We'll give students the sun, the moon...and the stars, too! The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, located in Rapid City, is offering summer camps and classes that will cover space- and science-related topics for students of all ages.
Space Adventures! Camp will cover topics such as black holes, time travel, star mythology, satellites and much more. Participants will also build and launch their own model rocket. Field trips will include the Air & Space Museum and the Hidden Valley Observatory for stargazing through a computer-guided telescope. This co-ed residential camp is offered to middle school students, July 19-24, and high school students, July 26-31.
For students not yet ready for an overnight college experience, there is also a day class being offered called "A Walk through Space." This class will give students an introduction to astronomy and the solar system. Topics covered include the International Space Station, Mars exploration, and other current events in space. A Walk through Space is offered to elementary school students on Monday, August 3 from 1-2:30 p.m. and to middle school students on Monday, August 10 from 1-3 p.m.
Scholarships may be available to students with financial need or good academic performance. For more information and to register, please visit http://sdmines.sdsmt.edu/learn/youth or call Educational Programs at (605) 394-2693.
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