Camp Cosmos is a two-week long astronomy and physics camp designed for student ages 12-15 (suggested grades 7-10).
Summer camp dates are June 15 – June 26, 2015. Base camp for this summer program is located in the WSU Planetarium!
Students will investigate the night sky and learn about telescopes; learn Starry Night, the software used to program planetarium shows; and explore many of the most interesting aspects of space science such as the Solar System, the Milky Way Galaxy and our vast Universe. Topics include the Big Bang, stellar evolution, supernovas, neutron stars, black holes, galaxies, cosmology, and current mysteries like dark matter and dark energy.
Camp hours: 9am-4pm (except for Friday, June 26th which is 9am-1pm). Early drop-off or late pick-up arranged at no additional cost.
Location: Wayne State Planetarium, Rm 0209 (Lower Level), Old Main Building, Wayne State University, 4841 Cass Avenue, Detroit, MI
Cost: $375.00 (Lunch, Snacks, and Field Trips included)
The registration link and past itineraries can be found at the following address:
Questions about Camp Cosmos?
Please contact Camp Cosmos Program Director: Rachael Merritt, ph. 313-577-2107,
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