Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 8–11 · $350/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 8–11

Ballona Discovery – The Marsh Cup (Jun 15–19)

Los Angeles · $350/week · ★ 4.7 (175 reviews)

Ballona Discovery Camp offers nature-based day camp experiences for children in grades K-5, focusing on the Ballona Wetlands and environmental education.

▌ Editor's read The Ballona Discovery Camp is a day camp program offered by the Friends of Ballona Wetlands, a non-profit organization dedicated to the Ballona Wetlands ecosystem. The camp is designed for children in grades K-5 and focuses on nature exploration, science, and environmental stewardship. The website details various camp themes, including 'The Marsh Cup,' which involves outdoor activities and learning about the wetlands. The camp does not appear to be ACA accredited, and no state license number is provided on the website. The Friends of Ballona Wetlands has a Google review rating of 4.9 stars from 104 reviews, with many reviewers praising their educational programs and conservation efforts. Social media handles for the organization are @ballonafriends on Instagram and 'ballonafriends' on Facebook. The camp's program type is clearly day camp, and its owner type is a non-profit organization. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks or specific staff-to-camper ratios.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–11

Ballona Discovery – The Marsh Cup (Jun 15–19) 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

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 8–11
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: Ballona Discovery Park, 13110 Bluff Creek Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90094
  • 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 – The Marsh Cup (Jun 15–19)

What ages does Ballona Discovery – The Marsh Cup (Jun 15–19) accept?
Ballona Discovery – The Marsh Cup (Jun 15–19) 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 – The Marsh Cup (Jun 15–19) cost?
Ballona Discovery – The Marsh Cup (Jun 15–19) 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 – The Marsh Cup (Jun 15–19)'s hours?
Ballona Discovery – The Marsh Cup (Jun 15–19) 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 – The Marsh Cup (Jun 15–19)?
Ballona Discovery – The Marsh Cup (Jun 15–19) 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 – The Marsh Cup (Jun 15–19) provide lunch?
Ballona Discovery – The Marsh Cup (Jun 15–19) 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 – The Marsh Cup (Jun 15–19) compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Los Angeles?
Ballona Discovery – The Marsh Cup (Jun 15–19) 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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