Ballona — Time Travelers
Ballona Time Travelers Nature Camp offers children ages 7-11 an immersive day camp experience exploring the Ballona Wetlands through hands-on science, art, a...
▌ Editor's read The Ballona Time Travelers Nature Camp website loads successfully and provides details about their day camp program for children aged 7-11, focusing on the Ballona Wetlands. The camp is operated by Friends of Ballona Wetlands, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, as indicated on their website's footer. The program emphasizes hands-on science, art, and outdoor exploration. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing on the website. The site does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff. Google reviews for 'Friends of Ballona Wetlands' show a 4.9-star rating from 100 reviews, with many praising the educational programs and knowledgeable staff. Social media handles found are @ballonafriends for Instagram and 'ballonafriends' for Facebook, both active.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–11
Ballona — Time Travelers 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
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 8–11
- Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Address: 13110 Bluff Creek Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Ballona — Time Travelers
- What ages does Ballona — Time Travelers accept?
- Ballona — Time Travelers 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 — Time Travelers cost?
- Ballona — Time Travelers 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 — Time Travelers's hours?
- Ballona — Time Travelers 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 — Time Travelers?
- Ballona — Time Travelers 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 — Time Travelers provide lunch?
- Ballona — Time Travelers 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 — Time Travelers offer financial aid?
- Yes — Ballona — Time Travelers 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 — Time Travelers compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Los Angeles?
- Ballona — Time Travelers 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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