Adventures in Space Summer Camp
*The event has already taken place on this date: Mon, 07/30/2018
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ASTRO-TOTS
(Entering K & 1st grade)
To Be an Astronaut
What does it take to explore outer space? You have to be in good shape and so does your space suit and rocket ship! Discover how astronauts get themselves and their vehicles ready to go into space, and how knowing more about their destination affects their preparations.
Moon, Mars and Much More
If you could buy a ticket for a ride on a spaceship, where would you go? Would you want to check out the Moon, your favorite planet, or another exciting place in space? Learn about the planets, stars, and other celestial objects in our space "neighborhood" and decide which one you would want to visit!
MERCURY/GEMINI
(Entering 2nd & 3rd grades) / (Entering 4th & 5th grades)
Space Physics
What happens when an astronaut opens a bag of M&M'S in a spaceship? Would the same thing happen if they were outside the spaceship? We can simulate space experiments with objects like bouncing balls, rolling chairs, and spinning turntables. Campers will help create games to play in “space” that demonstrate the forces of physics.
Life in Space
One of the objectives of space exploration is to search for life, but how do we determine if something we find in space is truly alive? Explore how scientists define life, what is needed to maintain life, and how a voyage into space affects the human body.
Chemistry of the Solar System
If you were a space pioneer, what would you need to know to set up a base camp on Mars or a distant moon like Triton, Titan or Europa? Could you grow food in the soil and breathe without a spacesuit? Explore ideas for future space colonization during this week of fun – and messy! – chemistry experiments.
Astro-Engineering
One day, explorers from Earth will be living in space giving rise to an entirely new breed of engineers, needing to design their own space habitats. The structures must be sturdy, yet lightweight, so they can be transported through the Earth’s gravitational field. Campers design, build and test prototype structures for outer space living.
Apollo
(Entering 6th-8th grades)
Space-Based Start-Ups
In the new era of space exploration, private companies will be competing with NASA to send commercial spacecraft into Earth's orbit and beyond. Do you have what it takes to start and manage your own space exploration company? This is your chance to find out!
Space Science
How does physics keep the planets in orbit? What is life and where are we looking for it? What kind of structures would we need if we went to Mars? Students will explore the basics of physics, chemistry, biology and engineering in this week long, science based camp.
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