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▌ STEM · Ages 5–12

Total Community Action (TCA)

ST. BERNARD RECREATION CENTER

NORD offers a variety of affordable summer day camps across New Orleans, focusing on recreation, enrichment, and academic support for youth.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, nordc.org, belongs to the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORD), a municipal parks and recreation department. While the request was for 'Total Community Action (TCA)', the NORD website lists various summer camps, and it's possible TCA is a program offered through NORD or a partner. NORD's summer camps are day camps, offering diverse activities like STEM, arts, and sports, with a focus on academic enrichment and recreation. The website mentions that all NORD staff and volunteers undergo background checks. NORD has a strong social media presence with an Instagram handle @nordc.nola and a Facebook handle NORDC.NOLA. Google reviews for 'NORDC' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 144 reviews, with many positive comments about program accessibility and variety. However, specific details about 'Total Community Action (TCA)' as a distinct entity or its accreditation are not readily available on the NORD website.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Total Community Action (TCA) 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: 1500 Lafreniere Street, New Orleans, LA 70122, USA
  • Cost notes: USD 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Total Community Action (TCA)

What ages does Total Community Action (TCA) accept?
Total Community Action (TCA) 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 Total Community Action (TCA) cost?
Total Community Action (TCA) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Total Community Action (TCA)'s hours?
Total Community Action (TCA) 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 Total Community Action (TCA)?
Total Community Action (TCA) 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 Total Community Action (TCA) provide lunch?
Total Community Action (TCA) 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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