Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–9 · $2,146/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–9

UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden's Nature Day Camps

Westwood · $2,146/week

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▌ Editor's read The UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden's Nature Day Camps website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their day camp programs for children in grades K-5. The camp is operated by UCLA Recreation, indicating a university ownership model. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff undergo background checks, and staff are trained in CPR and First Aid. The program focuses on nature-based learning, utilizing the botanical garden's diverse plant collections. Google reviews for UCLA Recreation generally show a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with specific comments often praising the facilities and various programs, though specific reviews for the nature day camp are not readily available. The camp's Instagram handle is @uclarecreation and Facebook handle is UCLARecreation, where general university recreation activities are promoted.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–9

UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden's Nature Day Camps 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
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 6–9
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (drop-off 8:30-9:00, programming 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, pick-up 3:00-3:30)
  • Address: 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095
  • Phone: (310) 825-3701
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: The cost for a 22-day session is $6,740, which is approximately $2146/week.

↗ What parents like

  • Beachfront location in Malibu
  • Focus on Jewish values
  • Financial aid available

↘ Watch for

  • High cost per week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden's Nature Day Camps

What ages does UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden's Nature Day Camps accept?
UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden's Nature Day Camps 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 Mathias Botanical Garden's Nature Day Camps cost?
UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden's Nature Day Camps publishes $2,146/week for the standard session. The cost for a 22-day session is $6,740, which is approximately $2146/week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden's Nature Day Camps's hours?
UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden's Nature Day Camps runs 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (drop-off 8:30-9:00, programming 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, pick-up 3:00-3:30). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden's Nature Day Camps?
UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden's Nature Day Camps 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 Mathias Botanical Garden's Nature Day Camps provide lunch?
Yes — UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden's Nature Day Camps includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden's Nature Day Camps compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Los Angeles?
UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden's Nature Day Camps 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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