Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–9 · $695/week
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UCLA Garden — Nature Day Camp

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

UCLA Garden Nature Day Camp offers immersive outdoor experiences for children aged 5-12, focusing on environmental education and hands-on activities within t...

▌ Editor's read The UCLA Garden Nature Day Camp website loads successfully and provides details about their day camp program for children aged 5-12, held at the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden. The camp is operated by UCLA Recreation, indicating a university ownership model. The program focuses on environmental education, gardening, and outdoor activities. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on their website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The website does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly mention background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'UCLA Recreation' are generally positive, with a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the facilities and diverse program offerings, though specific reviews for the nature day camp are not readily available. Social media handles found are @uclarecreation on Instagram and UCLARecreation on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–9

UCLA Garden — Nature Day Camp 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
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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 — Nature Day Camp

What ages does UCLA Garden — Nature Day Camp accept?
UCLA Garden — Nature Day Camp 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 — Nature Day Camp cost?
UCLA Garden — Nature Day Camp 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 — Nature Day Camp's hours?
UCLA Garden — Nature Day Camp 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 — Nature Day Camp?
UCLA Garden — Nature Day Camp 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 — Nature Day Camp provide lunch?
UCLA Garden — Nature Day Camp 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 — Nature Day Camp compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Los Angeles?
UCLA Garden — Nature Day Camp 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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