Summer Astronomy Virtual Enrichment (SAVE) Camp
Children of all ages can be inspired to think big, dream big, and to foster curiosity about an enormous universe in which the boundaries appear unlimited. With the understanding of some simple terminology and concepts, they are better informed about space and the celestial objects that reside overhead. The spark of interest often ignites in young minds where the abc's of the universe are brought to light.
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Galileoscope Telescope Kit School Children use the Galileoscope in Flagstaff, Arizona
It has never been more fun to learn! Engage children of all ages with STEM toys that will encourage them to explore, understand and be inspired by the world of science, technology, engineering and math. The Galileoscope was created as a cornerstone project for the 2009 International Year of Astronomy, and it filled the void for a lack of high-quality, low-cost kits suitable for both optics education and celestial observation. Since its inception, more than a quarter million Galileoscope kits have been distributed to educators, students, and astronomy enthusiasts worldwide. The Galileoscope is a high-quality educational telescope kit created by astronomers, optical engineers, and science educators. Learn how telescopes work and experiment with lenses as each of the components are assembled (don't worry - it's an easy 5-minute assembly!). You'll get two telescopes in one - one very similar to what Galileo used and a more modern type, improving upon Galileo's 400-year-old design. Both are suitable for learning optics and celestial observation - making it accessible to astronomy enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.
Special features:
It has never been more fun to learn! Engage children of all ages with STEM toys that will encourage them to explore, understand and be inspired by the world of science, technology, engineering and math. The Galileoscope was created as a cornerstone project for the 2009 International Year of Astronomy, and it filled the void for a lack of high-quality, low-cost kits suitable for both optics education and celestial observation. Since its inception, more than a quarter million Galileoscope kits have been distributed to educators, students, and astronomy enthusiasts worldwide. The Galileoscope is a high-quality educational telescope kit created by astronomers, optical engineers, and science educators. Learn how telescopes work and experiment with lenses as each of the components are assembled (don't worry - it's an easy 5-minute assembly!). You'll get two telescopes in one - one very similar to what Galileo used and a more modern type, improving upon Galileo's 400-year-old design. Both are suitable for learning optics and celestial observation - making it accessible to astronomy enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.
Special features:
- Focuser: 1¼ barrel is compatible with standard commercial accessories, including eyepieces, Barlow lenses, and camera adapters.
- Galilean Eyepiece: Get an authentic star-gazing experience with a magnification of 17x and a right-side-up field of view less than ½° wide.
- 2x Barlow Lens: Increase the Galileoscope's magnification to 50x when used with the regular supplied eyepiece.
- Mountains and craters on the Moon
- Four moons circling Jupiter
- More stars in the Pleiades and Beehive clusters than can be seen with the unaided eye
- Saturn's rings
- And much more!
Fully live interactive week-long sessions with a real astronomer using Zoom virtual meetings, designed for children ages 5 and up.
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Sessions & Dates 2020
M-F 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST Session 1: July 6 – 10, 2020 Session 2: July 13 – 17, 2020 Session 3: July 20 – 24, 2020 Session 4: July 27 – 31, 2020 Session 5: August 3 – 7, 2020 Session 6: August 10 – 14, 2020 Session 7: August 17 – 21, 2020 Cost per Session: $495 Includes Galileoscope Telescope Kit and other incredible astronomical items mailed to your home. |
Astronomy Programs for Camp SAVE with many Hands-on Activities throughout the entire week, with main and secondary topical themes.
Monday/Tuesday Astronomy for Everyone: Size & Scale of the Universe -----The Universe at Your Fingertips! -----Roadmap to the Stars: the Night Sky Explained Wednesday/Thursday A Grand Tour of the Solar System & Beyond -----When Celestial Bodies Collide: Eclipses & Other Phenomena -----Curiosity: Mission to Mars -----Deep-Space Search for Another Earth -----Gazing Upon a Cosmic Ocean -----Movers in the Sky: Comets, Meteors & Asteroids Friday How to Build Your Own Incredible Telescope -----Galileoscope Telescope Kit -----Cosmic Images Across the Spectrum -----NASA's MicroObservatory |
Enrolling in Camp SAVE is easy. There are two steps.
Step 1: Complete and submit the requested information below.
Step 2: Choose payment method using PayPal or a Debit or Credit Card.
The Camp Director will be sending you a greeting and detailed information about the Camp.
Make absolutely sure to check your spam folder and place kevin@astronomybootcamp.com on your safe list.
Step 1: Complete and submit the requested information below.
Step 2: Choose payment method using PayPal or a Debit or Credit Card.
The Camp Director will be sending you a greeting and detailed information about the Camp.
Make absolutely sure to check your spam folder and place kevin@astronomybootcamp.com on your safe list.
