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.

Family meeting slides

The slides from the family meeting, covering all three grades: where each grade is going, dates and bag drop, medicine and medical care, how to reach us, eligibility, and what is due September 21.
Las diapositivas de la reunión familiar, para los tres grados. Elija «Español» para verlas en español.

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Before the trip

Student slides

Photos, campsite and directions

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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