AstroCamp for 5th Graders
- Students will be staying in dorms. Quiet hours are 10 PM- 7 AM.
- Students will have some choice on dorming, 5-6 students per room.
- The dormitory has centralized bathrooms located in the same building.
- Bathrooms have private stalls, and showers with curtains.
- Chaperones rooms are also in the same building, but on either end of the hallway
Students Need to Bring:
* Sleeping bag and pillow or twin sheets/blankets
* Toiletries and bath towels
The Chaperones will be School Staff and Teachers
- There will be a Ratio of at least 1:16
- Astrocamp instructors will lead the programs
- First aid provided by Coolidge staff. If a more serious emergency occurs, 911 will be called and parents will be notified.
- In case of emergency at home, please contact the school and we will communicate to AstroCamp
AstroCamp will take place Wednesday, 2/19/25 - Friday, 2/21/25.
Wednesday, February 19th
Depart from Coolidge by 8:30 AM
Arrival is between 11 AM - 12 PM at AstroCamp in Idyllwyld
Friday, February 21st
Departure from Astrocamp is anytime between 12-1 PM
Arrive at Coolidge by 3-4 PM
Student Must Pack:
*** BRING A REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE! ! ! ***
Hydration is very important at a higher altitude.
* 1 Sweatshirt * 1 Jacket
* 2 Underwear * 3 Socks
* 1 Pajama Set * Closed toe shoes
* 2 Pants * 2 shorts
* 3 T-shirts * 1 Long Sleeve shirt
* 1 Bathing Suit * 1 set of flip-flops (optional)
* 1 Pillow * 1 Sleeping Bag or blanket/sheets & a pillow with pillowcase
* Hat or beanie * Reusable Water Bottle
* 1 Washcloth * 1 Towel * 1 Bathing Suit
* Flashlight *
Toiletries:
- Soap
- deodorant
- Shampoo
- Shower Caddy/Mesh bag to hold toiletries (OPTIONAL)
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm
Depending on weather (please check the weather in Idyllwild before the trip):
- Rain Gear - Extra Socks - Waterproof shoes
- Extra pants - Heavier coat
** Pack their bag with your student so they will know how to pack on their own, for the trip home.
- Also, please keep in mind your student will be responsible for carrying their own bag.
- Please LABEL EVERYTHING: their luggage bag, their sleeping bag, the bag that holds their sleeping bag, their water bottle, and all of their clothes. During the process of unpacking, packing, or changing, items sometimes get mixed up.
PROHIBITED ITEMS:
- Cell phones - Electronic Devices - fireworks - matches
- drugs - alcohol - weapons of any kind
** ABSOLUTLEY NO FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED IN THE DORMS
** Do Not pack anything that would be devastating if it gets lost of damaged.
MEDICATION:
- Fill out the Medication Form for any students that need to have medication at Astrocamp.
- If your child has any daily medication that is normally taken at home, please keep in mind that you will need to provide it and fill out the Astrocamp Medication form.
- Student cannot carry their own medication, as all dosages need to be accounted for by an authorized personnel.
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If students need health attention, minor things will be handled onsite by the program staff.
If any major issues arise, they will call to notify parents/guardians.
The total for AstroCamp is $340.
We can accept cash in exact change, and checks made out to
San Gabriel Unified School District, and put your student's name in the Memo line.
Here is the payment plan we recommend:
9/13/24: Deposit of $50
10/1/24: 1st Installment $100
11/4/24: 2nd Installment $100
12/1/24: 3rd Installment $90
PROGRAMMING AT ASTROCAMP:
* Lights and Lasers * Microgravity * Ropes Course
* Space Night * Messier Madness and others!
Please Note: some activities are outdoors so have your student dress in layers.
* If it begins to rain, any outdoor activities may continue, or may be changed to indoor activities depending on availability, but students may still have to walk outside to get from building to building.
For even more information, check out astrocamp.org