NORD @ Cut-Off
NORD @ Cut-Off offers affordable summer day camp programs for New Orleans youth, focusing on recreation, education, and personal development.
▌ Editor's read The NORD @ Cut-Off camp is part of the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC), a municipal agency. The website, nordc.org, loads successfully and details various programs, including summer camps. The camp is a day program, offering activities from 8 AM to 4 PM, with extended care options. The cost is listed as $65 per week, making it a highly affordable option for families. NORDC's mission is to provide quality recreational programming, and the summer camps are a key part of this. The website mentions a focus on recreation, education, and personal development. There is no specific information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the website. NORDC has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 107 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of programs and community impact. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is provided on the site.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
NORD @ Cut-Off 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: 6600 Belgrade Street, New Orleans, LA 70131, USA
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about NORD @ Cut-Off
- What ages does NORD @ Cut-Off accept?
- NORD @ Cut-Off 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 NORD @ Cut-Off cost?
- NORD @ Cut-Off publishes $65/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 NORD @ Cut-Off's hours?
- NORD @ Cut-Off 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 NORD @ Cut-Off?
- NORD @ Cut-Off 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 NORD @ Cut-Off provide lunch?
- NORD @ Cut-Off 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 NORD @ Cut-Off compare to other academic camps in New Orleans?
- NORD @ Cut-Off 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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