STEM Activities
STEM Explorers: Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators
STEM Explorers is an exciting hands-on program designed to ignite curiosity and foster a love for science, technology, engineering, and math in young minds. Through interactive workshops, engaging experiments, and collaborative projects, kids dive into the wonders of the STEM fields in a fun and supportive environment.
Our program is tailored to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills, offering a unique opportunity for children to explore real-world applications of STEM concepts. Whether building rockets, programming robots, or exploring the night sky, STEM Explorers provides a foundation that inspires the innovators, engineers, and scientists of tomorrow.
Join us at the Planetarium and embark on a journey of discovery where learning meets adventure!
Constellations Camp
Stories about the stars have been told for all of human history. Now’s your chance to do it too! Watch a show about our night sky and make your own constellations.
Next event: March 15, 9AM-Noon, Ages 6-10
Participation fee: $5
Rover Challenge
Rovers are our eyes and ears on other worlds. Build your own LEGO robotic rover and learn the hows and whys of robot design.
Next event: April 12, 9AM-Noon, Ages 10-14
Participation fee: $5
Rocket Camp
Launch your own rockets with this fun weekend camp! Start with a film in our theater about the Apollo Program, the first manned missions to the Moon, and then assemble an launch your own model rockets.
Next event: May 17, 9AM-Noon, Ages 10-14
Participation fee: $5