Camps
A variety of camps are offered at playgrounds around Jefferson Parish. We offer camps to meet the interests of the youth that we service. Camps are led by experienced and knowledgeable staff and age appropriate opportunities.
Camps
JPRD offers a variety of camps for youth around Jefferson Parish. Our Leisure Service Division hosts three categories of camps, summer camps, holiday camps, and specialty camps. Flip through our program guide for more specific details about each camp and find the one that specifically meets your child’s needs.
Camp information and descriptions are available in the program guide.
For more information call Eastbank (504) 736-6999 or Westbank (504) 349-5000.
Summer Camps
Summer camp consists of two four-week sessions. Campers will develop social skills, learn teamwork, grow self-respect, and obtain new friendships. Activities include indoor and outdoor games and arts and crafts. In addition, campers will go on weekly field trips, and campers ages 6-13 will swim once a week. Register here for summer camp.
Summer Day Camps service children 3-13 years old.
Summer Day Camp Locations include:
Bright Playground
Cleary Playground
Girard Playground
Little Farms Playground
Miley Playground
Kings Grant Playground
Oakdale Playground
PARD Playground
Terrytown Playground
Hours of Operation:
7:30 am- 3:30 pm
3:30 pm – 6:00 pm (Aftercare)
Fees:
$325 per session
$50 aftercare per session
Enrichment Day Camp
Enrichment Day Camp service children 5-12 years old.*
Enrichment Day Camp Locations Include:
Lemon Playground
Owens Playground
Williams Playlot
Jacobs Playground
MLK Playground
Waggaman Playground
Woodmere Playground
Hours of Operation:
9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Fees:
$4 insurance fee
*Parents/guardians must bring a $4 insurance fee, provide proof of residency, proof of income and the child’s original birth certificate to listed registration days. Must register in person.
Holiday Camps
Parents needing camp in between school breaks and holidays for their children can sign up for any of our holiday camps. The holiday camps are open surrounding major holidays and periods of time when children are off of school to accommodate parents scheduling.
Holiday camp services children age 4-13.
Below is a list of holiday camps:
- July 4th Camp
- Spring Break Camp
- Mardi Gras Camp
- Thanksgiving Camp
- Camp Candycane
- Camp Countdown
To register for any of these holiday camps, register here.
Speciality Camps
It is our pleasure to offer speciality camps during the summer for children wishing to expand and improve their talents and interests.
Below are a list of our speciality camps:
- Art Camp
- Baseball Camp
- Ceramics Camp
- Cheer Camp
- Volleyball Camp
- SkyHawks Sports Development Camp
To register for any of these speciality camps, register here.