AstroCamp - 1-Week Summer Camp
AstroCamp offers a 1-week overnight summer camp focusing on science, space, and adventure activities for ages 8-17.
▌ Editor's read AstroCamp's website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering detailed information about its programs. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, and holds California state license number 330905105. The camp is a program of the Guided Discoveries, Inc., a non-profit organization, and has been operating for over 40 years, founded by Dr. Edwin E. Salpeter. The program type is overnight, catering to grades 2-12 with a focus on science, astronomy, and adventure. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:6 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews average 4.8 stars from 185 reviews, with many praising the engaging activities, knowledgeable staff, and unique learning opportunities. Social media handles include @astrocamp on Instagram and 'astrocamp' on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 198640+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–17
AstroCamp - 1-Week Summer Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1986 (40 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 26800 Saunders Meadow Rd, Idyllwild, CA 92549, USA
- Phone: (951) 659-6062
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD
Runs 24-hour residential, 2 sessions (2 one-week), from Jun 6 to Jun 19.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 6 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $2,100
- Session 2 Jun 13 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $2,100
↗ What parents like
- Focus on STEM activities
- Unique hands-on learning
↘ Watch for
- Limited availability
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about AstroCamp - 1-Week Summer Camp
- What ages does AstroCamp - 1-Week Summer Camp accept?
- AstroCamp - 1-Week Summer Camp is open to children ages 8–17. 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 AstroCamp - 1-Week Summer Camp cost?
- AstroCamp - 1-Week Summer Camp publishes $1,795/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are AstroCamp - 1-Week Summer Camp's hours?
- AstroCamp - 1-Week Summer Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is AstroCamp - 1-Week Summer Camp accredited?
- Yes — AstroCamp - 1-Week Summer Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 40 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs AstroCamp - 1-Week Summer Camp?
- AstroCamp - 1-Week Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 40 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does AstroCamp - 1-Week Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — AstroCamp - 1-Week Summer Camp 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare AstroCamp - 1-Week Summer Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
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