AstroCamp - Specialty Week
AstroCamp offers specialty week overnight summer camps focusing on specific science, space, or adventure themes.
▌ Editor's read AstroCamp's website loads successfully, presenting a professional and informative overview of its programs. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, confirming its commitment to industry standards. The camp is also licensed by the State of California, facility number 330907954, as indicated on their website. AstroCamp 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 camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. AstroCamp offers overnight programs with a strong emphasis on science, space, and adventure, featuring activities like rocketry, astronomy, and a high ropes course. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the educational value and positive impact on their children.
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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 - Specialty Week 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
- 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
Runs 24-hour residential, 2 sessions (2 one-week), from Jun 20 to Aug 1.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 3 Jun 20 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $2,800
- Session 6 Jul 26 – Aug 1, 2026 · 1 week · $2,800
↗ What parents like
- Specialized program themes
- Immersive learning experiences
↘ Watch for
- Limited session options
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about AstroCamp - Specialty Week
- What ages does AstroCamp - Specialty Week accept?
- AstroCamp - Specialty Week 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 - Specialty Week cost?
- AstroCamp - Specialty Week 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 - Specialty Week's hours?
- AstroCamp - Specialty Week 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 - Specialty Week accredited?
- Yes — AstroCamp - Specialty Week 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 - Specialty Week?
- AstroCamp - Specialty Week 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 - Specialty Week provide lunch?
- Yes — AstroCamp - Specialty Week 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 - Specialty Week 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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