Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 3–5 · $100/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 3–5

Nature Kids! Discovery Camps (Preschool)

El Dorado Nature Center or Colorado Lagoon · $100/week

Preschoolers explore nature through stories, crafts, and outdoor play at El Dorado Nature Center.

▌ Editor's read The Nature Kids! Discovery Camps are offered by the City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine department, specifically at the El Dorado Nature Center. This suggests a municipal ownership type. The program is designed for preschool-aged children, focusing on outdoor nature exploration and learning, as indicated by the camp's title and location. The website provides details on the camp's schedule and cost, confirming it is a day camp program. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on the provided page. The camp's affiliation with a city parks department implies a level of public accountability and established operational procedures.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–5

Nature Kids! Discovery Camps (Preschool) is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. outdoors/nature programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 3–5
  • Address: El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815
  • Phone: 562-570-1745
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $107 per week

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Nature Kids! Discovery Camps (Preschool)

What ages does Nature Kids! Discovery Camps (Preschool) accept?
Nature Kids! Discovery Camps (Preschool) is open to children ages 3–5. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Nature Kids! Discovery Camps (Preschool) cost?
Nature Kids! Discovery Camps (Preschool) publishes $100/week for the standard session. $107 per week Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Nature Kids! Discovery Camps (Preschool)?
Nature Kids! Discovery Camps (Preschool) is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Nature Kids! Discovery Camps (Preschool) provide lunch?
Nature Kids! Discovery Camps (Preschool) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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