In astronomy camp, kids will learn details about our solar system and our galaxy. We’ll talk with Astrobiologists about their research to find life on other planets. We’ll figure out ways to get humans from Earth to Mars, and how we can sustain life there, which involves some chemistry. Students will learn how a telescope works. They will build one of two different types of simple telescopes—an astronomical and a terrestrial telescope—each with a magnification of 5X. They then experiment with the different telescope designs and determine how the lens combination in each telescope works to magnify an object’s image. At the end of the week, students can take their telescope home so that they can look at the stars. Or, if students choose, we will build an age appropriate rocket. WHEN: This afternoon STEAM camp (1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) will be held on July 6-10, 2026 for ages 7 and up and a separate class for ages 12 and older, Monday through Friday. All sessions have a take-home product from their week with us! Cost: $190 / week for a 1/2 day. The morning session for these weeks is Ceramics. You can sign up for a full day camp for $360 (see Full Day Summer STEAM Camps found HERE). If the cost of this class is a barrier, scholarship funds are available for low-income families. Please contact us for details. Refunds: As we only offer 12 students per camp, we cannot offer a refund once you sign up and pay. Your payment secures your spot, which is completely reserved for you. You can, however, transfer to a different camp if there is a spot open. Location: 11485 Old Hwy 285 Frontage Road, Conifer, CO
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