Choose Your Own Adventure
Mirroring a university-style experience, our two-week overnight camps are uniquely tailored around the camper’s interests. Prior to arrival, each camper chooses from more than 40 science, creative arts, and mountain adventure activities. With the guidance and encouragement of our instructors, they will learn new skills, tap into their hidden talents, and gain leadership experience.
In combination with our engaging social events, our two-week is an opportunity to immerse in the camp experience and create deep, meaningful camp friendships.
Our 2-Week Sleepaway Camp Activities
What Does a Daily Schedule Look Like for a 2-Week Summer Camp at AstroCamp?
Mealtimes
8:00-8:30 Breakfast
12:30-1:00 Lunch
6:00-6:30 Dinner
Sunday
1:00pm – 3:00pm Camper Arrival & Check-In
3:15pm Blast Off Camper Orientation
3:30pm Move In
4:00pm Mock Schedules
6:00pm Welcome BBQ Dinner
7:30pm Opening Campfire
8:45pm Dorm Talks
Monday
9:00am Add/Drop & Group Bonding
1:00pm Siesta Time
2:00pm Elective Activity #1
3:45pm Elective Activity #2
6:30pm Rec Time
7:30pm Counselor Pageant
Tuesday
9:00am Activity #1
10:45am Activity #2
1:00pm Siesta Time
2:00pm Activity #3
3:45pm Activity #4
5:15pm Shower Time
6:30pm Rec Time
7:30pm Crew Night
9:00pm Space Night #1
Wednesday
9:00am Activity #5
10:45am Activity #6
12:30pm Lunch
1:00pm Siesta Time
2:00pm Activity #1
3:45pm Activity #2
6:30pm Rec Time
7:30pm Elective Night
Optional Adventure Overnight
Thursday
9:00am Electives
10:45am Electives
1:00pm Siesta Time
2:00pm Activity #3
3:45pm Activity #4
6:30pm Rec Time
7:30pm AstroPlex
Optional Adventure Overnight
Friday
8:30am Sleep In Morning
9:30am Freestyle Day
1:00pm Siesta Time
2:00pm Freestyle Day
6:30pm Rec Time
7:30pm Elective Night
9:00pm Space Night #2
Saturday
9:00am Activity #5
10:45am Activity #6
1:00pm Siesta Time
2:00pm Activity #1
3:45pm Activity #2
6:30pm Rec Time
7:30pm Casino Night
9:00pm Space Night #3
Mealtimes
8:00-8:30 Breakfast
12:30-1:00 Lunch
6:00-6:30 Dinner
Sunday
9:00am Activity #3
10:45am Activity #4
1:00pm Siesta Time
2:00pm Electives
3:45pm Electives
6:30pm Rec Time
7:30pm Crew Night
C Crew Overnight
Monday
8:30am Sleep In Morning
9:30am Freestyle Day
1:00pm Siesta Time
2:00pm Freestyle Day
6:30pm Rec Time
7:30pm Talent/No Talent (TNT)
9:00pm Space Night #4
Tuesday
9:00am Activity #5
10:45am Activity #6
1:00pm Siesta Time
2:00pm Activity #1
3:45pm Activity #2
6:30pm Rec Time
7:30pm Themed Carnival
Wednesday
9:00am Activity #3
10:45am Activity #4
1:00pm Siesta Time
2:00pm Activity #5
3:45pm Activity #6
6:30pm Rec Time
7:30pm ACTV
Thursday
9:00am Packing & Bonding
10:45am – 4:30pm AstroCamp Renaissance Festival
4:30pm Shower Time
5:30pm Final Night Extravaganza
Awards & Appetizers in the Meadow
Final Dinner
Group Debriefs
Final Slideshow
GlowStick Ceremony
Glow Party
Friday
8:30am Room Clean Up
9:00am – 11:00am Camper Pick Up
SEE YOU NEXT SUMMER!
Discover. Explore. Play.
