Astronomy Camp: Deep Space '10

Who can attend?

Students entering grades 5-8.

When is it?

June 28 - July 2, 2010

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What's covered?

Have you ever wondered how far away the stars are? How a black hole is formed? How we take pictures of galaxies so far away? How to make your own telescope?

Astronomy Camp at Penn State is designed to inspire future scientists to discover the answers to these questions and more as they voyage through the mysteries of outer space. Spend a week this summer investigating the wonders that lie in outer space. Campers will also have the chance to use the Penn State telescopes (weather permitting) to study the stars! Sign up today and get ready to unlock the secrets of the universe!

Camp fees and registration:

LionSALE (Register before midnight on April 30, 2010)

  • $290 (full day/commuter)
  • $630 (resident)

LionSHARE Price (register after 12 am May 1, 2010)

  • $320 (full day/commuter)
  • $660 (resident)

Full day or residential?

You can choose whether your child attends as a full-day commuter or residential participant.

Full-day option:

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Please drop your child off from between 8:50 and 9:00 am. Camp ends promptly at 4:00 pm. Please arrange to pick him/her up by 4:00 pm unless you opt for extended care (drop off from 7:45 am; pick up by 5:15 pm).

Residential option:

Students in grades 4-12 can choose to stay at Penn State from the Sunday evening (check-in and opening ceremony at 7:00 pm) until the Friday afternoon (camp ends promptly at 4:00 pm). Resident campers stay in University Residence Halls. Evening mentors supervise activities and outings.

Extended care (only for campers entering grades 2 -8)

  • Add $50 per child per week for each child registered
  • Optional drop-off starting at 7:45am, pick up by 5:15 pm, Monday -Thursday.
  • Note: Extended care is not offered on Friday. Each camper must be picked up by 4:15 pm after the closing ceremony on Friday.

Register today!