The camp offers a true taste of college life by allowing students to live in university residence halls and dine in the university dining hall, providing a structured introduction to a university environment.
This immersive astrophysics camp for high school students (grades 9-12) offers an in-depth exploration of the universe, combining theoretical concepts with hands-on activities. Students will delve into topics such as stellar evolution, galaxies, cosmology, relativity, dark matter, and black holes. The curriculum is supported by computational simulations of dark matter and galactic formation, physical demonstrations, student-led discussions, and thought experiments. Observational astronomy is interlaced into the course using solar and night sky observational telescopes, focusing on techniques for identifying constellations and naked-eye astronomy. Students will gain critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and problem-solving skills through interactive classes, problem sets, and collaborative group projects. The program culminates in a self-selected research project, which may involve using real data from telescopes or coding computer programs to calculate distances to galaxies, providing practical application of learned concepts and an introduction to modern professional research.
A typical day involves interactive classes emphasizing discussion, analysis, and real-world application of astrophysics concepts, supplemented by problem sets, thought experiments, and group discussions.
This program is designed for high school students in grades 9-12 (ages 14-17) who enjoy academic challenge and are curious about how the universe works, particularly those interested in physics, astronomy, and space science.
UCLA Campus, West Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles STEM Summer Camps is a free directory service that aggregates publicly available information about STEM programs, summer camps, and educational opportunities. We do not operate, sponsor, endorse, accredit, certify, or have any affiliation with the camps and programs listed here unless explicitly stated.
All program details — including pricing, session dates, instructor credentials, curriculum, safety policies, refund terms, transportation, meal arrangements, and admission requirements — are sourced from publicly available information and may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect. Listings are partially generated and updated using automated AI-assisted research, which can occasionally produce inaccurate details. Parents and guardians are solely responsible for independently verifying every detail directly with the camp before enrolling, paying, or relying on any information shown here.
We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the accuracy, completeness, suitability, safety, quality, availability, or fitness for any particular purpose of any camp, program, or information shown on this site. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages of any kind — including but not limited to financial loss, missed sessions, refund disputes, injury, child safety incidents, transportation issues, dissatisfaction with educational outcomes, or any other harm — arising from your use of this directory or your decision to enroll a child in any listed program. Your use of this site constitutes acceptance of these terms.
If you are a camp operator and notice any inaccurate information about your program, please contact us and we will review and update it. By submitting an inquiry via this site, you consent to the camp contacting you with information about their program.
