Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 5–11 · $320/week
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Adventures in Nature – Museum Makers (Aug 3–7)

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

Adventures in Nature Day Camps at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County offer themed, hands-on learning experiences for children in grades K-5.

▌ Editor's read The website for Adventures in Nature Day Camps loads successfully and provides detailed information about the camp programs. The camp is operated by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, indicating a university/museum affiliation. The program type is day camp, offering various themed weeks for children in grades K-5. The site mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in first aid and CPR. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the camp emphasizes small group sizes. Google reviews for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County average 4.7 stars from over 27,000 reviews, with many positive comments about educational programs and staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found are @nhmla for Instagram and NHMLA for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

Adventures in Nature – Museum Makers (Aug 3–7) 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 (from camp list).

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Adventures in Nature – Museum Makers (Aug 3–7)

What ages does Adventures in Nature – Museum Makers (Aug 3–7) accept?
Adventures in Nature – Museum Makers (Aug 3–7) 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 – Museum Makers (Aug 3–7) cost?
Adventures in Nature – Museum Makers (Aug 3–7) 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 – Museum Makers (Aug 3–7)'s hours?
Adventures in Nature – Museum Makers (Aug 3–7) 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 – Museum Makers (Aug 3–7)?
Adventures in Nature – Museum Makers (Aug 3–7) 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 – Museum Makers (Aug 3–7) provide lunch?
Adventures in Nature – Museum Makers (Aug 3–7) 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.
How does Adventures in Nature – Museum Makers (Aug 3–7) compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Los Angeles?
Adventures in Nature – Museum Makers (Aug 3–7) 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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