AstroCamp Informational Meeting

AstroCamp’s Physical Address:

26800 Saunders Meadow Rd.
Idyllwild, CA 92549
Teachers/Chaperones (7):

Ms. Arbaugh
Ms. McGrath
Ms. Sutker
Ms. Mihalic
Ms. Reimann
Ms. Amend
Mr. Simpson

A UNIQUE OUTDOOR SCIENCE SCHOOL

September 24th-26th, 2019
 Departure Information
Morning arrival to WNS-check-in table on blacktop by the
MPR @ 7:30am

Drop off duffel bag

Sleeping bag

Lunch labeled with student’s name

Everything needs to be labeled with student’s name

Departure time: 9:00 AM for Idyllwild, CA (3 hours)

 Return Information
Leaving AstroCamp Wed., 9/26: Around 12:30-1:00 PM

Anticipated return time: bet ween 3:45 - 4:45 PM

Pick up your child from front lot of 5401 Beethoven

 Schedule
DAY ONE: Monday, 5:25 PM or 6:15 PM – Dinner
September 24 7:45 PM to 9:00 PM – Space Night
Class (entire 5th grade)
7:30 AM - Arrive at check-in station
by turf
7:30-8:30 AM - Teachers will help sort
lunches, duffels, and sleeping bags
9:00 AM - Bus departs to AstroCamp,
students bring snacks on bus
12:00 PM - Arrive to Astrocamp and
eat lunch.
12:30 PM – Move in to dorms
1:15 PM – Orientation and Tour
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM – Initiatives
Class (entire 5th grade)
3:45 PM to 5:15 PM – Microgravity or
Cosmic Lander Class (small groups)
DAY TWO: Tuesday, September 25
8:00 AM- Breakfast
8:45 AM- 10:15AM – Lights & Lasers or Zipline Class (small groups)
10:30 AM- 12:00 PM – Expedition Valles Marineris or Lights & Lasers Class (small groups)
12:10 PM or 1:00 PM – Lunch
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM – Zipline or Microgravity Class (small groups)
3:45 PM to 5:15 PM – Cosmic Lander or Electricity & Magnetism Class (small groups)
5:25 PM or 6:15 PM – Dinner
7:45 PM to 9:00 PM – Messier Madness Class (entire 5th grade)
9:00 PM – Students and chaperones clean up dorm rooms and have luggage packed the night before
departure

DAY THREE: Wednesday, September 26

8:00 AM – Breakfast
8:45 AM - 10:15AM – Skycoaster or Day Hike Class (small groups)
10:30 AM- 12:00 PM – Skycoaster or Day Hike Class (small groups)
12:00 PM – Lunch in meadow onsite
1:00 PM – Departure time
4:00 PM – Planned arrival, updates will be sent via email by WNS
 Food Allergies and Dietary Restrictions
Special Food Needs Accommodations at AstroCamp:

Vegetarian options are available at each meal.

Gluten Free options are available upon request.

Kosher: We do not accommodate kosher, but we can provide vegetarian options as an alternative.

Nut Allergies: No nuts are ser ved with meals, and peanut oil is not used in cooking. However, some
foods are labeled as being processed on equipment that has also processed foods containing nuts.
Our cookies are processed in factories that contain nuts. Please don’t eat them if you have a nut
allergy.

Food Labels: We can provide labels for you to read on the day foods are prepared. Due to possible
menu or supplier changes, we cannot send you label information ahead of times

Cooks are actively available during meal times to answer questions and accommodate special
dietary needs. Students and teachers can speak with cooks accordingly.

Packing Meals for Students with Special Dietary Needs:

We have limited refrigerator space in the kitchen for pre-packed meals. We can heat up
prepared meals for people upon request. School chaperones are responsible for retrieving meals
from the kitchen and may use a microwave to heat up these meals.
 Forms to be Returned
AstroCamp Health Form
WNS Standards of Behavior Form
WNS Permission Slip and Medical Authorization
WNS Medication Forms (double-sided)
Includes:
Over-the-Counter Medications
Dietary Restrictions Form
Prescription Medication Form
 Packing List
WEAR ON DAY OF DEPARTURE
Pants or shorts
Shirt
Athletic shoes
Avoid canvas (i.e. Vans,
Converse)
Socks and under wear
TO PACK IN DUFFEL
Packing List
Shirts
Pants
Shorts
Closed-toed shoes OPTIONAL ITEMS:
Water shoes (optional) Disposable camera
Sweaters/Jackets Sunglasses
Bathing Suit Sunscreen
Rain Gear Lip Balm
Sleepwear Insect repellent
Under wear Sunhat
Socks Watch
TOILETRIES
Toothbrush
Packing List
Toothpaste
Washcloths
Soap
Lip balm
Shampoo
Towel (please send more than 1)

ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED

Flashlight (check the batteries)
Reusable Water bottle
Pillow
Sleeping Bag
Please practice rolling up and storing the sleeping bag with your child
prior to the trip.