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STAR Eco Station

Los Angeles · $700/week · ★ 4.7 (275 reviews)

STAR Eco Station offers a unique day camp experience in Los Angeles, focusing on environmental education, wildlife rescue, and exotic animal encounters for c...

▌ Editor's read The STAR Eco Station website loads as a real camp site, detailing their summer camp programs for children. The camp is run by STAR, Inc., a non-profit organization, and focuses on environmental education and wildlife rescue. They offer a day camp program with activities like exotic animal encounters, science experiments, and arts & crafts. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit mention of staff background checks on the summer camp page. Google reviews for STAR Eco Station show a rating of 4.6 stars based on 180 reviews, with many reviewers praising the educational value and the opportunity to see unique animals. The camp's mission is to provide environmental education through their exotic wildlife rescue facility. Social media handles include @starecostation on Instagram and starecostation on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

STAR Eco Station 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Address: 10101 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
  • Phone: (310) 842-8542
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $600-$800/week. Plus $75 one-time registration fee. Separate from standard STAR camps.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about STAR Eco Station

What ages does STAR Eco Station accept?
STAR Eco Station 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 STAR Eco Station cost?
STAR Eco Station publishes $700/week for the standard session. $600-$800/week. Plus $75 one-time registration fee. Separate from standard STAR camps. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs STAR Eco Station?
STAR Eco Station 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 STAR Eco Station provide lunch?
STAR Eco Station 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 STAR Eco Station offer extended care?
Yes — STAR Eco Station offers extended care (8:00 AM-9:00 AM and 3:00 PM-6:00 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 STAR Eco Station compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Los Angeles?
STAR Eco Station 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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