Camp CHOP

If you have any special dietary restrictions, please provide information in your camper registration so that we can make special accommodations.

At Camp CHOP, campers are in for an exciting array of evening activities designed to ignite curiosity, foster camaraderie, and create lasting memories. Camp CHOP campers enjoy evening activities with Geek Week Campers. Here’s a glimpse into the evening adventures awaiting campers:

1. Crew Night: Campers come together for team-building exercises, group challenges, and bonding activities aimed at fostering a sense of unity and cooperation among peers.
2. Elective Nights: Campers have the opportunity to choose from a variety of elective activities tailored to their interests and passions. Whether it’s arts and crafts, sports, music, or outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
3. Camp Fires: Gather ’round the campfire for storytelling, singing songs, roasting marshmallows, and sharing laughs with fellow campers under the starlit sky.
4. Space Night Telescopes: Delve into the wonders of the cosmos with telescopes provided for stargazing sessions. Campers can marvel at distant galaxies, constellations, and celestial phenomena while learning about astronomy from knowledgeable counselors.
5. AstroCon (bring a costume!): Campers unleash their inner space explorers and don their most creative costumes for AstroCon, a cosmic-themed costume party filled with fun, games, and out-of-this-world entertainment.
6. Final Night EXTRAVAGANZA!: The grand finale of Camp CHOP’s cooking summer camp is an unforgettable extravaganza featuring a culmination of all the week’s activities, performances, and celebrations. Campers come together to revel in the spirit of adventure and friendship, creating memories to last a lifetime.

AstroCamp offers kids a chance to gain independence while enjoying the camp experience. Parents can send emails (Bunk Notes) using the Campanion App or CampInTouch, with five free CampStamps available each week.

Additional stamps can be bought, and any unused ones will roll over. To promote independence, phone calls are not allowed, but staff is reachable during business hours (8:00 am – 5:00 pm). 

In-person visits are also prohibited for safety and scheduling reasons. For inquiries, please call 951.659.6062.

Guests are housed in heated dorm buildings with several dorm rooms and bathrooms. Each dorm room contains 4-6 bunk beds with mattresses, and the bathrooms contain several sinks, toilets, and showers. More information can be found on our Dorms page.

If you would like your child to bunk with a specific roommate, you can make this request when you sign up for camp. Roommate requests are NOT guaranteed. We will do our best to accommodate reasonable requests. Roommates are grouped by AGE, NOT GRADE in school. The age cutoff date is August 31st. Campers will NOT move up to the next age group. We only grant reciprocal requests. Please make arrangements with friends at least one month prior to camp.

Camp CHOP offers campers a plethora of opportunities throughout the day, including Astro labs, exploring outdoor adventure electives, and participating in our Renaissance Festival.