AstroCamp delivers an unforgettable experience to campers where they’ll experience innovative learning opportunities, gain independence and confidence, and build lasting connections with fellow campers.
Learn more below about our AstroCamp’s two-week sleepaway camp will help your child gain confidence through “challenge by choice”, make meaningful friendships, and most importantly, get to be a kid!
State-of-the-art Facilities
Our Southern California summer camp facility features a beautiful mountain campus with labs that offer special equipment for exploring physical science, earth science, and astronomy.
View Our FacilityDedicated Staff
Our AstroCamp summer team is a collection of highly trained, passionate, and caring individuals with a passion for science and the outdoors. Each member brings a unique background to enhance our program and the camper's summer experience.
Meet Our TeamExplore Our Housing
Our dormitory-style housing features rooms with 2-3 bunk beds, private bathrooms, and shower stalls. Campers are placed into cabin groups of 8-10 campers per counselor. Cabin group placement is a meticulous and well-thought-out process to ensure that we take every camper's needs and interests into account.
Learn More2-Week Sleepaway Camps FAQs
View All FAQsWhat is the weather like at AstroCamp?
AstroCamp’s 100-acre facility is located within the stunning Southern California mountains. As a result, the elevation has an impact on the climate.
The days are often mild (mid to upper 70s), but the nights can get cold. We recommend packing long pants and a sweatshirt that the camper can wear to evening activities.
Please review the two-week sleepaway camp packing list to pack appropriately.
Do you have a nurse or doctor on-site?
We do have a medical professional on the premises for our summer programs. The Health Center is where all prescription and over-the-counter medications are stored and dispensed by our camp nurse. Additionally, our staff holds certifications in first aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Lifeguarding.
For more serious issues we can contact the local paramedics who will arrange transport to the local clinic or hospital. The typical EMS response time to our facility is 6-10 minutes.
If my camper has special requirements, how are they accommodated?
We will make every effort to accommodate any special requirements your camper may have. Please contact the Summer Camp Director, Diana Huff, as soon as possible and she will discuss any needs and issues with you.
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the AstroCamp Registrar or Summer Camp Director at the business office: 909-625-6194
Can I communicate with my camper during their stay at AstroCamp?
AstroCamp provides a unique opportunity for kids to grow independently while fully embracing the camp environment. Parents and guardians can send emails (Bunk Notes) via the Campanion App or CampInTouch, with AstroCamp offering five free CampStamps per week.
Extra stamps can be purchased, and unused ones carry over. Phone calls aren’t permitted because we want to foster independence with the camper as well as be cognizant of their busy schedules. However, our staff is available for concerns during business hours (8:00 am – 5:00 pm). If calls are made outside of the working hours of operation, they may go to an answering machine or be answered by a camp administrator.
For camper safety and due to their busy schedules, in-person visits or tours are not allowed.
If you need to contact us, please call (951) 659-6062.
How does the 2-week sleepaway camp differ from the one-week summer camp at AstroCamp?
As mentioned above, our two-week sleepaway camps are provided to teens between the ages of 12-17, whereas the one-week summer camp serves campers ages 8-13. If your camper is 12 or 13, they have the option to attend either one.
The main difference between the two overnight summer camp sessions is their focus.
The two-week sleepaway camp is designed to offer teens the opportunity to build their schedules based on their own interests, similar to a university where students have autonomy over their class and extracurricular schedules. Campers will select their preferred activities before arriving at camp and will participate in them multiple times throughout the session to enhance their skills.
The one-week sleepaway camp still offers some free choice in selecting certain activities tailored to each individual camper’s interests, but it focuses on active engagement on pre-selected core activities that they’ll do as a cabin group together. This is the best option for campers that have never had an overnight camp experience before.
Does AstroCamp offer scholarships or financial aid?
Yes. All 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.
Explore Other Sessions
Our One-Week, Two-Week, and Geek Week sessions each offer a special AstroCamp experience based on age and activity. Be sure to explore all of your session options.