Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–9 · $695/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–9

UCLA Garden — Jr. Entomologist

Westwood · $695/week · ★ 4.7 (1249 reviews)

UCLA Garden Jr. Entomologist offers day camps at the Mathias Botanical Garden, focusing on nature exploration and entomology for young learners.

▌ Editor's read The UCLA Garden Jr. Entomologist camp is a day camp program offered by UCLA Recreation, utilizing the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden. The website (recreation.ucla.edu/ucla-mathias-botanical-gardens-nature-day-camps) loads successfully and provides details about the camp, including themes like 'Jr. Entomologist'. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. As a university-run program, it falls under the umbrella of UCLA. The website states, 'All UCLA Recreation staff are subject to background checks and are trained in CPR and First Aid,' indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program is designed for children aged 5-12. Google reviews for 'UCLA Recreation' show a rating of 4.4 stars from 144 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and programs. Social media handles found are @uclarecreation on Instagram and UCLARecreation on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–9

UCLA Garden — Jr. Entomologist 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
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Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 6–9
  • Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • Address: UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden, Los Angeles, CA 90095
  • Phone: (310) 825-3701
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about UCLA Garden — Jr. Entomologist

What ages does UCLA Garden — Jr. Entomologist accept?
UCLA Garden — Jr. Entomologist is open to children ages 6–9. 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 Garden — Jr. Entomologist cost?
UCLA Garden — Jr. Entomologist 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 Garden — Jr. Entomologist's hours?
UCLA Garden — Jr. Entomologist 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 UCLA Garden — Jr. Entomologist?
UCLA Garden — Jr. Entomologist 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 Garden — Jr. Entomologist provide lunch?
UCLA Garden — Jr. Entomologist 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 Garden — Jr. Entomologist compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Los Angeles?
UCLA Garden — Jr. Entomologist 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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