November 16–18, 2026

8th Grade Outdoor Education

Three days of astronomy and physical science at AstroCamp in the San Jacinto Mountains, and the last overnight trip of your student’s time at ECMS-Gardena.

Required · ObligatorioSign the permission slipFirme el permiso de excursión›

Trip at a glance

Trip dates
Mon, Nov 16 – Wed, Nov 18, 2026
Bag drop-off
Sunday, Nov 15, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PMDomingo 15 de noviembre, 11:00 a.m. a 1:30 p.m.
Departure
Monday, Nov 16 at 8:00 AMSalida: 8:00 a.m.
Return
Wednesday, Nov 18, about 4:00 PMRegreso: aprox. 4:00 p.m.
Person in charge
Mr. Trejo
Location
AstroCamp26800 Saunders Meadow Rd, Idyllwild, CA 92549
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Bags must be dropped off on Sunday, November 15, between 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM. AstroCamp also requires its own health form in addition to the ECS permission slip.
Las maletas deben entregarse el domingo 15 de noviembre, de 11:00 a.m. a 1:30 p.m. AstroCamp también requiere su propio formulario de salud, además del permiso de ECS.

Before the trip

ENGLISHPacking listEverything your student needs to bring.PDFESPAÑOLLista de embalajeTodo lo que su estudiante debe traer.PDFENGLISHAstroCamp health formRequired by the campsite, in addition to the ECS permission slip.PDFESPAÑOLFormulario de saludRequerido por el campamento, además del permiso de ECS.PDFENGLISHSave the dateTrip announcement flyer.PDFESPAÑOLReserve la fechaVolante de anuncio del viaje.PDF

Student slides

8th Grade Camping: AstroCampThe slides shown to 8th graders in class.Slides

Photos, campsite and directions

Trip photo albumPhotos posted during and after the trip.Google PhotosPhoto album QR codePrintable QR code for the album.QR codeAstroCampThe campsite’s own website.WebsiteDirectionsAstroCamp on Google Maps.Map

Coming soon

Still to come for 8th grade: an Overnight Camp FAQ, the family presentation slides, and the narrated videos in English and Spanish.
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