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Baton Rouge's summer camp scene perfectly reflects the city's rich cultural heritage and educational strengths, with Louisiana State University and local institutions leading the way. From the fascinating astronomy programs at Highland Road Park Observatory's space camp to the hands-on wildlife encounters at BREC's Zoo Camp, kids can dive deep into their interests while beating the Louisiana heat. The city particularly shines in STEM offerings, with LSU hosting everything from robotics to engineering camps, while still maintaining strong roots in traditional Louisiana culture through programs like Bellyfire Studios' Cajun and Creole pottery workshops.
Most camps fall under $200 per session, making them surprisingly affordable for families, and nearly 30% of programs focus on sports - perfect for active kids during those warm summer months.
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The average summer camp costs $200. We found that 137 camps cost under $200, 56 camps are between $201-$400, and 22 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Sports, Variety, Arts. Sports camps make up 29% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 6 and 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 39 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 83 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 59 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 24 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 440 sessions, Full-Day camps have 190 sessions, Half-Day camps have 184 sessions.
Yes! 18 camps (4% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, March. The average camp session runs for 12 days.