One Week Overnight Camp Sessions

All cabin counselors are at least 19 years old with a background working with children. Applicants go through a rigorous hiring process including multiple interviews, a background check, and drug testing. Many cabin counselors were even campers themselves!

Counselors go through an intensive 9-day training program prior to any campers arriving at the one-week sleepaway camp. They are trained in team-building, group-leading, child development, safety, and being sensitive to individual camper’s needs and life experiences. Counselors complete training with the tools and knowledge to support campers through common camp challenges such as homesickness, trying new things, and friendship building.

AstroCamp takes pride in hiring the highest quality staff. All of the AstroCamp instructors have a background and passion for physical science, astronomy, and outdoor education that make up our summer camp outdoor activities. Many have at least a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Physics or Astronomy or specialty experience in mountain adventure activities or creative arts.

Our staff come to AstroCamp from all over the United States and occasionally from overseas. Safety is one of our primary goals, therefore, all staff is First Aid and CPR certified, and selected staff that supervise the pool activities are Red Cross Lifeguard certified.

We offer comprehensive on-site training as well to make sure all skills are checked according to the American Camping Association accreditation standards.

Yes. However, applications for financial aid must be received prior to April 1 for that year’s overnight summer camp program. Please contact the AstroCamp Registrar for an application and more information.

Camp is a unique experience for your camper to gain some independence and be able to fully immerse in the camp experience.

Camper Emails (also known as Bunk Notes) can be sent and viewed via the Campanion App (recommended) or CampInTouch Account. CampStamps are used to pay for the emails you send to your campers. AstroCamp provides 5 CampStamps for per parent/per camper/per week. You are welcome to purchase more CampStamps through your account. Each email requires one CampStamp per recipient. CampStamps rollover from previous seasons.

Telephone calls to or from the campers are not allowed due to their busy schedules and our camp belief of camper independence. If you have any concerns about your child, our staff is available to help you. Please call camp between 8:00am and 5:00pm at (951) 659-6062. Calls after 5:00pm or on the weekends may be answered by a camp administrator or an answering machine.

Due to the busy schedule and safety of our campers, we do not allow any in-session visits or tours.

Our one-week summer camps program is designed for campers ages 8-13. In the one-weeks, we keep the campers really active and engaged with morning pre-selected core activities that the cabin group will do together.

In the afternoon, they will have the opportunity for some free choice in our various elective activity options. The one-week sessions are a great option for those younger campers who have never experienced a sleepaway summer camp before.

Our 2-week summer camp sessions are designed for campers 12-17 with more opportunities for campers to build their schedule based on their individual interests. Mirroring a university-style experience, campers will provide their activity preferences prior to camp and will attend those activities multiple times during their camp session to build their skills.

Our two-week programming allows for kids to immerse themselves in the camp experience and create deep, meaningful camp friendships.

Yes! Please download and follow our free one-week summer camp packing list to ensure your camper is properly prepared for a week’s stay at AstroCamp.

A medical professional is available on-site during our summer programs, with all medications managed at the Health Center by our camp nurse. Our team holds certifications in first aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Lifeguarding.

For more serious situations, we can reach out to local paramedics, who generally arrive within 6-10 minutes to facilitate transportation to a nearby clinic or hospital.