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56 Astronomy Events Found

Jun 14

Penguins+Pajamas Sleepovers - June 13, 2026 (Girl Scout Exclusive)

Overnight sleepover experience at the California Academy of Sciences exclusively for Girl Scouts K-12 and their families. Includes exhibit exploration after hours, private planetarium show, overnight stay in exhibit area, rainforest access, milk and cookies, breakfast, secure parking, and next-day admission. Starts at 6 PM and continues until 8 AM the following morning.
California Academy of Sciences
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6/14/26
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Jun 15

Galaxy Explorers

Four-day camp for ages 8-10. Is there life beyond our solar system? Can humans colonize other planets? Explore the cosmos and become part of the Artemis Generation while investigating extraterrestrial life-support systems, building rockets and designing a lunar base. Spaceships and rovers are only the beginning in this stellar camp!
ExplorationWorks
$205.00 - Member...
6/15/26
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Jun 16

4-Day Overnight Summer Camp - Nature, Science, and Adventure

4-day overnight summer camp for ages 8-16 featuring nature exploration, hands-on science activities, guided hikes, field investigations, night hikes, eco-art projects, water games, and overnight backpacking experience. Includes all camping equipment, meals, and lodge accommodations. Activities cover natural science topics including biology, ecology, geology, ornithology, herpetology, astronomy, and wilderness skills. Camp runs Tuesday-Friday with detailed daily schedules including FrogWatch, radio tracking, orienteering, creek critters study, and campfire experiences.
ONSC Main Campus
$400.00 - Summer...
6/16/26
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Jun 18

Island Lake Camp - Summer STEM Program

Island Lake is a coed sleepaway camp in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, 2½ hours from NYC. The camp offers STEM-related activities including Astronomy, Ecology, Robotics, Rocketry, Science, and Wildlife programs. Campers choose their own activities and create their own daily schedules. Camp runs from mid-June through late August with international staff and individual attention philosophy.
Island Lake Camp
Free
6/18/26
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Jun 19

Science After Dark

Adults-only event (18+) featuring hands-on science experiments, planetarium shows, liquid nitrogen ice cream, beer and wine sampling, and light bites. ID required for alcohol consumption (21+). Tickets include exhibit admission, food samples, drinks, planetarium shows, and hands-on activities. Non-refundable and non-transferable tickets.
MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry)
$35.00 - Members...
6/19/26
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Jun 19

Paint & Sip: Waxing Crescent Moon

Join us for an astronomically fun evening at Chabot Space & Science Center's Paint & Sip workshop focusing on the Waxing Crescent Moon. Adults 21+ only.
Chabot Space & Science Center
$45.00 - $45, Me...
6/19/26
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Jun 20

Park After Dark - Stargazing Hike

Discover the beauty of Hunting Island after the sun goes down with this special after-hours hike. A ranger will guide you on the Nature Center Scenic Trail to Boneyard Beach where you'll enjoy a dark sky perfect for stargazing. What to bring: Bug Spray, Comfortable Walking Shoes, Water. Meeting Place: Nature Center.
Hunting Island State Park Nature Center
$5.00 - $5/perso...
6/20/26
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Jun 21

CIMSS Student Workshop on Atmospheric, Satellite, and Earth Sciences

Five-day in-person camp featuring meteorology, astronomy, remote sensing and geology. Students stay in lakeside campus dorms and participate in hands-on activities with scientists, graduate students and professors. Applications available February 2026, deadline April 2026. Cell phone use prohibited during formal instruction.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus
$100.00 - $100 d...
6/21/26
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Jun 22

Explore Science 5-Day Summer Camp

5-day hands-on science camp covering fossils, astronomy, forensics, drones, and zoology. Includes small personal drone, expert instruction, Creation Museum guided tour, camp T-shirt, educational materials, completion certificates, and 5-day parking pass. Daily programs run 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Open to ages 11-18. Lunch not provided but box lunches available for purchase. Cancellation policy: full refund less $50 fee if cancelled more than 6 weeks before camp date, no refund if less than 6 weeks. General admission to Creation Museum or Ark Encounter not included.
Creation Museum
$374.99 - Save 1...
6/22/26
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Jun 23

