Recently, BREC opened registration for its very popular summer camps.
However, you don’t have to wait a while to let your child go wild. BREC offers these camps this coming week. Registration is required, so call in advance to make sure space is available.
Busy Bee Spring Camp
Offered by the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, for two days, campers will enjoy nature-based activities, arts and crafts, live animal encounters, hikes, games and a themed afternoon snack. Each day will be comprised of different activities—including baby animals, insects and blooming plants.
Dates: March 28-29 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages: 7-12 Cost: $46 for East Baton Rouge Parish residents; $55 for out-of-parish residents Early drop-off/late pick-up: 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. for an additional $10 More information: 757-8905
Spring Holiday Horse Camp
At Farr Equestrian Park, campers receive horseback riding instruction as well as participate in horse-related activities, games and crafts.
Dates: March 29-30 Time: 8 a.m.-noon Ages: 9-12 Ages: $50 More information: 769-7805
Spring Zoo Camp
What could be more fun during Spring Break than hanging out with exotic animals? Zoo Camp includes guided walks through the zoo and seasonally themed games and crafts. Children will also have the opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with zoo animal encounters.
Dates: March 28-April 1 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages: 6-12 Ages: $120 per child for East Baton Rouge Parish residents ; $142 per child for out-of-parish residents Early drop-off/late pick-up: 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. are available at no additional fee More information: 775-3877
Trail Time for Toddlers
This unique Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center program offers an opportunity for 2- to 5-year-olds and their parents/guardians to make new friends and learn about nature through trail walks and themed indoor and outdoor activities. In addition to experiencing the sights and sounds of the swamp, participants enjoy arts and crafts, storytelling, animal encounters and healthy snacks. Themes change from week to week, and none are repeated within a calendar year. Participants sign up for a month at a time and can choose to attend the Wednesday or Thursday session. Special weekend sessions may be scheduled to accommodate working parents.
Dates: Wednesdays—April 6, 13, 20, 27 ; Thursdays—April 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Ages: 2-5 with accompanying adult Cost: $30 per month for four sessions for East Baton Rouge Parish residents; $36 per month for four sessions for out-of-parish residents
For more information or a complete list of all BREC summer camps, pick up a copy of the BREC Summer Camp Playbook at any BREC facility or visit brec.org/summercamp.
Creature feature
If you’re ready for a new furry friend, Capital Area Animal Welfare Society (CAAWS) has many adoptable animals including:
Ziggy is a gorgeous 8-month-old flat-coated retriever/Weimarner mix puppy.
Liberty and her family were found in the hedges of Tanger Mall. Although she began life as a feral, this pretty gray-and-white tabby has grown up to be a very friendly and playful cat.
Amira is a 3-year-old dilute torti who loves being petted and being held. She learns routines quickly.
Ludo is a 2-year-old male Brussels griffon mix. This beautiful boy has energy and love to spare.
Hope is a 2-year-old black beauty. While Hope enjoys toys and gets along well with other cats, she adores the company of humans.
Lucy is a 1-year-old Whippet mix.
All these pets have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, heartworm tested and microchipped. Many other adoptable dogs, puppies, cats and kittens are available through Capital Area Animal Welfare Society.
Offered by the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, for two days, campers will enjoy nature-based activities, arts and crafts, live animal encounters, hikes, games and a themed afternoon snack. Each day will be comprised of different activities—including baby animals, insects and blooming plants.
