HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Students entering grades 3-12 in 2023 can now register for the upcoming summer’s Cosmosphere camps. Registration opened to the public on October 1. Scholarships are available.
Half-day camps offer 3rd-5th graders the chance to learn about our solar system and about exploration of the Moon through hands-on science and teamwork activities. 5th and 6th grade students can create their own life form and explore the possibilities of environments suitable for life beyond Earth or enjoy camps with field trips that show science in action.
Cosmosphere’s overnight camps begin at 7th grade and continue through 12th grade. Middle and high schoolers meet camp alumni who are now aerospace professionals and enjoy astronaut training activities such as piloting aircraft, scuba, and collaborative science and engineering challenges. A simulated space mission using Cosmosphere’s authentic Mission Control and Astralis capsule is a peak learning experience. Excitement over the opportunities in Cosmosphere camps appears to be growing, based on high numbers of early registrations.
“We’re seeing more interest than ever,” said JoAnna Strecker, Cosmosphere’s vice president for education. “We have campers come from all over the country, and we try to help any family that needs support through scholarships. We want as many students as possible to experience the inspiration for learning and the life-long friendships found at Cosmosphere camps.”
Early registration benefits include savings for registrations paid in full and the opportunity to purchase a holiday gift bundle for campers. Scholarship applicants can apply with no money down. Cosmosphere members receive an additional 10% off camp registration. For more information, go to cosmocamps.org or call 620-222-0201. Many camps are expected to sell out.