Camp · STEM · Ages 5–12 · $120/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 5–12

STEM Heads

SPOTLIGHT DANCE NOLA · $120/week

NORD offers a variety of summer camps, including a STEM Heads camp, providing recreational and educational activities for New Orleans youth.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, https://nordc.org/, belongs to the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC), a municipal agency. While NORDC offers a 'STEM Camp' as part of its summer programming, the specific name 'STEM Heads' is not prominently featured as a distinct camp entity on the site. The NORDC website indicates that all staff undergo background checks, which is a positive safety measure. The program type is day camp, as all NORDC summer camps are described as daily programs. The owner type is municipal-parks, given it's a city commission. Social media handles found are @nordcommission on Instagram and NORDCommission on Facebook. Google reviews for NORDC generally show a rating of around 4.0-4.5 stars based on several hundred reviews, with comments often praising the variety of programs and community impact, though specific camp reviews are not easily isolated.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

STEM Heads 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 stem 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: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1995 Gentilly Blvd. Suites C7-C8, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about STEM Heads

What ages does STEM Heads accept?
STEM Heads 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 STEM Heads cost?
STEM Heads publishes $120/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are STEM Heads's hours?
STEM Heads 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 STEM Heads?
STEM Heads 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 STEM Heads provide lunch?
STEM Heads 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.

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