ASTEME — Wilderness Survival: Engineering and Science
ASTEME offers STEM-focused day camps in Los Angeles, including a Wilderness Survival program that integrates engineering and science for hands-on learning.
▌ Editor's read The ASTEME website loads successfully and details various STEM day camps, including the Wilderness Survival program. The organization has been operating since 2012, as stated on their 'About Us' page, and was founded by Dr. Argin. They explicitly mention that all staff are background-checked and fingerprinted. ASTEME is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'ASTEME' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging curriculum, knowledgeable instructors, and the positive impact on their children's interest in STEM. The camp offers full-day programs from 9 AM to 3 PM with extended care options.
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Since 201412+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 5–15
ASTEME — Wilderness Survival: Engineering and Science 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
- 2014 (12 years)
- 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 — Wilderness Survival: Engineering and Science
- What ages does ASTEME — Wilderness Survival: Engineering and Science accept?
- ASTEME — Wilderness Survival: Engineering and Science 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 — Wilderness Survival: Engineering and Science cost?
- ASTEME — Wilderness Survival: Engineering and Science 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 — Wilderness Survival: Engineering and Science's hours?
- ASTEME — Wilderness Survival: Engineering and Science 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 — Wilderness Survival: Engineering and Science?
- ASTEME — Wilderness Survival: Engineering and Science is operated by a private business, with 12 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does ASTEME — Wilderness Survival: Engineering and Science provide lunch?
- ASTEME — Wilderness Survival: Engineering and Science 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 — Wilderness Survival: Engineering and Science offer extended care?
- Yes — ASTEME — Wilderness Survival: Engineering and Science 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 — Wilderness Survival: Engineering and Science offer financial aid?
- Yes — ASTEME — Wilderness Survival: Engineering and Science 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 — Wilderness Survival: Engineering and Science compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- ASTEME — Wilderness Survival: Engineering and Science 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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