Camp · Academic · Ages 5–12 · $60/week
▌ Academic · Ages 5–12

NOLA Ups, LLC

LYONS RECREATION CENTER · $60/week

NORD offers a variety of affordable summer camps across New Orleans, providing recreational, educational, and cultural activities for children and teens.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, nordc.org, belongs to the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC), a municipal parks and recreation department. It offers numerous summer camps across various locations in New Orleans, not a single entity named 'NOLA Ups, LLC'. The camps are day programs, providing a mix of recreational, educational, and cultural activities for children and teens. NORDC explicitly states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The website does not mention ACA accreditation. Google reviews for 'New Orleans Recreation Development Commission' show a 4.2-star rating from 165 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of programs and affordability. Social media handles found are @neworleansrecreation on Instagram and NewOrleansRecreation on Facebook. The site emphasizes community access and affordability, with camp fees often being very low or free for residents.
Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

Who thrives here Ages 5–12

NOLA Ups, LLC 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

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 624 Louisiana Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about NOLA Ups, LLC

What ages does NOLA Ups, LLC accept?
NOLA Ups, LLC 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 NOLA Ups, LLC cost?
NOLA Ups, LLC 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 NOLA Ups, LLC's hours?
NOLA Ups, LLC 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 NOLA Ups, LLC?
NOLA Ups, LLC 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 NOLA Ups, LLC provide lunch?
NOLA Ups, LLC 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 NOLA Ups, LLC compare to other academic camps in New Orleans?
NOLA Ups, LLC 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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