Eyes on the Solar System – GeoGlobe Inflatable Planetarium

Journey through the solar system in a NEW GeoGlobe Inflatable Planetarium! Kids ages 6-15 will explore space through interactive play and inquiry-based learning. In partnership with the Asheville Science Museum. Space is limited – sign up early!
Commons Room (next to Library), Mills River Park / Town Hall
$5.00 - $5 Resid...
6/23/26
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Jun 24

Camp Edey Summer Program

Camp Edey is an all-girls camp located on 95 sprawling acres on the beautiful Sans Souci Lakes in Bayport, NY. The camp features two pools, an archery range, basketball and volleyball courts, a disc golf course, miles of hiking trails, and even a frog-friendly pond. We offer three different camp programs: Journey to Adventure Day Camp (Grades 1-6), Teen-Ventures Day Camp (Grades 7-9), and Sleep Away Camp (Grades 5-9). Activities include STEM-focused programs like astronomy, robotics, rocketry, science, ecology, digital photography, and outdoor adventure activities. The camp runs from June 24 to August 25, 2026.
Camp Edey
Free
6/24/26
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Jun 28

RISE Internship / Practicum Program - Research in Science & Engineering

A 6-week summer research program for domestic high school junior students passionate about sciences. RISE offers two tracks: Internship (40 hours/week working on research projects with faculty mentorship) and Practicum (structured research environment with lectures and group research). Students can choose from research areas including astronomy, biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, medical laboratory research, neuroscience, physics, psychology, and public health. Program concludes with a Poster Symposium. Residential program runs June 28 - August 7, 2026. Commuter program runs June 29 - August 7, 2026. Practicum students can choose between Computational Neurobiology or Data Science tracks.
Boston University
Free
6/28/26
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Jun 28

UMass Amherst Summer Pre-College Programs

Multi-session summer pre-college program offering various STEM courses including: Antibiotic Resistance, Building Construction & Technology, Biostatistics & Epidemiology Lab, Botanical Breakthroughs, Business Analytics, Discovering Mathematics, Entrepreneurship, Equine Science, Everyday Magic: Chemistry & Its Environmental Impact, Introduction to Programming in Python, Kinesiology, Math Puzzles for Computer Science, Modern Astronomy, Practical AI, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Programming for Aspiring Scientists, Science Communication, Summer Engineering Institute, and more. Programs are 1-6 weeks long, residential and online options available. Session dates: June 28, July 12, July 26.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
$1,500.00 - Prog...
6/28/26
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Jun 29

Astrophysics in Minecraft Portland2

A week-long STEM camp where participants ages 10-14 explore astrophysical phenomena through Minecraft simulations. Campers will investigate concepts from Interstellar, Mars terraforming, planetary habitability, and celestial body characteristics. Using command-line tools, participants collect and analyze data on gravity, temperature, atmosphere, radiation levels, and more across different virtual worlds. The camp culminates in presentations showcasing findings and learning outcomes.
University of Southern Maine - Portland
$495.00 - Base c...
6/29/26
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Jul 1

Science Camp for Teens - Session 1: Land, Sea, Air & Space

Ten-day overnight science camp exploring volcanoes, ocean, forest, environment, and space through daily field trips on Hawaii Island. Activities include geology, marine science, oceanography, biology, botany, zoology, climate, meteorology, astronomy, space science and engineering. Includes hiking, swimming, snorkeling, data collection, rocket building and launching. Ages 13-17, grades 8-12. $375 deposit required, full payment due May 25th. Scholarships available.
Pahala Plantation Cottages
$2,895.00 - Regi...
7/1/26
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Jul 2

