Prior to Camp
You’ve enrolled your camper, now you and she/he alike are excited for the summer and the fun to begin! We are excited, too! We spend the whole year preparing for camp, we want to ensure that all of our campers have the best possible experience.
Likewise, there are many things that you, as a Parent or Guardian, can do throughout the year, and especially in the days leading up to camp, that will help your camper to get the most out of the Astrocamp program. To navigate this page easier please click on the link to which you want more information.
Camp Forms
In March you will receive the Astrocamp Syllabus. Within this document you will find a lot of the logistical information and answers to many frequently asked questions.
In order to help is provide the best possible experience for your child at AstroCamp, we need for you to complete a number of forms. You may already have received some forms by email along with your camper resgitration confirmation. Others are included in the syllabus and some are to be completed online through your online registration account. If you do not have the password for your online registration account, it can be emailed to you from the online registration login page, or you may call the camp registrar.
All information supplied on the forms is completely confidential and will only be shared with the Astrocamp directors, the camp nurse or physician and your camper’s counselor. It is extremely important that all forms be returned by May 1st so that we can make all of the necessary arrangements by the day that camp begins.
Additionally, please be completely honest and do not withhold any information on any forms, especially the Health History Form. We are in an isolated environment in Idyllwild and it is imperative that we know all pertinent information. Your camper’s safety and well-being are our number one priority. Again, this information is completely confidential and will be handled in a professional manner by the Astrocamp directors and the on-site camp nurse and/or physician. The camp nurse, Astrocamp directors and your camper’s counselor will all be available to talk to at camp check-in and by phone throughout the camp session.
Airport Pick-Up and Drop-Off
We are happy to pick-up and drop-off your camper at the airport, about 40% of our campers fly in during the summer. There is a $35 fee each way for this service. All flight arrangements must be made only to Ontario International Airport (ONT) and be made by June 1st. Flights must only be made to arrive on the first day of camp between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM and to depart on the last day of camp between Noon 2:00 PM. Please make e-ticket reservations to prevent loss of tickets.
If you are unable to make your camper’s flight arrangements within these time windows, please contact the Astrocamp Registrars to discuss possible alternatives. Additional fees may apply.
Upon arrival, Astrocamp staff members will meet your camper at the gate and escort them to the camp vehicles which will take them to Astrocamp. It isn’t possible for us to determine in advance the particular staff member that will meet your camper, therefore you should tell the airline that our staff members will wear identifiable Astrocamp clothing and well carry personal identification.
Upon departure from camp, Astrocamp staff will escort your camper to the airport. The staff will check-in your camper for their flight and wait at the gate with them until the plane has departed.
Please mark all luggage with:
Your Camper’s Name
Astrocamp
951.659.6062
Signing Up For Courses
In early April you will receive the Course Descriptions and Course Pre-Registration Form. This is the first exciting step in the Astrocamp experience. This form will allow your camper to select their courses before they arrive at camp.
The program schedule is organized in a Monday-Wednesday-Friday, Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday format with four class periods per day for each set of days. This means your camper will be able to choose up to eight courses – some courses (Advanced Mountain Biking and the SCUBA Laboratory et al) require two consecutive class periods, which reduces the total number of courses they can take.
Your camper, not you, should fill out this form. In order for us to arrange all campers’ schedules, this form needs to be returned to our business office by May 1st.
More information and specific instructions will accompany the Course Pre-Registration Form.
You can view course descriptions for all programs in the Program Section of this site.
How To Pack
Please limit luggage to no more than two bags. If luggage weighs more than 30 pounds, it must have wheels. Campers must be able to carry their luggage off the boat on their own.
To help with the sorting of luggage on the first day, Male Campers please tie a GREEN ribbon, string or piece of yarn to each piece of luggage; Female Campers please tie a RED ribbon, string or piece of yarn to each piece of luggage.
Medications (which must be turned in to the camp nurse at check-in), a sweatshirt or jacket, lunch and any other items needed should not be packed in main luggage.
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