Best Summer Camps in Baton Rouge
It’s almost time to look for the best summer camp in Baton Rouge! Although we have several months before school ends in Baton Rouge, NOW is definitely the time to start thinking about summer camps in Baton Rouge! In this comprehensive guide to Baton Rouge summer camps we have highlighted a variety of summer camps for kids of all ages in and around Baton Rouge. We have worked hard to find camps that fit the needs of all Baton Rouge families and that hit various price points. It is our genuine hope that this guide will help you plan a fun and stress-free summer for your family in Baton Rouge!
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Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps in Baton Rouge
The Dunham School
Spend a slice of your Baton Rouge summer at Dunham! Registration opens February 1 for Dunham Summer Camp in Baton Rouge. Open to Dunham and non-Dunham students and conveniently located near Bluebonnet and Perkins Rowe, our summer opportunities include a traditional day camp as well as enrichment camps in arts, academics, athletics, and STEAM. Campers enjoy games, crafts, themed activities, and much more! Day Camp and Enrichment Camp combos are offered. Register by the week or the full summer at dunhamsummer.org.
Camp Ages :: 3 & Up
Camp Costs :: $150 – $300 per week
Camp Dates :: May 28 – July 19
Camp Location :: Dunham Summer Camp is located at The Dunham School at
11111 Roy Emerson Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Kidcam Camps Baton Rouge
This year Kidcam celebrates 50 years of unforgettable summers! Be a part of Kidcam’s summer-long celebration as we time-travel through the decades. Bring your favorite memories and prepare to make new ones. Because at Kidcam Camp, every summer is a chance to celebrate the joy of being young, spirited, and free.
Kidcam Camp offers 3 weekly day-camp locations across the Baton Rouge area that are action-packed with activities that promote fun, fitness, friendship, and creativity. Campers celebrate a different theme each week, while participating in Kidcam traditions, sports, creative arts, STEM, movement, specialty programs by camp, swimming, and water play.
We call it the Kidcam difference. Our campers call it summers that rock!
Camp Ages :: 5-13 yrs. old. (All campers must be at least 5 before the start of camp)
Camp Costs :: See website for more info.
Camp Dates :: Dates vary by session chosen
Camp Locations :: Kidcam Camps accredited American Camp Association camp sites for 2024 include: multiple locations across the Baton Rouge area as well as locations throughout greater New Orleans, Lafayette, northern Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
BREC Summer Camps
For decades, BREC’s Summer Camps have been an inclusive, family tradition in East Baton Rouge Parish! Parents recognize the quality of BREC’s summer program which is loaded with a diverse curriculum of fun, memory-making activities that are second to none. Campers experience recreational games, community field trips, recreational sports, cultural arts, develop new friendships and more. From recreation and theatre to animals and science, there is a camp for children of all abilities, ages and interests!
Registration begins online March 2, 2024 for East Baton Rouge Parish residents!
Camp Ages :: Camp BREC has opportunities for campers ages 3 up to 17 depending on your camp session selection. This also includes BREC Beginnings half-day camps for the little ones ages 3 and 4, Camp Red Stick for ages 11-14 and Counselors or Leaders in Training camps for ages 14-17.
Camp Costs :: $125 for EBR Parish residents; $144 for out-of-parish residents (camp costs do vary across camp opportunities)
Camp Dates :: June 3-Aug. 2
Camp Locations :: BREC offers over 250 unique camp opportunities at over 35 locations across East Baton Rouge Parish which includes BREC recreation facilities, BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, Farr Park Equestrian Center, Highland Road Park Observatory, Independence Park Theatre, Magnolia Mound and more!
Tiger's Den Summer Camp
Tiger’s Den Mission is to provide an exceptional recreational experience through a fun, inclusive, and diverse camp program, by providing world class facilities and programming that promotes inclusion, learning, and healthy lifestyles.
LSU UREC Tiger’s Den is designed for children ages 6 to 12. Each session is filled with sports, structured games, educational activities, field trips, arts and crafts, and more. All activities are led by LSU students who are first aid and CPR certified and complete Louisiana Mandate Reporter Training.
Tiger’s Den is open to all families, and membership to LSU UREC is not required to attend Tiger’s Den Summer Camp. Lunch is provided during Summer Camp sessions and all campers receive a Tiger’s Den t-shirt.
Registration opens March 1, 2024 for LSU faculty, staff, and UREC members. Registration opens April 1, 2024 for all others.
