Rockets for Junior Astronauts (Grades K-2)
Reminder: All K-8 summer camps on the CU Boulder campus end at 3pm on Fridays.
June 1-5* (Online registration closes May 22. Call 303-492-7188 to register after this date.)
9am-4pm (Excluding Friday; camp ends at 3pm on Friday)
July 6-10* (Online registration closes June 26. Call 303-492-7188 to register after this date.)
9am-4pm (Excluding Friday; camp ends at 3pm on Friday)
July 20-24* (Online registration closes July 10. Call 303-492-7188 to register after this date.)
9am-4pm (Excluding Friday; camp ends at 3pm on Friday)
$595
Location: Fiske Planetarium
*IMPORTANT NOTE WHEN REGISTERING FOR THIS CAMP: There are two sessions of Rockets for Junior Astronauts being offered each of these weeks. Within the Active Network registration system, the sessions will be labeled A and B. If you wish to have your child in camp with a friend or sibling, please ensure that you're selecting the same session name when registering.
3, 2, 1 – BLAST OFF! Spend the week at Fiske Planetarium learning about flight on Earth and in space, rocket design, and life as an astronaut in Science Discovery’s longest-running summer camp. In the weeks leading up to camp, be sure to gather a variety of clean recyclables, as we’ll be using them to construct our very own handmade, life-sized rocket. Storybooks will spark our engineering imaginations as we explore how to create simple machines to enhance our rocket designs. On Friday, families are invited to join us at the Fiske Planetarium Dome to help launch our rockets into outer space!
Special note for this camp: In preparation for rocket building, please have your junior astronaut collect clean recyclables they'd like to use to decorate their rocket. In addition, please mark your calendars and plan to attend our rocket launch at Fiske Planetarium at 2pm on Friday!
What to Bring: While at Science Discovery, participants are expected to store their personal belongings in their backpack. Space is limited so please limit the number of personal items brought from home. All items should be labeled with the participant’s first and last name in case an item is misplaced. Please send your child with the following each day:
- A backpack (sized to fit your child) for carrying personal items and any camp materials they will be bringing home
- Filled water bottle(s)
- 1-2 snacks (or more), depending on the child's needs
- A sack lunch that does not require refrigeration
- Closed-toed shoes
- A hair tie to hold back lengthy hair, if applicable
- All camps spend a portion of each day outside. Please send your child with clothing appropriate for the daily forecasted weather (jacket, sweatshirt, rain poncho, etc.)
- Optional:
- An extra set of clothing (including top, bottoms, underpants and socks) in case an accident should occur
- A mask or any additional Personal Protective Equipment the child wishes to utilize
Grade Policy: CU Science Discovery serves students in grades K-12. Careful consideration is used to determine grade levels for all camps and classes. To provide the highest quality experience for all participants, it is necessary to adhere to the specified grade range for all camps and classes. Please note: All participants must be a minimum of 5 years of age to attend a CU Science Discovery camp.
Cancellation and Transfer Policy: Science Discovery has designed its cancellation policy to minimize the number of camp and class spots that are unused due to last-minute cancellations. Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the start of the camp/class will incur a $35 administrative fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations made within 30 days of the start of the camp/class. In the event that a camp/class is cancelled by Science Discovery, registrants will receive a full refund. Transfer requests made up to 30 days prior to the start of a camp/class will incur a $15 administrative fee. Transfer requests made within 30 days of the start of a camp/class will incur a $35 administrative fee.