Classes
Since 1998, the Barlow Planetarium has offered Wisconsin Space Academy (WSA) – multiple levels span three overlapping age groups – to explore the thrill of astronomy, space and science through hands-on rocketry activities. Barlow has expanded its offerings to offer Wisconsin Astronomy Academy (WAA) to learn about our place in the Universe through hands-on astronomy activities.
- Standard Fee: $125.00/program
- Multiple Class Fee: $112.50/program
- Barlow Member Fee (GREATEST DISCOUNT): $100.00/program
- Supply fees cover the costs of the rockets, binoculars and telescopes students use during and keep after the program.
Barlow's Wisconsin Space Academy
Level I – Blast Off (Completed Grades 3 – 5)
Dates: July 22-26, 2013
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Class Fee: $125.00/$112.50/$100.00
Supply Fee: $35.00
- Build, customize, and launch a model rocket
- Each participant receives rocketry supplies valued at more than $50.
Level II -- Payloads (Completed Grades 4 – 6)
Dates: July 29 - August 2, 2013
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Fee: $125.00/$112.50/$100.00
Supply Fee: $35.00
- Build, customize, and launch a model rocket that launches and returns a small egg safely to the ground.
- Each participant receives rocketry supplies valued at more than $50.
Level III – Fly Higher (Completed Grades 5 – 8)
Dates: August 5-9, 2013
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Fee: $125.00/$112.50/$100.00
Supply Fee: $35.00
- Build, customize, and launch a model rocket that uses two stages and two engines for the highest possible flights.
- Each participant receives rocketry supplies valued at more than $50.
Barlow's Wisconsin Astronomy Academy
Level I – Constellations (Completed Grades 3 – 5)
Dates: July 22-26, 2013
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Fee: $125.00/$112.50/$100.00
Supply Fee: $25.00
- Learn how to use stars to find your way on Earth and in the sky
- Recognize the summer constellations and how they relate to each other.
- Each participant receives a set of binoculars valued at more than $40.
Level II – Solar System (Completed Grades 4 – 6)
Dates: July 29 - August 2, 2013
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Fee: $125.00/$112.50/$100.00
Supply Fee: $50.00
- Discover what makes each of the planets fascinating and unique.
- Each participant will receive a fully-functional replica refracting telescope
valued at $90.
Level III – Deep Space (Completed Grades 5 – 8)
Dates: August 5-9, 2013
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Fee: $125.00/$112.50/$100.00
Supply Fee: $100.00
- Discover distant celestial objects that only a telescope can see.
- Each participant will receive a fully-functional tabletop reflecting telescope valued at $140.
