Ballona Discovery Nature Camp

Set in the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve near Playa Del Rey, this camp gets kids outdoors exploring saltwater marshes, freshwater habitats, and riparian corridors. Campers identify plants and animals, use microscopes and magnifying glasses for scientific investigation, go bird watching, build engineering projects, and create nature-based art. What makes it special is the real environmental stewardship component — kids actively participate in conservation work and come away feeling like advocates for the natural world.