Informational Meeting December 5, 2013

 We will be going to AstroCamp February 28-March 2,  AstroCamp is located in the San Jacinto Mountains near the town of Idyllwild, two hours east of Los Angeles, CA.  The campus is found on the edge of a meadow surrounded by pine oak, and manzanita forest.  Facilities and labs offer state of the art equipment for exploring science and the natural world. Welcome to AstroCamp

 Breath taking mountain views and wildlife  Instructors will lead you and your classmates through a variety of exciting classes.  Two classes each morning, two classes each afternoon, and one in the evening. What to Expect

7:00 am - Rise and Shine 7:20 am - Breakfast 9: :30 am - Class Period 1 10: :45 am - Break 10: :15 pm - Class Period 2 12:20 pm - Lunch and Store Time 2:15 - 3:45 pm - Class Period 3 3:45 - 4:00 pm - Break 4:00 - 5:30 pm - Class Period 4 5:40 pm - Dinner/Store Time/Free Time 7:30 - 9:00 pm - Class Period 5 10:00 - Lights Out and Quiet Hours Daily Schedule

 Initiatives  Ropes Course  MicroGravity  Expedition Valles Marineris  Electricity and Magnetism  Atmosphere and Gases  Night Hike  Messier Madness Classes

 Students housed in dormitories (4-5 students per room in bunks)  Meals served in dining hall  All Camp staff are CPR and First Aid Certified  –Somerset staff will handle meds on a per student basis Campus Information dormitory dining hall

 3 meals/day  Sleeping accommodations  Chartered bus to and from AstroCamp  T-Shirt  Leadership and Science classes Cost - $280/student

 Deposits of $40 is due ASAP.  Remainder of the amount is due in full on February 3.  Payments may be made at the front office, to Mrs. O’Leary in room 26, or the remainder amount of $240 may be paid on efunds. Payment

 Website Information:  Search for Mrs. Kelly O’Leary on the Somerset Website under Teachers and click on the Astrocamp link. Questions?