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Science for the Whole Family! Learn as a Family.
Our Family ASTRO and Star Explorer science camps are designed to engage and involve everyone. If you enjoy learning with your kids, join our Astronomers and science experts in these upcoming Scheduled Family ASTRO events.
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"This is an amazing family program and a great use of family time."
Parent Camp participant 2008
FAMILY ASTRO PROGRAM
Join the Fun!Star Explorer CampsOur Star Explorer Camps combine a unique hands-on program that joins families in an interactive learning experience. Activities range from creating comets to exploring the mystery of black holes to using homemade instruments to understand space science and view the constellations to applying those sciences to environmental science in our traditional nature hike. The fun-filled weekend camps are easy-going and allow high interaction and engagement.
It's memorable. It's educational. It's a lot of FUN!
Family ASTRO resources, Astronomical Society of the Pacific
To see what Space Science for Schools has planned, click here to view upcoming events!
- Family Astro Mini-Camp Event- Virginia City
- Star Explorer Weekend Family Camp
- Boys Scouts of America - Special event
- Star Explorer Single Day Camp.
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