NHM — Paleo Tales
NHM's Paleo Tales day camp offers children ages 5-6 an immersive experience in paleontology and natural history through hands-on activities at the Natural Hi...
▌ Editor's read The website https://nhm.org/adventures-nature-day-camps loads successfully and details the 'Adventures in Nature Day Camps,' including 'Paleo Tales' for ages 5-6. The camp is operated by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, indicating a university/museum affiliation. The site states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in first aid and CPR. The program is a day camp, running from 9 AM to 3 PM. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the camp emphasizes small group sizes. Google reviews for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County average 4.7 stars from over 24,000 reviews, with many praising the educational content and engaging exhibits, which are integral to the camp experience. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, nor is a state license number provided on the site. Social media handles found are @nhmla for Instagram and nhmlac for Facebook.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 5–11
NHM — Paleo Tales 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
- Not listed
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: mixed
Frequently asked about NHM — Paleo Tales
- What ages does NHM — Paleo Tales accept?
- NHM — Paleo Tales 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 — Paleo Tales cost?
- NHM — Paleo Tales 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 — Paleo Tales's hours?
- NHM — Paleo Tales 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 — Paleo Tales?
- NHM — Paleo Tales 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 — Paleo Tales provide lunch?
- NHM — Paleo Tales 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 — Paleo Tales offer extended care?
- Yes — NHM — Paleo Tales 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 — Paleo Tales compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Los Angeles?
- NHM — Paleo Tales 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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