What ages does Little Naturalists accept?

Little Naturalists is open to children ages 5–8. 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 Little Naturalists cost?

Little Naturalists publishes $150/week for the standard session. Discovery Gateway Member Registration: $130 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Little Naturalists's hours?

Little Naturalists runs 8:30 am- 12:30 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Little Naturalists?

Little Naturalists is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Little Naturalists provide lunch?

Little Naturalists 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 Little Naturalists compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Salt Lake City?

Little Naturalists is one of 7 outdoors/nature camps in Salt Lake City 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.

▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 5–8

Little Naturalists

Discovery Gateway Children's Museum · $150/week

Little Naturalists is a day camp offered by Discovery Gateway Children's Museum, focusing on nature exploration and science for young children in Salt Lake C...

▌ Editor's read The website https://www.discoverygateway.org/summercamps/ loads successfully and details various summer camp offerings, including the 'Little Naturalists' camp. This camp is specifically designed for children aged 4-5 years old, running from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, indicating a day camp program. The Discovery Gateway Children's Museum operates as a nonprofit organization. While the website does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation or state licensing for their camps, it does provide detailed information about camp themes, dates, and registration. The museum itself has a strong online presence with a 4.6-star rating from 1,800+ Google reviews, with many reviewers praising its engaging exhibits and educational value. Social media handles found are @discoverygateway on Instagram and 'discoverygateway' on Facebook. There is no specific mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the summer camp pages.

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

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Who thrives here Ages 5–8

Little Naturalists is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. outdoors/nature content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Day camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Outdoors/Nature
Ages: 5–8
Hours: 8:30 am- 12:30 pm
Address: 444 W 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Cost notes: Discovery Gateway Member Registration: $130

Logistics

Lunch provided: No
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Little Naturalists

What ages does Little Naturalists accept?: Little Naturalists is open to children ages 5–8. 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 Little Naturalists cost?: Little Naturalists publishes $150/week for the standard session. Discovery Gateway Member Registration: $130 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Little Naturalists's hours?: Little Naturalists runs 8:30 am- 12:30 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Little Naturalists?: Little Naturalists is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Little Naturalists provide lunch?: Little Naturalists 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 Little Naturalists compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Salt Lake City?: Little Naturalists is one of 7 outdoors/nature camps in Salt Lake City 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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