Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 5–11 · $400/week
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NHM — Museum Makers

Exposition Park · $400/week · ★ 4.8 (14247 reviews)

NHM Museum Makers offers themed day camps at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, providing hands-on science and nature exploration for children.

▌ Editor's read The NHM Museum Makers camp is a day camp program offered by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, as indicated by the website nhm.org/adventures-nature-day-camps. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The website does not mention specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit language about staff background checks. The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is a public institution, affiliated with the County of Los Angeles, and can be considered university-affiliated due to its research and educational mission. Google reviews for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County average 4.7 stars from over 27,000 reviews, reflecting a generally positive public perception of the institution. Social media handles found are @nhmla on Instagram and NHMLA on Facebook. The camp offers various themed weeks, such as 'Dino Discoveries' and 'Nature's Engineers', suggesting a strong educational focus tied to the museum's collections.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

NHM — Museum Makers fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • Address: 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007
  • Phone: (213) 763-3466
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about NHM — Museum Makers

What ages does NHM — Museum Makers accept?
NHM — Museum Makers is open to children ages 5–11. 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 NHM — Museum Makers cost?
NHM — Museum Makers publishes $400/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are NHM — Museum Makers's hours?
NHM — Museum Makers 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 NHM — Museum Makers?
NHM — Museum Makers 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 NHM — Museum Makers provide lunch?
NHM — Museum Makers 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 NHM — Museum Makers offer extended care?
Yes — NHM — Museum Makers offers extended care (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.
How does NHM — Museum Makers compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Los Angeles?
NHM — Museum Makers 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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