AstroCamp - 2-Week Summer Camp
AstroCamp offers a 2-week overnight summer camp focusing on science, space, and adventure activities for ages 8-17.
▌ Editor's read AstroCamp's website loads successfully, presenting a comprehensive overview of its programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation expiring in 2024, indicating adherence to industry standards for health and safety. AstroCamp is a program of the Guided Discoveries, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp offers overnight programs with a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), including activities like rocketry, astronomy, and robotics. The website explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks and drug screening. Google reviews for AstroCamp are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 200 reviews, frequently praising the engaging activities and knowledgeable staff. Social media presence includes an active Instagram (@astrocamp) and Facebook (astrocamp) page.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–17
AstroCamp - 2-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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
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, $4100 for 2 weeks
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about AstroCamp - 2-Week Summer Camp
- What ages does AstroCamp - 2-Week Summer Camp accept?
- AstroCamp - 2-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 - 2-Week Summer Camp cost?
- AstroCamp - 2-Week Summer Camp publishes $1,795/week for the standard session. USD, $4100 for 2 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are AstroCamp - 2-Week Summer Camp's hours?
- AstroCamp - 2-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 - 2-Week Summer Camp accredited?
- Yes — AstroCamp - 2-Week Summer Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). 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 - 2-Week Summer Camp?
- AstroCamp - 2-Week Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does AstroCamp - 2-Week Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — AstroCamp - 2-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
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- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
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