Space Camp - 2008

A camp that is out of this world

Did you ever wonder...

what it is like to go into space?
how we can live and work on the Moon?
where we should look for alien life?

Campers will explore the wonders of space and astronomy through a diverse collection of engaging activities, from artistic to athletic to scientific. Each day focuses on a unique theme (See Schedule) designed to sample major areas of space exploration and astronomy through hands-on investigations and team activities.

Fast-paced, this camp allows for a balance of work and play, teamwork and creativity.

Come and expand your horizons!

Activities and Schedule includes:

Monday: Starry Skies
Build a hand-held telescope and practice using it under the stars of the planetarium

Tuesday:The Planets
Build a scale model of the solar system

Wednesday: Field Trip to the Moon
Take a virtual trip to the Moon and design a lunar base with your team

Thursday: Astronaut Training Camp
Get your astronaut patch by preparing to live, work, and play in space

Friday: Alien Life and Mars
Build and test your own Mars lander

Details and Tuition:

Space Adventure Camp is for children who will be entering grades 2 through 5 in the fall of 2008.

One camp session runs Monday through Friday, from 9 AM to 4 PM daily. There will be a closing ceremony on Friday at 4 PM for all parents and guardians to attend.

Camp tuition is $250 per session and includes all materials, daily snacks, camp tee-shirt, graduation certificate, and water bottle. 10% Discount available for U of L employees.

Session Dates

July 7 - 11

July 21 - 25

July 28 - Aug 1 Girl Scouts only

To register:

Register online here. For camp or registration questions, contact Kim at 852-7597. Upon registration, a confirmation form and welcome packet will be sent to you for completion.

Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium:

Located on the Belknap Campus of the University of Louisville, this facility is uniquely positioned to offer the technology and educational experiences that connect people to the universe and science in exciting and engaging ways.

Camp Leadership

This camp is led by Rachel Connolly, planetarium director and faculty member in the College of Education and Human Development. Rachel designed and managed children’s programs for the past 7 years at the American Museum of Natural History. She is a NASA Graduate Fellow and has helped students design experiments that have flown on the space shuttle and the International Space Station.