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Space & Aviation · 🏫 University of California, Berkeley

Moon Explorers

Campers will train like astronauts and plan a mission to the Moon, combining hands-on activities with explorations of the Sun, Moon, and Earth.

🔥 Elementary 🕒 2-week Day Camp In-person Beginner-friendly 💰 $1,295 total

About this camp

First graders participating in the Moon Explorers camp will embark on an exciting journey to train like astronauts and plan a mission to the Moon. Campers will engage in hands-on activities such as launching stomp rockets and exploring the principles of gravity. They will investigate the essential requirements for human survival on the lunar surface, fostering an understanding of space science and engineering. The program also delves into the secrets of the Sun, Moon, and Earth, encouraging campers to imagine the possibilities of outer space exploration. This immersive experience aims to develop scientific inquiry, problem-solving skills, and a passion for STEM fields through project-based learning and access to various science center exhibits.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day includes check-in, an opening circle, morning camp content exploration activities, snack and break time at the Outdoor Nature Lab, lunch and outdoor break time, afternoon camp content exploration, another snack and break, science center exhibit activities, and a closing circle before check-out.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for curious first graders who dream of becoming astronauts and love hands-on science and exploration.

What you'll learn

Astronaut training Moon mission planning Rocketry Gravity Lunar habitat Solar System Space exploration

Location

1 Centennial Drive Berkeley, CA 94720

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