Lowell Observatory: Orbits Curiosity Middle School Camp - Astro-Instrumentation

A fast-paced, three-day program running from Wednesday to Friday, 4 pm to 10 pm! Designed for rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders, this condensed format delivers all the excitement of astronomical research. Through hands-on experiments, nighttime observing, and real data collection, campers step into the role of a scientist. Students will learn how to navigate the night sky, operate telescopes and other scientific instruments. Activities include team-building, hiking, drawing, playing games, and learning about instruments used in Astronomical Photography.
Lowell Observatory
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7/2/26
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Jul 6

Lowell Observatory: Orbits Curiosity Elementary School Camp - The Orbit of Jupiter

Lighting Our Way - Campers will construct spectrometers and participate in exciting activities to learn about the electromagnetic spectrum. Other activities will include hiking, drawing, playing games, and more. This camp runs July 6-10, 2026 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm daily for grades 5-6 (ages 10-12).
Lowell Observatory
$375.00 - $350 -...
7/6/26
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Jul 6

Astrophysics in Minecraft Augusta3

Week 3 - 7/6 - 7/10 (9 AM - 3:30 PM) for Ages 10 - 14
University of Maine at Augusta - Augusta
$495.00 - Week 3...
7/6/26
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Jul 6

Lego Deep Space Exploration! (Studio)

Join us Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 10 as we build and launch a deep space rocket to answer these questions and explore other mysteries beyond the stratosphere.
Brick By Brick Maine Lego Studio
Free
7/6/26
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Jul 6

Mad Science Summer Camp 2026 - NASA: Journey to Outer Space (Afternoon)

Campers explore planets, moons, and space science while creating comets, building rockets, and participating in a NASA-style rocket launch. Mad Science is the only organization licensed by NASA to use these activities in summer camps. Ages 6-12.
Upper Providence Township Building
$225.00 - Aftern...
7/6/26
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Jul 6

Phoenix Summer – Elon University Residential Summer Camp

Phoenix Summer is a two-week residential college immersion program at Elon University for rising high school juniors and seniors (July 6–17, 2026). Students live in residence halls, dine on campus, and take two courses from options including: 'Order in the Court! An introduction to Law and Justice', 'Chemistry in the Kitchen', 'Exploring Astronomical and Poetic Light', and 'Start-Up Spring: Concept to Creation'. Evenings and weekends include creative activities, social events, off-campus excursions, and Elon signature experiences. The program is led by faculty in collaboration with the Office of the Provost, Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences, and Undergraduate Admissions. Seats are limited.
Elon University
$4,000.00 - Fee...
7/6/26
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Jul 12

Space Week Summer Camp (Ages 12-14)

Space Week summer camp for children ages 12-14, running from July 12th to July 18th, 2026. Registration opens February 1st, 2026.
Virtual
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7/12/26
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Jul 13

Summer of STEM Adventures - Week 3

Week-long STEM programs for rising K-8 students including Astro Adventures, Claymation, Marine Science, Robotics SPIKE Prime, Science of Sports, Girls Rock!, 3D Printing, and Raspberry Pi. Programs run July 13-17, 2026. Marine Science includes field trip to Hammonasset Beach State Park. Raspberry Pi program includes take-home computer.
Talcott Mountain Science Center
$515.00 - Early...
7/13/26
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Jul 13

Astrophysics in Minecraft

A week-long camp exploring astrophysical phenomena through Minecraft simulations. Participants will investigate real science concepts like gravity, terraforming Mars, planetary habitability, and celestial body characteristics. Campers use command-line tools to collect data on stellar bodies including temperature, atmosphere, oxygen levels, radiation, and pressure. The week concludes with presentations showcasing findings. Staffed by classroom educators, university faculty, industry experts, and college students.
University of Southern Maine - Lewiston/Auburn
$495.00 - Camp p...
7/13/26
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Jul 13

Space Camp

Explore a universe of playful projects, creative adventures, and hands-on activities inspired by the wonders above. From make-believe missions to simple, joyful creations, each day will bring discoveries that spark curiosity and big smiles. A perfect adventure for little dreamers! Camp runs Mon-Fri, 8:45 am-3:00 pm for children ages 3 to 6.
Asheville Montessori School
$325.00 - $325 p...
7/13/26
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