There are so many Summer Camps near Baton Rouge that it can be hard to narrow down which camps your child will attend. Our 2024 Baton Rouge Summer Camps Guide strives to bring you the information you need to find the best Greater Baton Rouge camps for your family. Be sure to keep checking back. Camps are just starting to announce 2024 plans and we are just starting to update our guide. While many camps have announced 2024 plans and are open for registration, some camps will not be announced until March or even April. We check for updates on a regular basis.
Thanks to BREC Camps for sponsoring the 2024 Baton Rouge Summer Camps Guide.
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2024 Featured Baton Rouge
Summer Camps
BREC Camps
Summer camp registration begins online Saturday, March 2 at 9 a.m. for all East Baton Rouge Parish residents. Out-of-parish residents may begin registering online or during regular facility hours of operation starting Tuesday, March 12.
You can register for all camp locations through WebTrac, BREC’s online registration system, from your computer, tablet, or smartphone at webtrac.brec.org
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, and 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!
For more information: See a full list of BREC Summer Camps!
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. Learn. Play. Succeed.
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 lead by LSU students who are first aid and CPR certified.
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.
For more information: https://www.lsu.edu/urec/programs/youth-programs/tigers-den.php
Camp CRIS
Join us at CAMP CRIS, a Multilingual Summer Camp for children 3-12 years old, where language learning meets traditional summer camp activities!
Immerse your child in a fun and inclusive environment, where campers from different cultures and backgrounds come together to learn and have an unforgettable summer experience.
Language Learning:
Our camp offers a unique opportunity to learn multiple languages simultaneously. From English and Spanish, to French and Chinese,campers will engage in interactive language lessons, led by experienced and enthusiastic language teachers. Through games, songs, and fun activities, campers will enhance their language skills while making new friends.
️ Traditional Camp Activities:
Our Multilingual Summer Camp is not just about language learning! Campers will also get to enjoy a wide range of traditional summer camp activities, including:
– Outdoor adventures: Biking, soccer, and water activities!
– Arts and crafts: Painting, paper collages, bracelet-making, & more!
– Song and dance: Learn songs in foreign languages and dances from other cultures!
Community and Cultural Exchange:
At our camp, we believe in fostering a sense of community and promoting cultural exchange. Campers will have the opportunity to learn about different cultures, traditions, and customs through interactive workshops and cultural showcases. This will not only broaden their horizons but also promote respect, understanding, and appreciation for diversity.
Camp CRIS will be located on the Capital Renaissance International School campus located at 10420 Baringer Foreman Rd, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809.
Summer 2024 Sessions
Session 1: Tuesday, May 28th – Friday, May 31st | 8:00am-4:00pm
Session 2: Monday, June 3rd – Friday, June 7th | 8:00am-4:00pm
Session 3: Monday, June 10th– Friday, June 14th | 8:00am-4:00pm
Session 4: Monday, June 17th– Friday, June 21st | 8:00am-4:00pm
Session 5 : Monday, June 24th– Friday, June 28th | 8:00am-4:00pm
For more information: https://www.crisbr.org/camp-cris
GYMFit Summer Camp
We are excited to offer this one of a kind camp experience for your child! We will offer a variety of daily activities for your little monkey(s):
- Acrobatics/AcroYoga
- Circus Arts (Aerial Silks, Trapeze, Lyra),
- Ninja Warrior/Parkour Courses
- Gymnastics/Tumbling
- Fitness/Yoga
- Music
- Arts And Crafts
- Dance
- Flow Arts (Hoola Hoop, Juggling, etc)
- Water Days
- And More!
For more information: https://gymfitbr.com/summer-camp
David Vincent’s Martial Arts & Fitness
Our Martial Arts Summer Camp is tailor-made to be fun and educational. Parents love it, and kids do too! Our instructors and camp leaders are here to make sure that your child is learning martial arts skills in a fun, positive environment. But even more important than the martial arts skills they learn, is the personal skills they develop and carry for life. Because martial arts is so much more than just kicking and punching. It is about developing confidence, discipline, character, focus and respect. With every day of our summer camp, your kids are growing in mind, body and character.
2024 Summer Camp Highlights:
- Martial Arts Weapons Week (June 10-14): A favorite among our campers! Each day focuses on mastering a different martial arts weapon, such as Nunchucks, Bo Staffs, Swords, and Single and Double Sticks. These sessions are great for boosting fitness, coordination, and focus.
- Martial Arts Superhero Week (June 17-21): Unlock the superhero within! Designed for mini-superheroes aged 4-12, this camp blends the excitement of superhero adventures with the discipline and skills of martial arts — designed to equip each camper with new skills and a heroic spirit!
