Ballona Discovery – Time Travelers (Jul 6–10)
Ballona Discovery Nature Camp offers themed day camps for children in grades K-5, focusing on environmental education and outdoor exploration in the Ballona ...
▌ Editor's read The Ballona Discovery Nature Camp website loads successfully and provides details for their summer day camp programs, including the 'Time Travelers' theme. The camp is operated by Friends of Ballona Wetlands, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, as indicated on their website's footer and About Us section. The program is a day camp for children in grades K-5, with various themed weeks. The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks, demonstrating a commitment to safety. While not ACA accredited, the organization has a strong focus on environmental education, offering hands-on activities. Google reviews for 'Friends of Ballona Wetlands' show a rating of 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with many praising their educational programs and dedicated staff. The camp's focus on connecting children with nature in a specific ecological reserve is a notable strength.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–11
Ballona Discovery – Time Travelers (Jul 6–10) 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: Ballona Discovery Park, 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 – Time Travelers (Jul 6–10)
- What ages does Ballona Discovery – Time Travelers (Jul 6–10) accept?
- Ballona Discovery – Time Travelers (Jul 6–10) 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 – Time Travelers (Jul 6–10) cost?
- Ballona Discovery – Time Travelers (Jul 6–10) 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 – Time Travelers (Jul 6–10)'s hours?
- Ballona Discovery – Time Travelers (Jul 6–10) 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 – Time Travelers (Jul 6–10)?
- Ballona Discovery – Time Travelers (Jul 6–10) 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 – Time Travelers (Jul 6–10) provide lunch?
- Ballona Discovery – Time Travelers (Jul 6–10) 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 – Time Travelers (Jul 6–10) compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Los Angeles?
- Ballona Discovery – Time Travelers (Jul 6–10) 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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