ASTEME — Orbital Mechanics: Kerbal Space Program
ASTEME offers STEM-focused day camps in Los Angeles, including a unique Orbital Mechanics program using Kerbal Space Program, designed to engage students in ...
▌ Editor's read The ASTEME website loads successfully and details various STEM summer day camps, including the Orbital Mechanics: Kerbal Space Program. The camp is located in Los Angeles and appears to be a for-profit entity. The 'About Us' page mentions Dr. Arash as the founder and director, emphasizing a passion for STEM education. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. While the website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, it highlights instructors with strong academic backgrounds. Google reviews for ASTEME show a 4.9-star rating from 116 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging curriculum, knowledgeable instructors, and positive impact on their children's interest in STEM. The program type is clearly day camp, with various weekly sessions available. Social media handles for Instagram (@asteme_stem) and Facebook (asteme.stem) are provided on the website.
Who thrives here Ages 8–15
ASTEME — Orbital Mechanics: Kerbal Space Program is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. science/tech programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 8–15
- Hours: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Address: 1651 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
- Phone: (310) 650-0919
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about ASTEME — Orbital Mechanics: Kerbal Space Program
- What ages does ASTEME — Orbital Mechanics: Kerbal Space Program accept?
- ASTEME — Orbital Mechanics: Kerbal Space Program is open to children ages 8–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does ASTEME — Orbital Mechanics: Kerbal Space Program cost?
- ASTEME — Orbital Mechanics: Kerbal Space Program publishes $595/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are ASTEME — Orbital Mechanics: Kerbal Space Program's hours?
- ASTEME — Orbital Mechanics: Kerbal Space Program runs 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs ASTEME — Orbital Mechanics: Kerbal Space Program?
- ASTEME — Orbital Mechanics: Kerbal Space Program is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does ASTEME — Orbital Mechanics: Kerbal Space Program provide lunch?
- ASTEME — Orbital Mechanics: Kerbal Space Program does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- Does ASTEME — Orbital Mechanics: Kerbal Space Program offer extended care?
- Yes — ASTEME — Orbital Mechanics: Kerbal Space Program offers extended care (8:00 AM–9:00 AM and 3:00 PM–5:30 PM). Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
- Does ASTEME — Orbital Mechanics: Kerbal Space Program offer financial aid?
- Yes — ASTEME — Orbital Mechanics: Kerbal Space Program offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
- How does ASTEME — Orbital Mechanics: Kerbal Space Program compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- ASTEME — Orbital Mechanics: Kerbal Space Program is one of 525 science/tech camps in Los Angeles that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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