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Nature School LA – Beach Weeks

Pacific Palisades · $575/week · ★ 4.7 (4652 reviews)

Outdoor nature-based camp at Will Rogers State Beach focusing on exploration, play, and environmental education.

▌ Editor's read The Nature School LA website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their programs. They offer day camps for children aged 3-8, with a focus on outdoor, play-based learning and nature exploration. The 'About Us' page states that the school was founded in 2014 by Sarah A. MacCarthy, indicating 10 years of operation. The camp explicitly mentions that all staff are CPR/First Aid certified and undergo background checks. While not ACA accredited, the camp has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 108 Google reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and the staff's dedication. They maintain active social media presences on Instagram (@natureschoolla) and Facebook (natureschoolla). The program type is day camp, and the owner type is not explicitly stated but appears to be a private entity.
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Since 201610+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 4–10

Nature School LA – Beach Weeks is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. outdoors/nature content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2016 (10 years)
Operator
Not listed
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 4–10
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: Will Rogers State Beach, 17000 CA-1, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, USA
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Tier 1 (Early Bird by Apr 17): $525/week. Tier 2 (by May 15): $545/week. Tier 3 (Regular): $575/week.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Nature School LA – Beach Weeks

What ages does Nature School LA – Beach Weeks accept?
Nature School LA – Beach Weeks is open to children ages 4–10. 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 Nature School LA – Beach Weeks cost?
Nature School LA – Beach Weeks publishes $575/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Nature School LA – Beach Weeks's hours?
Nature School LA – Beach Weeks runs 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does Nature School LA – Beach Weeks provide lunch?
Nature School LA – Beach Weeks 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 Nature School LA – Beach Weeks compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Pacific Palisades?
Nature School LA – Beach Weeks is one of 54 outdoors/nature camps in Pacific Palisades 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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