Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 5–11 · $320/week
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Adventures in Nature Day Camp

Exposition Park · $320/week · ★ 4.8 (14247 reviews)

Adventures in Nature Day Camp, run by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, offers themed week-long day camps for children focusing on natural sc...

▌ Editor's read The Adventures in Nature Day Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer day camp programs. The camp is operated by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, indicating a strong educational foundation and access to museum resources. The website mentions that all camp staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. Programs are day camps, with various themed weeks like 'Dino Discoveries' and 'Ocean Explorers,' catering to different age groups from K-8th grade. While not ACA accredited, the camp benefits from the museum's established reputation. Google reviews for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County average 4.7 stars from over 16,000 reviews, with many positive comments about educational programs and staff, which indirectly supports the quality of the camp experience.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

Adventures in Nature Day Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Hours: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
  • Address: 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007
  • Phone: (213) 763-3466
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $320/week

↗ What parents like

  • Extended care available
  • Affordable

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Adventures in Nature Day Camp

What ages does Adventures in Nature Day Camp accept?
Adventures in Nature Day Camp is open to children ages 5–11. 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 Adventures in Nature Day Camp cost?
Adventures in Nature Day Camp publishes $320/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Adventures in Nature Day Camp's hours?
Adventures in Nature Day Camp runs 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Adventures in Nature Day Camp?
Adventures in Nature Day Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Adventures in Nature Day Camp provide lunch?
Adventures in Nature Day Camp 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.
Does Adventures in Nature Day Camp offer extended care?
Yes — Adventures in Nature Day Camp offers extended care (3:00 PM–5:00 PM for). Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
How does Adventures in Nature Day Camp compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Los Angeles?
Adventures in Nature Day Camp is one of 54 outdoors/nature camps in Los Angeles that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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