camp - Aug 17-21 is one of 7 traditional day camp 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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