ASTEME — Space Camp: Interstellar Exploration
ASTEME offers STEM-focused day camps in Los Angeles, including a Space Camp for interstellar exploration, emphasizing hands-on learning and critical thinking.
▌ Editor's read The ASTEME website loads successfully and details various STEM day camps, including 'Space Camp: Interstellar Exploration.' The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The founder, Dr. Shazeen Khan, holds a Ph.D. from UCLA and has over 15 years of experience in STEM education, as stated on the 'About Us' page. ASTEME has a Google rating of 4.9 stars based on 106 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging and educational activities and the expertise of the instructors. The camp operates as a day camp, with programs running from 9 AM to 3 PM, and offers extended care options. There is no explicit mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the website. Social media handles @asteme_official on Instagram and 'astemeofficial' on Facebook are linked from the site.
Who thrives here Ages 5–15
ASTEME — Space Camp: Interstellar Exploration sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right science/tech fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
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: 5–15
- 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 — Space Camp: Interstellar Exploration
- What ages does ASTEME — Space Camp: Interstellar Exploration accept?
- ASTEME — Space Camp: Interstellar Exploration is open to children ages 5–15. 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 — Space Camp: Interstellar Exploration cost?
- ASTEME — Space Camp: Interstellar Exploration 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 — Space Camp: Interstellar Exploration's hours?
- ASTEME — Space Camp: Interstellar Exploration 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 — Space Camp: Interstellar Exploration?
- ASTEME — Space Camp: Interstellar Exploration 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 — Space Camp: Interstellar Exploration provide lunch?
- ASTEME — Space Camp: Interstellar Exploration 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 — Space Camp: Interstellar Exploration offer extended care?
- Yes — ASTEME — Space Camp: Interstellar Exploration offers extended care alongside the main program day. 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 — Space Camp: Interstellar Exploration offer financial aid?
- Yes — ASTEME — Space Camp: Interstellar Exploration 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 — Space Camp: Interstellar Exploration compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- ASTEME — Space Camp: Interstellar Exploration 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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