Lowell Observatory Camps for Kids: Elementary School Summer Camp
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 07/21/2017
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June 12 – 16: 1st/2nd and 3rd/4th grades
June 19-23: 3rd/4th and 5th/6th grades
July 10 – 14: 1st/2nd and 3rd/4th grades
July 17-21: 1st/2nd and 5th/6th grades
1st/2nd – The Solar System
Campers will enjoy learning about the objects in our Solar System through fun, hands-on science experiments. Campers will also get to create and take home a moving model of the Solar System. Other activities will include hiking, drawing, playing games, and more.
3rd/4th – Galaxies
Campers will start with a tour of our amazing galaxy – the Milky Way – that will cover things like star birth and death (including the formation of black holes). Campers will learn about the other galaxies in our Universe throughout the remainder of camp and will get to go home with a beautiful model galaxy. Other activities will include hiking, drawing, playing games, and more.
5th/6th – Life on Other Worlds
Campers will start with an incredible tour of our planet – Earth – that will focus on life in all its forms. They will then explore the possibility of life existing elsewhere in the Universe. Camp participants will build a rover and will also send a personal message to a distant star system. Other activities will include hiking, drawing, playing games, and more.
Members: $200 per child
Nonmembers: $225 per child
Extended Care will be offered from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for an additional fee.
Scholarships are available based upon financial need.
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