AstroCamp uniquely combines intensive hands-on STEM learning with exhilarating outdoor mountain adventures, fostering both intellectual curiosity and personal growth in a single program.
AstroCamp offers immersive one- and two-week overnight summer camp programs in the San Jacinto Mountains, blending hands-on STEM education with outdoor adventure for campers aged 8-17. Participants engage in a variety of activities designed to foster confidence, teamwork, problem-solving, independence, and resilience. Campers can explore specialized labs for physics, astronomy, and space exploration, including telescope observations, rocketry, and planetary science. Beyond STEM, the camp provides thrilling outdoor challenges such as ropes courses, zip-lining, mountain biking, rock climbing, archery, and axe throwing. Creative arts like blacksmithing, animation, culinary arts (Camp CHOP), and role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons are also available. The program emphasizes experiential learning, allowing campers to develop new skills and discover passions in a supportive and inclusive community environment.
A typical day at AstroCamp includes breakfast, two morning activity blocks, lunch and downtime, two afternoon activity blocks, dinner, and an evening program such as campfires, night hikes, stargazing, or games, followed by cabin time and lights out.
AstroCamp is ideal for curious kids and teens aged 8-17 who are eager to explore science and space while also engaging in thrilling outdoor adventures and developing life skills in a supportive community.
26800 Saunders Meadow Rd. Idyllwild, CA, 92549
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