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.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Operator
- Private business
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: info@asteme.com
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.
Planning guides
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