General Info

Astrocamp is a summer camp that provides rock climbing, explorations of mysterious planetary surfaces, rocket launching and the use of telescopes and microscopes. Children are given an opportunity to spend a week in the mountains learning about astronomy, micro-gravity, meteorites, geology, microfossils, rocketry, solar studies, magnetism, electricity, GPS satellite systems and bouldering. The facility features the Quest and Astro labs as well as an indoor rock wall, rope courses and social activities. Astrocamp has weeklong camp sessions for ages eight through 14, as well as two-week sessions for ages 10 through 15. Astrocamp is located in Idyllwild, Calif.