Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 5–12 · $600/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 5–12

LA Nature Kids

Santa Monica · $600/week

LA Nature Kids offers nature-based day camps in Santa Monica, focusing on outdoor exploration, creative play, and environmental education for children aged 3...

▌ Editor's read The LA Nature Kids website loads as a real camp site, detailing day camp programs in Santa Monica for children aged 3-10. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The 'About Us' page identifies Laura Fama as the founder, emphasizing a philosophy of child-led, play-based learning in nature. The website explicitly states that all staff are CPR/First Aid certified and undergo background checks. Programs focus on outdoor exploration, creative play, and environmental awareness. Google reviews for 'LA Nature Kids' show a strong rating of 5.0 stars based on 17 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities, knowledgeable staff, and their children's increased love for nature. The camp operates as a for-profit entity, offering full-day and half-day options.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

LA Nature Kids 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
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (drop-off 9:30-10:00 AM)
  • Address: 2600 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (Clover Park drop-off)
  • Cost notes: $600/week

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  • Transportation included

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about LA Nature Kids

What ages does LA Nature Kids accept?
LA Nature Kids is open to children ages 5–12. 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 LA Nature Kids cost?
LA Nature Kids publishes $600/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are LA Nature Kids's hours?
LA Nature Kids runs 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (drop-off 9:30-10:00 AM). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs LA Nature Kids?
LA Nature Kids is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does LA Nature Kids provide lunch?
LA Nature Kids 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.
Does LA Nature Kids offer transportation?
LA Nature Kids provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.

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