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UCLA Botanical Garden Nature Day Camp (Ages 6-7)

Los Angeles · $695/week · ★ 4.7 (340 reviews)

UCLA Botanical Garden Nature Day Camp offers hands-on nature exploration, gardening, and art activities for children aged 6-7 within the UCLA Mildred E. Math...

▌ Editor's read The UCLA Botanical Garden Nature Day Camp is a day camp for children aged 6-7, operated by UCLA Recreation. The website clearly outlines the program, which includes nature exploration, gardening, art, and games, utilizing the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden as its primary setting. The camp's FAQ section states that all camp staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly published, the program is run by a reputable university department. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Google reviews for UCLA Recreation generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety and quality of programs offered. Social media handles for UCLA Recreation are @uclarecreation on Instagram and UCLARecreation on Facebook, showcasing various university recreational activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–7

UCLA Botanical Garden Nature Day Camp (Ages 6-7) 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
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Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 6–7
  • Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM (drop-off begins 8:30, pickup ends 3:30)
  • Address: UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90095 (general UCLA)
  • Phone: (310) 825-3701
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Tier 5: $695/week. Tier 1 (UCLA Students): $445. Tier 3 (Staff/Faculty): $595.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about UCLA Botanical Garden Nature Day Camp (Ages 6-7)

What ages does UCLA Botanical Garden Nature Day Camp (Ages 6-7) accept?
UCLA Botanical Garden Nature Day Camp (Ages 6-7) is open to children ages 6–7. 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 UCLA Botanical Garden Nature Day Camp (Ages 6-7) cost?
UCLA Botanical Garden Nature Day Camp (Ages 6-7) publishes $695/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are UCLA Botanical Garden Nature Day Camp (Ages 6-7)'s hours?
UCLA Botanical Garden Nature Day Camp (Ages 6-7) runs 9:00 AM-3:00 PM (drop-off begins 8:30, pickup ends 3:30). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs UCLA Botanical Garden Nature Day Camp (Ages 6-7)?
UCLA Botanical Garden Nature Day Camp (Ages 6-7) 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 UCLA Botanical Garden Nature Day Camp (Ages 6-7) provide lunch?
UCLA Botanical Garden Nature Day Camp (Ages 6-7) 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 UCLA Botanical Garden Nature Day Camp (Ages 6-7) compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Los Angeles?
UCLA Botanical Garden Nature Day Camp (Ages 6-7) 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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