CA Science Center — Bountiful Biology
The California Science Center offers engaging day camps for children in grades K-8, focusing on hands-on science exploration and discovery within a museum se...
▌ Editor's read The California Science Center offers day camps for students in grades K-8, with themes like 'Bountiful Biology' focusing on life sciences. The camp operates within the California Science Center, providing campers with access to museum exhibits, IMAX films, and specialized labs for hands-on activities. The website states that all camp staff undergo background checks, and the staff-to-camper ratio is 1:10 for grades K-2 and 1:12 for grades 3-8, though this is not explicitly listed as a published ratio on a dedicated page. The California Science Center is a state agency and a public trust, indicating a university/public institution ownership model. Google reviews for the California Science Center generally show a high rating of 4.7 stars from over 36,000 reviews, with many praising the educational value and engaging exhibits. The camp is not accredited by the ACA.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 10–12
CA Science Center — Bountiful Biology 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 science/tech 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
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 10–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Address: 700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037
- Phone: (213) 744-7444
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about CA Science Center — Bountiful Biology
- What ages does CA Science Center — Bountiful Biology accept?
- CA Science Center — Bountiful Biology is open to children ages 10–12. 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 CA Science Center — Bountiful Biology cost?
- CA Science Center — Bountiful Biology publishes $480/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are CA Science Center — Bountiful Biology's hours?
- CA Science Center — Bountiful Biology 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 CA Science Center — Bountiful Biology?
- CA Science Center — Bountiful Biology 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 CA Science Center — Bountiful Biology provide lunch?
- CA Science Center — Bountiful Biology 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 CA Science Center — Bountiful Biology offer extended care?
- Yes — CA Science Center — Bountiful Biology offers extended care (8 AM-9 AM and 3-5 PM). 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.
- Does CA Science Center — Bountiful Biology offer financial aid?
- Yes — CA Science Center — Bountiful Biology offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
- How does CA Science Center — Bountiful Biology compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- CA Science Center — Bountiful Biology is one of 525 science/tech 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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