- Ninja Warrior Week (June 24-28): This week is all about unleashing the true Ninja Warrior spirit! Your child will enjoy engaging obstacle courses and agility drills aimed at enhancing strength, balance, and reaction time.
- Martial Arts Jedi Training (July 8-12): A thrilling week where campers embrace the ways of the Jedi with exciting lightsaber drills, honing focus and coordination skills essential for young warriors.
- Rank Up Camp (July 15-19): Exclusively for our current students! A four-day intensive camp where participants can learn intensively and work towards their next martial arts rank.
- Ninja Olympics (July 22-26): Filled with fun, this camp challenges participants with martial arts games and drills, sharpening their coordination and competitive edge.
- Best of Summer (July 29 – August 2): We wrap up the summer with the best of our camps. It’s a mix of everything – from dynamic obstacle courses and martial arts techniques to weapon training, ensuring an all-rounded martial arts experience.
Flexible Camp Options for Your Convenience:
- Full Day and Half Day Camps available.
- Early Drop Off and Late Pick Up options to accommodate your schedule
For more information: https://www.dvmafit.com/summer-camp-2024
LSU Baseball Camps
The Summer Holiday Camp will offer daily instruction on position-specific fundamentals- hitting, pitching, fielding, & base running. The camp will provide the best possible instruction for players of all ages and abilities in a structured, enthusiastic, fun environment. Kids will be taught through verbal instruction and visual demonstration, and also by taking part in instructional drills/games. They will also receive instruction from some of the best collegiate coaches and players, along with top high school coaches in the area. Campers will be given quality instruction on how to play the game and how to improve themselves on and off the field!
Ages: K-8th
For more information: www.lsubaseballcamps.com
LSPA Summer Journalism Institute
Spend the Summer at the Manship School. Housed at LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication, the Louisiana Scholastic Press Association (LSPA) Summer Institute prepares high school sophomores, juniors, seniors and incoming LSU students to tell the world’s stories through media. Their mission is to equip students with advanced skills in journalism, digital media, broadcast reporting, public relations, advertising and more.
More Baton Rouge Summer Camps
Baton Rouge Gallery Art Camps
Description: Engaging art camps for children of all ages, featuring various art mediums and techniques.
Website: www.batonrougegallery.org/summer-camps
Baton Rouge Music Studios Summer Camps
Description: Music-focused camps providing lessons in instruments, vocals, and music theory.
Website: www.batonrougemusicstudios.com/summer-camps
Baton Rouge School of Fencing Summer Camps
Description: Learn the art of fencing in a fun and safe environment, suitable for beginners and experienced fencers alike.
Website: www.redstickfencing.com/summer-camps
Baton Rouge Soccer Association Summer Camps
Description: Soccer camps for children of all skill levels, featuring training sessions, scrimmages, and skill-building activities.
Website: www.brsa.org/summer-camps
Baton Rouge STEM Academy Summer Camps
Description: STEM-focused camps offering hands-on activities, experiments, and projects in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Website: www.batonrougestemacademy.com/summer-camps
Baton Rouge Swim Academy Summer Camps
Description: Swim camps providing instruction in water safety, stroke technique, and aquatic skills.
Website: www.batonrougeswimacademy.com/summer-camps
BREC Outdoor Adventure Camps
Description: Outdoor adventure camps featuring hiking, canoeing, fishing, and survival skills training.
Website: www.brec.org/camps
BRICKS 4 KIDZ Summer Camps
Description: LEGO®-themed camps that offer hands-on STEM activities, robotics, and engineering challenges for children ages 5-12.
Website: www.bricks4kidz.com/louisiana-batonrouge/programs/camps/
Capitol Park Museum Summer Camps
Description: Educational and interactive camps focusing on Louisiana history and culture.
Website: www.louisianastatemuseum.org/museums/capitol-park-museum
Cub Scout Day Camps
Description: Day camps filled with outdoor activities, games, crafts, and adventures for Cub Scouts in the Greater Baton Rouge area.
Website: www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/cub-scout-day-camps/
Girl Scouts Louisiana East Summer Camps
Description: Outdoor adventures, leadership activities, and skill-building programs for girls at Girl Scouts Louisiana East camps.
Website: www.gsle.org/en/camps/summer-camp.html
Junior Achievement of Greater Baton Rouge Summer Camps
Description: Financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career exploration camps for youth.
Website: www.juniorachievement.org/web/ja-gbr/ja-programs
Knock Knock Children’s Museum Summer Camps
Description: Hands-on learning experiences in STEAM, nature exploration, and storytelling.
Website: knockknockmuseum.org/camps
Louisiana Art & Science Museum Summer Camps
Description: Explore art and science through engaging camps covering topics like space exploration and artistic expression.
Website: www.lasm.org/education/summer-camp