Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 8–11 · $350/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 8–11

Ballona — The Marsh Cup

Playa Vista · $350/week · ★ 4.4 (69 reviews)

Ballona — The Marsh Cup offers nature-based day camps for children in Los Angeles, focusing on environmental education and outdoor exploration of the Ballona...

▌ Editor's read The Ballona — The Marsh Cup website loads successfully and details a nature day camp program for children. The camp is operated by the Ballona Wetlands Institute, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, indicating a mission-driven approach to environmental education. The program is described as a day camp, running from 9 AM to 3 PM, with activities focused on exploring the Ballona Wetlands. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or state licensing information. There is no explicit mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the camp's webpage. Google reviews for 'Ballona Wetlands Institute' show a 4.9-star rating from 109 reviews, with many praising the educational programs and knowledgeable staff. Social media handles for the Ballona Wetlands Institute are @ballonafriends on Instagram and 'ballonafriends' on Facebook, where they frequently post about their educational activities and conservation efforts.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–11

Ballona — The Marsh Cup sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right outdoors/nature fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 8–11
  • Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • Address: 13110 Bluff Creek Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90094
  • Phone: (310) 306-5994
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Ballona — The Marsh Cup

What ages does Ballona — The Marsh Cup accept?
Ballona — The Marsh Cup is open to children ages 8–11. 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 Ballona — The Marsh Cup cost?
Ballona — The Marsh Cup publishes $350/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Ballona — The Marsh Cup's hours?
Ballona — The Marsh Cup 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 Ballona — The Marsh Cup?
Ballona — The Marsh Cup 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 Ballona — The Marsh Cup provide lunch?
Ballona — The Marsh Cup 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 Ballona — The Marsh Cup offer financial aid?
Yes — Ballona — The Marsh Cup offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
How does Ballona — The Marsh Cup compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Los Angeles?
Ballona — The Marsh Cup 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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