Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–10 · $160/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–10

Nature Kids! Discovery Camps (Youth)

El Dorado Nature Center or Colorado Lagoon · $160/week

Youth explore nature through hands-on activities, hikes, and environmental education at El Dorado Nature Center.

▌ Editor's read Nature Kids! Discovery Camps are offered by the City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine department, specifically at the El Dorado Nature Center. This indicates a municipal ownership structure. The camps are designed for children aged 5-12 and run for half-day sessions, making them day camps. The website details various nature-themed activities such as hiking, crafts, and animal encounters, emphasizing environmental education. The cost per week is listed as $125, which is relatively affordable. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on the provided webpage.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Nature Kids! Discovery Camps (Youth) 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
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 6–10
  • Address: El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815
  • Phone: 562-570-1745
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $125 per week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Nature Kids! Discovery Camps (Youth)

What ages does Nature Kids! Discovery Camps (Youth) accept?
Nature Kids! Discovery Camps (Youth) is open to children ages 6–10. 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 Nature Kids! Discovery Camps (Youth) cost?
Nature Kids! Discovery Camps (Youth) publishes $160/week for the standard session. $125 per week Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Nature Kids! Discovery Camps (Youth)?
Nature Kids! Discovery Camps (Youth) is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Nature Kids! Discovery Camps (Youth) provide lunch?
Nature Kids! Discovery Camps (Youth) 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.

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