WISCONSIN SPACE AND
ASTRONOMY ACADEMIES 2010

Explore the thrill of space, science and rockets, through hands-on activities. Three Levels to Take You to New Heights!

Level I–Blast Off (Completed Grade 3 – Grade 5)

• Receive all the necessary equipment to safely launch rockets
• Build, customize, and launch a model rocket
• Learn the basic principles of flight
• Perform rocketry experiments
• Create space and rocketry presentation for family night
• Participate in a simulated space mission

Level II-Lift Payloads (Completed Grade 4– Grade 6)

• Build, customize, and launch a model rocket that launches and returns a raw egg
• Learn about the forces necessary during rocket flight
• Practice landing rockets in a target zone
• Perform microgravity experiments
• Create a space and rocketry presentation for family night
• Participate in a simulated space mission

Level III-Fly Higher (Completed Grade 5 – Grade 8)

• Build, customize, and launch a model rocket that uses two engines
• Use trigonometry to calculate rocket altitudes
• Observe and predict how to observe satellites
• Explore the challenges of living in microgravity
• Create a space and rocketry presentation for family night
  
• Participate in a simulated space mission

WISCONSIN ASTRONOMY ACADEMY

Learn about our place in the Universe through hands-on astronomy activities!

Level I–Constellations (Completed Grades 3 – 5)

• Learn how to use stars to find your way on Earth and in the sky.

Level II–Solar System (Completed Grades 4 – 6)

• Discover what makes each of the planets fascinating and unique.
• Each participant will receive a fully-functional replica of Galileo’s refracting telescope valued at $30.

Level III–Deep Space (Completed Grades 5 – 8)

• Discover distant celestial objects that only a telescope can see.
• Each participant will receive a fully-functional tabletop reflecting telescope valued at $75.

General Information

• Each camp session lasts 3 hours per day for one week (Monday through Friday)
• Sessions are taught by enthusiastic, fully-trained instructors
• Low child/instructor ratios
• Age/grade is approximate.  

• Thursday night of each week is Family Night with activities & a reception
• Registration includes all materials, a daily snack, certificate, and a t-shirt.
• Sign up for more than one Space Academy session (siblings included) and save 10% on each
• Sign for both an Earth Adventure & a Space Academy sessions and spend the whole day (and save 10%)
• Supervision will be provided over lunch for campers staying for more than one session

Registration Information

• Registration Form - Register by mail
• Online Registration - Register online

General Information

• Each camp lasts one week (Monday through Friday).
• Morning and afternoon sessions are available.
• Options are available to spend the whole day.
• Each session is led by an enthusiastic, fully-trained instructor and volunteers.
• Age/grade restrictions are approximate. Contact 920-832-2925 for more information.

* The Weis Earth Science Museum may cancel a session that does not attain minimum enrollment. A full refund will be given if a session is cancelled. Indoor activities replace outdoor activities on days with inclement weather.

Registration Fee And Program Dates

• Registration includes all materials, including a t-shirt and daily snack.
• Cost for any one camp session is $125.
• Sign up for more than one camp (siblings included!) And receive 10% off all camp registration fees this summer!
• Refund policy: After payment is processed, $25 fee; within two weeks of session, 50%; no refunds once session starts.
• Program dates:
  • Barlow Planetarium’s Wisconsin Space Academy
    June 21-25, 9 am-noon, Level I ($150)
    July 12-16, 9 am-noon, Level II ($140)
    July 19-23, 9 am-noon, Level III ($140)
  • Barlow Planetarium’s Wisconsin Astronomy Academy
    August 2-6, 9 am-noon, Level I ($125)
    August 9-13, 9 am-noon, Level II ($150)
    August 16-20, 9 am-noon, Level III ($190)

Contact Info

• Email: barlowplanetarium@uwc.edu
• STARLINE (Recorded Information):  920-832-2848
  
• Planetarium Office/Reservations:  920-832-2868
  
• Planetarium Director:  920-832-2852
• For detailed information, please visit the Barlow Planetarium Space Academy Web site.
• Address: The Barlow Planetarium • University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley • 1478 Midway Road, Menasha, WI 54952