Camp Ages :: 6-12
Camp Cost :: Varies
Camp Dates :: Visit Website
Separate from camp, UREC Swim School offers group swim lessons designed for children, aged 1 – 12 years old, who enjoy learning in small group settings. LEARN MORE HERE.
Manship
Theatre
Manship Theatre offers four dynamic camps for kids: Visual Arts Camp, Film Production Camp, and two musical productions. With the expertise of our professional production staff combined with the premiere local artists that lead our camps, Manship Theatre’s camp experience is like no other camp in town! If your child loves theatre, dance, music, visual arts, or film then our summer camps are a perfect fit.
Camp Ages :: Ages 6-16
Camp Costs :: See website for more details.
KidStrong
Prairieville & Juban Crossing
Join KidStrong Prairieville OR KidStrong Juban Crossing for summer camp! Your child will have a blast while learning with their peers and getting tons of physical activity. We’ll be reinforcing important skills like confidence, teamwork, physical fitness, social skills, good sportsmanship, and more!
Camp Ages :: See website for more details
Camp Costs :: See website for more details.
Episcopal
Summer Camps
Join us for an exciting summer at Episcopal School of Baton Rouge. Our summer camps include The Episcopal Day Camp that runs Monday through Friday from 7:30-5:00 PM along with several sports and enrichment camp offerings. Registration is now open to Episcopal and non-Episcopal students through the School Store.
Camp Ages :: PreK-4 through 12th grade
Camp Costs :: Varies by offering. View website for details.
Kids'
Orchestra
Sign up now for Kids’ Orchestra Summer Camp where your child can learn how to play a musical instrument, meet new friends, and even perform on a concert each week! Classes available include: Foundations (K-1st), violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, and percussion.
Camp Ages :: Kids’ Orchestra has opportunities for campers ages 5-12 (no musical experience required).
Camp Costs :: $250 per week per child. Tuition includes snacks, lunch, t-shirts, and use of an instrument.
Painting and
Pinot
Each day the campers will be introduced to different artists and create one of a kind art based on the style and period of the artist discussed that day. Mediums used will include pastels, watercolor, tempera, chalk, color pencils, and more. The kids will have a chance to explore their creativity and create original pieces of art every day! We will end the week with an art show to display everyone’s hard work!
Art
Academy
Art Academy is going to the movies!! That’s right, this summer we’re rolling out the red carpet as we celebrate the art from some of our favorite feature films. We’ll look at core art concepts, techniques, and history as students are transported into the movies. Each week of camp offers exposure to multiple art mediums including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpting, and more! To celebrate all we’ve learned, we’ll conclude each week with a mini Art Show, showcasing the projects from the week and highlighting our incredible students.
Cake That
Summer Camps
Join Cake That for our “Cake Boss” summer camp! Over the four days, the kids each design their own unique cake. They bake, crumb coat, frost and make their own fondant decorations. On the last day, the kids put on a “show” for the parents and get to take their cake home to enjoy. Camp runs Monday through Thursday, 10:00-noon. There is an all day option of staying to eat their home lunch and having an afternoon camp next door at Art Academy. Seven sessions are being offered with limited space each week.
Tumbles
South Baton Rouge
Tumbles offers a variety of fun-filled gym and STEAM camps which keep kids’ bodies moving AND brains buzzing during summer break. Camps feature Ninja Warrior obstacle courses, Gymnastics challenges, free play in the Tumble Zone Indoor Playground, arts & crafts, STEAM classes & experiments, and much more fun in a clean, fun, indoor environment.
Camp
Dynamics
We also offer Camp Dynamics, a full-day summer camp for children ages 4-12 with speech-language, learning, and/or social challenges. This therapeutic camp allows campers to engage in fun and silly activities while also learning how to organize their bodies for improved focus and attention, learning, and behavior. Run by our expert therapists, Camp Dynamics can help your child avoid the summer slide so they are ready to return to school, prepared to work in groups, show off new skills, and make new friends.
Sizzling Summer
at SJA
This summer, Sizzling Summer at SJA will celebrate 34 years of summer camp fun on our beautiful, safe campus. Athletics, Themed Day Camps, Arts, Academics, Enrichment and Technology camps are offered. Girls in grades 3-9 experience an exciting and fun-filled array of activities while building new skills and forming friendships. Boys are invited to participate in technology camps.
