UCLA Garden — Wildlife Detectives

Frequently asked about UCLA Garden — Wildlife Detectives

What ages does UCLA Garden — Wildlife Detectives accept?

UCLA Garden — Wildlife Detectives 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 — Wildlife Detectives cost?

UCLA Garden — Wildlife Detectives 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 — Wildlife Detectives's hours?

UCLA Garden — Wildlife Detectives 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 — Wildlife Detectives?

UCLA Garden — Wildlife Detectives 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 — Wildlife Detectives provide lunch?

UCLA Garden — Wildlife Detectives 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 — Wildlife Detectives compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Los Angeles?

UCLA Garden — Wildlife Detectives 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.