Out of this World Astronomy Camp

When: Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 South River Road, Baton Rouge

Cost: $85 - $100

Age limit: 7+

Categories: Children, History/Science

Description: Spend five days under the stars, identifying constellations and planets, making your own telescopes, creating a comet, and learning lots about astronomy at the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. During astronomy camp, kids will model the solar system, learn about the moon phases, and tell time by the stars. They’ll even get closer to black holes and find out just how far it is to the edge of our known universe!

For children ages 7-9. Registration deadline is June 9. Enrollment is limited. To register, please call Jessica Correll at 225-344-5272, ext. 142.

Members: $85, Nonmembers: $100

Event posted May 1, 2008
Last updated May 1, 2008