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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Wishing your family luck in finding the perfect summer camp in Baton Rouge!
Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps in Baton Rouge
The
Dunham School
Spend a slice of your Baton Rouge summer at Dunham! Registration opens in February 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 27 – July 18
Camp Location :: Dunham Summer Camp is located at The Dunham School at
11111 Roy Emerson Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Kidcam Camps
Baton Rouge
At Kidcam Camps, Summer is Simplified! Say goodbye to juggling schedules and piecing together programs. With Kidcam, you can build a summer that’s trusted, simple, and stress-free. Choose only the weeks you need for the summer from one week to ten weeks. Save 10% when you buy 3+ weeks before March 31. Kidcam Camps are the perfect way to give your child an unforgettable summer camp adventure while keeping it simple & easy for you!
Kidcam Camp offers 2 weekly day-camp locations across the Baton Rouge area and our newest site in Denham Springs that are action-packed with activities that promote fun, fitness, friendship, and creativity. Campers celebrate a different theme each week, while incorporating a curriculum filled with sports, creative arts, STEM, team building games, life skills, onsite (and some offsite) field trips, talent shows, swimming and water play, along with 50 years of memorable Kidcam traditions.
Kidcam Camps accredited by the American Camp Association
Camp Ages :: 5-13 yrs. old. (All campers must be at least 5 before the start of camp)
Camp Costs :: as low as $150 per week (varies by camp location)
Camp Dates :: May 27 – August 1* (*dates vary by area school calendars)
Camp Hours :: Monday thru Friday, with extended morning & after care (times vary by camp)
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.
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!
Regular Summer Camp sessions run Monday – Thursday/Friday from 8:30am – 11:30am. Camps are led by experienced potters and early childhood educators. Camps are perfect for kids ages 6 – 14. Campers are divided by age and focus on different projects each day that fall into the larger theme of the session. Projects are often subject to campers’ interpretation (ie a crawfish in a crawfish hole project may evolve into an alien in an alien dwelling).
Camp Ages :: 6-14 years
Camp Cost :: See website for details
Camp Dates :: Visit Website
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 Cost :: See website for details
Camp Dates :: Visit Website
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 8th 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 2-Aug. 1 (camp dates vary across camp opportunities)
Camp Locations :: BREC offers over 250 unique camp opportunities at over 35 locations across East Baton Rouge Parish which includes BREC recreation and athletic facilities, BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, Farr Park Equestrian Center, Highland Road Park Observatory, Independence Park Theatre, Magnolia Mound and many more!
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.
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.
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.
Camp
Dynamics
Camp Dynamics is 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 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.
Painting and
Pinot
Join us at Painting and Pinot for our Summer Art Camp – where creativity meets fun! Designed for both younger and older kids, our weekly camps offer age-appropriate projects that inspire imagination and teach valuable art techniques. From painting to mixed media, kids will enjoy a hands-on, educational experience they’ll never forget!
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.
Sizzling Summer
at SJA
This summer, Sizzling Summer at SJA will celebrate 35 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.
Summer
at CHS
Join us for a summer filled with fun on the campus of Catholic High School. From academic and personal development camps to lego building or sports, Summer at CHS offers a wide variety of courses to suit your son or daughter’s interests. Check out this year’s line up of academic, athletic and enrichment activities available to guys and gals this summer!
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Baton Rouge Community Neighborhood Groups
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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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