BellyFire
Studios
Creation over consumption is our motto! Camps are led by expert pottery instructors and educators who thrive on sharing their passion for an age-old art with a new generation of artists. Beyond the exploration into the art itself, your child will gain confidence through artistic expression and creation. BellyFire’s goal is to create a safe, fun, and informative environment that fosters creativity. In addition to unique artwork projects, your child will arrive home with the necessary tools to embark on the lifelong adventure into ceramics!
Parkview
Baptist
Join us this summer for the ultimate experience. Weekly sessions feature a unique selection of indoor and outdoor activities and field trips that take advantage of all the wonderful resources available in our community. We also host several sports and enrichment/academic camps during these weeks through Parkview Baptist.
American Family
Marial Arts
Join American Family Martial Arts for their 2024 Summer Camps! The will be hosting an exciting lineup, including Weapons Camp, Karate Camp, Little Ninjas Camp, and Fun Camp. Experience the thrill of Nerf Wars every Friday, and don’t forget to bring $3 for delicious pizza! Engage in a summer of fun, learning, and camaraderie at our diverse and action-packed camps for kids of all interests.
Sunset Art
Camp
Campers will make a variety of art works while learning more about God our Father and exploring how to be artful in our daily lives. Get ready for a joy-filled week with a variety of media and techniques including: acrylic paints, watercolor paints, printmaking, puppetry, and sculpture – just to name a few! The camp ends with a special Sunset Art Gallery showcasing the art works of all our campers.
Piano
Pathways
Give your child the gift of music this summer! Your child can have a fun, first-experience of playing piano in our beginners’ piano camps. This camp is perfect for children and teens with little or no experience. Students will learn introductory musical skills like music and rhythm reading, and also piano performance skills. Registration will open mid-March.
Camp
Istrouma
We are a camp community focused on guiding campers to love people and God. Throughout all of our programs, we provide an encouraging environment where campers are challenged with new activities and the opportunity to form friendships with their peers and counselors. We hope that all of our campers return home with a profound sense of belonging, lifelong friendships, unforgettable memories, and a passion for Christ.
LSU
Baseball Camp
The LSU Baseball Summer Camp will give young baseball players the experience of a lifetime in a $50+ million stadium on LSU’s beautiful campus in a fun, safe, positive, and action-packed atmosphere. Campers will learn tips that will help advance their baseball development from our outstanding veteran staff of coaches. The coaches will be made up of current members of the LSU Baseball staff, other college coaches, high school coaches, club coaches, LSU players, and current college players from other schools. All campers will be separated by age and skill level.
Beyond
Gymnastics
Channel your child’s boundless energy and creativity into Beyond Gymnastics’ summer camp! Active games and obstacle courses keep campers moving and socializing with friends all day. Our unique buddy program offers all children the opportunity to thrive in our inclusive community. Choose your favorite theme week, or enjoy them all!
Summer at
CHS
Catholic High School invites campers to be part of Summer at CHS! We are offering athletic, academic, arts, and sciences courses for elementary, middle and high school age students. Dates and times of this year’s course offerings, along with course descriptions, can be found HERE.
UpTown
Climbing
Voted top three Summer Camps by Parents Magazine, we keep your kids active and engaged, blending physical movement with mental challenges. We make learning fun by combining climbing skills, problem-solving, team building, and friendly competitions. Join us as each week we stretch our bodies and minds both on and off the walls!
LA Gold
Gymnastics
At LA Gold Gymnastics we are committed to developing character through the sport of gymnastics. We believe that developing inner strength is just as important as physical strength and in many cases, MORE important! Our camps are non-stop action. Campers will receive instruction on bars, beam, vault, floor and trampoline. Daily activities also include character development power chats, games, crafts, free play, stretching, and conditioning.
LSU
Language Camp
The camp offers Elementary-aged students two weeks of language and cultural instruction with experienced LSU faculty. Get immersed in this unique experience where students will participate in a variety of activities, including language and cooking lessons, a campus scavenger hunt, visit the LSU Museum of Natural Sciences, and more. All skill levels welcome!
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Ideas for Summer Fun in Baton Rouge
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We hope this list of the best summer camps in Baton Rouge helps you plan your very best summer. If there is an awesome summer camp in Baton Rouge, including Gonzales, Prairieville, Zachary and Denham Springs, please let us know. Our hope is that summer is easy and joyful for all Baton Rouge families, but as moms we understand that childcare is a big piece of the puzzle.
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