SPAR Summer Camp
Free traditional summer day camp for Shreveport youth with various recreational activities.
▌ Editor's read The SPAR Summer Camp website (myspar.org/384/Recreation) loads successfully and provides details about their summer camp program. It is a day camp for children aged 6-12, operating from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a focus on recreation, arts, and education. The camp is run by Shreveport Parks and Recreation (SPAR), indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. While the website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios, it does list a weekly fee of $65 per child. Google reviews for 'Shreveport Parks and Recreation' show a 4.1-star rating from 163 reviews, with some positive comments about various programs. Social media handles found are @shreveportparks on Instagram and ShreveportParksandRecreation on Facebook. The site does not explicitly mention background checks for staff.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–15
SPAR Summer Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
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: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–15
- Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 505 Travis St, Suite 550, Shreveport, LA 71101
- Phone: (318) 673-7727
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about SPAR Summer Camp
- What ages does SPAR Summer Camp accept?
- SPAR Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–15. 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.
- What are SPAR Summer Camp's hours?
- SPAR Summer Camp runs 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs SPAR Summer Camp?
- SPAR Summer Camp 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 SPAR Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — SPAR Summer Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
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- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review licensing, supervision, and accreditation signals.
Camps near here
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