ASTROCAMP STEM PROGRAMS

HAVE THE SUMMER OF A LIFETIME AT ASTROCAMP

AstroCamp Virginia provides a unique and exciting environment that’s the perfect way to enhance any student’s education. AstroCamp is a STEM based hands-on earth and physical science program with an emphasis on astronomy and space exploration. Students in 4th to 12th grade participate in either 3-day or 5-day overnight options in an outdoor education setting.

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  • Creativity
  • Science
  • Adventure
  • Exploration
  • Fun
  • Friendship
  • Family

AstroCamp Virginia provides a unique and exciting program environment that’s the perfect way to enhance any student’s education. AstroCamp is a STEM based hands-on earth and physical science program with an emphasis on astronomy and space exploration. Students in 4th to 12th grade participate in either 3-day or 5-day overnight options in an outdoor education setting.

The AstroCamp school programs meet science content standards for many states and can include adventure and team building activities.

Each full day offers six hours of daytime instruction and an hour and a half of evening programming lead by our expert instructors.

Also, with the new national focus on teaching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) in our schools, AstroCamp’s curriculum is more relevant than ever.

By focusing on hands-on experiential science and utilizing Our state–of–the–art labs and equipment, coupled with the natural environment of Clover, Virginia, stimulates minds, and most importantly, creates excitement about science.

Our classes are designed to inspire students toward future success in their academic and personal pursuits. For more information about program options and lengths, please see the Planning Packet.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE (STEM)

AstroCamp offers many fun, exciting, and educational physical science classes that allow students to explore science in an engaging and hands-on way. These daytime classes are an excellent accompaniment to the recent national focus on teaching science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in our schools.

  • Telescopes & Star Nights
  • Cosmic Lander
  • Fundamental Forces
  • Neutral Buoyancy
  • Robotics
  • Drones
  • Lights & Lasers
  • Estes Rockets
  • Solar Studies
  • Atmosphere & Gases
  • Building & Launching Rockets
  • Whirling Windmills
  • Electricity & Magnetism
  • 3D Printing
  • Giant Swing
  • Craters
  • ROVs

ADVENTURE PROGRAMS

School groups staying 5 days love our outdoor adventure options including a day of fun and sun at the lake, kart driving on the best track on the east coast, field day, and building real combustion rockets!

  • Go karting
  • Sports
  • Space Art
  • LARPing
  • Giant Swing
  • Culinary Arts
  • Tie-Dye Shirts
  • Fort Building
  • Fish & Float
  • Recreate the Moon Landing
  • Dungeons & Dragons
  • Counselor Imagination Creations

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Outside of our hands-on science labs, the world is calling to be explored. Our instructors can lead a series of hikes and other biological walks and give students a chance to be immersed into different ecosystems all without leaving AstroCamp.

  • Our Lake Party
  • Counselor Theatre
  • Songs & Skits
  • Campouts
  • The Blob
  • Giant Slip & Slide
  • Gaga Ball
  • Campfires
  • Pool Parties
  • AND MORE!

EVENING PROGRAMS

Clover, Virginia sits in one of the few Dark Sky areas of the country. Our evening programs are designed take advantage of our unparalleled night sky viewing, including Space Night, our signature evenging program, Astro Imaging, Night HIkes, Whirling Windmills, campfires, and fun interactive games to build friendship and community.

  • Our Lake Party
  • Counselor Theatre
  • Songs & Skits
  • Campouts
  • The Blob
  • Giant Slip & Slide
  • Gaga Ball
  • Campfires
  • Pool Parties
  • AND MORE!

Have Fun at AstroCamp Virginia!

Your child will learn, grow, and have fun participating in our core activities and choosing their own adventures from our unique counselor-created electives.

Our Weekly Schedule

Sunday

Camper Arrival & Check-In

1:00pm – 3:00pm

3:15pmStart Your Engines/Blast-Off
3:30pmMove In/Tour/Team Pics
4:00pmCool Off at the Lake
7:30pm-9:00pmCampfire
9:15pm-10:00pmDorm Talks

MONDAY

Siesta Time

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Rec Time

6:30pm to 7:30pm

Core Activities

9:00am – 10:30am & 10:45am – 12:15pm

2:00pm – 3:30pm & 3:45pm – 5:15pm

Crew Night 7:30pm-9:00pm

Dorm Time/Extended Hours

9:15pm-10:00pm

Tuesday

Siesta Time

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Rec Time

6:30pm to 7:30pm

Core Activities

9:00am – 10:30am & 10:45am – 12:15pm

Electives

2:00pm – 3:30pm & 3:45pm – 5:15pm

Program Night

7:30pm-9:00pm & 9:15pm-10:00pm

Wednesday

Siesta Time

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Rec Time

6:30pm to 7:30pm

Core Activities

9:00am – 10:30am & 10:45am – 12:15pm

LAKE

2:00pm – 3:30pm & 3:45pm – 5:15pm

Elective Night

7:30pm-9:00pm & 9:15pm-10:00pm

Thursday

Siesta Time

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Rec Time

6:30pm to 7:30pm

Core Activities

9:00am – 10:30am & 10:45am – 12:15pm

Electives

2:00pm – 3:30pm & 3:45pm – 5:15pm

Program Night

7:30pm-9:00pm & 9:15pm-10:00pm

Friday

Siesta Time

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Rec Time

6:30pm to 7:30pm

Core Activities

9:00am – 10:30am & 10:45am – 12:15pm

2:00pm – 3:30pm & 3:45pm – 5:15pm

Final Night Extravaganza!

7:30pm-9:00pm & 9:15pm-10:00pm

Saturday

Camper Pick Up

9:00AM – 11:00AM

SEE YOU NEXT SUMMER!

Breakfast

7:30am – 8:00Am

Lunch

12:30pm – 1:00pm

Dinner

6:00pm – 6:30pm

Telescopes: One night per group – weather dependant

Cabin Campfires: One night per group – weather dependant

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