UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Nature Day Camps
Nature day camps at UCLA's Mathias Botanical Garden for children to explore and learn about the natural world.
▌ Editor's read The UCLA Botanical Garden Nature Day Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about its day camp program for ages 8-9. The camp is operated by UCLA Recreation, indicating a university ownership type. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in first aid, CPR, and emergency procedures. The program focuses on nature exploration, gardening, and environmental education within the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden. Google reviews for UCLA Recreation generally show a high rating, often above 4 stars, with many positive comments about program quality and staff engagement. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The website clearly outlines program activities, dates, and costs, emphasizing hands-on learning in a natural setting.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 8–9
UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Nature Day Camps 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: 8–9
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- 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: outdoor
Frequently asked about UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Nature Day Camps
- What ages does UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Nature Day Camps accept?
- UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Nature Day Camps is open to children ages 8–9. 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 Mathias Botanical Garden Nature Day Camps cost?
- UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Nature Day Camps publishes $425/week for the standard session. Tier 5: $695/week. Tier 1 (UCLA Students): $445. Tier 3 (Staff/Faculty): $595. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Nature Day Camps's hours?
- UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Nature Day Camps runs 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Nature Day Camps?
- UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Nature Day Camps 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 Mathias Botanical Garden Nature Day Camps provide lunch?
- UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Nature Day Camps 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 Mathias Botanical Garden Nature Day Camps compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Los Angeles?
- UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Nature Day Camps 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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