Ballona Discovery – Rock and Roll (Jun 22–26)
Ballona Discovery Camp offers nature-based day camp experiences for children in grades K-5, focusing on local ecology, wildlife, and environmental stewardship.
▌ Editor's read The Ballona Discovery Camp, including the 'Rock and Roll' session, is a day camp program offered by the Friends of Ballona Wetlands, a non-profit organization. The website (ballonafriends.org/nature-camp) loads successfully and provides comprehensive details about the camp's nature-based curriculum for children in grades K-5. The camp focuses on hands-on exploration of the Ballona Wetlands ecosystem, with themes like wildlife, plants, and environmental stewardship. While the website mentions staff are 'experienced educators,' it does not explicitly state that background checks are conducted. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Friends of Ballona Wetlands' are generally positive, averaging 4.8 stars from 100+ reviews, often praising their educational programs and conservation efforts. The camp operates as a day program, with specific themes for different weeks. Social media handles for the organization are @ballonafriends on Instagram and 'ballonafriends' on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–11
Ballona Discovery – Rock and Roll (Jun 22–26) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right outdoors/nature fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 8–11
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 13110 Bluff Creek Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90094
- Phone: (310) 306-5994
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $350/week. $50 non-refundable deposit. 5% multi-enrollment discount.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Ballona Discovery – Rock and Roll (Jun 22–26)
- What ages does Ballona Discovery – Rock and Roll (Jun 22–26) accept?
- Ballona Discovery – Rock and Roll (Jun 22–26) is open to children ages 8–11. 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 Ballona Discovery – Rock and Roll (Jun 22–26) cost?
- Ballona Discovery – Rock and Roll (Jun 22–26) publishes $350/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Ballona Discovery – Rock and Roll (Jun 22–26)'s hours?
- Ballona Discovery – Rock and Roll (Jun 22–26) 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 Ballona Discovery – Rock and Roll (Jun 22–26)?
- Ballona Discovery – Rock and Roll (Jun 22–26) is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Ballona Discovery – Rock and Roll (Jun 22–26) provide lunch?
- Ballona Discovery – Rock and Roll (Jun 22–26) 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 Ballona Discovery – Rock and Roll (Jun 22–26) compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Los Angeles?
- Ballona Discovery – Rock and Roll (Jun 22–26) 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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